A sweeping 2022 law, touted by President Joe Biden as a way to revive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign-made computer chips, will “sharply increase production’’ of … more

JPMorgan’s net income soared 50% to more than $14 billion in the fourth quarter as the bank’s profit and revenue easily beat Wall Street forecasts. Earnings per share rose to $4.81 from $3.04 a … more

Britain’s new government, which is already facing anger over higher taxes, unpopular spending decisions and political scandals just six months after taking office, is now being battered by rising … more

CES in Las Vegas provides an annual preview of high-tech attractions headed for the car world. Breakthrough automotive technology seen at CES 2025 included BMW’s first widescreen digital display, … more

U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate … more

A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court in a collision of free speech rights, regulation of online content and how to protect children. The high court will hear the case on … more

The Palestinian prime minister says it's unacceptable for any entity other than the Palestinian Authority to run the Gaza Strip in the future. Mohammad Mustafa made the comments Wednesday on a visit … more

Some of the world’s biggest polluters are reaping billions of dollars through a lax form of green finance, a new investigation by The Examination has found. Banks made $286 billion in … more

Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack on regions across Ukraine. The strikes on Wednesday targeted energy production and compelled authorities to … more

Preliminary official figures show that the German economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024. The preliminary official figures on Europe's biggest economy were released Wednesday weeks … more

India's navy has launched a submarine,  a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard. The move on Wednesday underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which … more

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one … more

Inflation in the U.K. unexpectedly fell in December, a move that will likely fuel pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month. The Office for National Statistics said … more

SpaceX has launched a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business up there. The two landers rocketed away early Wednesday from Florida, the latest in a stream … more

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BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Messer, a leading industrial gases company, has announced a strategic investment of over $70 million to construct a state-of-the-art air separation unit (ASU) in Berryville. The new facility will address the growing demand for industrial gases in the southern part of the US, reinforcing Messer’s commitment to supporting expanding industries in the region. more

FAYETTEVILLE — The U.S. Forest Service recently awarded a $300,000 grant to faculty in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design and Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas to identify, research, develop and promote the use of innovative wood construction products and build business opportunities for Arkansas’ forest economy. This federal grant will be matched by the recipients. more

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