US Navy Submarine Uses Torpedo To Sink Iranian Warship Off the Coast of Sri Lanka

IRGC Says Iran, Not US, Will Determine War's End As Trump Threatens Strikes '20 Times Harder' If Hormuz Transit Blocked Summary: Pentagon claims "winning": After ten days into Operation Epic Fury, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth lists objectives that include destroying Iran's missile infrastructure, defense industry, navy, and ensuring Tehran is "permanently" denied nuclear weapons. Trump's mixed messaging as war could end 'soon' while saying Iran's military is crippled, but also warns Tehran would be hit "20 times harder" if it disrupts oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Signs of Washington officials looking...

Flatbed Truck Rates Hit New Highs As These Drivers Fuel Boom Flatbed trucking conditions have never looked stronger, with spot rates surging to record highs amid a mix of tightening capacity and rising industrial freight demand. "Flatbed trucking rates have hit a new all-time high as industrial demand and a crackdown on bad actors continue to shape trucking economics," said FreightWaves founder Craig Fuller. Fuller added, "It is a great time to be a compliant trucker in America." There are two drivers behind why U.S. flatbed spot trucking rates (via SONAR Flatbed...

Deutsche Bank: Humanoid Robot Market Accelerates Globally As China Ramps Production The latest "Humanoid Robot Pulse" report from Deutsche Bank states that the global humanoid robot market is accelerating, with China, unsurprisingly, leading the race. "The humanoid robot market is accelerating globally. China is leading in production, with government officials estimating 100,000 units of humanoid robot production in 2026, significantly higher than our expectation of ~40,000 units," analyst Iris Zheng wrote in the report. The Hong Kong-based Deutsche Bank analyst specializes in Asia-Pacific automation and industrials, providing clients with key updates across...