Trump Criticizes UAW President's Endorsement of Biden's EV Vision
Former President Trump criticized UAW President Shawn Fain for endorsing President Biden, claiming that Fain lacks an understanding of the automobile industry's future.
Border Battle Continues in Texas as Tensions Persist over Razor Wire in Shelby Park
The Texas National Guard and state troopers are still using razor wire to block access for Border Patrol agents in most of Shelby Park, a 47-acre area along the Rio Grande where migrants often cross.
Biden Administration's Delay on Major Natural Gas Export Terminal
The Biden administration has hit the pause button on a critical decision regarding the approval of the largest natural gas export terminal in the United States.
Climate-Induced Drought Disrupts Panama Canal, Sending Ripples Through Global Trade
Climate change is causing a major headache for global trade as an unprecedented drought in the Panama Canal disrupts container traffic.
Extreme Cold Freezes Gas Production, Sparks Concerns of Record Electricity Demand and Soaring Prices
Recent sub-zero temperatures across the United States have caused gas wells to freeze, resulting in an 11-month low in gas production, according to Reuters.
Maersk Adapts Shipping Routes as Panama Canal Faces Water Shortages
Shipping giant Maersk has informed clients that vessels carrying freight from Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) will no longer transit the Panama Canal due to ongoing low water levels caused by a severe drought.
Dole Expands Weekly Vessel Service to Boost Tropical Fruit Supply
Dole Food Company has introduced a new weekly vessel service, effective since December 31, 2023, to the Northeast United States.
ULA's Vulcan Rocket Soars to Success with Historic Moon Mission
In a major development for the aerospace industry, United Launch Alliance successfully launched its inaugural Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
FDA Approves Florida's Plan to Import Affordable Canadian Medications
The Food and Drug Administration has given Florida the green light to import medications from Canada - a move aimed at lowering drug prices in the United States.
Offshore Wind Farm Project Terminated Due to Economic Challenges
Developers of the proposed offshore wind farm near Long Beach, Long Island, announced the termination of the Empire Wind 2 project due to economic challenges - including inflation, increased interest rates, and supply chain disruptions.
Biden Administration's New EV Tax Credit Rules Impact Eligible Models
As of January 1st, the Biden administration's updated rules now have a significantly reduced number of electric vehicle models eligible for the popular $7,500 consumer tax credit.
U.S. Helicopters Repel Houthi Attack on Maersk Vessel in Red Sea
In a recent incident in the Red Sea, U.S. helicopters successfully defended a Maersk container vessel from an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants.
Fire Aboard Cargo Ship Carrying Lithium-Ion Batteries Successfully Extinguished off Dutch Harbor, Alaska
After a few intense days, the fire that blazed in the cargo hold of the Genius Star XI - a huge cargo ship hauling lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to sunny San Diego - is finally out.
Economic Uncertainty Looms Over 2024 Presidential Election
As we gear up for 2024 - a big election year - it's hard not to think of James Carville's famous line from 1992, "It's the economy, stupid."
Nationwide Migrant Influx Strains Cities and Spurs Legal Tensions as Border Crisis Persists
Even cities quite a distance from the Mexican border are feeling the effects of the surge in migrants.
U.S. Delegation Meets with Mexico's President Amid Border Migrant Surge
The U.S. delegation met with Mexico's president to address the surge of migrants reaching the U.S. border.
Over 11,000 Asylum Seekers Wait on Mexican Side as Migrant Surge Tests Legal Pathways
While thousands of migrants illegally enter the US each day, over 11,000 people remain in shelters and camps on the Mexican side of the border, according to community leaders.
US Congress Passes Bill Banning Pentagon from Using Chinese Logistics Platform
The U.S. Congress has passed legislation banning the Pentagon from using seaports worldwide that rely on the Chinese logistics platform LOGINK.
Controversial Texas Law Sparks Fear and Legal Challenges Along US-Mexico Border
The newly enacted law in Texas, which makes entering the state illegally a state crime, is causing confusion and fear among undocumented migrants and mixed-status families along the US-Mexico border.
Global Shipping Firms Impose Surcharges Amid Red Sea Rerouting
Maersk and CMA CGM, two major global shipping companies, are implementing additional charges due to their decision to reroute ships away from the Red Sea following recent attacks on vessels in the region.