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Columbus, OH

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Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

Chicago, IL

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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?

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

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

Denver, CO

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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

Wisconsin State

Fond Du Lac, WI

Mercury Marine is laying off around 1,700 hourly employees in Fond du Lac, according to a spokesperson. The company is hitting the brakes with “short-term layoffs,” which will see workers lose eight weeks of work, split into two-week chunks. This move has certainly caught many by surprise.

A Wisconsin company is laying off thousands of workers

Nebraska State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern and Central Plains, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Northern/Central Plains; July 3, 2024

Cotton is woven into the very fabric of our lives, from soft T-shirts to comfortable jeans and cozy bedsheets. It's the world's leading renewable textile fiber and the backbone of a global industry worth billions. As climate change intensifies, cotton farmers face increasing challenges from drought and heat. However, new...

From genes to jeans: New genetic insights may lead to drought-resilient cotton

Mississippi State

Jackson, MS

Mississippi News Group

JACKSON, Miss. - In a decisive move today, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer affiliated with Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on charges of embezzlement. Special Agents from the State Auditor’s Office took Lee into custody following allegations that she misappropriated funds intended for court-ordered fines and fees.

Probation Officer Arrested in Embezzlement Case

John Deere, a leading name in the agricultural equipment industry, recently announced a significant shift in its manufacturing operations. The company plans to relocate a substantial portion of its production outside the United States, a move that has sparked considerable debate. John Deere’s Historical Manufacturing Operations in the US.

John Deere’s Manufacturing Relocation Affects US Jobs

Researchers have created a prototype spacesuit that’s capable of recycling urine into drinking water. Inspired by the “stillsuits” in the sci-fi classic Dune, the unique design could enable astronauts to partake in lengthier spacewalks on the moon during the upcoming Artemis missions. “The design includes a vacuum-based...

Next-gen spacesuit can turn urine into drinking water

The FBI issued a recent warning about the potential for cyberattacks on the renewable energy sector. The government law enforcement agency indicated that private ownership of renewable power systems is expanding rapidly in the U.S. due to government incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act. Infrastructure has become a more frequent...

Rapid renewable energy growth leads FBI to warn hackers will hit new, vulnerable power supply

This special series gives leaders from the major distribution groups and trade associations an opportunity to reflect on the most critical issues affecting the automotive aftermarket, their outlook for the second half of the year, trends they see impacting the aftermarket, and more. Today, we feature Steve Tucker, president Automotive...

Distribution Update: Automotive Parts Associates

AQ: Which FNC conservation projects would you highlight?. ER: We are working in the Juan Fernández archipelago with funding from Teck, a mining company, and we are evaluating what we will finance on the ground. Because of last summer’s terrifying wildfires, the government and the private sector asked us to develop a fund for fire restoration and management. We are committed to restoring the National Botanical Garden in Viña del Mar, which was almost totally burned down.

Q&A: Chile’s Ambitious Environmental Fund

FinanceBuzz

Discover which 9 devices are the biggest energy guzzlers in your home and learn how to reduce their drain on your bill.

9 Devices That Can Cause Your Electricity Bill To Skyrocket

Lila Global announced it has added a second multipurpose product (MPP) vessel to its fleet. The UAE-based company, a shipowning and operating arm of GMS, said it has acquired the Lila Mombasa, a 30k DWT secondhand vessel with 1,800 TEU container capacity. The 2003-built ship is equipped with removable tweendecks for versatile cargo handling.

Lila Global Adds Second MPP Vessel

Read this article in: Espanol | Francais | Deutsch | Portugues | Italiano. We invite you to discover How to Get Water in 7 Days to Die?, a new task in this amazing game. In 7 Days of Death, players appear at the start of each world with two glasses of pure water. But that will only get them so far, and they'll need more to have a chance at living longer. While it's very difficult to obtain clean drinking water, called 'Water' around the world, cloud water is quite plentiful.

How to Get Water in 7 Days to Die?

In a very clear example of greenwashing, United States gas utilities have been partnering with non-profits to build zero-net energy (ZNE) homes for low-income families, complete with gas stoves. What's happening?. As the Guardian reports, a variety of Habitat for Humanity affiliates have teamed up with at least four gas...

Critics call project providing low-income families with energy-efficient homes a stunt: 'Using poor people as human shields'

Arizona State

"When we began developing Papago Storage in 2016, the Arizona storage market was in its infancy." A solar battery and storage company secured $513 million in funding for a battery storage project in Arizona, according to an article published in Electrek. The new project will finance the construction of 1,200-megawatt-hour...

Arizona's largest battery storage project receives over $500 million in financing: 'One of the fastest-growing markets'

Atlanta, GA

Chris Ray, owner of One Twenty-Two Collision, a growing regional MSO in the Atlanta, GA, area, stopped by The Collision Vision podcast, driven by Autobody News and hosted by Cole Strandberg, to talk about his growth strategies, OEM certifications and how he chose his company’s unique name. Beginnings. Before...

One Twenty-Two Collision Founder Talks About Skills Needed to Grow Your Own MSO

Aurora, CO

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

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Texas Water Development Board Outlines $1 Billion Plan for Infrastructure Improvement, Prioritizes Small and Rural Communities

The Texas Water Development Board recently announced a blueprint for distributing $1 billion in funding for water infrastructure, a sum that was green-lit by taxpayers to...

Texas Water Development Board Outlines $1 Billion Plan for Infrastructure Improvement, Prioritizes Small and Rural Communities

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