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by Calculated Risk on 12/05/2025 04:20:00 PM From the Association of American Railroads (AAR) AAR Data Center. Graph and excerpts reprinted with permission. Continued Economic Uncertainty Reflected in Rail Volumes…In November 2025, total U.S. rail carloads were up 1.5% over November 2024, and 9 of the 20 major rail carload categories posted year-over-year gains. …U.S. rail intermodal shipments, which are driven primarily by consumer goods, fell 6.5% in November 2025 from November 2024. Year-to-date intermodal volume through November was 13.00 million containers and trailers, up 1.9% (nearly 247,000 units) over last year.emphasis added The AAR Freight Rail Index (FRI) combines…

England head coach Thomas Tuchel reflected on his team’s World Cup group after overseeing a perfect qualifying campaign that saw eight wins from eight without conceding a goal. England will face Croatia, the 2018 runners up, Panama and Ghana in Group L next summer. Speaking after the draw in Washington D.C, head coach Thomas Tuchel said: “Difficult group, difficult opener. “Croatia and Ghana [are] two regulars in World Cups and two proud and strong nations. Panama I don’t know much about at the moment, but we will before the tournament starts. “For me, I’ve only experienced group football in Champions…

The active December winter weather pattern continues across the United States. The Northern Tier will remain the primary focus for multiple rounds of clipper systems heading into next week. These systems will keep snowy conditions in place as cold air lingers across the region. The first round of snow will move into the Plains and Midwest by Saturday night.CLEVELAND — The active December winter weather pattern fueled in part by La Niña, is expected to bring another round of fast-moving snowstorms across the Northern Plains, Midwest and Northeast through next week.The start of meteorological winter, which officially began last Monday,…

Since roughly 1991, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended all babies get a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. The CDC committee that helps set vaccine policy voted Dec. 5 to overturn that decadeslong policy. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ new recommendations say mothers who tested negative for hepatitis B should discuss the need for the vaccine with their doctors. For babies who do not receive a birth dose, the committee suggested the initial vaccine dose be given “no earlier than 2 months of age.” The committee is composed of members hand-picked by…

If there’s one thing we can count on in America, it’s that our elected officials will see an affordability crisis and respond to it by stimulating the demand side of the market.  Today, we’re seeing this in the case of the housing industry, with Administration officials floating both a new (and improved!) 50-year mortgage and a portable mortgage.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that both of these will help break the “logjam” of owners who are stuck with their 3% mortgages and are reluctant to move, which will help with the affordability “crisis” in the American housing market.  After all,…

Arsene Wenger has named France as his super favourites to win the 2026 World Cup while backing England to challenge for the trophy. The former Arsenal manager spoke ahead of Friday’s World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Wenger now serves as FIFA’s chief of global football development. The Frenchman backed his native country to lift the trophy next summer. He highlighted their attacking depth as the decisive factor. “I try to be as objective as possible but France is the super-favourite for one reason: it has more world-class strikers than any other country,” Wenger said. The 2026…

The Charlotte Hornets enter Friday’s matchup with multiple injury concerns. LaMelo Ball is listed as probable with a left wrist sprain, while Tre Mann, Brandon Miller, and Ryan Kalkbrenner are questionable. Pat Connaughton, Josh Green, Collin Sexton, and Grant Williams are all sidelined. Toronto faces its own setbacks, with RJ Barrett out due to a […] The post Hornets vs. Raptors injury update ahead of Friday’s game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Rick Hoeninghausen, Director of Marketing and Sales at Yellowstone Park Lodges, joined FOX Weather to talk all things Yellowstone. Are you looking for a marvelous winter getaway in the United States for your holiday travels? FOX Weather has got you covered with a top five ranking of National Parks to visit during the winter months this year for family travelers, adventure seekers, tourists looking to beat the crowds and more.Zion National Park A general view of Zion National Park, Utah, on February 9, 2017. (RHONA WISE/AFP / Getty Images)Starting at number one on the list, we have Zion National Park…

Amy Lewin, Director of Arts and Culture Business Oregon is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Lewin as the new Arts and Culture Director, overseeing the Oregon Arts Commission and the Oregon Cultural Trust programming at Business Oregon. Lewin brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in cultural programming, strategic communications, and statewide engagement to the role. As the Arts and Culture Director, Lewin will be a part of Business Oregon’s leadership team, reporting to agency Director Sophorn Cheang. Lewin will lead the development and implementation of policies and programs that support Oregon’s vibrant arts and culture sectors, critical to a…

Europeans lulled themselves into the belief that U.S. President Donald Trump is unpredictable and inconsistent but ultimately manageable. This is strangely reassuring, but wrong. From U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s speech denigrating Europe at the Munich Security Conference in February to the new U.S. National Security Strategy that was released on Dec. 4, the Trump administration has long had a clear and consistent vision for Europe: one that prioritizes U.S.-Russia ties and seeks to divide and conquer the continent, with much of the dirty work carried out by nationalist, far-right European forces that now enjoy backing from both Moscow and…