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Standard Forwarding Freight, a 91-year-old Midwest LTL carrier, has shut down shortly after being acquired by Sakaem Holdings, marking the end of its operations which included 14 terminals and over 230 drivers, amid recent industry upheavals and ownership changes.
A powerful winter storm with heavy snow, blizzards, and strong winds is causing widespread travel disruptions across the US Midwest and Northeast, affecting nearly 10 million people with warnings and delays, and prompting emergency responses in states like Minnesota and Michigan.
A major winter storm is forecast to impact over 40 million people across the Midwest and Northeast, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, freezing rain, and potential flooding, with the heaviest snowfall expected in the Midwest and northern New England, and warnings and advisories in effect.
A major winter storm is forecasted to bring snow and ice to the Midwest and Northeast from Thursday to Saturday, with significant snowfall in New York City and surrounding areas, and ice accumulation in parts of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and the upper Midwest, potentially causing power outages and hazardous driving conditions.
Washington state is experiencing severe flooding with evacuations and damage, while the Midwest faces dangerously cold temperatures due to an arctic blast, with the weather system expanding across the US, causing widespread disruptions and concerns about ongoing high water levels and additional rain.
A powerful winter storm caused significant travel disruptions across the Midwest and East Coast, including a 45-car pileup in Indiana, a Delta flight skidding off a runway in Iowa, and widespread flight delays and cancellations, as heavy snow and icy conditions impacted travel on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
A winter storm across the Midwest caused significant travel disruptions, including over 1,400 flight cancellations, a plane skidding off an icy runway in Des Moines with no injuries, and a 45-vehicle pileup on Indiana's I-70, as heavy snow and icy conditions led to dangerous travel and delays at major airports like Chicago O'Hare and Midway.
The Energy Department has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines across five Midwest states, primarily supporting fossil fuel energy, as part of efforts to modernize the grid and meet rising electricity demand, amidst ongoing debates over clean energy investments and policies.
A solar storm may cause the northern lights to be visible as far south as the lower Midwest in the U.S. during Labor Day, offering a rare and spectacular sky show.
A transition to cooler fall weather is occurring across the Midwest and East with record low temperatures expected, while a persistent heat wave continues in the Pacific Northwest with near 100°F temperatures, posing health risks due to lack of nighttime cooling.
Heavy rainfall across several Midwest US states, especially Milwaukee which experienced its second-wettest day ever with up to 14 inches of rain, caused widespread flooding, power outages, and road closures, with emergency responses and event cancellations, highlighting increasing climate-related extreme weather events.
Record-breaking flash floods in Milwaukee and the Midwest caused major property damage, numerous rescues, and prompted a state of emergency, with climate change likely increasing the frequency of such extreme weather events.
Strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected to impact the Midwest and Southeast this weekend, with risks of flash flooding and damaging winds, while the Southwest faces record-breaking heat with temperatures exceeding 110°F in some areas.
Despite a national housing slump, select Northeast and Midwest suburbs are experiencing high demand, driven by wealthier buyers seeking value, space, and proximity to urban centers, with inventory levels remaining low and buyers well-prepared financially.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is significantly impacting air quality across the Midwest and Northeast U.S., leading to health alerts and poor air quality ratings, with Detroit experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world as the smoke is expected to affect more areas in the coming days.