Wall Street lower on growing concerns over Trump agenda

Wall Street was lower for the second straight day on Friday on mounting worries about President Donald Trump's ability to legislate his pro-growth agenda, after his comments on the recent violence in Virginia drew widespread criticism. Trump has alienated Republicans, corporate leaders and U.S. allies, while rattling markets with his comments since Saturday's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, which came in the aftermath of a white nationalist protest against the removal of a Confederate statue. Several business leaders have since resigned from his advisory councils and a White House official said plans for an infrastructure council had been dropped.

Spanish police hunt driver who left trail of carnage in Barcelona

Spanish police have not yet identified the driver of a van that ploughed into crowds in a tourist hotspot in Barcelona, killing 13 people and wounding scores of others, and are still searching for him, the regional police commander said on Friday. Investigators were also trying to pin down links between the Barcelona attackers and a group of five assailants, armed with an axe and knives and wearing fake explosive belts, who were shot dead by police hours later in a seaside resort further down the Mediterranean coast.

Swivel Gripper Helps Remove Oil Filters

The Lisle Corporation Truck Swivel Gripper is a filter wrench that is texture coated to prevent slipping while removing truck oil filters.

The wrench is designed for Cummins, Detroit, and Caterpillar engines and comes in three models for different filter sizes. The specialty tool features a stainless steel band and a handle made of tubular steel for increased strength.

A swivel grip handle is designed to allow for easier turning in tight spots.

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BCA Bearings Adds 627 New Parts to Product Line

NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, has announced the release of 627 new parts in its wheel hub assemblies, seals, and loose bearing lines.

The new part numbers cover more than 60,000 applications, according to NTN. BCA Bearingsis a long-time original equipment supplier to the automotive aftermarket. BCA offers a full line of wheel hub assemblies, seals, and loose bearings.

“We are pleased to be able to offer these additional SKUs to our customers as we continue to fill out our product line,” said Kevin Judge, vice president of sales and marketing, automotive aftermarket. “Continued expansion of our product offering will enable our customers to obtain the parts they need with coverage they can depend on, improving technician efficiency, thereby improving customer satisfaction.”

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Move over breathalyzer … here comes the textalyzer

Although it is not yet ready for everyday use, lawmakers in several states are writing or considering legislation to allow law enforcement officers patrolling the highways to connect a device known as a “textalyzer” to a mobile phone to instantly learn if the driver was texting prior to a crash.

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Trimble creates new divisions in transportation segment

Red Sox owner wants to rename Yawkey Way for David Ortiz

The Boston Red Sox will ask the city to rename Yawkey Way, the street alongside Fenway Park, to change what owner John Henry called a haunting reminder of the ballclub's history of racial intolerance. ...