Business, Technology

Tesla Officially Moves HQ From California to Texas

Tesla says it has officially moved its corporate headquarters from Silicon Valley to a large factory under construction outside of Austin, Texas.

December 2, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Washington State Sees More Flooding as Next Storm Approaches

Localized flooding in Washington state from another in a series of rainstorms doesn’t appear to be as severe as an extreme weather flooding event earlier in the month.

November 30, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Inflation Surges Globally With Rising Food, Fuel Prices

BUDAPEST, Hungary — From appliance stores in the United States to food markets in Hungary and gas stations in Poland, rising consumer prices fueled by high energy costs and supply chain disruptions are putting a pinch on households and businesses worldwide.

November 29, 2021
Government, Business

Appeals Court Stays Vaccine Mandate on Larger Businesses

NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals court on Nov. 6 temporarily halted the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers.

November 6, 2021
Business

‘South of the Border’ Highway Attraction Gets Upgrades

HAMER, S.C. — South of the Border, the corny Mexican-themed tourist attraction unmistakable for its huge sombrero towering over the intersection of Interstate 95 and U.S. highways 301 and 501, is receiving some upgrades.

November 5, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Shipping Firms Seek Investments in Technology to Cut Emissions

GLASGOW, Scotland — Major shipping companies on Nov. 5 called for governments to put more money into researching and developing cleaner technologies to help the industry reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

November 5, 2021
Government, Business

Congress Extends Highway Funding to Dec. 3

WASHINGTON — Congress approved an extension to Dec. 3 of the Oct. 31 deadline for transportation funds that were at risk of expiring, an action necessary after the House of Representatives failed to vote Oct. 28 on the $1 trillion infrastructure bill already approved by the Senate.

October 28, 2021
Government, Business

Biden Heads to Capitol to Push Agenda, Unite Democrats

President Joe Biden headed to Capitol Hill early Oct. 28 to make the case to House Democrats for a dramatically scaled-back domestic policy package, $1.75 trillion of social services and climate change programs the White House believes can pass the 50-50 Senate.

October 28, 2021
Government, Business

Pelosi Says Deal ‘Very Possible’ After Meeting With Biden

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Congress’ top two Democrats strategized Oct. 22, trying to wrap up their giant domestic legislation, as the party continued scaling back the measure and determining ways to pay for it ahead of new deadlines.

October 22, 2021
Government, Business

Biden Focuses on Climate, Families in Trimmed $2 Trillion Plan

WASHINGTON — Scaling down his Build Back Better plans, President Joe Biden on Oct. 19 described a more limited vision to Democratic lawmakers of a $2 trillion government-overhaul package with at least $500 billion to tackle climate change and money for middle-class priorities — child tax credits, paid family leave, health care and free pre-kindergarten.

October 19, 2021