Braskem Unveils Bio-based Product Innovations at K 2025

DÜSSELDORF, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 9, 2025-- Braskem, a market leader in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale, is currently at K 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber in Düsseldorf, Germany. On the...

Music & More Guide for Oct. 9: Waco-area concerts, music, theater, arts and more

Concerts Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo, through Sunday, Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd., with concerts by Huser Brothers with Wynn Williams, Thursday; Sawyer Brown with Walker Montgomery, Friday; Justin Moore with Chad Miller & the Good...

Norfolk Southern aims for higher standards

A Norfolk Southern manifest freight led by DC-to-AC conversion AC44C6M No. 4093 approaches Atlanta’s Inman Yard on June 13, 2025. David Lassen Second of two parts. Part one is available here. ATLANTA — In his first public remarks after being named...

Trump’s Immigration Theater: Pulling Cops Off Child Sex Crimes To Chase Landscapers

from the fascism-theater dept So let me get this straight. The same administration that claims fentanyl is such a dire threat that it justifies sweeping tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China is simultaneously pulling federal agents off drug...

Canada eyes a tech talent boom as the US slaps $100,000 H-1B fee

For years, the United States has been a magnet for high-skilled tech talent from around the world. But a recent policy shift in Washington may be opening a new door for Canada. In September 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that new H-1B...

Tropical Storm Priscilla gaining strength as it forms in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more A tropical storm watch was issued for part of the coast of southwestern Mexico, from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita, with tropical...

Technology The Independent ICE just bought new tool to monitor hundreds of millions of smartphones. Experts say it’s dangerous

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly seeking to buy access to a powerful suite of highly controversial surveillance tools that will allow the agency to monitor people’s locations based on data from hundreds of millions of mobile...

Mexican Drug Cartels Weaponize Drones in Escalating Conflict

October 2, 2025 - CHIHUAHUA, Mexico - In a chilling evolution of cartel warfare, Mexican criminal organizations are now deploying drones to drop explosives on rival groups and government forces-marking a dangerous new chapter in the country's...

Constellation Brands: Still A Buy As Investment Cycle Nears End, Macro Tailwinds Materialize

Summary Constellation Brands remains a Buy, supported by strong fundamentals, premium brand leadership, and long-term upside despite recent macro headwinds and weak stock performance. STZ's latest results showed resilient cash flow and improved...

Researchers hoping to learn more about secret life of wood thrushes

Wood thrush are notorious songsters, with a melodious, flutelike call that is characteristic of eastern hardwood forests. But like many birds, their populations are in decline. Almost 3 billion birds have been lost since 1970. Urbanism, habitat...

Scientist Survives After Shark Bites His Head

A Mexican marine biologist, Dr. Mauricio Hoyos, is recovering after surviving a shark attack off the coast of Costa Rica. The attack occurred on Saturday (September 27) near Cocos Island National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its...

Mexican Design Is Ready for Its Close Up

This story is part of Fair Take, our reporting on global design events that looks up close at the newest ideas in fixtures, furnishings, and more. The time is right for Mexican design to have its moment. Over the past few years, there’s been more...

Big Tech Bets Big on Latin American Data Centers

Latin America is emerging as a global hub for data center construction as Big Tech floods the region with new projects to power the AI boom. The “industrial sunbelt” spanning across Brazil and Mexico, plus the geopolitical advantage of nearshoring...

How Europe’s Engine Market Is Adapting For The Long Haul

Over the past few years, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and at the start of the new-generation commercial fleet ramp-up, Europe’s aftermarket landscape has gained capacity from engine specialists looking to meet growing demand for impending...

'Raza Cósmica' festival showcases constellation of Latinx sci-fi films

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. The 5th annual Raza Cósmica film festival kicks off in San Antonio Oct. 9 to highlight sci-fi films by Latinx and BIPOC filmmakers. The...

5 things to know about Trump’s tech fee and what it means for Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically...

Technology Transfer Models for Emerging Pharmaceutical Hubs

The global pharmaceutical landscape is experiencing a fundamental transformation as technology transfer models for emerging pharmaceutical regions reshape industry dynamics and create new opportunities for sustainable healthcare solutions....

Research: Audiences streaming less US content

Research from Digital i has revealed that the share of viewing time to US content in other countries has decreased by 7 per cent on Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video over the past five years. Between Q1 2020 and Q2 2025, the percentage of combined...

The World's 50 Best Bars has been announced

For a truly deluxe drinking experience, there are some key elements essential to ensuring you have the best cocktail in your hand… and a global bar competition is the best way to help you choose the coolest place to head. To point you in the right...

British fintech Revolut to invest $670 million in India over five years, expand local operations

Global financial services company Revolut has committed $669.2 million (about Rs 5,941 crore) to the Indian market over the next five years as it rolls out a suite of payment and forex products, group chief banking officer Siddhartha Jajodia told...