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Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

John Deere recently joined the Freight Logistics Optimization Works program, according to a July LinkedIn post from the federal platform. The data-sharing platform under the Department of Transportation has increased its list of members to 80 as more shippers seek visibility on containerized freight as a way to combat potential supply chain challenges. Other shippers that joined FLOW in the past few months include Ace Hardware and BJ’s Wholesale Club.

FLOW adds John Deere, Ace Hardware to its growing roster

Earlier this month, Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors took a significant step towards shaping the future of the automotive industry by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to combine the strengths of each company to advance technologies related to electrification, environmental sustainability, and vehicle intelligence.

Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Join Forces in Strategic Partnership

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ARENDAL, Norway (Reuters) - Battery start-up Morrow on Friday opened Norway's first battery cell production site on the country's south coast, with plans to deliver the first units by the end of the year and adding more production step by step.

Norway's Morrow Batteries opens factory, plans first deliveries by year-end

Scholars and policymakers explore solutions to the harms posed by counterfeit products. Among consumers, there remains a common phrase: “You get what you pay for.” The counterfeit fashion industry, however, threatens this principle with what the Federal Bureau of Investigation refers to as the “crime of the 21st century.” Indeed, the international counterfeit goods industry is double the size of the global illegal drug market, with imitation products receiving highly visible praise on social media platforms.

Unboxing Counterfeit Luxury Goods in International Trade

For those Consumer Packaged Goods professionals who have been following the industry for the last two decades, Walmart’s recent radio-frequency identification (RFID) tagging mandates may feel a lot like déjà vu. Walmart’s history with RFID mandates dates back to 2003 when it became the first retailer to require its suppliers to apply RFID tags to cases and pallets of incoming product or to individual products, if they were of high value. Per its mandate, its top 500 suppliers were to have implemented the technology by 2006.

Stationery Company Cracks RFID Coding to Meet Walmart Mandate

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Northern Ohio based E&H Hardware Group, a fourth-generation hardware retailer operating predominantly under the E&H Ace Hardware name, announced a CEO succession plan and additional leadership changes set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025. Christopher Buehler, current vice president of marketing and strategy, will succeed Mark Klingbeil as CEO of...

E&H Hardware Group Announces CEO Succession Plan and Leadership Changes

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A plastic organization expressed its disappointment in the White House after the U.S. reportedly will support a global treaty reducing production.

Plastic manufacturers push back after Biden administration agrees to support global goal to cap production

Hawaii State

Jon Launer, CEO of 808Wraps, is making strides in the vehicle wrap industry. With a keen eye on market trends and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Launer has positioned 808Wraps as a pioneering force, particularly with its recent high-profile project of wrapping a Tesla Cybertruck using Canon UVgel technology. 808Wraps...

808Wraps Revolutionizes Vehicle Wraps in Hawaii with Canon UVgel Technology

Azimut’s brand new Fly 62 revolutionizes the modern flybridge the builder is known for internationally. Delivering on the Azimut promise to deliver new solutions and creative space use with each new model, the Fly 62 offers a fresh new design that places connection to the water front and center.

Azimut Announces Fly 62

DuPont de Nemours closed on its $313 million acquisition of medical device contract manufacturer Donatelle Plastics on July 28, according to a securities filing. Donatelle specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of medical components and devices for therapeutic areas such as cardiac, diagnostics and orthopedic extremities, according to a July 29 press release.

DuPont acquires Donatelle Plastics for $313M

NEO Battery Materials, a low-cost silicon-anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, announced technological advancements to its silicon-anode technology — longer battery capacity retention while sustaining low costs. NEO’s engineering team successfully modified the properties of existing additives to achieve the two-way coating enhancements. The new coating...

Silicon-anode breakthrough enhances battery life and charging speed

The CASE CL36EV electric compact wheel loader enables material transfer and loading or unloading operations in rugged jobsites. The 3.6-metric ton CASE CL36EV electric compact wheel loader delivers the same power and performance as comparably sized diesel-powered loaders. This versatile machine can be matched with a full range of attachments...

CASE CL36EV Electric Compact Wheel Loader

Freda, 66, who is retiring on June 30, 2025, was named the CEO in 2009 and was responsible for expanding the company's skincare portfolio with the addition of brands such as Dr. Jart and The Ordinary owner Deciem. He also steered the company through pandemic-induced supply chain snags when Estee...

Estee Lauder forecasts bleak annual results; CEO Freda to depart

Denver, CO

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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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

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

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

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A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

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MarineMax to Acquire Rights to Aviara

MarineMax has entered into an asset exchange agreement with MasterCraft to transfer the rights to MasterCraft’s Aviara brand of luxury dayboats to MarineMax’s Cruisers Yachts. MarineMax...

MarineMax to Acquire Rights to Aviara

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