Canton, MO

Columbus, OH

Virginia State

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Indiana State

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Franklin, IN

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Baltimore, MD

The federal government is taking steps to boost the cyber workforce by removing certain degree requirements for federal cyber jobs and contracting positions where appropriate. Acting Principal Deputy National Cyber Director Jake Braun spoke about these efforts at the annual TechNet Cyber conference in Baltimore. Braun emphasized that relying solely on four-year institutions with cybersecurity programs will not solve the workforce shortage.

Federal government removes degree requirement for cyber jobs

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the expectations of younger workers when it comes to internships. Especially within industries like construction and transport, where the quality, long-term worker pool seems to get more shallow by the day, entry-level professionals are seeking more from these opportunities than ever before.

Enhancing trades education with internship programs

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Denver City Council voted Monday to spend $5 million to shuffle 250 homeless people from the street directly into leased housing. The contract goes to Housing Connector, which has experience in such matters, according to a memo from city staff to the City Council. Extra money is included in the contract for things such as unexpected repairs, said Midori Higa of the Department of Housing Stability. She said if someone has a bad day and breaks a window, a replacement will be covered.

$5 million will move 250 Denver homeless people into apartments, city says

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Choosing a university degree involves weighing interests against job prospects and financial stability. Degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, and business may lead to higher earnings. Career success often involves nonlinear paths and developing your passion over time. Deciding what university degree to pursue is a major life decision...

Which University Degree Should I Pursue?

Syndi Sim has joined Q-railing-North America as its director of sales and business development. Sim is responsible for driving Q-railing’s strategic business development in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Sim has more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and business development. She joins Q-railing from Diamon-Fusion...

Syndi Sim Joins Q-railing to Lead Business Development

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

The company, based at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, has several industry certifications under its belt. Prime Air Corp, a Puerto Rican global transportation and logistics services company, announced that it has received the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification awarded by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The certification is granted to air carriers that meet the “highest standards in the handling of pharmaceutical products.”

Prime Air Corp lands excellence in pharma products management certification

If Walmart, known for its innovative business models, is finding success in a new education model, other companies would be wise to take note. Earlier this year, the retail giant provided a report card on its Live Better U education program. Started in 2018 and viewed as an education benefit, it has turned into a pathway to developing supply chain professionals.

It’s Time to Alter How We Educate Future Supply Chain Professionals

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Danaher, a scientific manufacturing company, is hiring a customer service advisor. This remote position is expected to pay $20-$23 per hour, and shifts are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Responsibilities include helping customers with questions and order placement; resolving complaints; and providing account information and pricing to customers.

Earn up to $23/hour Plus Benefits as a Customer Service Advisor at Danaher

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced $3 million in new funding under the Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Pilot Program. The grants will be awarded to state agencies to provide training, counseling, and other tailored cybersecurity services for startups and emerging entrepreneurs. "With small businesses accounting for 99.9 percent...

SBA announces $3 million grant funding for small business cybersecurity

Social entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful force in modern business, blending profit motives with social impact. These ventures aim to solve societal issues through innovative solutions while maintaining financial sustainability. The rise of social entrepreneurship reflects a shift in business paradigms, where success is measured not just by profits, but by the positive change brought to communities and the environment. This article explores the role of social entrepreneurship in today’s business world, highlighting key trends and innovations that drive this dynamic field.

The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Modern Business: Trends and Innovations

Healthcare data and analytics company Innovaccer has announced a partnership with population health management company P3 Health Partners. Innovaccer touts that its healthcare data analytics aid practices in providing value-based care by giving them insights into patients’ clinical and financial outcomes while P3 Health Partners says its working to expand value-based care models in practices across the country.

Innovaccer and P3 Health Partners form partnership to bring AI to value-based care

With summer in full swing, many are also thinking about what’s coming up this fall–whether it’s the start of school, a return to school, transitioning into a new job, or looking to enter the workforce. It’s a time when many are pondering the question “What’s next?”, including what job opportunities might be available to explore and pursue.

Culver-Stockton College offers management certificate programs

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