Daily Headlines - Afternoon Edition - Jan 12th, 2026
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January 12, 2026
In The Spotlight
US December Hiring Misses Expectations, Capping Weak 2025
"Factory jobs continued their slow and steady decline over the past 34 months with a disappointing 8,000 jobs lost in December," says Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul.
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Top Stories
Connected Worker Systems Enforce Standards at Kimberly-Clark
When everyone’s on the same digital page, efficiency and community follow.
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How Frontline Factory Teams Delivered $44 Million in Cost Savings
Rather than bring in consultants to integrate three companies, I chose a continuous-improvement approach with existing leadership.
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Practical Advice for Navigating Tariff Policy in 2026
A look at what's ahead in US trade policy, and how to get in front of it with sourcing, storage, refunds and more.
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In Venezuela and Panama, US Actions Are All About Energy Dominance
American influence on the massive oil reserves will shape global policy for decades to come.
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