Germany's Bosch said Tuesday it planned to buy heating, ventilation and air conditioning assets from Johnson Controls International, in an $8-billion acquisition it called "the biggest" in the group's history. The deal will help Bosch "achieve a globally leading position in the promising HVAC market" and give it "a better...

Bosch to buy US firm's air conditioning business

Poughkeepsie, NY

Shine My Crown

Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children and the owner of Cornucopia Queen, Inc. (CQI) doing business as Golden Corral, is advancing in her legal battle against Golden Corral Franchise Systems. She is bringing serious allegations of racial discrimination and financial ruin against the franchise, claiming her...

Mother of 2 Says It Cost Her $10 Million In 52 Days After Losing Her Golden Corral Franchise Unlawfully

Silgan Holdings plans to acquire Weener Plastics Holdings, a global company headquartered in the Netherlands, for 838 million euros (which would equate to approximately $910 million based on July 24 exchange rates). Silgan said Weener will bolster its dispensing solutions business, with high-growth products serving personal care, food and healthcare...

Silgan plans to spend over $900M on latest dispensing acquisition

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

The Mirror US

Several athletes have complained about food shortages in the Paris Olympic Village before the Games have even opened as their preparations have been affected

Food shortage hits Olympic Village as athletes complain before Paris 2024 games start

Vista Outdoor said it received an increased offer for its Kinetic Group ammunition unit from Prague-based Czechoslovak Group. The bid was raised by $50 million to $2.15 billion, which Vista is recommending shareholders accept. The move came as private equity firm MNC Capital Partners stood by its $42-per-share offer for...

Vista Outdoor Gets Higher Offer for Ammunition Unit Amid Bidding War

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Campbell County, KY

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that action by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, 40, an attorney in Campbell County, for theft.

Attorney Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller indicted by Grand Jury for estate thefts

Kentucky State

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

Weight loss drugs and non-alcoholic options have consumers holding off on buying sodas — at least in the U.S. But even so, Coca-Cola posted robust second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, driven in part by strong global demand for its pop offerings, prompting the beverage giant to raise its full-year guidance.

Coca-Cola is losing steam in America

Walls, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written With A.I. assistance. On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at approximately 3:50 PM, a shoplifting incident occurred at 6521 Highway 161, prompting the Walls Police Department to seek public assistance in identifying the individuals involved.

Shoplifting Incident in Walls Calls for Community to be Aware

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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?

Tesla’s aggressive sales tactics are a stark contrast to the early stage of the quarter. The company is pulling out all the stops, offering enticing deals like low-interest financing, free upgrades, and charging perks to bolster sales. This unusual push suggests a decline in demand, particularly given Tesla’s fourth...

Tesla Boosts Sales with Aggressive Promotions: Free Charging, Low-Interest Financing, and Upgrades Amid Demand Slump

Jason McLelland and Keith Tubergen have become Kapnick Insurance’s newest partners. Jason and Keith both joined Kapnick in 2021 and have significantly contributed to Kapnick’s growth and success in their respective industry specializations. Jason has developed Kapnick’s construction industry solutions and surety expertise. Keith has expanded their...

Jason McLelland and Keith Tubergen become Kapnick Insurance’s Newest Partners

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

The railway giant rolled in with strong profitability, but came up just short of estimates on the top line. Earnings came in at $2.74 per share, beating estimates by $0.04 per share. Total revenue was $6.0 billion, which missed estimates by about $43 million. The railway company's operating ratio improved...

Union Pacific Beats Earnings Estimates for Q2

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

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Bosch appears to drop bid to acquire Whirlpool — for now

Executives at global appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Inc. remain mum on whether the company would consider an acquisition bid from German industrial conglomerate Robert Bosch Gmbh. In...

Bosch appears to drop bid to acquire Whirlpool — for now

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