California taxpayers paying nearly $20M for wireless electric charging project at UCLA
Wireless electric vehicle charging is coming to a Southern California university's streets with a hefty price tag that taxpayers are footing much of the bill for.
Walmart US CEO addresses potential impact from tariffs
Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner weighs in on the potential impact of President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs and the looming port strike.
Tesla stock jumps on report Trump plans to ease regulations around self-driving cars
Tesla shares surged Monday while rideshire giants Uber and Lyft tumbled following a report that the Trump adminstriation plans to ease regulations on self-driving cars.
Cruise ship experiences major tilt during bad weather
A ship, reportedly operated by Royal Caribbean, experienced a major tilt during bad weather earlier this month. (Credit: Kennedy News Media/bookeeping.ai)
Dockworkers' union walks away from negotiations with East and Gulf Coast employers
The ILA union representing East and Gulf Coast dockworkers walked away from negotiating with port employers over concerns about automation, raising the risk of the strike resuming.
Ford partners with veterans groups for Bronco Off-Roadeo
Ford is partnering with veterans groups like Blue Star Families and Guitars 4 Vets to let veterans and their families drive Broncos on an off-road course.
Feds investigating the safety of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' feature
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 2.4 million Tesla vehicles with the Full Self-Driving software following fatal crashes involving reduced visibility.
US regulator fines German airline for alleged discrimination against Jewish passengers
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $4 million fine against Lufthansa, accusing the airline of discriminating against Jewish passengers in a 2022 incident.
How long will it take the supply chain to normalize after dockworkers strike?
Dockworkers suspended their strike at East and Gulf Coast ports after reaching a tentative deal, though it will take some time before the supply chain normalizes after the strike.
All drivers 'across the board are still concerned' as port strike end with tentative deal: Ryan Roberson
Robee Trucking LLC owner Ryan Roberson weighs in on the port strike ending with a tentative deal and the pandemic's long-term impact on the trucking sector.
Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés in California will be an 'absolute disaster': Chef Andrew Gruel
Celebrity chef and restaurant owner Andrew Gruel discusses how restaurants can prepare if a long-term deal cannot be reached in the port strike, weighs in on the psyche of the consumer as well as Amsterdam-style cafés in California.
There are 'still big issues here to be resolved': Eric Hoplin
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors CEO Eric Hoplin reacts to the ending of the port strike, and discusses the impact from the disruption as well as automation.
DeSantis deploys resources to Florida ports to keep goods flowing amid 'unacceptable' strike
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida's National Guard and State Guard will deploy to the state's ports to restore operations amid the dockworkers strike and Hurricane Helene recovery.
Port strike union boss rails against EZPass, self-checkout: 'Machines got to stop'
International Longshoreman's Association President Harold Daggett is against automation, and condemned EZPass automated tolls and self-checkouts in a recent interview.
Strike grinds coffee shipments to a halt at East and Gulf Coast ports
The strike by unionized dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports has ground coffee shipments to a halt, setting up a supply squeeze given the heavy U.S. reliance on coffee imports.
'We don't know' what retail restocking will look like during strike: James Zahn
The Toy Book editor-in-chief James Zahn says big-box retailers have already shipped in about 85% of their holiday shopping inventory.
A strike is 'against and counter to America's national interests': Rep. Carlos Gimenez
Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., reacts to President Biden urging Israel against attacking Iran's nuclear site and whether the president should step in on the port strikes.
Port of Long Beach executive director urges unions, management to 'come to their differences'
Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero explains the impact of the port strike on the West Coast, provides advice to the parties involved on the East and Gulf Coasts, and discusses whether the Taft-Hartley Act should be invoked.
Impact on meat supply chain already happening, says US Meat Export Federation president
U.S. Meat Export Federation President & CEO Dan Halstrom breaks down the impact to beef and pork supply chain from the port strikes.
US port strike: GM, Walmart, LG top importers at impacted ports
Data shows General Motors, Walmart and LG Electronics have the greatest exposure to the ongoing union dockworkers' strike impacting dozens of ports on the East and Gulf coasts.