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Manufacturing

These ‘Robot Wranglers’ Are Keeping Androids Safe on the Job

COG IN THE MACHINE

While robots are increasingly used in manufacturing, full automation seems a ways away, as long as the bots need a little human help to get the job done.

Edith Olmsted | Published Jan 30, 2024

J.D. Vance Quietly Supports a Bill His GOP Allies Hate

THE GREAT AWOKENING

The candidate has broken with the vast majority of the GOP—and most of his political allies—to support a bill that his opponent actually sponsored. But he’s being quiet about it.

Sam Brodey, Roger Sollenberger, Ursula Perano | Published Aug 08, 2022

Dems Hope Bill You Don’t Know Can Fill in for Biden Agenda

Voodoo Economics

President Joe Biden’s agenda has stalled. But Democrats are picking up a bill low on their to-do list and hoping they can run on passing it.

Sam Brodey | Published Feb 04, 2022

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Pharma Giant Made Record Profits as It Botched Vaxes: NYT

‘PANIC BUYING’

Emergent BioSolutions gave hundreds of millions in bonuses to executives even as it ruined 75 million doses of COVID vaccines.

Corbin Bolies | Published Jun 16, 2021

It’s Time to Get Tough on Overseas Drug Manufacturers

DO BETTER

Despite Chinese drug makers’ track record of deceit, U.S. regulators continue to rely on a credulous inspection system.

Undark Magazine | Published Sep 09, 2019

Tomi Lahren Admits Her ‘Freedom’ Clothing Not Made in USA

OUTSOURCED

Alexo Athletica said Lahren’s line, along with their other items, had to be manufactured “overseas to start out.”

Julia Arciga | Published Aug 30, 2019

Foxconn Building Wisconsin Facility After White House Talks

AND WE’RE BACK

It’s unclear what kinds of jobs will be available at the facility.

Audrey McNamara | Published Feb 01, 2019

Chinese Workers Get 1.25 Cents for Each Disney Doll Produced

WISH LIST

She sings and sparkles, but for the workers who make Princess Ariel, factory life is brutal drudgery.

opinion

What’s Red, Blue and Broke All Over? America.

The New Sectionalism

If the blue states hated Trump, the GOP, and the heartland before this tax bill, one must wonder what revenge they will inflict once they get back in power.

Joel Kotkin | Published Dec 30, 2017

The Swift, Embarrassing Death of Trump’s Business Councils

YOU’RE FIRED!

A president who billed himself as a champion of business finds himself with fewer and fewer top corporate allies.

Asawin Suebsaeng, Sam Stein | Published Aug 16, 2017

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