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In a surprising corporate move, General Motors (GM) has announced restructuring plans that will severely affect its tech campus in Detroit. According to CNBC, the automotive retailer is laying off over 1,000 salaried employees worldwide in its software and services division. This includes about 600 positions at GM’s tech campus near Detroit, just months after leadership changes in that area.

General Motors Announces Restructuring and New Solar Plans

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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

USA TODAY

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 221,058 vehicles. This includes Ford and General Motors vehicles.

Ford, General Motors among 221,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

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

Business Insider

Ford has recalled over 85,000 police vehicles due to potential engine fires. It's just the latest recall impacting Ford cars and trucks.

Ford can't stop recalling its cars

24/7 Wall St.

24/7 Wall St. Insights Automaker Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) will lay off almost 2,500 workers in the United States. Ford and General Motors should take warning. Also: Dividend legends to hold forever. The huge multinational car company Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA), which owns Chrysler, Ram, Jeep, and Dodge, will lay off 2,450 of its workers […]
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New Car Industry Layoffs: A Warning to Ford and GM

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Stellantis is in the throes of a corporate upheaval. The stark contrast between the soaring fortunes of its European brands and the precipitous decline of its American counterparts Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram is a glaring concern. Despite this, CEO Carlos Tavares maintains that North America, where profits are also plummeting, requires substantial revitalization.

Stellantis Faces Corporate Turmoil as Iconic American Brands Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler Struggle Amid European Success

While Hyundai and Kia have been rolling out impressive new EVs like the Ioniq 5 N and Kia EV9 and redesigning existing models like the Sonata, the automaker still has the lingering problem of bad engines. Without much support from the automakers, it’s up to owners to figure out why these engines have been eating oil and going bad. One such owner has a compelling theory.

Hyundai And Kia's Oil Consumption Issues May Be Caused By Gas Direct Injection: Theory

LyondellBasell (LYB), Renault and interior components manufacturer Antolin announced the incorporation of Hostacom TYC 2463F E2 foaming material in the interior design of the new Renault Rafale, a crossover sport utility vehicle. According to LyondellBasell, this PP compound will enable interior parts with elaborate designs, enhanced surface textures, scratch resistance and low emissions due to the advanced chemical foaming technology.

LyondellBasell Hostacom Foaming PP For Automotive Interiors

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Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

South Carolina State

Honda is celebrating 40 years of powersports manufacturing in its North Carolina facility. An additional investment of $21.5 million beefs up the factory with new painting and welding facilities. NCM now also takes over the entirety of Honda's ATV manufacturing in the US, with the South Carolina factory focusing solely on side-by-sides.

Honda Celebrates 40 Years of ATVs, Announces It's Going Electric

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Large vehicles were the answer for past profits, but not the future. Massive batteries can cost as much as $50,000 per unit. A potential Fiesta and/or Focus EV could be Ford's more affordable answer to the competition. As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be...

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

Florida State

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

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Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

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

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

SlashGear

Chances are if you're at all familiar with cars, you've heard of the Toyota Motor Company. It has been around since the 1930s, delivering cars, trucks, and SUVs of varying quality and price to drivers. Toyota has grown to become a global juggernaut as well, manufacturing its vehicles in multiple different countries. While there are some used Toyota models you should steer clear of at all costs, there are also loads of new and used ones worth buying. Of course, it finds its roots in and is currently headquartered in Japan, so it's no surprise that many of its models are built there.

How To Tell If A Toyota Was Built In Japan

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BBB completes acquisition of All Star Auto Parts

BBB first announced the agreement to acquire All Star back in July. “All Star will strengthen our electronics offering and will allow us to provide additional...

BBB completes acquisition of All Star Auto Parts

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