Record Online Spending and the 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Trend
During the holiday season, online spending hit a record high, increasing by 4.9% year over year, totaling $222.1 billion, according to Adobe Analytics.
Winter Storm Brings Snow Back to the Northeastern United States After Prolonged Absence
The prolonged snow absence in the Northeastern United States is about to change as a winter storm gathers strength over the upcoming weekend, marking a significant shift in the weather pattern.
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.
Lazada Initiates Layoffs Amidst Southeast Asian E-commerce Competition
Lazada, the Southeast Asian e-commerce platform owned by Alibaba, has initiated a new round of layoffs that will be affecting employees across all Southeast Asian markets.
SpaceX Accused of Illegally Firing Employees
Federal labor officials have accused SpaceX of unlawfully terminating eight employees who circulated a critical letter about the company's CEO, Elon Musk.
Rivian's Stock Dips 10% Following Fourth-Quarter Performance Reveal
Rivian’s stock took a bit of a dip - around 10% - after the company exposed its fourth-quarter performance.
Bill Gates-Backed Wind Energy Startup Airloom Energy Unveils Revolutionary Technology
There is a new company on the block called Airloom Energy, a wind energy startup supported by Bill Gates.
Costco CEOs Reflect on Unionization Vote in Candid Letter to Employees
Costco's current and former CEOs, Craig Jelinek and Ron Vachris, responded to a Virginia warehouse's recent unionization vote with a candid letter to employees.
New Year, New Wages, New York
As the United States welcomed the new year, New York's minimum wage got a boost at midnight.
Japan Airlines Flight Catches Fire in Collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport
In a dramatic incident at Tokyo's Haneda airport, a Japan Airlines flight carrying hundreds of passengers caught fire on the runway after colliding with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft.
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.
Elon Musk's Ire and the Tesla Factory Robot Incident: A Cautionary Tale
Elon Musk is not too thrilled about a recent report that indirectly hinted at one of his beloved robots being involved in an incident at Tesla's Austin, Texas factory two years back
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.
Small Trucking Company Faces Financial Strain After Costly Tow on Georgia's I-75
A small trucking company, Elshaddai Truckers and Logistics, found themselves staring at a hefty bill for a tow job when one of their box trucks gave out on the busy southbound stretch of I-75 in Henry County, Georgia.
2024 Shaping Up as Year of Regulatory Changes in Trucking Industry
Trucking industry experts anticipate that in 2024, regulatory changes rather than legislative actions will play a crucial role in shaping the trucking sector.
2023 on Track to Break Hottest Year Record, 2024 Could Follow
2023 is likely to become the hottest year on record, with a more than 99% chance of surpassing the previous record holder, 2016, according to climate scientists.