Columbus, OH

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Hong Kong journalist group head says she was fired by WSJ amid press freedom row

The Independent

 The new chair of Hong Kong's leading media professional group on Wednesday said she lost her job at The Wall Street Journal after she refused her supervisor’s request to withdraw from the election for the leadership post.Reporter Selina Cheng told a press briefing that a senior editor told her that her job was eliminated due to restructuring. But Cheng said she believed the real reason was linked to her supervisor's request about three weeks ago to withdraw from the election for chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, a trade union for journalists also advocating for press freedom. She...

The head of Hong Kong's leading journalist group says she lost WSJ job after refusing to drop role

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

The Shy Green

Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

Markets Insider

Politicians who champion trade restrictions on China are in for a rude awakening, Kenneth Rogoff warns. According to the Harvard professor, barriers on free trade with the Asian powerhouse are a recipe for economic fallout. He sees the results being price increases in the US, as well as political backlash.

The US battle against Chinese trade could hurt the Americans it's supposed to protect, Harvard professor says

Chicago, IL

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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?

San Francisco, CA

New York Post

Laurene Powell Jobs, the billionaire widow of Apple visionary Steve Jobs, has set a new residential sale record for the city of San Francisco. 

Powell, 60, purchased a home in the Pacific Heights neighborhood for a cool $70 million, individuals with knowledge of the sale told the Wall Street Journal.  

The property wasn’t publicly listed for sale, but the sellers — Sloan Lindemann Barnett, the daughter of billionaire George L. Lindemann and Roger Barnett, chief executive of Shaklee, a health-supplement maker — initially wanted more than $100 million for it, sources told the Journal. It is sandwiched between homes owned by billionaire...

This billionaire just bought the most expensive home in San Francisco

WashingtonExaminer

In the Planet of the Apes franchise, San Francisco is shown in the future as one of the few remaining human colonies. The city is overgrown with vegetation, and the buildings are crumbling, while the human government is incompetent and living under the constant threat of being attacked by mutant gorillas. Despite all this, the […]

San Francisco has become a nightmare

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

New York City, NY

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

RadarOnline

Jeff Bezos has been globetrotting with fiancé Lauren Sanchez as turmoil rages back home at his embattled newspaper, The Washington Post, RadarOnline.com has learned. While the Post grapples with internal scandals, restructuring, and serious financial losses, Bezos and Sanchez have been enjoying a lavish vacation in Greece, zipping around in helicopters and living it up on his $500 million superyacht.The pair was spotted strolling hand-in-hand through the chic streets of Chora, and Sanchez, an experienced pilot, was "seen flying a helicopter on and off their support boat, where they keep all their toys...helicopters, speed boats and other water toys," a...

Jeff Bezos Vacations With Lauren Sánchez in Mykonos as Turmoil Rages at His Newspaper The Washington Post

California State

CBS News

A former CNBC analyst who ended up on the FBI's Most Wanted list for white-collar crimes was arrested over the weekend after being charged with defrauding investors, federal prosecutors announced Monday.   James Arthur McDonald, 52, of California, was a frequent guest on CNBC and the CEO and chief investment officer of the companies Hercules Investments LLC and Index Strategy Advisors Inc. According to an indictment from a federal grand jury, McDonald allegedly lost tens of millions of dollars of Hercules client money after adopting a risky short position that "effectively bet against the health of the United States economy in the...

Former CNBC analyst arrested by FBI after over 2 years on the run

Bethel Park, PA

CBS Pittsburgh

Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who opened fire at a Saturday rally for former President Donald Trump, once appeared in an advertisement for investment firm BlackRock, the company said Monday. The ad, which was produced in 2022, was filmed at Bethel Park High School, where Crooks was a student at the time. BlackRock filmed the spot, part of a series aimed at teachers managing their retirement assets, in a classroom led by a real teacher and which featured real students. Crooks was one of those students, BlackRock told CBS MoneyWatch. He was not paid, nor was he hired by the company...

BlackRock says Thomas Matthew Crooks appeared in company ad

The New Republic

Donald Trump may be in trouble for asking oil executives to donate $1 billion to his campaign in April.Citizen for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a nonprofit watchdog organization, filed a complaint with the Justice Department alleging criminal bribery regarding Trump’s meeting with industry leaders. The former president and convicted felon told them the $1 billion would be part of a deal in exchange for loosened regulations of the oil industry.In a statement, CREW’s president Noah Bookbinder said Trump’s actions towards oil executives “follow a pattern.”“Donald Trump’s actions here follow a pattern of Trump opening himself up to corrupt influence,...

Trump Facing More Trouble After Shady Meeting With Oil Executives

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Unlocked

In more Diddy news, the business mogul is reportedly selling his Los Angeles mansion for a staggering $70 million. This decision comes just four months after the estate was raided by the Department of Homeland Security in connection with a federal sex trafficking case. A source who spoke with TMZ shared that Diddy’s decision to ... Read more
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Diddy Reportedly Selling Los Angeles Mansion For $70 Million After Homeland Security Raid

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

When it comes to grocery shopping, consumers often debate the prices at different stores. In North Carolina, two chains are particularly known for their higher prices:. Locations: 16 across North Carolina, predominantly in larger cities like Charlotte and Raleigh.

North Carolina Is Home To Two Of The Most Expensive Grocery Stores in America

Mongolia’s Olympic attire has won over the internet. The opening ceremony outfits by Ulaanbaatar-based fashion label Michel&Amazonka feature embroidered vests and pleated robes inspired by traditional Mongolian garments. The outfits, which also include ceremonial earrings and embroidered bags for the female athletes, were unveiled in glossy photos that resembled...

Mongolian Olympic attire goes viral

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

(NewsNation) — Billionaire Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump after an assassination attempt on the former president at a Saturday rally, marking a turning point for Musk and his political shift toward the Right in recent years. “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk wrote...

These are the billionaires supporting Donald Trump

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Wall Street Journal fires reporter who led Hong Kong Journalist Association

Former Wall Street Journal reporter Selina Cheng claims she was fired after refusing to step down from her role as chair of the Hong Kong Journalists...

Wall Street Journal fires reporter who led Hong Kong Journalist Association

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