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Western companies severing ties with Russia over invasion of Ukraine, sanctions

The United States, Canada, European allies, and other countries announced a rash of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including cutting Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging service, banning Russian aircraft, limiting the business dealings of Russian oligarchs, and other measures that will economically isolate the country.

Freight trains could help decongest the Port of Long Beach

The Port of Long Beach, the Utah Inland Port Authority, and Union Pacific Railroad announced a new partnership aimed at rapidly evacuating cargo from terminals in Long Beach to Salt Lake City for further distribution throughout western states.

TSA extends mask mandate at least into January

The Transportation Security Administration is set to extend its mask mandate for all trains, planes, and buses through at least Jan. 18, 2022, a spokesperson told Fox News.