U.S. Job Market Rebounds with 162,000 New Jobs, Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.1%
The U.S. job market rebounded in August, with employers adding a surprising 162,000 jobs and the unemployment rate staying at a low 4.1%. This exceeded economists' expectations and reversed weaker July estimates, suggesting labor market resilience. However, wage growth slowed…
Oil prices up sharply this week
Oil prices have surged this week, with U.S. crude and Brent crude up 8-9%. The six-month war with Iran has disrupted the world's fuel flow, causing U.S. gasoline prices to be higher this Labor Day weekend than ever before. Diesel…
Texas Law Proposal Targets Fraudulent Digital Mexican CDLs
A Texas law proposal aims to bar Mexican and Canadian commercial driver licenses from intrastate freight transportation, citing concerns over fraudulently obtained digital Mexican credentials. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, these licenses allow unqualified drivers to gain…
Labor Day Gas Prices Hit Record High
US gas prices have reached a record high for September, with gasoline averaging $4.15 per gallon and diesel at $5.85, due to supply chain disruptions caused by the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, and…
Manufacturing and Construction Job Growth Outpaces Services
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, US goods-producer payrolls rose 0.6% in the six months through August, outpacing the 0.4% growth in services. This is largely due to the recent investment in data centers and equipment, as…
Trump to Sign Executive Order Allowing Direct Beef Sales from Ranchers to Consumers
President Donald Trump announced plans to create a program allowing ranchers to sell their products directly to consumers, bypassing major processors and middlemen. The initiative aims to lower beef prices and address the high cost of beef. Trump said he…
Tesla Cybercab launch draws NHTSA probe the next day
Government Business Technology Safety Autonomous Tesla Cybercab launch draws NHTSA probe the next day Federal agency will audit safety self-certification for the company’s 2-seat driverless taxis Bernard Condon | Associated Press September 4, 2026 4:30 PM, EDT A Tesla Cybercab…
Your toll invoice shows what you paid. Your toll data shows why
Sponsored PrePass Your toll invoice shows what you paid. Your toll data shows why September 7, 2026 12:00 PM, EDT A toll transaction records a time, a location, a lane, a vehicle, and a plate, but shows up as a…
Reckless Driver in Inman, SC, Makes Illegal U-Turn and Crashes into 4Runner in Aggressive Lane Change
A dashcam video shared on Reddit shows an elderly driver making an illegal U-turn across multiple lanes of traffic on Asheville Highway in Inman, SC, before making a no-look lane change and crashing into a 4Runner. The incident occurred on…
Max Verstappen Takes on 100 Karts in Live ‘Max vs 100’ Spectacle at Silverstone on Disney+
Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen will line up at the back of a 101-kart grid at Silverstone on September 16 for a live-streamed showdown against 100 other drivers. The event, billed as “Max vs 100,” is a made-for-streaming…