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PepsiCo Overcomes Lagging US Sales in Strong Q2

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue in the second quarter despite sluggish North American sales.

July 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants

Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges to reinforce the arteries of the American economy while $35 million went to port improvements.

July 17, 2025
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Uber Partners With Lucid, Nuro to Launch Robotaxis in 2026

Uber is teaming up with electric vehicle maker Lucid and self-driving tech startup Nuro to launch a robotaxi fleet.

July 17, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Volvo Q2 Profit Halves on US Truck, Battery-Electric Weakness

Volvo reported better-than expected second-quarter earnings as signs of a recovery in Europe helped offset weak demand for trucks in North America.

July 17, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Walmart Eliminates Hundreds of Store-Support, Training Jobs

Walmart is cutting hundreds of store-support roles, its latest move to simplify the structure of the worlds largest retailer.

July 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Tesla Failed to Stop Autopilot Misuse, Safety Expert Says

Tesla hasnt done enough to protect against drivers misusing its Autopilot system, a safety expert testified at a trial over a 2019 fatal collision.

July 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivateTop 100

Trump Says Coca-Cola Agrees to Use Cane Sugar for US Coke

President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that Coca-Cola Co. has agreed to use cane sugar in Coke beverages sold in the U.S.

July 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Trumps NHTSA Pick Promises Rapid Self-Driving Deployment

President Donald Trumps choice to lead the nations top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving cars.

July 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform

The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.

July 16, 2025
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Amazon Emissions Climb 6% in 2024 on Data Centers, Fuel Use

Amazon.com's carbon emissions rose for the first time in three years in 2024, driven by data center construction and fuel consumption by its delivery providers.

July 16, 2025