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How Panasonic's Toughbook Is Built for the World's Most Demanding Job
Dominick Passanante of Panasonic Connect breaks down the innovations behind Toughbook and why rugged tech is more relevant than ever in today's mobile workforce

U.S. Retail Sales Surge 1.7% in March, Beating Forecasts
U.S. retail sales surged 1.7% in March, exceeding expectations and accelerating from a revised 0.7% gain in February, with overall consumer spending rising.

CNN Streams Its Way Back: $7 for Full Access
CNN is launching a new “All Access” streaming subscription in the U.S. on October 28th, priced at $6.99 a month, or just $69.99 if you sign up for a full year.

Tariffs Turn Ikea’s “Low Price” Promise Upside Down
IKEA is being forced to raise prices on some furniture in the U.S. as Trump‑era tariffs raise import costs.

Driverless Delivery Hits the Streets of Phoenix
Waymo and DoorDash are teaming up to pilot autonomous delivery in Phoenix, using Waymo’s self‑driving Jaguars to drop off DoorDash orders.

Trump and Putin to Meet in Hungary to Discuss Ukraine War
President Trump announced that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

Why there’s more to the movie business than making a profit
There is so much more to the movie industry than focusing on box office returns for an individual film. So why do we do it?

Spooked Spenders? Why Halloween Shoppers May or May Not Be Holding Back
Katie Thomas of Kearney Consumer Institute explains why inflation, timing, and habits aren't getting in the way of consumerism this Halloween.

Stellantis Shifting Gears With $13B U.S. Investment
Stellantis, the parent of Chrysler and Jeep, will invest $13 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next four years.

Whirlpool Announces $300M Investment in Ohio Facilities
Whirlpool has announced a $300 million investment in its laundry facilities in Ohio. The move is expected to create anywhere between 400 and 600 new jobs.

Apple Products Get New M5 Makeover
Apple dropped its newest lineup featuring updated MacBook Pros, iPad Pros, and Vision Pro headsets.
