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There has been another big round of closures of small American garment makers. Most blame is directed at tariff-ducking by Temu and Shein, but things go well beyond that.
PPE manufacturer Fire-Dex is filling the gap Kitsbow, the now-shuttered, American-made cycling apparel brand, left in North Carolina.
The auto industry has been dealing with challenges lately, such as higher interest rates, but analysts said there are nuances, and they stressed despite some rhetoric, sales of electric vehicles are encouraging. News headlines have surfaced about electric vehicles not moving quickly off dealership lots. For example, industry service group Cox Automotive recently estimated Ford had 113 days' worth of inventory for its all-electric Mustang SUV model. ...
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Maryland found personal data remained on many used cellphones purchased through a police auction website. Police departments typically acquire phones through civil asset forfeiture, but are sometimes the destination for items from the airport lost and found. Over a period of months, UMD researchers purchased 228 used phones from PropertyRoom.com, a reseller partnering with thousands of police departments. ...
Growing energy prices have Virginians seeking relief to high utility bills. Earlier this year, Appalachian Power announced its customers will see a $20 increase in their electric bills. As the world moves to a more sustainable climate future, there are programs to help people make their homes more energy efficient, thus reducing energy use. ...