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Australia’s economy grew better than expected in the June quarter, driven by increased government spending, although per capita activity shrank for a record sixth consecutive quarter. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported a 1% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding the 0.9% forecast by economists but slightly below the 1.1% reported for the March quarter.

Australia’s Economy Outperforms Expectations in June Quarter, Despite Per Capita Decline, ABS Reports

Covington, KY

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Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center has named John Kennedy as the organization’s new executive director. Kennedy succeeds Karen Etling, who retired as of August 20. John Kennedy comes to Baker Hunt from an extensive career in education, most recently as headmaster of Covington Latin School. He led schools for two decades prior to that in North Georgia and San Antonio, after he and his wife taught in American schools in El Salvador and Egypt.

Baker Hunt announces appointment of John Kennedy as new executive director

The trial of former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn began with him denying all charges related to the “dieselgate” scandal that erupted nine years ago. His lawyer, Felix Doerr, stated that Winterkorn “rejects the accusations leveled against him” during a hearing in Braunschweig, near Volkswagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg.

Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn Denies Charges as ‘Dieselgate’ Trial Commences

Apache Junction, AZ

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Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Anyone growing a business is going to make mistakes. Despite the best planning, they still happen. But there are certain growth mistakes that I see happen far more often than they should. As a consultant who has worked with countless business owners to ensure their business sees the kind of growth that will sustain over time, I’ve gathered 8 of the most common and avoidable growth mistakes here.

8 Growth Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Arizona State

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Republican push that could have blocked more than 41,000 Arizona voters from casting ballots for president in the closely contested swing state, but allowed some parts of a law requiring proof of citizenship to be enforced.

Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41,000 Arizona voters, but partly OKs proof of citizenship law

Some years ago I stood in front of a leadership team to begin a lecture. While I had been invited and briefed by the managing director I had not met all the other team members. After a glowing introduction by the leader, a team member, a man in his 50’s stood up and started to berate me, questioning my competence and intelligence. He then turned tail and left the room.

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Salem, OH

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

Colts Neck, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Caz Craffy, a 42-year-old financial counselor with the U.S. Army and a major in the U.S. Army Reserve, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison for defrauding Gold Star families and related crimes. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, took place in Trenton federal court, presided over by U.S. District Judge Georgette Castner.

Army Counselor Gets 12+ Years for Defrauding Military Families

RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian, made it clear that he never intended for his electric vehicle company to become another Tesla. Speaking on a podcast on Monday, Scaringe reflected on the differences between his company and Elon Musk’s automotive giant. Although Tesla remains a dominant force in the EV market, Scaringe, who founded Rivian in 2009 at the age of 26, has taken a distinctly different approach.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on Why he Wants to Differentiate from Elon Musk’s Automotive Giant

The executive reshuffling season is already in full swing as Christian Dior Couture has appointed Benedetta Petruzzo, currently CEO of Miu Miu, as its new managing director. Petruzzo is set to assume her role on October 15, reporting directly to Delphine Arnault, Dior’s chairman and CEO. Petruzzo will be...

Christian Dior Brings Miu Miu CEO, Benedetta Petruzzo, to Lead as Managing Director

The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons, Rodney McMullen and Vivek Sankaran, argued on Wednesday in Oregon’s U.S. District Court that a merger of the two supermarket giants would enable them to lower prices and better compete with large retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Amazon. The hearing was part of a challenge by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is attempting to block the merger over concerns it would reduce competition in key markets where the two companies are primary competitors.

Kroger and Albertsons CEOs Argue Merger Will Lower Prices Amid Federal Scrutiny

Alfred F. Kelly, Jr., the former Chairman and CEO of Visa Inc., has been appointed to General Motors Co.’s board of directors, the automaker announced on Thursday. Kelly’s addition brings the total number of directors on GM’s board to 13, with a diverse range of experience in manufacturing, information technology, digital commerce, defense, transportation, and cybersecurity. The board includes six women, and 12 of the directors are independent.

Former Visa Chairman and CEO Alfred Kelly Joins General Motors’ Board of Directors

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Knight Frank reported that between April and June 2024, a total of 463 property sales valued at over $10 million occurred across 11 major global markets. This represented a slight decrease from the 476 sales recorded in the preceding quarter. The markets included in this analysis were Dubai, Geneva, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, London, Miami, New York, Orange County, Palm Beach, Paris, and Singapore.

Global Surge in Luxury Market Activity with Super-Prime Real Estate Sales of $33.4 Billion in 11 Key Growth Markets

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

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A recent TikTok video has gone viral, highlighting the strict drug policies enforced by Carnival Cruise Line. In the clip, a passenger named Gloria (@coppertoneqt) recounts an incident involving a drug-sniffing dog that detected illicit substances in a fellow traveler's luggage.

Cruise Passenger Warns of Strict Drug Policies: "Carnival is not playing with y’all"

Lawrence Township, NJ

A couple from Lawrence Township, New Jersey, admitted in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications on behalf of non-citizen clients, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

NJ Couple Guilty of Submitting Fraudulent Asylum Applications

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Why Chad Price’s MAKO Medical is Recognized as One of North Carolina’s Top 125 Private Companies

What makes a remarkable startup? Being ranked among the top and the best is a true metric; Chad Price’s Mako Medical is that and more. Recognized...

Why Chad Price’s MAKO Medical is Recognized as One of North Carolina’s Top 125 Private Companies

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