U.S. Steel bought by Japanese company for $14.1B
U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh-based steel producer with a plant in Birmingham, has been purchased by Japan’s Nippon Steel in a $14.1 billion deal. The combined company will be among the top three steel-producing companies in the world. U.S. Steel will retain its name. – AL.com
HPM will oversee program management for UNA stadium
Birmingham-based HPM will serve as program manager for the University of North Alabama’s new Bank Independent Stadium. The stadium, which is in the design phase, is targeted for completion during the 2026-27 school year. – University of North Alabama
A $300,000 grant to study bacteria found in the West Fowl River watershed of Mobile County is Miles College’s first grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant was awarded to Nikaela Flournoy, an assistant professor of biology. – Birmingham Times
McIntosh business makes holiday donation
The owners of McIntosh’s Optimized Technical Solutions are giving more than 200 hot meals and $10,000 in gifts to needy residents. In addition, the company will donate to McIntosh Elementary, McIntosh High School and the McIntosh Volunteer Fire Department. – News 5
