These are some highlights from the second-quarter earnings of Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), prior to its earnings call with analysts late Tuesday. Total revenues were down 6% from the second quarter of 2023. Revenues of $760.8 million were about $9 million short of consensus forecasts, according to SeekingAlpha. Operating income...

Werner first look: Revenues down, OR in truckload segment deteriorates

Reuters

(Reuters) - Match Group will let go about 6% of its staff as part of plans to discontinue live-streaming services on its dating apps, the Tinder parent said on Tuesday, as activist investors push for changes.

Tinder parent Match to cut 6% jobs as activist investors seek changes

(Reuters) - Real estate investment trust American Tower raised its forecast for annual adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) and beat second-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its leasing business.

American Tower raises annual forecast for key profit metric on strong leasing demand

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) -Lufthansa warned of a fall in third-quarter earnings on Wednesday as the German airlines group grapples with higher wage costs and a squeeze on ticket prices.

Lufthansa sees earnings slump in third quarter as costs rise

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Tupelo, MS

Mississippi News Group

Traci D. Franklin, a 52-year-old resident of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on June 28, 2024, following the issuance of a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant.

Tupelo police make arrest on woman for not returning rental property to Best Way

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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

New Jersey State

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

The Independent

Beer giant Heineken has revealed weaker-than-expected sales volumes over the first half of the year, but said demand for its premium brands remained strong.The group said beer volumes across Europe came under pressure from wet weather in June, but were still higher for the year.It was also boosted by further price increases compared with the same period last year.The Dutch brewing firm, which also makes Birra Moretti and Old Mout cider, reported revenues of 17.8 billion euros (£15 billion) for the first half of 2023, with 6% organic net revenue growth.This was supported by higher pricing after the volume of...

Heineken sells weaker-than-expected beer volumes after wet June

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

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

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Georgia State

Las Vegas, NV

A truck driver has been charged after he was involved in a crash on a North Carolina highway that left five people dead. Charles Christian Haskell, 51, of Las Vegas, was charged with five counts of death by motor vehicle after a crash involving his tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 in Wilson County on July 24.

Las Vegas trucker charged in North Carolina crash that killed 5

AMD reported better-than-expected earnings for Q2 2024. However, while the company's earnings are largely on the back of strong GPU shipments and CPU sales, it's worth noting that not all seems to be well with the gaming sector. AMD's gaming segment revenue is down $648 million, 59 percent year-over-year, mainly due to a decrease in semi-custom revenue.

AMD Gaming segment revenue fell 59% from Q2 2023 on weakness in semi-custom chips

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Landstar Q2 first look: Truck broker breaks 2-year string of revenue declines

Click for link to full report – “Landstar sees stabilizing trends, still awaiting TL market turn”. Broker Landstar System reported second-quarter earnings per share of $1.48...

Landstar Q2 first look: Truck broker breaks 2-year string of revenue declines

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