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Tesla Model 3 Hits Texas Home, Killing Woman

A fatal collision involving a Tesla sedan is under federal investigation after an electric vehicle slammed into a home in Texas, killing a woman inside.

June 22, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

DP World Seeks Return to U.S. Operations at Texas Port

DP World exited the U.S. port business in 2006 on security concerns raised by some American lawmakers citing Sept. 11 terrorists’ links to the United Arab Emirates.

June 17, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Secretary Rollins Says Screwworm Outbreak Is Under Control

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sought to reassure senators that the screwworm outbreak is under control and not a threat to the country’s food supply.

June 10, 2026
BusinessLogistics

Starbucks Brews Up Plan for at Least 5,000 More U.S. Stores

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain has the potential to add at least 5,000 more stores in the U.S., echoing comments from earlier this year.

June 9, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

5 Screwworm Infections Found in U.S.

The Department of Agriculture confirmed an additional three cases of New World screwworm, bringing the total number of detections in the U.S. to five.

June 8, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Texas Gas Drillers Shut Out of Oil Price Rally Shut Off Wells

“We’re losing money hand over fist on gas,” Elevation CEO Steve Pruett said in an interview. “Gas is half our product, so it’s really maddening.” 

June 8, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsPrivate

USDA Races to Impose Quarantine After Texas Screwworm Case

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is racing to contain the deadly New World screwworm after a case was detected in Texas.

June 4, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafety

NHTSA Warns Drivers About Fake Ticket Texts

“NHTSA does not issue traffic tickets and will never text, call or email any member of the public regarding any traffic violation,” the agency said May 19.

May 27, 2026
BusinessEquipment

Toyota Files to Build $2 Billion Assembly Plant in Texas

The proposed expansion is part of a trend of global automakers seeking to build manufacturing strategies around U.S. trade policy and shifting consumer demand.

May 15, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Waymo Issues Robotaxi Recall After San Antonio Flood Incident

Waymo is recalling thousands of robotaxis to fix a software issue that could cause the autonomous vehicles to drive on flooded roads.

May 12, 2026

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