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  Analyst urges caution as China commits to major U.S. ag purchases
News Analyst urges caution as China commits to major U.S. ag purchases October 30, 2025 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Ag Exports, Market News, News China has committed to buying more U.S. soybeans in the next three years, but Tommy Grisafi with Ag...
 
    
  The Entrepreneur's Paradox - Building an Asset, Not Just a Job
The Core Question: How Do I Convert My Successful, Founder-Dependent Business into a Valuable, Scalable Enterprise? Many entrepreneurs achieve the dream: They build a profitable, established business from the ground up. Yet they often find...
 
    
  U.S. Companies Lockheed and Saildrone Team Up to Weaponize Sea Drones With JAGM Missiles
Lockheed Martin announced a $50 million investment in Saildrone and will act as lead mission integrator to field weaponized unmanned surface vessels, with on-water live-fire demonstrations slated for 2026. Lockheed Martin announced via its...
 
    
  Arkansas Aviation Historical Society inducts three pilots into Hall of Fame
Colonel Virgil Merony II Lt. Gen. Glen “Wally” Moorhead Kevin VondranLITTLE ROCK — A former WWII prisoner of war, a NATO air commander and a pioneer in aerial firefighting technology will make up the 2025 class of the Arkansas Aviation Historical...
Plan ahead: All U.S. Postal Service locations to close for one day
Plan accordingly, the U.S. Postal Service will soon close for one day. In observance of Veterans Day, USPS locations will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The federal holiday honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Only Priority...
 
    
  Trucking technology increasing carriers’ exposure to cyberattacks
As trucks become more connected and technology permeates the industry, trucking companies are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. “Every connected device expands our attack surface,” said Ben Barnes, chief information officer at...
 
    
  Comments to USTR on the Review of the U.S.-Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA)
October 29, 2025 Docket Number USTR-2025-0004 Download the PDF and see submission to USTR. Public Citizen welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) public consultation process in advance of the...
 
    
  U.S. military strikes a suspected drugs boat in Pacific
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. military strikes a suspected drugs boat in Pacific 00:30 UP NEXT Trump hails 'amazing' meeting with China's President Xi 00:40 Firefighters...
 
    
  Trump jokes he's got 'the shakes' amid swirling rumors about his health
President Donald Trump appeared to tap into his former comedic reality TV star self in the midst of his latest international trip. Aboard Air Force One over Asia, Trump joked about the sudden burst of turbulence that his plane went through, poking...
 
    
  Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the U.S. stops making them
A sign in a Kwik Trip store shows the store will no longer be using pennies to give change on Oct. 23 in Yorkville, Wisconsin. Morry Gash/AP Photo × Businesses ask for guidance after the U.S. minted its last pennies and June NEW YORK – The United...
 
    
  Traffic Touchpoint: Week of Oct. 26
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - A list of traffic alerts in the Iowa and Illinois KWQC viewing area. Alerts are ordered as newest first then ongoing. KWQC will continue to update this weekly list as more alerts are posted. Have a traffic alert?...
 
    
  Apple’s iPhone revenue misses expectations, but CEO Tim Cook promises an immediate turnaround
Apple Inc. delivered strong fiscal fourth-quarter financial results today as it closed out its fiscal 2025 year, but its stock gained only 2% after-hours after iPhone sales fell short of Wall Street’s expectations. The world’s most valuable device...
 
    
  Pentagon’s DOGE unit calls for US military to acquire 30,000 small drones
The Pentagon plans to acquire at least 30,000 small, low-cost drones in the coming months as part of an aggressive new initiative to expand US domestic drone production and streamline military procurement. The effort is being driven by the...
Plastics manufacturing outpaces all U.S. manufacturing growth, report says
The report by the Plastics Industry Association confirms that plastics manufacturing value added exceeds that of paper and glass manufacturing, The plastics manufacturing sector continues to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience, a new report...
 
    
  U.S. Navy brings mixed-reality experience to Thurston High
Thurston High students flew helicopters, welded damaged piers and captained ships — at least in virtual reality. The U.S. Navy brought its new "Strike Group" mixed-reality experience to Thurston on Oct. 29, inviting students to try out simulations...
 
    
  Costa Rica’s Phantom Ox Cart is a Halloween Legend Rooted in History
As October draws to a close, Costa Ricans prepare for Halloween with a mix of modern festivities and age-old tales that echo through rural communities. While carved pumpkins and costumes have gained popularity in urban areas, the holiday often...
 
    
  President Trump Touts Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard During APEC Address
Release From Hanwha USA, Oct. 29, 2025 On Wednesday, President Trump addressed the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit and reinforced his partnership with South Korea to bolster shipyards in the United States. “And today we’re not really...
 
    
  U.S. Army evaluates new mobile mortar system
Key Points U.S. Army troops in Hawaii tested the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system during the TiC 2.0 field exercises. The system, mounted on ISV-U platforms, demonstrated rapid fire and displacement capabilities along with automated fire...
 
    
  Panic as several passengers injured after JetBlue plane's altitude DROPS forcing emergency land in Florida
Several passengers have been injured on a JetBlue flight from Mexico to New Jersey after the plane suffered a control issue, the airline has said. JetBlue Flight 1230 - an Airbus 320 - departed Cancun International Airport in Mexico and was headed...
 
    
  China to resume ‘large purchases of U.S. soybeans’ in new trade deal
President Donald Trump says China will resume large purchases of U.S. soybeans and other farm goods following a meeting Thursday with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. “Large amounts, tremendous amounts of the soybeans and other farm...