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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: 

• Sale of U.S. Steel Kicks Up Political Storm, But Pittsburgh Isn't Steeltown USA Anymore 
• Another Fatal Accident at Troubled Tank Cleaning Business 
• Sony Layoffs Signal the Death of Recordable Blu-Ray 
• Southwest Jet in 'Dutch Roll' Incident Was Parked Outside During Severe Storm 
• Automatic Ammo Vending Machines with AI Begin Operating at Grocery Stores 

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