Dallas, TX

NewsNation

The plan involves letting some mail and packages sit for an extra day instead of processing and moving them immediately.

Post office considering slower delivery to rural areas: Report

Jacksonville, FL

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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

California State

Business Insider

Sunrun CEO Mary Powell said the company is focusing on a "battery-first" strategy and generating cash.

Residential solar is struggling. One company's add-on is helping it hit 1 million installations.

Grain Market Trader and Crossroads Coop Manager, Brian Irey says, now more than ever, it's important for producers to be on their toes when it comes to the ag markets and marketing of their grains. “It is going to be a difficult marketing situation here over the course of the...

Grain Trader Cautions Farmers to Stay on Guard

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

The disruption could cost Canada $251 million daily, impacting local commuters and US industries.

Canada's 2 biggest freight railroads have been shut down, and it could impact everything from autos to energy in the US

South Carolina State

The goal is to increase fresh food and produce distribution with automation, as groceries account for 60% of Walmart’s revenue. Walmart is America’s largest grocer, and groceries account for 60% of the retail giant’s revenue. The company has an innovative plan to increase its grocery efficiency even further. In July, Walmart announced opening five new automated distribution centers nationwide.

Walmart is Opening Five Futuristic, Automated Distribution Centers

Five U.S. military bases are leading the charge in America's clean energy revolution, and it's a win-win for national security and your wallet. The U.S. Department of Defense just announced a groundbreaking partnership with Duke Energy to power five military installations in North Carolina and South Carolina with 100% clean electricity, according to Electrek. This $248 million deal will bring two new 135-megawatt solar farms online by September 2026, providing an estimated 4.8 million megawatt hours of clean power over 15 years.

Five U.S. military installations make electrifying changes: 'Allows the Army to contribute to a more reliable commercial grid'

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

CDLLife

The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) announced a plan to deploy new technology to "enable vehicles to communicate with each other" in hopes of reducing motor vehicle crashes.
The post U.S. DOT to launch nationwide wireless ‘Vehicle-to-Everything’ communication network to try to curb crashes appeared first on CDLLife.

U.S. DOT to launch nationwide wireless ‘Vehicle-to-Everything’ communication network to try to curb crashes

Business Times

Recent developments have revealed that state-linked Chinese entities are using cloud services provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its competitors to access advanced U.S. technology and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, despite stringent export controls imposed by the U.S. government.

Chinese Entities Exploit Cloud Services, Including AWS, to Bypass U.S. Tech Export Controls

Mississippi State

Salon

The Biden administration made a historic $2.2 billion payout to Black and other minority farmers who faced loan discrimination from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), marking a step towards reconciling a long history of Black-owned farmland. The payouts were made to over 23,000 farmers across the country are an...

After years of discrimination, US makes a historic $2.2 billion payout to Black farmers

July 29, 1889 — In view of the great number of swindlers moving about the country the farmers should deal with none but home dealers. Buy your farm implements and machinery from your local dealers. If you buy them from strangers they will want some instrument in writing, which, when pay day comes around you may find not to be exactly what you thought it was.

Farmers, be careful

Georgia State

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

"This is the biggest win, since the Civil Rights Act," says John Boyd, founder of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA), his voice carries the weight of generations during a recent interview with EBONY magazine. "The win put nearly $2 billion into the pockets of the poorest areas in the...

The Quest for Land, John Boyd’s Battle Against the USDA, and the Future of National Black Farmers Association

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

This fine is the largest ever issued by Committee on Foreign Investment, and one of only six issued in the last 18 months. T-Mobile has been fined $60 million by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a regulatory committee that scrutinizes foreign investment for national security risks.

T-Mobile fined $60 million over data security violations

According to the study, 40% of surveyed Puerto Ricans prefer debit or credit cards for in-person purchases. Mastercard presented new research on the payment behavior of Puerto Rican consumers, revealing a growing adoption of digital payment methods on the island. According to the study, 40% of surveyed Puerto Ricans prefer...

Mastercard study shows growing use of digital payment methods in Puerto Rico

Wyoming State

Pinedale, WY

WyoFile

PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years.

Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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AT&T internet, phone outages hinder some Dallas businesses for days

DALLAS - A Dallas law firm complains it has been without AT&T phone and internet service since Monday. The service company acknowledges a problem that impacted...

AT&T internet, phone outages hinder some Dallas businesses for days

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