Domestic intermodal volumes jump in early days of new Mexico rail services
Since new services from CPKC and CN were launched in May, intermodal volume out of Mexico has surged more than 30% year over year through the end of July.
Day: August 29, 2023
Uganda starts charging people under extreme anti-LGBTQ law, raising execution fears
Two men in Uganda are the first to be charged with “aggravated homosexuality” under a harsh new law that carries the death penalty. Their cases highlight the threats for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda.
A UN Body Sheds Light on the Fate of Disappeared Uyghurs
The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has provided more evidence of China’s use of enforced disappearances in Xinjiang.
Blow to Biden as offshore wind auction in Gulf of Mexico fails to stir interest
Only two companies make bids for right to develop offshore wind off Gulf coast, in setback for administration’s green-energy plans The Biden administration on Tuesday held the first ever auction for the right to develop offshore wind in the Gulf of Me…
‘Visit, spend, go home’: What people in Maui want you to know if you visit
Nearly three weeks after Lahaina’s catastrophic wildfire, tourists are urged not to cancel trips to other parts of Maui, because local people need the work.
US to Send $250 Million in Weapons to Ukraine
The weapons will be drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear.
White House suggests Kremlin behind Prigozhin death
The White House suggested that the Kremlin was responsible for the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, who died in a plane crash last week. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the Kremlin has a h…
US marines killed in plane crash during NT training exercise identified
They were among 23 marine personnel on board an MV-22B Osprey aircraft when it crashed while transporting troops on Melville Island.
US Announces $250 Million In New Military Aid For Ukraine
The United States on Tuesday announced a new $250 million military assistance package for Ukraine that includes equipment for clearing mines and obstacles.
Chicago White Sox release video of two women being shot during game
Incident took place during game against Oakland Athletics at Guaranteed Rate Field