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Flagship poetry podcast, The Slowdown launches new season with bestselling writer of poetry and prose Maggie Smith to host

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Mediaand the Poetry Foundation today announce the launch of season 7 of the celebrated poetry podcast, The Slowdown with award-winning poet and writer Maggie Smith hosting. Starting November 2, 2026, Smith will be back to share a selected poem and thoughtful reflection every weekday, offering listeners a daily opportunity…

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Trucks

US trailer orders rise 237% despite seasonal slowdown

A welder on the Stoughton Trailers production line. (Stoughton Trailers) June 23, 2026 3:23 pm, EDT key takeaways: ACT Research and FTR reported that US trailer orders increased more than 200% year over year in May to nearly 20,000 units. Analysts and leasing executives said replacement demand, dry van normalization and flatbed demand beat seasonal

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