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Largest Strike in Decades Begins at East, Gulf Coast Ports
U.S. dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts began their first major strike in decades Oct. 1 in a move that threatens to have downstream impacts on trucking.
October 1, 2024Diesel Price Bumps Up a Half-Cent to $3.544 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel gained a half-cent per gallon during the week ending Sept. 30, climbing to $3.544, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.
September 30, 2024Farmers Brace for Supply Chain Delays as Dock Strike Begins
Growers already have been struggling with declining farm incomes because of high input costs, global competition and low commodity prices.
September 30, 2024Stellantis Recalls 200,000 Plug-in Jeeps Over Fire Risk
This recall is the latest setback for Stellantis, which has been grappling with declining sales, a falling stock price and unrest among dealers and unions.
September 30, 2024Tesla Clears Hurdle in Suit Over Self-Driving Tech
Tesla is embroiled in numerous lawsuits over the Full Self-Driving feature, including from Tesla investors who claim they were misled.
September 30, 2024More Interest Rate Cuts Likely, Powell Says at Forum
Jerome Powell stressed that the Fed’s current goal is to support a largely healthy economy and job market, rather than rescue a struggling economy or prevent a recession.
September 30, 2024Crossword Puzzle Solution for September 30, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 30, 2024 print edition.
September 30, 2024Cruise Penalized Over Incomplete Reports on Robotaxi Crash
The enforcement action stems from an October 2023 incident in San Francisco in which a Cruise robotaxi dragged a pedestrian about 20 feet before coming to a complete stop.
September 30, 2024Volvo Leads 50 Firms Urging EU to Keep Combustion Engine Ban
Volvo Car and dozens of industrial manufacturers urged Brussels to stick to a plan to halt sales of new combustion engine cars starting in 2035.Â
September 30, 2024Ford Offers Free EV Chargers in Bid to Boost Sales
Ford Motor Co. is offering free home chargers and installation to buyers of its electric vehicles in a bid to boost sales and overcome range anxiety among mainstream car shoppers.
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