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Uber Beats Expectations as Rideshare Demand Remains Strong
Uber Technologies Inc. reported better-than-expected orders in the second quarter, underscoring the continued strength in demand for rideshare and delivery services.
August 6, 2024CSX Profit Slips Amid Baltimore Bridge Collapse Response
CSX railroad’s second-quarter profit slipped 2% as it scrambled to respond to the Baltimore bridge collapse in March that disrupted coal exports.
August 6, 2024Diesel Price Slips 1.3¢ to $3.755
Diesel’s national average price has decreased for the past four weeks, totaling 11 cents.
August 5, 2024Lucid Gains After EV Maker Secures $1.5 Billion Lifeline
Lucid Group will get a cash infusion of as much as $1.5 billion from an affiliate of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the second time this year the EV maker has received much-needed funding.
August 5, 2024Crossword Puzzle Solution for August 5, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the August 5, 2024 print edition.
August 5, 2024Senate Greenlights Its Version of Water Infrastructure Act
In a show of bipartisanship, senators voted to inject billions into the nation’s ports, dams and canals, passing a sweeping water infrastructure bill.
August 5, 2024Road to NTDC Spotlight: Old Dominion Coming In Strong
Old Dominion Freight Line's Virginia team is enthused about its chances competing at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, and for good reason.Â
August 5, 2024Seven Logistics Companies Merge Into SalSon Logistics
A group of seven logistics companies is set to merge under the banner of SalSon Logistics, with a focus on drayage and warehousing services, they said Aug. 5.
August 5, 2024Houthis Resume Red Sea Attacks After Two-Week Pause
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a Liberian-flagged containership traveling through the Gulf of Aden, authorities said Aug. 4.
August 5, 2024Aurora Raises $483 Million From Public Offering
Aurora Innovation raised $483 million in a public stock offering this week as the autonomous trucking company looks to fund operations beyond its commercial launch later this year.
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