Love’s announced Monday that its financial services unit has acquired the U.S. freight factoring portfolio from REV Capital. The deal adds more than 500 customers to the Love’s Financial platform. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal closed on Friday. “During a challenging freight market,...

Love’s acquires US freight factoring portfolio from REV Capital

Freight technology is increasingly crucial as shippers demand better visibility and tracking. What was once a competitive advantage is now essential. Providers investing in customer experience and technology can achieve higher rates, while those neglecting it risk losing business. FreightWaves and Logixboard partnered to better understand how technology expectations are...

White Paper: How technology expectations are changing the freight forwarding landscape

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NEW YORK (AP) — The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. The resignation demand emerged as Tractor Supply, which sells products...

Black farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO’s resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Spun

Lindsey Vonn, the legendary U.S. Olympian, is in Paris, France for the 2024 Summer Games. The 2024 Summer Games are continuing on Sunday, with a couple of notable events taking place. The U.S. men's basketball team is taking on Serbia in a group stage game on NBC. Later on Sunday, the U.S. women's ...

Lindsey Vonn Posed In Nothing But 'Body Paint' For Epic Swimsuit Photo

Sarasota, FL

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A Sarasota-based manufacturer known for its hydraulic cartridge valves, has made headlines after terminating CEO Josef Matosevic. This decision comes about a month after the company placed him on leave due to a “consensual personal relationship” with an employee.

Sarasota-based manufacturer parts ways with CEO after relationship controversy

Florida State

If you’re following the business world, you might have noticed some tough news coming from Florida’s trucking industry. Recently, three trucking firms from the Sunshine State have opted for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as they navigate ongoing struggles. So, what’s going on? Let’s take a closer look.

Florida Trucking Companies File for Chapter 11 Amid Industry Challenges

Markets Insider

Bankruptcies and aggressive price cuts have defined the freight recession. It may take more defaults to pull the industry out.

From bankruptcies to price wars, the US freight recession is reshaping the industry

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Fox News

Piers Morgan, host of "Piers Morgan Uncensored," called out Kamala Harris as the 'most far-left senator in modern American history' during an appearance on "Fox News Saturday Night."

Piers Morgan says Kamala Harris will make history if elected as 'literally' the most far-left senator

During the 10th anniversary year of Love's Financial, the acquisition aligns with the convenience store retailer and travel center operator's plans to grow its financial services business and offerings, the company said. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. "During a challenging freight market, this acquisition underscores Love's commitment to...

Love's Expands Financial Services Business

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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Chicago, IL

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Awards totaling $25 million and ranging from $1 million to $8 million each are being invested into locally-led workforce training programs aimed at securing high-quality jobs. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the launch of a new phase of funding for the Good Jobs Challenge. This round builds on the success of the initial round funded by the American Rescue Plan.

$25M Available for Workforce Training Programs Through Good Jobs Program

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	With four days to go before their contract expires, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has given a “last, best and final” offer to the union representing 6,500 drivers, location managers and animal wranglers.IATSE: Costume Designers Achieve Scale Rate in Line With Peers as Part of New Contract Achievements




	The Teamsters and other Hollywood Basic Crafts unions have been in talks for six weeks. The unions are seeking sizable wage increases, limits on subcontracting, and protection from driverless trucks.




	Teamsters Local 399 told members in an update at 1:30 a.m. Saturday that the AMPTP’s final offer “did not meet the...

Teamsters Are Given a ‘Last, Best and Final’ Offer as Contract Nears Expiration

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If you ever seek quality advisors for your career, relationship, finances, or other personal affairs, there are certain zodiac signs that you should look for. Such signs are thoughtful, logical, selfless, and willing to listen to the plight of other people. Going by their inherent personality traits, they tend to offer the best guidance.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Best Advisors

John Deere, a leading name in the agricultural equipment industry, recently announced a significant shift in its manufacturing operations. The company plans to relocate a substantial portion of its production outside the United States, a move that has sparked considerable debate. John Deere’s Historical Manufacturing Operations in the US.

John Deere’s Manufacturing Relocation Affects US Jobs

Houston, TX

Port Houston saw a surge in container exports in June, while crude oil exports rose at the Port of Corpus Christi. Port Houston saw 16% boost in export container volumes in June. Port Houston handled 339,157 twenty-foot equivalent units in June, a 7% year-over-year increase. The port handled 174,175 TEUs...

Port Houston saw container exports surge in June

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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‘We’re too fat’: TFI International CEO targets costs at US LTL operations

With revenue at TFI International ever more dependent upon its activities in the less-than-truckload sector, it is no surprise that was CEO Alain Bedard’s main focus...

‘We’re too fat’: TFI International CEO targets costs at US LTL operations

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