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United Russia secured 349 of the 450 seats in the State Duma, cementing an unprecedented majority that includes 50 combat veterans from the Ukraine conflict. While this electoral sweep effectively neutralizes formal political opposition, the Kremlin’s absolute control masks growing structural vulnerabilities within a fragile, war-dependent domestic economy.
At the North Charleston Convention Center, Vatrer Power is positioning its LiFePO4 battery technology as the primary successor to traditional lead-acid systems. Running through October 3, the company is using the 2026 Golf Carting Expo & Dealer Summit to demonstrate conversion kits tailored for major brands like Club Car and Yamaha.
Pasadena’s Convention Center will host the Southern California Design-2-Part Show on October 14–15, 2026, marking a significant return for the regional manufacturing event. Among the exhibitors, Vernon-based Kal Plastics plans to showcase its heavy-gauge thermoforming and pressure forming capabilities to engineers and procurement professionals.
Investors who purchased Flotek Industries, Inc. securities between August 3 and August 17, 2026, face an October 26 deadline to petition the court to serve as lead plaintiff. The Rosen Law Firm is currently organizing a class action lawsuit following allegations of misleading statements regarding a major energy project.
Samsung has pledged $1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, a platform established by KKR and Nvidia to address the surging demand for AI-ready data centers. This commitment pushes the company's total secured capital past $11 billion, fueling a massive push to solve bottlenecks in power, cooling, and hardware.
Domestic oil production hit 13.955 million barrels per day as the active rig count edged higher, even as global benchmark prices retreated. While gas drilling slowed, the energy sector remains significantly more active than this time last year, with completion crews continuing to ramp up operations for the third consecutive week.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng gather in Manhattan on Sunday to negotiate a precarious trade truce and establish AI safety protocols. The talks serve as a critical precursor to this week’s presidential summit, as both nations seek to avoid further economic escalation.
