General News
Fire at Valero Texas Refinery Further Pressures Oil Market
An oil refinery fire near the Texas coast was put out March 24, hours after a large explosion at the complex shot plumes of smoke into the air.
Zoox Plans to Expand Robotaxi Rides to Austin, Miami
The startup doesn’t currently charge fares, but regulators have opened a public comment period that could pave the way for Zoox to do so.
Gulf Energy Will Take Years to Recover From Iran War
More than 40 energy assets across nine countries in the Middle East have been “severely or very severely” damaged by the war, IEA says.
Oil Prices Rise as Iran War Continues Despite Trump's Claims
U.S. markets ticked slightly lower and oil prices rose early March 24 as the war in the Middle East continued.
Dollar General Selects JJ Fleeman as Next CEO
JJ Fleeman, who will assume the role in January from Todd Vasos, has deep experience in the grocery category, most recently at Ahold Delhaize.
Geneva's CERN Transports Antimatter — in a Volvo Truck
Scientists in Geneva took some antiprotons out for a spin in a truck, in a never-tried-before test drive that has been deemed a success.
2 Attorneys Convicted in Louisiana Staged-Crash Scheme
Two New Orleans lawyers were convicted of helping stage passenger‑vehicle crashes with trucks to defraud insurance companies and truckers for profit.
DoorDash Launches Gas Price Relief Program for Drivers
DoorDash is offering extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to help offset rising gas prices.
US Plans $250 Million Stake in Global Supply Chain Fund
The U.S. plans to contribute $250 million to an investment consortium that would help fund projects aimed at strengthening supply chains for energy and minerals.
Cummins’ 2027 X15 Diesel Makes Public Debut
Cummins unveiled its EPA 2027-compliant X15 diesel engine at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting, emphasizing a redesigned, larger SCR system and fuel-efficiency gains.
Truck Parking Developer Outpost Adds 5 Locations
The company’s first property in the northeastern U.S. is in Newark, N.J. Four more properties were added in Miami and California, Outpost said March 19.
Rep. Latta Leads the Charge for Autonomous Vehicle Framework
Rep. Bob Latta has pushed for a national AV policy for about a decade, decrying today’s state‑by‑state regulatory patchwork.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 23, 2026
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 23, 2026 print edition.
US Envoy Says EU Faces Higher Tariffs if Trade Deal Fails
Andrew Puzder’s remarks come as the full European Parliament prepares for a vote March 26 on the EU-U.S. trade deal negotiated last year.
Toyota to Invest Further $1B to Boost Output at US Plants
Toyota will plow $800 million into its factory in Georgetown, Ky., and $200 million for its Princeton, Ind., facility.
Wing Drones to Start Silicon Valley Deliveries This Year
This is the first time that consumers in the company’s home market will be able to try out the technology.
Averitt Boosts LTL Network as Freight Market Upturn Beckons
Averitt Express is expanding its core less-than-truckload business to get ahead of what it sees as an emerging upturn in the less-than-truckload market.
'China Speed' Is the Global Auto Industry's New Benchmark
Global automakers' new yardstick is defined by rapid-fire development cycles, software-first design and relentless cost compression born of China’s EV boom.
Trump Extends Hormuz Deadline, Halts Strikes
Wall Street shot higher and global oil futures tumbled March 23 after President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
IEA Says Iran War a 'Major, Major Threat' to Global Economy
Fatih Birol said at Australia’s National Press Club that the war has had a worse impact on oil than the two oil shocks of the 1970s combined.