The Interchange

Healthy architecture links building and neighborhood design to public well-being, emphasizing how space, access, and environmental factors shape outcomes. Urban planning and mobility choices interact with health through walkability, transit connectivity, and public spaces.

Werner’s Leathers anticipates a longer-lasting freight boom following cuts by truck OEMs, seeing capacity constraints supporting rates and demand. The outlook ties industry supply adjustments to improved market balance for carriers.

OPEC+ seeks consensus on the magnitude of its next oil production increase, balancing price stability with supply needs. Member countries weigh market conditions and previous cuts as they negotiate the size and timing of the adjustment.

A fire at a Chevron refinery near Los Angeles is extinguished after emergency response, with no ongoing flames reported. Attention turns to assessing damage, operational impacts, and safety measures at the facility.

Volvo introduces the VNL 860 during an industry down cycle, positioning the model to capture demand as fleets refresh equipment. The launch targets opportunities created by shifting production schedules and customer needs.