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Hero Anthony Shipp: Coordinating Aid to Maui Wildfire Victims

When wildfires consumed the Hawaiian island of Maui in August, Anthony Shipp’s reaction was immediate, and powerful.

October 13, 2023
BusinessEquipment

UAW Breaks Pattern of Adding Factories to Strikes on Fridays

DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says walkouts could be added at any moment.

October 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomousTCA

Cruise to Upgrade San Francisco Driverless Cars

Cruise plans to roll out a suite of technological upgrades intended to make its driverless cars more adept at responding during emergencies, the company said Oct. 12.

October 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

California Eyes Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal

California is preparing a lawsuit to block Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. on concerns the deal could hurt consumers and workers, Attorney General Rob Bonta said.

October 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Camera Rule Slammed Because It Doesn’t Include Freight Rail

Passenger railroads will be required to install video recorders inside locomotives, but the rule excludes freight trains like the one that derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio.

October 12, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-HirePrivate

Mercedes Challenges Tesla's Battery-Powered Semi

Mercedes-Benz Trucks revealed a heavy-duty #electric #truck to take on Tesla’s battery-powered Semi, the latest move in the intensifying race to decarbonize road logistics. 

October 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Two Maryland Schools Receive Federal CDL Grants

Two federal grants totaling $371,050 were awarded to two Maryland community colleges for commercial driver license training.

October 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

GSA Is Moving Ahead to Rebuild Two Maine Land Ports of Entry

Two freight land ports from Maine to Canada are getting closer to being revamped as part of the U.S. General Services Administration's $3.4 billion infrastructure investment fund plan.

October 12, 2023
Government

FY24 Transportation Funding Bill Awaits Consideration

The campaign for a new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has sidelined legislation designed to fund the Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024.

October 12, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Waymo Comes to Southern California, and It’s a Hot Ticket

Driverless car company Waymo began offering 24/7 robotaxi service Oct. 11 in Southern California. Autonomous vehicle enthusiasts lined up at the Waymo stand in Santa Monica as early as 8 a.m.

October 12, 2023

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