Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey banned travel for all nonessential motor vehicles in three southeastern counties that are getting battered by the record-breaking winter storm. 

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino ordered the temporary occupation of two ports run by a unit of CK Hutchison Holdings after a Panama court ruled against the firm’s concession.

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the February 23, 2026 print edition.

The U.S. oil giant signed preliminary agreements to negotiate terms and exchange confidential data with state-owned Basra Oil over the West Qurna 2 field, Chevron said in a statement.

Volvo Trucks North America recently began serial production of the latest iteration of its VNR tractor at the New River Valley plant in Dublin, Va. 

The retailer has had a strong run in recent years, attracting cost-conscious consumers with low prices and a wide product assortment. Its online operation has broadened its appeal to wealthier households.

The measure would prioritize refunds to small businesses and encourages importers, wholesalers and large companies to pass the refunds on to their customers.

The court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colo., among a series of lawsuits alleging the companies deceived the public about how fossil fuels contribute to climate change.

The Supreme Court's Feb. 20 decision struck down tariffs Trump had imposed on nearly every country using an emergency powers law. Trump now said he'll use a different legal authority.

NEW YORK — Millions of people in the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Feb. 23 as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions.

The Supreme Court decision could potentially disrupt arrangements worked out in trade negotiations since Trump announced sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries in April 2025.

The main political groups in the European Parliament say they’ll suspend legislative work on approving the trade deal on Feb. 23, days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the efforts aim to modernize and strengthen federal systems used to verify motor carrier identity, ownership and compliance.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said revenue collected from tariffs will be “virtually unchanged” in 2026 despite the Supreme Court ruling.

Mavis Tire Express Services, an auto repair and tire service provider that counts Midas and Tuffy among its brands, has picked banks for a U.S. initial public offering, according to sources.

The Salt Lake City-based commercial truck dealer described the move as a significant milestone in its ongoing growth strategy and long-term strategic planning.

President Trump said Feb. 20 that he planned to impose a flat 10% levy on foreign goods and that he would order a raft of trade investigations that should allow him to enact more permanent tariffs.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the latest effort Feb. 20 to ensure that drivers understand English well enough to read road signs and communicate with law enforcement officers. 

InMotion Global, developer of AscendTMS, said it acquired LoadPilot TMS and will begin migrating the software’s freight brokerage and agent customers into its cloud‑based platform.

The U.S. Supreme Court in its 6-3 majority ruling overturning President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to implement tariffs offered a firm indictment of the president’s actions.