Apple has announced the new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‐C charging capabilities. The headphones offer improved sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, transparency mode, immersive spatial audio, and a better fit. They also come with additional dust resistance and support lossless audio. iOS 17 brings new features to all

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental review of the Empire Wind Farm Project, the largest offshore wind site to gain approval in the U.S. The Biden administration is pushing forward while developers seek to adjust their agreements based on changing economics. The project, developed

A coalition of trucking stakeholders is urging the US House of Representatives to consider the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. The bill, which has been reported out of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, would allocate $755 million over three years to the construction of parking spots. The coalition

The leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee announced their goal to return the Committee to regular order and show that Congress can function and pass bills. They worked with the funding levels in the debt ceiling deal struck by President Biden and Speaker McCarthy, held over 40 hearings to assess

US Senators have announced bipartisan legislation to reform the outdated Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act would update the program's asset limits for the first time in nearly 40 years, allowing disabled and elderly Americans to save for emergencies without jeopardizing their benefits.

Nike shareholders rejected a proposal that would have required the company to evaluate the effectiveness of its supply chain due diligence efforts. The proposal also called for Nike to disclose metrics on forced labor and wage theft risks, consider implementing human rights clauses, and assess the impact of its findings

KORE Power has signed a supply agreement with ENTEK to use their lithium separators in the battery cells produced at the Arizona KOREPlex. The agreement will run until at least 2031 and ENTEK will supply enough separators for the initial 7 GWh capacity, with the potential for expansion. This partnership

E2open Parent Holdings is hosting its annual client conference, Connect 2023, focusing on streamlining supply chains amidst disruptions. Keynote speakers and presenters from various industries will deliver 45 educational sessions. The conference will highlight two strategic initiatives: Connected Planning and Connected Logistics, which aim to enhance planning capabilities and customer