19 Nov US Housing Starts Climbed 3.8% in October WASHINGTON — U.S. home building jumped 3.8% in October, a positive sign for the overall economy as developers anticipate steady demand. Read more...
19 Nov Tesla Set to Bulk Up the World’s Largest Lithium-Ion Battery The world’s biggest lithium-ion battery is about to get even bigger, with Tesla Inc. set to beef up capacity at the Hornsdale site in South Australia. Read more...
18 Nov Diesel Climbs 0.1¢ to $3.074 a Gallon The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.1 cent to $3.074 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 18. Read more...
18 Nov Juno, Once Billed as the ‘Anti-Uber,’ Shuts Down in New York Ride-booking startup Juno once billed itself as the “anti-Uber”— a kinder, gentler way to get a ride. It’s now closing down its New York-based operations, and inviting customers to join Lyft Inc. Read more...
18 Nov Joe Biden Has $1.3 Trillion Plan for Our Infrastructure Joe Biden made national headlines when he described New York's LaGuardia Airport as a “Third World” facility. Now, the former vice president turned 2020 presidential aspirant has announced a 10-year, $1.3 trillion infrastructure plan. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill. Read more...
18 Nov CN Rail Threatened by Disruption With Teamsters Poised to Strike Canadian National Railway Co. faces disruption as more than 3,000 workers at the country’s largest railroad threaten to strike just after midnight over safety issues and health benefits. Read more...
18 Nov Strike Possible as UAW Opens Talks With Fiat Chrysler DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union has begun to focus bargaining on Fiat Chrysler, raising the possibility of another strike against a Detroit automaker. Read more...
18 Nov Highway Safety Group Says 803 Unbelted Rear-Seat Passengers Died in 2018 DETROIT — More than 800 rear-seat passengers who weren’t wearing seat belts were killed last year in U.S. traffic crashes, and a highway safety group says states aren’t making enough progress in getting people to buckle up. Read more...
18 Nov Crossword Puzzle Solution November 18, 2019 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 18, 2019 print edition. Read more...
18 Nov Connecticut Officials Weigh Toll Costs, Benefits While local and state officials stress the need for transportation infrastructure improvements, they also have concerns and questions about the governor’s plan for tolls. Read more...