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• A single gene determines whether a fly has a good sense of sight or a good sense of smell
  
  Trade-offs in the sizes of visual and olfactory organs are a common feature of animal evolution, but the underlying genetic and developmental mechanisms have not been clear. ...
  Science Daily.  Thursday, 22 Aug 2019.
• Weak World Demand, Trade Take Biggest Toll Yet on US Factories
  
  Bigger cracks are forming across America's manufacturing foundation as lackluster global demand and persistent trade tensions led to the first contraction in U.S. manufacturing since September 2009.
  Newsmax.  Thursday, 22 Aug 2019.
• The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
  
  Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
  CBS News.  Thursday, 22 Aug 2019.
• The Future Is Bleak For American Workers In The Obamas' New Netflix Film 'American Factory'
  
  The people of Dayton, Ohio, were ecstatic to have jobs once again. However, they quickly learned that the work expectations of their new Chinese managers were radically different than that of their American counterparts.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 22 Aug 2019.
• Manufacturing Sector Contracts for First Time Since 2009
  
  U.S. factory activity contracted in August for the first time since September 2009 as new orders shrank, consistent with an ongoing global manufacturing slump.
  Newsmax.  Thursday, 22 Aug 2019.
• Volkswagen says report of interest in investing in Tesla is 'completely unfounded'
  
  While Volkswagen may not want to invest in Tesla, the U.S. carmaker has been scouting locations in Europe for a new Gigafactory there.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 22 Aug 2019.
• Fox Factory Holding (FOXF) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
  
  Fox Factory Holding (FOXF) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 22 Aug 2019.
• Delaware grants factory permit despite environmental concern
  
  WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Delaware officials will allow a Pennsylvania-based company to build a factory near a majority black, low-income neighborhood, despite environmental concerns by residents. ...
  Washington Times.  Thursday, 22 Aug 2019.
• Obamas make their Hollywood movie debut with Netflix project
  
  A documentary about an Ohio auto glass factory that is run by a Chinese investor debuted Wednesday on Netflix as the streaming service's first project backed by Michelle and Barack Obama's new production company.
  CBC News.  Wednesday, 21 Aug 2019.
• How attorneys in alleged troll factory case plan to keep Mueller secrets from Moscow
  
  With all eyes on 2020, the most sensitive data will stay locked up in the U.S.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 21 Aug 2019.
• A new way to 'hoard' resources in nano-sized factories targeted for biotech
  
  Scientists have created a synthetic nano-sized factory, based on natural ones found in bacteria. This research could someday lead to new medical, industrial or bioenergy applications.
  Science Daily.  Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019.
• Fire crews tackle huge blaze at bakery chain factory
  
  The blaze at the Village Bakery Factory, on the Wrexham Industrial Estate, in north Wales, it thought to have started just before 9am.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 19 Aug 2019.
• Customers are baffled as shops start selling festive cards in August
  
  Eagle-eyed shoppers across the country spotted that Card Factory has already put out its selection of cards, which first went on sale on August 10.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 19 Aug 2019.
• Report finds sexual violence at Levi's, Wrangler factories
  
  The Worker Rights Consortium details sexual harassment and abuse at textile factories in Africa making popular brand-name clothing
  CBS News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Crusader winery found under house in Israel
  
  The wine factory was discovered during a renovation project on a nearby 12th Century castle.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 14 Aug 2019.

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