Jersey City, NJ

Columbus, OH

-ReNew, Indias leading renewable energy company (NASDAQ: RNW), has today announced the signing of a green attribute sale contract of 437.6 MW with Microsoft. This contract is expected to generate over one million units of green electricity attributes annually, contributing to Microsofts ambition to be carbon-negative by 2030. This is...

ReNew Signs 437.6 MW Green Attribute Contract with Microsoft

Quitman, MS

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Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

It’s another day in the Long March out of China by Western firms. This time around, it’s IBM’s turn. On Monday, the tech giant announced it would be shutting down its Chinese research and development team, shifting some operations to other international locations and affecting around 1,000 employees in the process. At this point, it would have been more surprising had it stayed.

IBM Shutters Its China R&D Division

New York Post

Home improvement retailer Lowe’s has scrapped some of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, becoming the latest US firm to modify such policies meant to boost racial and ethnic representation.

Lowe’s will no longer participate in surveys for Human Rights Campaign, an advocacy group supporting transgender rights, and is also combining its various business resource groups that represent diverse employees into one umbrella organization, an internal memo obtained by Reuters on Monday showed.

The company will not be sponsoring or participating in community events such as parades, festivals, or fairs and might also make additional changes to the policies over time, according to the memo, which...

Lowe’s becomes latest company to end DEI policies amid growing backlash

Mississippi State

Caledonia, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. State Auditor Shad White announced today that Megan Berry, the former Treasurer of the Caledonia Park Commission (CPC), has been arrested on charges of embezzlement.

Former Park Commission Treasurer Arrested for Embezzlement

Lauren Saidel-Baker, economist at ITR Economics, discusses Powell's comments at Jackson Hole and U.S. market expectations.

A 25-basis-point cut by the U.S. Fed is 'all but cemented for September,' economist says

Malibu, CA

The Independent

 Two fabulously wealthy California neighbors have locked horns over a stretch of pristine beachfront, with one accusing the other of stealing public sand for his own personal use.Billionaire financier James Kohlberg — whose late father, private equity titan Jerome Kohlberg, co-founded Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. — claims billionaire financier and next-door neighbor Mark Attanasio, chairman and principal owner of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team and joint majority shareholder of UK football club Norwich City, is using the beach as his “own personal sandbox,” according to a 132-page lawsuit filed August 8 in Los Angeles County Superior Court.“For the...

Billionaire accuses billionaire of using public Malibu beach as ‘personal sandbox’ for $30 million home

Kentucky State

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Pinehurst, NC

Town Talks

Choosing the right place to retire involves balancing affordability, access to healthcare, and proximity to loved ones. But safety is also crucial, especially for older adults.

Lovely North Carolina City Was Just Crowned America’s Safest Place To Retire

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Despite the initial rumors, the documentary won’t be available on Netflix. Fruition Productions is set to release a documentary titled “XRP Unleashed” in November 2024, available on well-known platforms like Amazon and Apple TV. Some industry participants see the launch timing as favorable, predicting a future price...

XRP Unleashed: US Production Company to Release a Movie About Ripple (Details)

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Akeena

Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

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

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

What exactly happened at a large gathering of migrants in Aurora last Sunday depends on who you talk to. And a showdown is imminent between City Council member Danielle Jurinsky and the Aurora Police Department, according to Jurinsky.

Migrant mayhem in Aurora? Showdown imminent between PD, council member Jurinsky

The Aurora City Council at its study session Monday advanced a proposal by council member Stephanie Hancock to impound vehicles that are not registered and insured and driven by someone with a license.

Update: Aurora advances impound of unregistered, uninsured vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has collaborated with Revolut, the global financial app with more than 45 million retail customers and hundreds of thousands of business customers worldwide, to enable Instant Card Transfers for Revolut Business customers. International transfers for businesses have traditionally come with a list of...

Visa and Revolut Sign Global Visa Direct Agreement to Deliver Real Time Cross-Border Transactions for Business Customers

China is increasingly front and center on the world stage, challenging Western dominance and critiquing liberal democracies. At the same time, the nation is struggling to address the demands of its citizens. Marco Werman looks back on the past six transformative years for China with David Rennie, The Economist’s outgoing Beijing bureau chief.

China’s complicated rise as a global power

The U.S. government has transferred 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at $300 million, from a government wallet to Coinbase, signaling a potential upcoming sale. These Bitcoin likely originate from the Silk Road darknet marketplace seizure and could negatively impact the Bitcoin market price. On August 15, 2024, Arkham Intelligence reported that...

US Government Transfers $300 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase: Market Sell-Off Looms

Straight Arrow News SANcom

Another turbine blade failure at an offshore wind farm has raised questions about whether manufacturers could have done things differently.

Latest offshore wind incident sparks questions over the manufacturer’s liability

Hoboken, NJ

New York City, NY

Union City, NJ

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Solomon blasts Jersey City BOE over ‘lack of transparency’ around supt.’s contract

Jersey City Ward E Councilman James Solomon is blasting the local board of education regarding the “lack of transparency” around the new contract for Superintendent of...

Solomon blasts Jersey City BOE over ‘lack of transparency’ around supt.’s contract

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