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Performance Food Group, US Foods Call Off Merger Talks

49 min 41 sec ago
The combined entity would have leapfrogged Sysco at the top of the food service carrier table — serving restaurants, corporate offices, convenience stores, gas stations and truck stops.

Some Seattle Flights Stop to Refuel as Pipeline Leak Persists

52 min 43 sec ago
Some flights leaving Seattle have been forced to add stops to refuel after a pipeline spill cut off jet fuel supply to the airport as it gears up for a surge in travel through Thanksgiving.

First Brands Sees New Call for Outside Trustee to Manage SPEs

1 hour 12 min ago
First Brands' bankruptcy advisers are facing a new challenge that could impact how a potential restructuring of the auto parts supplier is carried out.

FAA to Probe Airlines Over Shutdown Flight Limits

2 hours 26 min ago
Under the agency’s original emergency order, carriers that didn’t comply could face penalties of up to $75,000 for every flight operated above the mandated limits.

A Lifeline for Nikola Truck Owners, Fuel Cell Technology?

2 hours 54 min ago
2025 was largely a dark year for hydrogen fuel cell electric rigs in the U.S, but a small group of equipment, fuel and truck suppliers are striving for a brighter future.

Rick Cotton, Leader of Port Authority of N.Y.-N.J., to Retire

3 hours 24 min ago
Rick Cotton, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, who oversaw major revitalization efforts around the port, will retire in January, the agency announced.

Texas Immigration Sting Pulls 31 CDL Holders Off the Road

3 hours 25 min ago
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office noted that a majority of the drivers detained were holding commercial driver licenses issued by California. None of the drivers were holding Texas CDLs.

October Trailer Orders Edge Higher Than 2024 Level

4 hours 14 min ago
Preliminary net orders in October increased 3% year over year to 17,100 units. September had marked the first time orders trended below the prior-year results since April.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for November 24, 2025

4 hours 40 min ago
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 24, 2025 print edition.

Trump Reviews Nvidia’s Bid to Sell Chips to China

6 hours 39 min ago
President Trump is hearing from “lots of different advisers” in deciding on the exports, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, noting that Trump understands China's Xi Jinping “the best.”

Trump, Xi Hold Call Amid Trade Thaw

7 hours 21 min ago
The topic of the discussion was unclear and the report did not contain further details. Neither the White House nor Chinese embassy immediately responded to requests for comment.

Amazon Data Center Count Surges Past 900 Sites

7 hours 40 min ago
Documents shine a light on Amazon’s cloud computing operations at a time when investors are keen for insights into whether AWS has sufficient capacity to meet the enormous demands of AI.

DHL Invests $150 Million in Saudi Arabia Logistics Hub

8 hours 3 min ago
Construction of the warehouse is expected to begin next year, Orkun Saruhanoglu, CEO of DHL Supply Chain in the Middle East and Africa, said in an interview.

Port Volumes Slow Nearing End of Strong Year

8 hours 7 min ago
Port of Los Angeles is bidding to reach the 10-million-container mark for the third time in its history, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka. 

UPS and FedEx Strain as MD-11 Jets Stay Grounded

8 hours 19 min ago
The grounding has drained capacity and complicated operations for the world’s largest package delivery companies just as shipping volumes surge for the peak period through Christmas.

Tyson to Cease Operations at Nebraska Beef Plant

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 16:42
Tyson Foods is ending operations at a beef plant in Nebraska and cutting a shift at a Texas facility as the meat producer loses millions amid the smallest American cattle herd in decades.

Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Crunch Threat After Pipeline Shuts

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:30
Sea-Tac airport is facing the threat of disruptions for jet-fuel supplies after a pipeline spill prompted a shutdown at a time when airlines are prepping for a busy Thanksgiving week.

Diesel Price Upside Momentum to Slow After Recent Jump

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:13
U.S. diesel exports have been relatively robust of late, more than 1 million barrels per day, according to Gas Buddy. A high percentage has gone to Latin America and South America.

Trump Tariff Cut May Ease Pain for US Coffee, Beef Lovers

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 14:55
President Trump’s decision to remove a key tariff on Brazilian coffee and beef may deliver some relief to markets and U.S. consumers who have struggled with soaring prices for the key staples.

Cross-Border Freight Bridge Eyes Shuttle, Lift Prototypes

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 14:30
Developers of an elevated freight bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, using automated shuttles are set to begin building their first prototypes over the next six months.

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