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Motive Scores Legal Victory Against Samsara in Patent Case
While the ruling clears Motive of infringement, Samsara’s separate lawsuit in federal court in Delaware remains active. That case alleges patent violations, fraud and false advertising.
Exxon Buys Kentucky Battery Factory to Expand Energy Storage
The Texas oil giant is making several forays into low-carbon energy even as it expands fossil fuel production faster than its rivals.
Dual Efforts Steer Arizona Crackdown on Lawsuit Financing
The legislation is particularly significant for Arizona's trucking industry, which faces an increasing number of lawsuits often backed by third-party funding.
New Data Shows Much Weaker Job Market in 2024, This Year
The Labor Department reported Sept. 9 that employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported from April 2024 through March.
Small-Business Optimism Edges Higher on Better Sales Outlook
The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index advanced 0.5 point to 100.8, the highest level since January.
VinFast Plans US Plant in 2028 as It Seeks Equity Backers
VinFast, which announced last year it was delaying a North Carolina EV factory until 2028, is “pushing forward” with a plan to open the plant at that time.
Attorney: Detained Korean Hyundai Workers Had Special Skills
A lawyer for several workers detained at a Hyundai factory says many of those rounded up in the immigration raid are engineers and equipment installers brought in for specialized work.
US Farm Trade Deficit Widens to New Record as Imports Surge
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit widened further in July, highlighting the challenge facing President Donald Trump as he vows to reverse the trend.
US Firm Agrees $500M Investment in Pakistan for Minerals
A U.S. metals company signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan on Sept. 8.
MicroVision Taps New CEO, Unveils MOVIA-S Lidar Sensor
Glen De Vos says the next-generation sensors are scheduled for launch in 2028 with a price of $200-$300, making them more accessible for mass adoption.
Canada Diverts Aluminum Exports to Europe as US Tariffs Bite
Aluminum producers in Quebec are diverting more of the metal used to make cans and car parts to Europe as rising U.S. tariffs make their shipments more expensive for American customers.
Amazon Buys Stake in Latin American Delivery Startup Rappi
Amazon has taken a stake in Colombian delivery company Rappi, a partnership that pairs Amazon's retail and technology infrastructure with one of Latin America’s best-known last-mile companies.
Polestar Unveils China-Built Electric Sedan to Battle Porsche
Polestar Automotive Holding UK debuted a luxury sedan as the Swedish electric vehicle maker seeks to challenge rivals like Porsche AG with its Taycan.
OneRail Links With IBM to Improve Supply Chain Control
The integration will allow companies to source inventory across warehouses and stores within a local area and choose modes and carriers based on cost and delivery status in real time
Crossword Puzzle Solution for September 8, 2025
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 8, 2025 print edition.
Lula, Xi Blast Tariffs as BRICS Pushes Trade Unity
Brazil and China have come together to urge BRICS members to stand united in defense of a multilateral system they said is under threat by U.S. trade policies.
Parcel Traffic to US Plunges After De Minimis Exemption Ends
Before the measure took effect, the postal union sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to express concerns about its impact.
Uber Returns to Bond Market With Investment-Grade Sale
The sale represents Uber’s second as a blue-chip company after it tapped investors for $4 billion around a year ago. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
Hesai Launches $497 Million Hong Kong IPO Plan
Hesai, which raised $192 million in its U.S. initial public offering in 2023, was added to a Pentagon blacklist of companies linked to China’s military last year.
Hyundai Raid Spurs Trump Plan to Train US Battery Workforce
The crackdown has rattled South Korea and raised questions about the country’s willingness and ability to deliver promises it made to the Trump administration to invest in the U.S.