Tennessee State

Chattanooga, TN

Columbus, OH

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Truck cargo theft up as thieves grow more violent, savvy; Chinese manufacturer to build $100M factory near Houston, create 100 jobs; 236,000-square-foot transload facility planned for Laredo, Texas; and Continental begins construction of $90M plant in Mexico.

Borderlands Mexico: Truck cargo theft up as thieves grow more violent, savvy

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue, a freight broker video game; railroads try to get back on track; and more. Game on — There are over 3 million virtual CDL holders driving all over the world who play American Truck Simulator (ATS) but zero virtual freight brokers. In fact, ATS is so popular that there’s an entire third-party marketplace selling everything from authentic truck seats to pedals and gear boxes.

Freight Broker Simulator

PopCrush

Sorry, Target shoppers: The popular nationwide shopping chain recently announced that it is going to stop accepting a certain form of payment this year. Scripps News reports Target will no longer be accepting personal checks as a form of payment. The transition away from personal checks began on July 15.

Sorry, Shoppers: Target Is No Longer Accepting This Popular Form of Payment

CBS News

A Thai court will sentence Thursday a Spanish film star's son charged with murdering and dismembering a Colombian plastic surgeon he met online.The case against Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, the 30-year-old son of actor Rodolfo Sancho, has generated enormous interest in his home country, with scores of Spanish reporters flying in for the trial.The younger Sancho, a chef with a YouTube channel, is accused of murdering and dismembering Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the tourist island of Koh Pha Ngan last year.His trial on charges of premeditated murder, hiding a body and destroying documents was held in April on nearby Koh Samui, another...

Film star's son faces sentencing for killing, dismembering surgeon

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed more changes to the way it handles and delivers mail in yet another bid to stop the flow of red ink. USPS will hold a virtual conference to discuss its plans to improve mail processing and transportation and explain how these improvements would align with proposed refinements within its existing service standards.

The Postal Service proposes more changes to mail delivery

The US Sun

A LUCKY stranger had found a wallet full of money on the side of the street - but the owner of the cash was more interested in a piece of paper. In the rare encounter, the stranger identified the owner of the lost item who thanked him greatly after being reunited with paperwork for a new car.

I found $2,000 in cash while leaving a store – I tried to return it to owner but he cared more about a piece of paper

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

CBS Denver

Where Americans shop — and how much they pay — for groceries could hinge on the outcome of a trial starting Monday over whether the proposed merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons is likely to raise prices for consumers. The Federal Trade Commission in February filed suit to block the $24.6 billion deal, arguing it would reduce industry competition, hike grocery prices and worsen working conditions for workers. Kroger and Albertsons say joining forces would benefit shoppers by helping the enlarged company compete with discount stores and online rivals. The hearing in U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon, is expected to run up...

Will Kroger and Albertsons be allowed to merge? Here's what to know.

TIME

Get ready for instant payments, in which money moves from your account to another immediately

The Personal Check Is Disappearing. Here's What Comes Next

Mississippi State

Pontotoc County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificail intelligence assistance. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi, has announced the arrest of Filiberto Gonzalez, a 34-year-old Hispanic male from Mexico, on Monday afternoon, August 12, 2024. Gonzalez, an illegal alien, faces two counts of rape involving a 10-year-old boy.

Man Arrested on Multiple Rape Charges

A WALMART shopper has ditched their cart in outrage after witnessing shocking employee behavior. The customer's groceries were overtaken by a Walmart worker, pushing them to abandon their hundreds of dollars in items. Many Walmart shoppers have felt compelled to abandon their groceries and leave the store in frustration. From...

‘Left about $200 worth of food,’ claims Walmart shopper after trying to checkout led to chaotic moment with worker

Parade

This 71% off deal is only live for a few more hours.

Wayfair Is Selling a 'Perfect' $745 Sofa on Sale for Only $216 — but Hurry, the Deal Ends Soon

Business Insider

I took my two teenagers shopping for school supplies at Target and Walmart in August to see which chain had better clearance deals and prices.

I took my kids shopping for school supplies at Walmart and Target. I found way better clearance deals at the latter.

Salon

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is planning to enact the first-ever federal law against corporate price gouging in the food and grocery industries, much to the frustration of some major corporations and food executives. In a speech made last Friday, Harris promised to crack down on “excessive prices unrelated to...

Food industry executives push back on Kamala Harris’ plan to fight “price gouging,” corporate greed

GOBankingRates

Imagine trading in stuff you don't want anymore to get groceries. Talk about a budget-friendly swap. That's what Costco offers through its Trade-In program -- and you don't even have to be a Costco...

Costco Will Give You Free Groceries for Your Old Electronics — Here’s What To Do

Wayfair Has an 'Excellent' $250 Comforter on Sale for Only $80—but Act Fast, the Sale Is Ending Soon

A WALMART customer has complained that the store is using its staff in an unproductive manner. The shopper said she counted around 10 Walmart employees, but only two conventional registers open. She shared her story on X. It got a response from Walmart, and she called the issue a “nationwide” problem. CHECKOUT TROUBLE The shopper […]

Walmart shoppers ditch carts after three checkout hurdles and vow to boycott – customers say it’s a ‘nationwide issue’

Henderson, NY

ONE Walmart shopper is furious after they noticed that they were charged an extra six dollars for using the retailer's self-checkout machines. The machines have angered many of the big-box retailer shoppers. The social media user seethed about the bizarre charge in a lengthy post on Facebook. "Y’all, please pay...

‘Stop ripping us off!’ rages Walmart shopper ‘charged $6 more at self-checkout than shelf cost – & warns ‘pay attention’

Colorado State

Salisbury, MD

WALMART is in the midst of renovating nearly 1,000 stores, and customers aren't fond of the new layout. CEO Doug McMillon revealed 926 Walmart stores would be remodeled by the beginning of next year. Stores will have new layouts that are meant to streamline the shopping process. The renovations focus...

Walmart customers slam new store layout saying it ‘doesn’t make sense’ – and aisles now ‘nightmare to navigate’

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Lookout Mountain, TN

Lupton City, TN

Rossville, GA

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Check Call: US caught in the middle of North American supply chain problems

The Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the event of the fall. Subscribers to Check Call have a special discount code for F3 registration....

Check Call: US caught in the middle of North American supply chain problems

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