Columbus, OH

Lootpress

NEW YORK (AP) — Tractor Supply is ending an array of corporate diversity and climate efforts, a move coming after weeks of online conservative backlash against the rural retailer. Tractor Supply said it would be eliminating all of its diversity, equity and inclusion roles while retiring current DEI goals. It did not elaborate on what […]

Tractor Supply ends woke policies, eliminates DEI goals

Tractor Supply is eliminating its diversity, equity and inclusion roles, withdrawing its carbon-emission goals, ending support for Pride events and voting efforts, and ceasing data-sharing with LGBTQ+ advocacy group the Human Rights Campaign. In a statement published Thursday, the retailer said the retreat is in response to customer feedback and...

Tractor Supply slashes all DEI roles, carbon-emission goals and Pride support

Citing feedback from its predominantly rural customer base, Tractor Supply will eliminate all DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) roles, withdraw its carbon emission goals and stop support for “nonbusiness” LGBTQ+ and voter registration causes. The 2,250-store retailer will refocus its charitable efforts on veterans, emergency response, animal shelters and farmers’ markets.

Tractor Supply Weeds Out Support for DEI, Environmental and LGBTQ+ Causes

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., has announced significant changes to its corporate policies. The Brentwood, Tennessee-based company will eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles, retract its carbon emissions goals, and cease sponsorship of Pride events. This move follows a concerted pressure campaign from right-wing activists, which culminated in these sweeping revisions.

Tractor Supply Drops DEI and Climate Goals

Mason, OH

In his role as a salesperson at a rival company, Scott Rollman had his first encounter with VEGA. His top client was struggling to locate a suitable guided radar measurement solution. Rollman knew that VEGA was the market leader for that particular technology, as it remains today. His work with VEGA on that solution led to one conversation, which eventually led to many others.

From rival salesman to VP: Rollman’s journey at VEGA Americas

Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse has taken swipes at news outlets over inaccurate reporting of a court decision involving XRP and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fiasco began following a ruling by Judge Phyllis Hamilton of the US District Court for the Northern District of California, which...

XRP Lawsuit: Ripple Notches Massive Wins as CEO Brad Garlinghouse Clarifies XRP’s Security Status

California State

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Josue Torres

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that in a significant move to alleviate the financial burden on residents, the state has cleared water and wastewater utility bills for 4 million Californians.

California forgives water utility bills for 4 million residents

Sentient's platform will be built on Polygon, representing an expansion of the Ethereum scaler into AI. The round was co-led by Pantera Capital and Framework Ventures. Peter Thiel's venture capital firm Founders Fund has co-led a huge $85 million seed round investment in open-source AI development platform Sentient. Sentient's platform...

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund Leads $85M Seed Investment Into Open-Source AI Platform Sentient

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

The streets of MacArthur Park were alive with the energy of L.A.'s Mexican community on Sunday. In a grand display of civic duty, Mexican citizens living in Los Angeles flocked to the Mexican Consulate, eager to cast their historic vote.

Thousands Line Up at L.A.’s Mexican Consulate To Cast Their Historic Vote for Mexico’s First Woman President

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

The Open Network (TON) is rapidly gaining momentum, becoming a prime destination for developers and investors. Originally conceived by Pavel Durov for Telegram, TON has evolved into a potent, scalable network celebrated for its swift transactions and user-friendly applications. Here, we spotlight five promising projects within the TON ecosystem that...

Top 5 Projects in the TON Ecosystem

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Essex County, NJ

Omar Khater, 33, orchestrated a scheme to steal identities and file false tax returns. Fairfield, NJ – Omar Khater, a tax preparer from Essex County, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the IRS of over $4.4 million. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing today.

Essex County Tax Preparer Sentenced: $4.4M IRS Fraud

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that 13 individuals have been charged in New Jersey for their involvement in schemes to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private health insurers. These charges are part of the Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in 193 defendants being charged nationwide for submitting over $2.75 billion in false claims.

NJ Health Care Fraud Bust: 13 New Jerseyans Charged in $2.75B Scheme

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, June 28, that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All (DFA) Shared Appreciation Loan program.

CalHFA issues all 1,700 vouchers for down payment assistance program

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Nubila Kicks Off Fundraising Round Led by IoTeX, VeChain

Nubila, a prominent data oracle focused on providing precise and practical Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data for the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) ecosystem, has...

Nubila Kicks Off Fundraising Round Led by IoTeX, VeChain

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