Columbus, OH

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Labor strikes could shutter Canada's two biggest rail companies, Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), as soon as Thursday. Why it matters: A strike would hit Canada's economy, and ripple out into the U.S. — potentially reigniting inflation, just as it's easing and the November election looms.

Canada's looming rail strike poses threat to U.S. supply chains

Canada's two largest railroads formally locked out more than 9,000 workers at midnight on Thursday — grinding freight rail in the country to a halt — as labor talks with the Teamsters reached an impasse. The latest: On Thursday evening, Canada's labor minister ordered employees back to work...

Lockout shuts down Canada's freight rails for hours

Canada’s two major freight railroads have shut down operations and locked out 9,000 members of the Teamsters union after almost a year of negotiations ended without a labor deal. Suggested Reading. Laid-off GM workers say they were 'thrown onto the curb like useless trash'. The railroad operators — Canadian...

Canada's major freight railroads have shut down, threatening economic disruption in the U.S.

The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and other members of the agriculture community have asked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to avert a potential rail strike involving Canada's two Class Is and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC). In an Aug. 19 letter to Trudeau, the NGFA and members...

Ag groups call on Trudeau to avert rail strike in Canada

North Carolina State

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Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

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NBC News

KINMEN, Taiwan — Taiwan wants to continue its free way of life and rejects being ruled by China’s Communist Party, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Friday, visiting a frontline island between the two sides to mark a key battle with Chinese forces. China’s military carried out another round...

On frontline island, Taiwan president rejects China’s rule for freedom

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

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

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Chandler, AZ

A truck driver who Arizona prosecutors said caused a deadly accident because he was watching TikTok while driving has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison. Danny Glen Tiner was driving on Interstate 10 near Chandler on the morning of Jan. 12, 2023, when, officials said, he failed to stop his tractor-trailer before it ran into stopped traffic. Five people were killed, and Tiner was charged with manslaughter about six months later.

Truck driver distracted by TikTok in Arizona crash that killed 5 is sentenced to over 22 years in prison

NewsNinja

‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday. The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a...

Biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

CBS News

Both of Canada's major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that could bring significant economic harm to businesses and consumers in Canada and the U.S. if the trains don't resume running soon. Canadian National and CPKC railroads both locked out their employees after the deadline of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Thursday passed without new agreements with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents some 10,000 engineers, conductors and dispatchers.  All rail traffic in Canada and all shipments crossing the U.S. border have stopped, although CPKC and CN's trains...

U.S. economy could be hit hard by lockouts at Canada's 2 big freight railroads

Reuters

(Reuters) - U.S. railroad operator Union Pacific has warned that a potential rail strike in Canada will have "devastating consequences" on the North American economy. More than 2,500 Union Pacific cars per day would not move across the border, CEO Jim Vena said in a letter to Canadian Labor Minister Steve MacKinnon on late Monday.

Union Pacific warns of 'devastating consequences' from Canada rail strike

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

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

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The Independent

  Canada's two major freight railroads could halt their trains Thursday if they can't agree to renewed contracts with the union representing their engineers, conductors and dispatchers. Canada's government is watching closely and may intervene to prevent widespread damage to the economy.Both Canadian National and CPKC have been gradually shutting down since last week ahead of the contract deadline of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Thursday and all traffic will stop before then if this isn't resolved. Shipments of hazardous chemicals and perishable goods were the first to stop, so they wouldn't be stranded somewhere on the tracks.As the Canadian contract...

Canada's two major freight railroads may stop Thursday if contract dispute isn't resolved

Atwater, CA

A principal in Atwater, California, is on leave after a parent posted video of him dancing with a mascot at a rally, leading some to question whether it was inappropriate and unprofessional. Video of the back-to-school event last week at Buhach Colony High School showed Principal Robert Nunes running his...

California principal on leave after parent posts video of administrator's 'weird' dance with mascot

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The decision early Thursday sets the stage for an unprecedented rail stoppage that could badly damage the Canadian economy

Canadian railway work stoppage begins, threatens US supply chains

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Labor dispute stops Canada's major freight railroads, could cause major economic disruption in U.S.

TORONTO — Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that could...

Labor dispute stops Canada's major freight railroads, could cause major economic disruption in U.S.

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