Kentucky State

The Independent

 Former employees of an indoor farming startup, backed by Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance, have described appalling working conditions at the company, with staff toiling in triple-digit heat. Vance was a board member, early investor, and public advocate of AppHarvest, a tech-infused farming operation in eastern Kentucky, according to CNN. Founder Jonathan Webb wanted to create an indoor farming hub to grow fruits and vegetables, in a region with plenty of water and land available, within a day’s drive of most of the US population.Vance called the company a “good investment” on Fox Business when it went public...

Startup backed by Vance had ‘nightmare’ conditions with workers toiling in 128-degree heat, ex-employees say

As a venture capitalist, JD Vance repeatedly touted his guiding principles for investing in a company: A business should not only turn a profit, it should also help American communities.

Workers allege ‘nightmare’ conditions at Kentucky startup JD Vance helped fund

Tennessee State

Murfreesboro, TN

InsideEdition

A Tennessee gas station clerk is now being held behind bars after allegedly telling a lottery customer that his scratch-off ticket was worthless, authorities said. It was a $1 million winner, which the clerk tried to collect, cops said.

Gas Station Clerks Steals $1M Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket After Telling Customer It Wasn't a Winner, Police Say

Los Angeles, CA

California State

(The Center Square) - The owner of fast-casual food chains Tender Greens and Tocaya filed for bankruptcy, citing California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage, inflation, and the state’s empty office districts as contributing factors. The bankruptcy effort is aimed at restructuring and keeping stores open and employees at work.

Two more California chains file for bankruptcy, citing $20 per hour minimum wage

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NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

While the best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest in the country, the worst state to retire is the largest. Alaska ranks as the worst state in the U.S. to retire for the third year in a row, according to Bankrate’s study of the best states to retire in 2024.

The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S.—No. 1 isn’t California or New York

Vidor, TX

Joel Eisenberg

This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets:The-Sun.com and ScrapeHero.com.

Longstanding Texas Brookshire Brothers Supermarket Permanently Closing

Iowa State

Dubuque, IA

New York Post

Tractor giant John Deere faced backlash after announced it was laying off hundreds of workers across the Midwest — even as it continues to operate a manufacturing hub in Mexico.

The Illinois-based company, which is the world’s largest seller of large tractors and other farm equipment, informed hundreds of employees in Iowa last week that they were out of a job.

Around 100 people will come from the plant in Dubuque, according to Hoosier Ag Today.



Earlier this month, John Deere said it would be cutting 600 jobs at three facilities in Illinois and Iowa.

The company said it planned to eliminate 28 positions...

John Deere under fire for laying off hundreds of American workers as it shifts manufacturing to Mexico

Seattle, WA

A placard at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture used the internet-speak term “un-alive” to describe Cobain’s suicide, according to Billboard. The museum elsewhere reportedly said it used it as a “gesture of respect.”. People use terms like “un-alive” online to try to get around moderation...

“Kurt Cobain un-alived himself at 27.”

The US Sun

AVON Products Inc has filed for bankruptcy after multiple lawsuits and financial struggles. The cosmetics company submitted its Chapter 11 filing in a Delaware court on Monday. While known by many consumers for its door-to-door saleswomen and a vast array of products, Avon faced hundreds of lawsuits claiming that talc...

Avon files for bankruptcy after hundreds of lawsuits over cancer claims and drowning in $1.3 billion debt

Florida State

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L. Cane

Astute Floridians may already know that 2023 was a very difficult year for the trucking industry and 2024 is proving to be difficult for trucking in Florida. Specifically, according to Costa Systems, in 2023, 80,000 trucking companies shut down operations. And in Florida in July of 2024, three trucking companies filed for bankruptcy and one laid off dozens.

FL Trucking Hit Hard - Three Trucking Companies File For Bankruptcy & Another Lays Off In July 2024

Ohio State

Snopes

One X user posted of others sharing the years-old picture online, "I wish they wouldn't do that because it just makes me identify with him."

Fact Check: Yes, Photo Shows JD Vance Passed Out on Floor During College Years

J. Souza

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

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Benny Hinn was popular in Virginia in the 1990s and early 2000s. Some churches chartered buses to his crusades, but some Virginians I have spoken with recently say they no longer follow Hinn.

Benny Hinn's ministry may be affected by his wife, Suzanne, filing for divorce a second time

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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?

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Mississippi State

(CN) — Between 2017 and 2020, some $77 million in Mississippi welfare funds were misspent. In a state with some of the lowest welfare payouts, money intended for needy families was instead funneled to unrelated causes. The ensuing state and federal investigations have so far led to eight indictments...

‘Mississippi Swindle’: New book traces welfare scandal that rocked Magnolia State

Well-known crypto bull and co-founder of Tether Brock Pierce is currently locked in multiple legal disputes due to the failure of some of his business ventures in Puerto Rico. According to a report from the New York Times, the foremost crypto leader relocated to Puerto Rico to start up crypto-oriented businesses due to the island’s Act which allows 60 tax break.

Tether co-founder Pierce embroiled in legal battles in Puerto Rico

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JD Vance-backed startup had Kentucky workers in “grueling conditions.”

Vance, who was an investor, board member, and spokesman, claimed AppHarvest was “a great...

JD Vance-backed startup had Kentucky workers in “grueling conditions.”

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