MED MARINE proudly announces the launch of the MED-A2575, a tugboat meticulously crafted at Ere?li Shipyard for SVS MARITIME, part of the VERNICOS SCAFI GROUP. Having officially launched on August 5, 2024, this tugboat embodies MED MARINE’s commitment to exceptional quality in the maritime industry. At 25 meters long...

SVS Maritime's Fleet Set to Grow with Addition of Med Marine's MED-A25 Tug

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ARENDAL, Norway (Reuters) - Battery start-up Morrow on Friday opened Norway's first battery cell production site on the country's south coast, with plans to deliver the first units by the end of the year and adding more production step by step.

Norway's Morrow Batteries opens factory, plans first deliveries by year-end

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are an important part of overall sustainability. K Patel Phyto Extractions, based in Mumbai, India, knows this well and has announced a new effort in the state of Rajasthan, where the company sources senna, to build an entire classroom for a village school. In addition to constructing the classroom, KPatel also provided educational kits to the students and planted 125 saplings. Each child has been assigned a sapling to take care of, fostering a sense of responsibility and connection to the environment.

Industry suppliers double down on CSR initiatives, support circular production – article

The natural products industry represents a relatively small percentage of the global greenhouse gas emissions that are impacting our climate. But many stakeholders in the space are working to have an outsized impact on this contribution by using resources responsibly, giving back to the communities in which they work and collaborating to develop new strategies that not only address climate issues, but also produce new and better business models.

Sustainability news and insights – August 2024

ADM and Farmers Business Network (FBN) have unveiled the two agricultural companies’ newest partnership: an expansion of Gradable, a platform created by FBN in 2020 to help farmers benefit from growing and selling grain made with sustainable and regenerative practices. ADM joins Gradable’s prior partners, POET and Attebury Grains....

ADM and Farmers Business Network partner on Gradable platform

Missouri State

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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

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Denver, CO

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The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Declutterbuzz

Have you ever wondered if your home mirrors your true self? Just like people present their best selves on social media, our homes can showcase our personalities and lifestyles. Does your home reflect who you are? I hope so because this will make you the most comfortable.

Decluttering | Does Your Home Reflect Who You Are

PALERMO, Sicily, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Divers scoured the wreck of a luxury yacht off Sicily’s coast on Tuesday to find six missing people, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, following an intense storm that sank the vessel on Monday. The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-meter-long...

Divers Continue Search for Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily

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Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

The CASE CL36EV electric compact wheel loader enables material transfer and loading or unloading operations in rugged jobsites. The 3.6-metric ton CASE CL36EV electric compact wheel loader delivers the same power and performance as comparably sized diesel-powered loaders. This versatile machine can be matched with a full range of attachments...

CASE CL36EV Electric Compact Wheel Loader

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A recent online discussion about how ice cream is served on Carnival Cruise Line ships has sparked conversation among passengers and the cruise line itself. The debate which was picked up by news outlets was started by a passenger who questioned why Carnival requires passengers to serve their own soft serve ice cream, unlike other cruise lines where crew members handle the process.

Carnival Cruise Line Defends Self-Serve Ice Cream Policy After Passenger Speaks Out

Nissan Motor, Honda Motor, and Mitsubishi Motors announced that the three companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly discuss a framework for further intelligence and electrification of automobiles, based on an agreement signed by Nissan and Honda earlier this year. Nissan and Honda are working to further accelerate...

Three major automakers to collaborate on vehicle electrification

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Earlier this month, Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors took a significant step towards shaping the future of the automotive industry by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to combine the strengths of each company to advance technologies related to electrification, environmental sustainability, and vehicle intelligence.

Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Join Forces in Strategic Partnership

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Accelleron To Acquire True North Marine, To Strengthen Digital Offering

Accelleron to acquire True North Marine (TNM), a Canadian firm specializing in digital weather routing and voyage optimization. TNM’s solutions complement Accelleron’s Tekomar XPERT Marine and...

Accelleron To Acquire True North Marine, To Strengthen Digital Offering

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