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First Brands Founder Indicted on Fraud, Conspiracy Charges
Patrick and Edward James were each charged with nine counts, including continuing financial crimes enterprise, wire fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
January 29, 2026Shutdown Risk Puts $200M Truck Parking on Hold
A bill that would give a significant funding boost for projects aimed at expanding access to truck parking nationwide appears stuck in the Senate.
January 29, 2026US Trade Gap Widens From Smallest Since 2009 as Imports Rise
The goods and services trade gap nearly doubled from the prior month to $56.8 billion, Commerce Department data showed Jan. 29. The trade data has been prone to volatility related to trade policy.
January 29, 2026Situation in South Grows More Dire With Icy Roads, Outages
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Jan. 30 in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.
January 29, 2026Judge Denies Bid to Make California Issue Non-Domiciled CDLs
A federal judge refused a request by Chinese American truckers to force the California Department of Motor Vehicles to resume issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses.
January 29, 2026Caterpillar Earnings Boosted by AI Data Center Power Demand
The company’s power and energy segment — now Caterpillar’s biggest and fastest-growing segment — posted a 25% profit jump compared to the year-earlier period.
January 29, 2026Toyota Keeps Title as Top Carmaker With Record Sales in 2025
Toyota kept its title as the world’s biggest carmaker for a sixth year, widening its lead over Volkswagen by posting record sales despite trade turmoil and growing competition.
January 29, 2026Tesla Makes Smallest Annual Profit Since the Pandemic
The company reported Jan. 28 that net income last year dropped 46% to $3.8 billion despite the introduction of cheaper models and CEO Elon Musk's promise to remain laser-focused on the company.
January 29, 2026Norfolk Southern Profit Slips 12% Amid Merger Costs
Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy as well as unusual costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific in an $85 billion deal.
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