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Broadband grants paused as critics allege favoritism toward Elon Musk’s Starlink

The Texas Broadband Development Office placed a temporary hold Tuesday on all disbursements of billions of dollars in federal funds related to the…

2026-08-12 ·apnews.com

Pa. has quietly passed a law undermining a court decision on lucrative mineral rights

A law quietly passed this summer aimed to end a complicated, decade-plus legal fight over who owns an estimated $1 billion in Pennsylvania natural gas.…

2026-08-12 ·apnews.com

Mexico’s Foreign Direct Investment Climbs 10.4% as Nearshoring Holds Up

Mexico's foreign direct investment rose 10.4% to US$23.591 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as nearshoring held up, while inflation eased to a five-year low.

• Mexico's FDI rose 10.4% in Q1 2026 to US$23.591 billion
• Nearshoring boosts Mexico's appeal over Asia for manufacturing
• Consumer inflation in Mexico fell to 3.12% in July

2026-08-12 ·riotimesonline.com

Mexico’s Industrial Production Grew 1.7% in June, but the Half Was Flat

Mexico's industrial production rose 1.7% year on year in June, but was flat across the first half of 2026, a sign of an economy stuck in low gear despite strong investment.

• Mexico's industrial production grew 1.7% in June 2026 compared to June 2025.
• First half of 2026 saw no growth in industrial activity compared to the same period in 2025.

2026-08-12 ·riotimesonline.com