Doral, FL

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

California State

Optum is laying off 524 employees across California, according to regulatory documents filed July 18. The company will terminate the California employees, including remote workers based in other states, beginning Sept. 16 at clinic and administrative office locations in 13 cities across the state. Optum also described permanent closures at 15 addresses, including 10 urgent care clinics. Urgent care clinics in Colorado and Florida are also scheduled to close.

Optum laying off 524 in California

Unlike smaller federal offices or start-up companies, the tech giant Amazon has thousands of workers worldwide. In such large-scale businesses, one would not naturally expect the CEO to be in line with the grievances of lower-level employees. However, Jeff Bezos, the founder and former CEO of Amazon, was an exception. Despite handling a plethora of leadership responsibilities, Bezos once managed to address a warehouse employee's complaint and it blew up into a massive investigation. The series of incidents that unraveled as a result of the warehouse worker's email to the CEO was reported by the New York Times in 2021.

Jeff Bezos' response after a warehouse employee directly emailed him about pay is jaw-dropping

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Greystone, a leading commercial real estate finance company, is working on its first national multi-investor low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) fund. Aiming to raise approximately $100 million, the initial fund is expected to close at the end of this year or early next year, says Greg Voyentzie, CEO of Greystone Real Estate Capital.

Greystone Expands Affordable Housing Initiatives With Initial LIHTC Fund

As consumer expectations for e-commerce continue to rise, retailers are under increasing pressure to enhance their logistics operations. Take delivery, for example: Amazon's aggressive push to one-day shipping, which cost the company nearly $1.5 billion in Q4 2019 alone, highlights the significant investments required to meet these demands. As brands...

Retail media’s impact on logistics: A balancing act for retailers

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

The most recent Agricultural Census report by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed that the average age of farmers on the island is 60, raising the need for a generational change and concern for food security, according to experts consulted The News Journal.

Aging farmers threaten food security

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

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?

The musician and mogul's firm Marcy Venture Partners may be undergoing a merger with Pendulum Holdings, a firm co-founded by Barack Obama's former financial advisor. Jay-z is reportedly making major waves in the venture capital space. The music legend and mogul’s venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partner may be laying...

Jay-Z's Venture Capital Firm Is Reportedly Laying Plans To Deploy A Merger That Could Be Valued At $1B

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

UPS will soon acquire a nearly 50-year-old delivery company based in Mexico as part of the company’s plan to become the top delivery service in the world. UPS has entered into an acquisition agreement with Estafeta, which is expected to close by the end of the year. The acquisition of Estafeta will include six Boeing 737-400 freighters, along with maritime, railway, and trucking services, reported AirCargoNews.

UPS to acquire nearly 50-year-old Mexican delivery company

Fortune

The platform, called Joy, offers parents live advice on issues like feeding and sleep.

Exclusive: Forerunner Ventures leads a $10 million seed round for a new platform that answers parents’ questions 24/7

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Digital Dispatch Uses Algorithm That Provides Timely and Precise Load Recommendations. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. launched a new load-matching platform aimed at helping carriers improve efficiency, the company announced July 18. Digital Dispatch is designed to provide carriers with...

C.H. Robinson Launches AI-Leveraged Load-Matching Platform

Miami, FL

Hialeah, FL

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Whole Foods Market Expands to Doral as Part of New Shopping Hub Development Slated for 2025

Whole Foods Market is set to establish a new store in Doral, marking another addition to the city's burgeoning retail options. Local 10 News reports that...

Whole Foods Market Expands to Doral as Part of New Shopping Hub Development Slated for 2025

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