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Venture capital firm 8VC has raised $998 million in new funding to invest in companies transforming the logistics industry through innovative technologies. The investment will support startups developing automation, AI, and data analytics solutions for supply chain optimization, with planned impacts across major logistics hubs including Honolulu, Hawaii. This represents one of the largest funding rounds dedicated to logistics innovation in recent years.

USDA Secretary Rollins conducted a tour of Western North Carolina to assess damage from recent wildfires and hurricanes, meeting with affected farmers and local officials. During the visit, Rollins announced a new Rural Prosperity Initiative to provide immediate relief and long-term support for rebuilding agricultural communities with improved resilience and sustainability.

Anduril Industries and Zone 5 Technologies have been selected to advance to the next phase of the Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit’s Enterprise Test Vehicle program. This competitive prototype project aims to modernize testing capabilities for advanced defense systems, with both companies demonstrating exceptional technical approaches that will now receive further development funding.

Walmart shoppers are being urged to check their bank statements after credit card skimming devices were discovered at multiple store locations across several states. Authorities believe the sophisticated skimming operation may have been active for up to a month, with confirmed incidents in at least five states. Customers are advised to monitor their accounts closely and report any unauthorized transactions immediately.

Economic experts warn that new tariffs will soon impact prices across industries vital to Alabama’s economy, including defense technology, manufacturing, and drone development. Companies like Anduril may face increased costs for components, while the state’s manufacturing blueprint faces pressure from disrupted supply chains. These changes could stifle innovation and ultimately lead to higher prices for consumers.

Economic experts warn that new tariffs will soon impact prices across industries vital to Alabama’s economy, including defense technology, manufacturing, and drone development. Companies like Anduril may face increased costs for components, while the state’s manufacturing blueprint faces pressure from disrupted supply chains. These changes could stifle innovation and ultimately lead to higher prices for consumers.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced plans to cut approximately 2,500 jobs globally as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The Texas-based tech giant, which relocated from Silicon Valley in 2022, is responding to weak enterprise spending and competitive pressures in the technology sector. The company plans to reallocate resources toward strategic growth areas including edge computing and AI infrastructure.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced plans to cut approximately 2,500 jobs globally as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The Texas-based tech giant, which relocated from Silicon Valley in 2022, is responding to weak enterprise spending and competitive pressures in the technology sector. The company plans to reallocate resources toward strategic growth areas including edge computing and AI infrastructure.

A successful healthcare pilot program has demonstrated significant reductions in Medicaid costs while maintaining quality patient care, prompting consideration for statewide expansion. The program achieves savings through improved care coordination, preventive services, and reduced emergency room visits, potentially saving taxpayers thousands of dollars per patient.

A successful healthcare pilot program has demonstrated significant reductions in Medicaid costs while maintaining quality patient care, prompting consideration for statewide expansion. The program achieves savings through improved care coordination, preventive services, and reduced emergency room visits, potentially saving taxpayers thousands of dollars per patient.