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California Awards Tax Credits for Port, Hydrogen Projects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded a $1.5 million tax credit for a hydrogen fuel facility and a $800,000 credit to expand Port Hueneme鈥檚 logistics and supply chain infrastructure.
May 5, 2025Congressional Republicans Push Reconciliation Bill
House Republicans recently took a major step in their quest to approve as early as this month a comprehensive tax and budget measure supported by the Trump White House.
May 5, 2025Ford Suspends 2025 Outlook Amid Trump Tariff Strain
The automaker expects the duties to reduce 2025 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes by about $1.5 billion on a net basis this year.
May 5, 2025Morgan Olson Debuts Compact Kestrel Work Truck
The manufacturer, known for its dominance in the step van segment, positioned the Kestrel as a versatile alternative for vocations ranging from last-mile delivery to emergency response.
May 5, 2025Rivian to Build $120 Million Supplier Park in Illinois
The 1.2 million-square-foot park in Normal will allow the electric-vehicle maker to increase production at its plant in 2026, when it starts building its R2 model, said CEO RJ Scaringe.
May 5, 2025Automation: UPS in Talks With Figure AI to Use Humanoid Robots
UPS is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to use humanoid robots for some tasks in the logistics giant鈥檚 network. Exact functions that Figure's humanoids would handle remain unclear.聽 聽
May 5, 2025Beef Losses Deepen as Tyson Battles Cattle Crunch
The company's shares slumped the most since 2023 as investors shrugged off stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings to focus on deepening losses at its beef business.
May 5, 2025Crossword Puzzle Solution for May 5, 2025
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the May 5, 2025 print edition.
May 5, 2025ATRI: Repeal of Truck Excise Tax Would Cut Costs
A repeal of the 12% federal truck excise tax for new trucks would not only cut costs for truckers, it could benefit the environment and safety, according to new research by the American Transportation Research Institute.
May 5, 2025Shell Studies Acquisition of BP, Reports Say
Bloomberg reported that Shell is working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP, its U.K. rival.
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