Government, Business

Retail Sales Up 0.2% in June

NEW YORK — Americans increased their spending in June as inflation eased in many areas, and the job market remained remarkably strong.

July 18, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

No Hazards Reported as Freight Train Derails in Pennsylvania

WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A freight train derailment in Pennsylvania early July 17 spurred precautionary evacuations, but officials said there was no known hazard to the public.

July 17, 2023

Teamsters Ask Biden Not to Intervene if UPS Workers Strike

NEW YORK — The head of the Teamsters said July 16 that he has asked the White House not to intervene if unionized UPS workers end up going on strike.

July 17, 2023
Business, Safety

Fatal Fire Still Burning on Newark Cargo Ship

NEWARK, N.J. — A cargo ship burned for a third day July 7 at a New Jersey port after claiming the lives of two firefighters on July 6.

July 7, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

I-95 Bridge Repair: How NASCAR Helped Speed Things Along

PHILADELPHIA — The race to reopen a stretch of Interstate 95 is getting a boost from a truck-mounted jet dryer that’s normally used to keep moisture off the track at the Pocono Raceway.

June 22, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Temporary Fix for I-95 in Philadelphia Set for June 24-25

PHILADELPHIA — Temporary lanes on Interstate 95 will be open sometime this weekend, with permanent repairs to follow, Gov. Josh Shapiro said June 20.

June 20, 2023
Business, Safety, Logistics

Reopening I-95 in Philadelphia Will Take Months

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said a complete rebuild of a damaged section of I-95 would take “some number of months,” but officials are looking at interim solutions.

June 12, 2023
Business, Equipment

GM to Invest $500 Million at SUV Plant in Texas

DETROIT — General Motors said it will sink more than $500 million into its Arlington, Texas, assembly plant to get ready for the next generation of big SUVs with internal combustion engines.

June 9, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

GM’s EVs Will Gain Access to Tesla’s Charging Network

DETROIT — Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla’s charging network beginning early next year under an agreement the two companies announced June 8.

June 8, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Jaguar Recalls I-Pace EVs Due to Fire Risk in Batteries

DETROIT — Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery catching fire, and it’s telling owners to park them outdoors.

June 1, 2023