Raleigh, NC

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Town Talks

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

The US Sun

NEW studies show that Hyundai and Kia’s tech upgrades have staved off thieves after hundreds of cars were caught in a TikTok trend firestorm. The promising numbers come after particular Hyundai and Kia owners continued to apply for their chunk of a one-time settlement payment. Research from the Highway Loss Data Institute suggested that vehicle thefts […]

Hyundai & Kia customers can still claim one-time $3k payment – as brands insist new tech has led to big drop in theft

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Chicago, IL

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is spread out throughout the city, even if the main primetime events are at the United Center near downtown. That means a lot of local restaurants were hoping for a boost. Not so much, as it turns out. Wishbone, a restaurant serving Southern cuisine...

Democratic National Convention not the pick-me-up hoped for by Chicago area businesses

New Mexico State

Newburg, MD

On the side of busy Route 301 in Newburg, Maryland, about an hour south of Washington, D.C., Sandy Washington opened the door to a newly renovated corner apartment. Inside, the walls are painted bright yellow and soothing blue. A child’s bedroom is outfitted with bunk beds and a homework nook.

Old motels find new life as affordable housing

A massive data breach has Americans worried about their private info getting into the wrong hands, but a pair of newly released websites could make it easier to find out if you’re affected. The breach concerns a little-known company called National Public Data, which performs background checks on US...

Is Your SSN in the National Public Data Breach? Here's How to Find Out

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Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

Black Enterprise

According to The Economist, while campaigns emphasizing the support of Black businesses are important, the more vital contributions come from recieving equitable access to capital, education, and connections. In June 2020, The Economist discussed ways Black businesses needed investment beyond placing the onus on consumers to support Black businesses through...

Black Businesses Still Need Investments To Thrive Equitably

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

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

This fine is the largest ever issued by Committee on Foreign Investment, and one of only six issued in the last 18 months. T-Mobile has been fined $60 million by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a regulatory committee that scrutinizes foreign investment for national security risks.

T-Mobile fined $60 million over data security violations

Entrepreneur

Most business leaders plan to use AI agents to automate tasks within the next few years.

'Human-Capable' AI Agents Will Change the Workforce Within 3 Years, According to a CEO Currently Creating the 'Perfect' AI Employee

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

What Are Crucial Steps When Starting a New Business?. Starting a new business is like embarking on a thrilling adventure—filled with opportunities, challenges, and the promise of success. But the path to entrepreneurial triumph is not always clear, and taking the wrong steps early on can derail even the most promising ventures. That’s why it’s crucial to have a solid foundation before you dive in. We’ve tapped into the expertise of top CEOs and founders who have been through the highs and lows of starting a business, and they’ve shared their invaluable insights.

What Are Crucial Steps When Starting a New Business?

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

FCC Environmental Services started work as St. Johns County’s new trash hauler Aug. 1, but after three weeks on the job and thousands of complaints from residents, the county is leaving the company out on the curb.

St. Johns County tosses new trash company

The age of the healthcare chief AI officer has arrived. CAIOs are beginning to appear at major hospitals and health systems – the latest development as more and more providers devote resources and create strategic leadership roles for enterprise-wide adoption of artificial intelligence, rather than relying on siloed IT departments or scattered, ad hoc projects.

The newest member of the health system C-suite? Chief AI Officer

TechRadar

With its capabilities for code and content creation, and tools like Copilot already transforming the way people work, generative AI is helping organizations to accomplish more with their data and systems than ever before to deliver real value.At the core of AI-first operations lies data. It isn't just a strategic advantage anymore – data has become a necessity for carving a path to AI success and securing a lasting competitive edge. Almost all (94%) business leaders recognize the need to invest in data platforms to realize their AI ambitions and scale them across their businesses, yet a staggering 63% still...

Empowering the AI-enabled workforce with data

The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 21, 2024-- BioMed Realty, a leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries, today announced the celebration of the Company’s 20th anniversary. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240821100852/en/ (Graphic: Business Wire)

BioMed Realty Celebrates 20 Years of Delivering Mission-Critical Life Science Real Estate

The Hill

(NEXSTAR) — Billions in personal information records may have been exposed in an April data breach, a recent lawsuit has alleged, prompting warnings from identity experts. A class action lawsuit filed in Florida claims a hacking group was able to access the database of National Public Data (NPD), a background check company that provides access to data “from various public record databases, court records, state and national databases and other repositories nationwide.”

Was your data leaked in massive breach?: How to know, and what to do now

North Dakota State

Did you catch the latest data breach yet? The one could be huge if not checked, and fast! Yahoo Finance reported last week that National Public Data (NPD) disclosed a shocking data breach that has compromised the personal information of billions of Americans. The breach, which took place in the latter part of last year, is suspected to have impacted records that date back at least three decades and exposed sensitive data, such as Social Security numbers.

Immediate Action Needed for North Dakota Residents After Massive Data Breach

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DOT plans to implement V2X technology raise privacy concerns

Cars are pretty high-tech these days, with lane departure warnings, automatic braking for obstacles and blind spot alerts. Now, the Department of Transportation wants the nation’s...

DOT plans to implement V2X technology raise privacy concerns

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