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Chevron Plans to Build Gas Plants to Power AI Data Centers

Chevron is launching a partnership to develop natural gas-fired power plants next to data centers, a move that will allow it to tap into surging demand for electricity for AI.

January 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Port Houston Awarded $25M for Hydrogen Refilling Station

A $25 million grant given to the Port of Houston Authority will go toward the development of a hydrogen refilling station in Bayport.

January 28, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Beacon Adopts Poison Pill to Defend Against Hostile QXO Bid

Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. has adopted a poison pill defense as the building products company pushes back against a hostile takeover approach from QXO Inc.

January 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

US, UK Ships Return to Red Sea on Houthis’ Vow to Hold Fire

British and American ships are tentatively returning to the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi rebels vowed to hold off attacks on vessels linked to both nations.

January 28, 2025
BusinessEquipment

GM Reports Q4 Loss on Charges Related to China

General Motors swung to a loss in the fourth quarter on huge charges related to China, but still topped profit and revenue expectations on Wall Street.

January 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Norfolk Southern, East Palestine Reach $22M Settlement

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern announced a $22 million settlement resolving the village’s claims arising from a 2023 train derailment.

January 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyPerspective

Perspective: Join Trucking in Human Trafficking Battle

Driving down a road in Missouri in 2022, a family encountered a woman walking alone, disoriented and not dressed for the conditions.

January 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100

Whole Foods CEO Buechel Named Amazon’s Grocery Chief

Buechel, a former management consultant, joined Whole Foods in 2013, and led efforts to unify the formerly decentralized chain’s technology and record-keeping systems.

January 28, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Drops 5.6¢ to $3.659 a Gallon

The national average diesel price reversed course and dropped 5.6 cents to $3.659, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 27.

January 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Ice, Mudslides Snarl Traffic Across Southern California

Snow shut down the key Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles for hours on Jan. 27 while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California.

January 27, 2025