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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Amazon and Barclays, one of the UK’s largest credit card providers, announce a new partnership to launch a co-branded credit card in the UK. The new card enables customers to earn rewards on everyday spending, which can be redeemed for gift cards on Amazon.co.uk. Amazon Barclaycard customers earn 1%...

Amazon and Barclays Launch New Co-Branded Credit Card That Gives Users Rewards on Everyday Spending

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Homestead, FL

Akeena

If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

Worldline (Euronext: WLN), the global leader in payment services, in continued cooperation with BLIK, one of Poland’s most popular mobile payment systems, is rolling out for its clients the functionality of BLIK code payment on Worldline Tap on Mobile app. Under the partnership, businesses using Tap on Mobile on their mobile terminals will be able to accept payments with a BLIK code.

BLIK Code Payments on Worldline Tap on Mobile

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – California residents whose information was compromised in a U-Haul data breach that occurred in September 2022 or December 2023 are eligible to collect $100. The moving company agreed to settle in a $5 million class action lawsuit.

Californians can collect $100 from U-Haul for class action settlement

Spine and orthopedic devicemaker leaders have shared updates about the state of their company's robots and strategies for the future. At Stryker new hip software is helping the company's robotic success, CEO Kevin Lobo said in a July 30 earnings call. Overall, second quarter sales grew 7.9% year-over-year to $2.3 billion.

The next steps for 3 spine, orthopedic robots

Los Angeles, CA

Long Beach, CA

L.A. TACO

Hey, NBC. Real Angelinos can tell Long Beach and Venice Beach are apart. Even though Los Angeles’ hosting of the 2028 Olympics was established in 2017 , news networks and media outlets proved yesterday that they still can’t tell the difference between two notable seaside cities in Los Angeles.

Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice

Silicon Valley-based Figure has unveiled its next-generation Figure 02 humanoid robot, which leverages NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA GPUs to perform fully autonomous tasks. According to the NVIDIA Blog, the Figure 02 model has been tested for data collection and use-case training at BMW Group's Spartanburg production line in South Carolina.

Figure Launches Advanced Humanoid Robot Leveraging NVIDIA AI for Autonomous Tasks

Saint Louis, MO

Big Lots isn't any different from other retail stores that have had a decline in sales. The cost of groceries, alone, is enough to keep customers away who are watching their budgets.

These Big Lots locations will be closing in Missouri

Silicon Valley’s presidential politics have been in the national spotlight, but the debate over California’s AI bill, known as SB1047, is actually the talk of the town. In recent weeks, everyone from renowned AI researchers to venture capitalists to computer science professors are weighing in on whether the proposed law, titled the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, should pass.

The brewing storm over California’s AI bill

The social fintech company Fincluded from Utrecht proudly announces the launch of PINCARD, the payment account designed specifically for EU migrant workers. With PINCARD, Fincluded offers inclusive financial services to the growing community of migrant workers in the Netherlands. Access to financial services for migrant workers. Migrant workers in the...

Fincluded Introduces PINCARD, The Payment Account for Migrant Workers

IHeartMedia has appointed Angela Reed as the new Senior Vice President of its Inside Sales Division. Reed steps into the position vacated by Chuck Deskins, who retired at the end of last year after leading the division since 2019. She will oversee the company’s portfolio of broadcast, events, digital, and...

iHeartMedia Welcomes Angela Reed as New SVP of Inside Sales

Palantir Technologies and Microsoft have announced an expansion of their partnership to provide advanced cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), and analytics capabilities to the U.S. Defense and Intelligence Community. The collaboration aims to create an integrated suite of technology that combines Microsoft’s Azure Cloud and OpenAI services with Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), tailored for the government’s secure cloud environment. As part of the agreement, Palantir will deploy its products, including Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, and AIP, to Microsoft’s Azure Government, Government Secret, and Top Secret Cloud platforms.

Palantir and Microsoft announce AI partnership

Texas State

Flytrex, the trailblazer in airborne food delivery, has just hit a major milestone, completing its 100,000th drone delivery across its North Carolina and Texas locations. The achievement makes Flytrex the only company in the US to surpass 100K commercial food deliveries by drone. With 70% of households in their service...

Flytrex hits 100K drone delivery milestone in NC, Texas

Pibank, the direct banking solution of Intercredit Bank, has formally launched its U.S. presence with a 5.50% APY high-yield savings account. The direct bank, which already has a robust presence in Spain and Colombia, will now be offering its high-yield, customer-centric savings products to U.S. consumers. Pibank’s success stems from...

Pibank Launches its U.S. Presence


				













	Far from some distant sci-fi fantasy, artificial intelligence has made its way into all aspects of our lives and the fashion industry is no exception. In this episode, Sourcing Journal business reporter and tech editor Meghan Hall joins Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, to discuss the SJ x WWD Tech Report: The Artificial Intelligence Issue.EXCLUSIVE: Trove Acquires Recurate in Branded Resale Consolidation




	The podcast teases report highlights, from how AI is impacting demand planning on the “back end” of fashion to more consumer-facing applications like personalization and customization. Also explored is whether “AI” in a value proposition boosts investment and stock prices, and how companies are allocating such funds when they procure them. Ultimately, brands and retailers must understand AI’s nuances to optimize its power. As Manju Rajashekhar, Etsy’s vice president of engineering said, “We don’t want to use AI just for the sake of AI.”New AI-powered Music Producer Shows What's Possible for Fashion




	To listen to the podcast episode, CLICK HERE. To download the report, CLICK HERE.ThredUp Talks New AI Tools, Plans to Divest European Business












Inside the SJ x WWD Tech Report: The Artificial Intelligence Issue

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

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Kobalt Labs Joins the NayaOne Tech Marketplace

Kobalt Labs has joined the NayaOne Tech Marketplace. This partnership brings innovative third-party diligence solutions to our platform, streamlining compliance and risk management for financial institutions...

Kobalt Labs Joins the NayaOne Tech Marketplace

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