Houston, TX

The Associated Press

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 15, 2024-- Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the “Company” or “Westlake”) today announced that Jean-Marc Gilson, who most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, has been appointed by the Board of Directors to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Westlake. Jean-Marc Gilson succeeds Albert Chao, who will transition to become Executive Chairman of the Westlake Board of Directors. James Chao, the current Chairman of the Board, will become Senior Chairman of the Westlake Board of Directors. These appointments take effect today. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240715230107/en/ Jean-Marc Gilson, new President and Chief Executive Officer of Westlake Corporation (Photo: Business Wire)

Westlake Implements Succession Plan

A little over a month after technology startup executive Eric Elfman replaced MoxiWorks founder York Baur as CEO, the real estate technology platform provider appears to be undergoing a round of layoffs. Impacted employees at MoxiWorks took to LinkedIn last week to discuss the layoffs and share their job search...

MoxiWorks lays off employees a month after naming new CEO

Australian casino and hospitality leader The Star Entertainment Group announced new appointments to its C-suite. In an ASX update, the gambling company announced that it has appointed an interim group chief financial officer, as well as a new chief executive officer of it’s the Star Sydney property. As per...

The Star Makes C-Suite Appointments, Reports Systems Disruption

CHICAGO, IL (July 16, 2024) – First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, proudly announces the transition of Roger Baker from CFO to his new role as CIO and Advisor. With 40 years of experience in the real estate industry, including 16 years as a leader on First Hospitality’s executive team, in this new role, Baker will advise on selected capital formation transactions as well as certain management and investor relations initiatives.

First Hospitality’s Roger Baker Named Chief Investment Officer and Advisor

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Florida State

Akeena

In the ever-fluctuating tech industry, not even sunny Florida is immune to the shadows of layoffs. This year, the technology sector has felt a significant impact, with major players like Microsoft and Google announcing cuts. Now, a key player in Florida’s tech scene, UKG, is also facing tough decisions, planning to lay off thousands of employees despite the broader economic backdrop of job growth.

A massive technology company based in Florida is laying off thousands of employees

Pennsylvania State

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Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

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Phil Norman

Big changes are brewing at CNN as the network gears up for a major digital subscription launch later this year, but unfortunately, it comes with some tough news for its staff. CEO Mark Thompson revealed plans to lay off about 100 employees as part of a broad restructuring effort.

A major news company is laying off 100 employees amid digital expansion

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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

Multinational retail giant Walmart revealed that it is preparing a lottery push, hoping to capitalize on the increased demand for lottery products. At its annual summit in April, the company told lottery vendors that it plans to offer lottery and iLottery products. The summit was attended by companies such as...

Walmart to Enter the Lottery Sector & Launch iLottery App

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Earlier this year, rumors emerged about the potential sale of Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the leading betting and gaming operator with a presence across the United States and owner of the popular brand BetRivers. Although the rumors emerged in March, details are scarce with only DraftKings being named as a potential buyer of RSI.

Rush Street Interactive Sale May Be Imminent, Suggests Report

Syndi Sim has joined Q-railing-North America as its director of sales and business development. Sim is responsible for driving Q-railing’s strategic business development in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Sim has more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and business development. She joins Q-railing from Diamon-Fusion...

Syndi Sim Joins Q-railing to Lead Business Development

MEDIACOM PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Mediacom Communications today announced the launch of Mediacom Mobile, the company’s new mobile phone service. Offered in partnership with Verizon, Mediacom Mobile will provide consumers speed, scale, reliability, and wide-ranging availability at incredibly affordable rates. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716049816/en/ Mediacom van featuring Mediacom Mobile wrap.

Mediacom Communications Launches Mediacom Mobile

An estimated $203 million jackpot was up for grabs from Mega Millions, the popular lottery-style games in the United States, on Friday. The latest drawing saw numbers 15, 35, 48, 53, 68 and the Gold Mega ball 8 drawn. Yet, nobody guessed correctly all the winning numbers from the latest...

Mega Millions Jackpot Survives, Grows to $226M for Next Drawing

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SkyCity’s New CEO Steps into the Office, New CFO Named

SkyCity Entertainment Group announced on July 15 that its newly designated chief executive officer has stepped into the office. Jason Walbridge, who was selected as the...

SkyCity’s New CEO Steps into the Office, New CFO Named

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