Obama criticizes Trump, backs Democrats in key U.S. governor races

Former U.S. President Barack Obama. [Photo Credit: Reuters] Former President Barack Obama touted Democratic candidates for governor in two states at campaign rallies on Saturday, urging voters in next week’s election to reject what he called the...

U.S. trade deal with China brings hope to Texas farmers

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - A new trade agreement between the United States and China is bringing relief and renewed optimism to American farmers, marking a pivotal moment after years of trade disputes. On Thursday, the White House announced...

Xeneta: U.S.–China Truce Offers Relief, But Container Rates Set to Sink Deeper Into 2026

The newly announced 12-month trade truce between the United States and China may ease tensions, but it won’t stop the downward spiral in global ocean freight rates, according to new analysis from Xeneta, the ocean and air freight rate benchmarking...

U.S. Bancorp to Speak at the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) announced today that Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer John Stern, Vice Chair and Head of Payments: Merchants and Institutional Mark Runkel and Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Payments: Consumer and Small...

U.S not sending any high-level officials to COP30: White House

The U.S will not send any top officials to the COP30 climate talks in Brazil later this month, a White House official said Saturday, as President Donald Trump instead works to boost fossil fuels. “The U.S is not sending any high level...

U.S. and Japan sign rare earths agreement ahead of anticipated Trump–Xi summit

After weeks of trade disagreements, the United States and Japan signed a new agreement on Tuesday aimed at securing the supply of rare earths, minerals essential for the manufacture of electronics, electric vehicles, and military equipment, whose...

U.S. Army Seeks new laser Weapon to Counter Drones

The U.S. Army is moving ahead with plans to develop and produce a new high-energy laser system aimed at countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS), according to a newly published Request for Information (RFI) by the Army Rapid Capabilities and...

U.S. Energy Department unveils national plan to advance commercial fusion power by the 2030s

America is on the verge of an energy revolution that may revolutionize global power balances once and for all. The U.S. Department of Energy has now put out its integrated Fusion Science & Technology Roadmap. The road map outlines an audacious...

U.S. and India ink 10-year Defense Pact

The United States and India signed a new 10-year defense framework agreement on Friday, reinforcing their military cooperation despite ongoing trade disputes. The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth following a bilateral...

U.S. Tariffs in Asia 2025 – A Regional Investment Map

The United States’ 2025 reciprocal tariff framework has redrawn Asia’s investment geography. What began as a fiscal correction to persistent trade deficits has evolved into a strategic instrument that rewards transparency and penalizes...

U.S. Department of Energy launches $1 billion supercomputing and AI collaboration with AMD

This week, the United States reached a new milestone in its technology race and is now poised to push the boundaries of science and artificial intelligence. The Department of Energy (DoE) announced a $1 billion partnership with AMD, focused on...

Business Weekly Agenda for November 2

Friday Nov. 7 The Small Business Resource Association is hosting a “Breakfast Referral Club” at B2 Bistro,” 7:30 to 9 a.m., at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading. Sign up for this fun and informative networking event. Cost: The cost of your...

U.S. EPA Issues Proposed Registration Decision for Biotalys’ EVOCA Biofungicide

Biotalys is pleased to announce that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its proposed registration decision to approve the company’s first biofungicide, EVOCA*. The agency will now initiate the final phase in its...

U.S. to announce Nexperia's China facilities will resume shipments

Washington – The White House plans to announce that Dutch chipmaker Nexperia's China facilities will resume shipments, a source said, in what would be a relief for auto manufacturers worldwide who faced the imminent prospect of curbing production....

Bitcoin Eyes Liquidity Race As Fed Injects $29 Billion While China Floods Markets

The Federal Reserve (Fed) injected $29.4 billion into the US banking system through overnight repo operations on Friday, the largest single-day move since the dot-com era. At the same time, China’s central bank deployed a record cash infusion to...

U.S. energy storage startup secures $130 million to expand grid battery installations

One Colorado energy storage firm just wrapped up a huge funding round that’s the buzz in town. Peregrine Energy Solutions raised $130 million from some very unusual investors, including South Korea’s Ministry of Environment. This ain’t another...

Fort Pulaski National Monument: Civil War Engineering on Georgia’s Coast

Cockspur Island Lighthouse built in 1854 and a survivor of the battle. Photo by Frank Hosek With the sun barely above Georgia’s coast, we eased out of Savannah, Georgia onto U.S. Highway 80 toward the Atlantic Ocean just off the United States’...

Binance Founder Considers Legal Remedies After Senator Elizabeth Warren Issues Misleading Statements Following CZ’s Presidential Pardon

November 2, 2025 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi Binance founder and former CEO of the crypto exchange, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is considering a lawsuit against US Senator Elizabeth Warren for alleged defamation, potentially further escalating an argument...

Canada's Carney highlights progress in India ties amid push to cut US dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday underscored the “progress” his government has achieved in rebuilding and strengthening ties with India, describing it as part of a broader strategy to diversify Canada’s trade partnerships and reduce...

FISH Act Seeks to Restrict Russia and China’s Illegal Fishing in Alaskan Waters 

The U.S. government bears a responsibility to secure our nation’s resources from foreign pilfering. On October 21, the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes Senators Dan Sullivan and Sheldon...