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Man Sets Record for Longest Tenure at a Company
In April, the Guiness Book of World Records recognized Walter Orthmann. Orthmann didn't have the longest nails or mustache, but what he did have was the longest tenure working for the same company. As of January 6, 2022, Orthmann wo...
Major Aluminum Manufacturer Shuts Down
The Century Aluminum plant in Hawesville, Kentucky is shutting down production due to rising energy costs. In a statement, the company says the plant idling is the "direct result of skyrocketing energy costs," specifically blaming t...
Domino's Dream of Drone-Delivered Pizza is Still Alive
It’s been nearly six years since Domino’s pushed drone technology to its logical peak by delivering a pizza but now the dream is getting closer to becoming reality.SkyDrop, the pizza maker’s partner in aerial pizza logistics,
What To Do with 700K Gallons of Hand Sanitizer
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York churned out tons of greenish hand sanitizer that was bottled up and placed in public buildings throughout the state. But now, with the worst of it seemingly past the state, it’s stuck with 70...
Average Car Payment Hits Record
We know that both shortages and inflation are hitting Americans in the pocketbook, and recently published data confirms that the auto industry is still running hotter than ever – at the expense of the average buyer.
Musk Says Rivian, Lucid in 'Deep Trouble'
Elon Musk was recently interviewed in a three-part series by the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley Club. Thus far, only the first two segments have been released. While the intervie...
Sexy-Talking Trash Cans Have an Anti-Littering Mission
Littering seems like an easy thing not to do but still, the problem persists. It’s right up there with not picking up your dog’s poop or not putting your shopping cart in the corral when you’re done. Still, some people need a little extra incen...
'No One is Talking About' Latest Shortage
Consumer goods continue to face supply chain issues. By now, nearly everyone has heard of the baby formula shortages. But another group of products is experiencing a significant shortage and a
Two People Got Stuck in a Chocolate Tank at an M&M Factory
Industrial accidents should always be avoided if possible. But every once in a while, something goes wrong at the factory and it’s actually kind of sweet.That was the case this week when two people fell into a chocolate tank at the M&...
Walmart Pulls Coconut Milk Amid Forced Monkey Labor Allegations
Walmart has become the latest major retailer to drop a coconut milk brand after allegations of forced monkey labor surfaced.According to Axios,...
Deere Moves Production to Mexico Amid Tight Labor Market
Deere & Co. has had enough of the labor market struggles in the U.S. and is moving some production to Mexico. Last Thursday, the ag equipment manufacturer said it is relocating cab production from Waterloo, Iowa to a components ...
DeLorean Reveals Alpha5 EV
In February, DeLorean Motor Company teased a comeback during Super Bowl LVI with a 15-second spot. But, in the spirit of teasing, it revealed very little...
Vegemite Factory Smell Awarded Cultural Distinction
Vegemite. You may have heard of it thanks to the Men At Work song, but it’s possible you’ve never tried it. It’s a dark, thick and salty yeast extract spread and a famous Australian deli...
Dyson Teases Secret Robot Prototypes
Last week, Dyson pulled back the curtain on robot prototypes currently in development as part of a presentation at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Philadelphia. And while it boils down to little more than a recruiting...
Disabled Student Drives Mind-Controlled Race Car
It might seem challenging enough to control an 850 Horsepower race car with conventionally abled hands and feet… and for a quadriplegic, perhaps impossible.Until now. In
Electric Nissan to Drive from North Pole to South Pole
It’s not surprising that no one yet has driven an electric vehicle from the North Pole to the South Pole. It’s a difficult journey and there’s likely long stretches without convenient charging stations. And, given the abundance of oceans, it’s ...
Man Escapes Burning Tesla After Electronic Shutdown
Noticing those vehicle dashboard lights illuminating to indicate an issue might not seem so intimidating after seeing the car troubles this Tesla...
Union Leaders Blast GM for Remote Work 'Double Standard'
A recent study conducted by Adobe suggests that half of the total workforce wants “complete flexibility” when it comes to how and when they do their jobs. For many manufacturers who have long dealt with a talent shortage, this is an added barri...
Bentley Promises 'Brutal' Acceleration in New EV
When you’re driving, there’s acceleration and there’s testing the very bounds of time, space and human endurance. The upcoming Bentley EV will tilt toward the latter.In an interview with
Renault Might Spin Off EV Company
Earlier this year, Ford made headlines after it came to light that the American automotive titan was considering spinning off its ...
Abbott to Restart Troubled Baby Formula Plant
On Wednesday, Abbott Laboratories said that production at a troubled infant formula plant in Michigan cou...
Cannabis Breathalyzers Might Be Missing the Mark
Cannabis use, both recreational and medicinal, has increased dramatically in the United States. As more people incorporate it into their lives, businesses remain concerned about protecting their workforce from impaired employees on the job. To ...
Baby Formula Supply Problem Not Improving
The baby formula supply problem is not getting better. In fact, it is getting worse. Manufacturers claim production is at full capacity, but it still is not meeting the current demand. In the first half of 2021, the out-of-stock rat...
