Daily Archives: Dec 12, 2025

The shockwaves from Ford's recent Chicago Assembly Plant closure have shaken far beyond the industry floor. In May 2025, Ford had to suspend production of its bestselling SUVs due to a critical shortage of rare earth minerals a decision that left 4,600 workers in the lurch and sent a...

"Executives will now pay a significant premium for a stable supply chain. They don't want stoppage," said Gracelin Baskaran of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, summarizing the desperation that now grips American manufacturing. The rare earth business, long in the shadow of China's dominance, has been thrust...

"How the special something that Sphere is bringing to the live concert experience is an immersion," Technical Director for U2's record-breaking residency Brandon Kraemer described. Since its opening day, Las Vegas' Sphere has become more than a venue it's a phenomenon redefining what live music can achieve. Halfway down...