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Lawyer for Arizona Senate election audit firm wants to quit
PHOENIX (AP) — The attorney representing the private company that oversaw the Arizona Senate’s partisan review of Maricopa County’s 2020 election results is trying to quit after a series of losses in cases brought by groups seeking records of the “audit.” The
Record beef prices, but ranchers aren’t cashing in
SHEPHERD, Mont. >> Judging from the prices at supermarkets and restaurants, this would appear to be a lucrative moment for cattle ranchers like Steve Charter. ...
‘League of Legends’ publisher settles discrimination case for $100M
LOS ANGELES >> Riot Games, the publisher behind esports giant “League of Legends,” agreed Monday night to pay $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging pay disparity, gender discrimination and sexual harassment. ...
James Webb Space Telescope launches with Ball’s support
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. designed and built the advanced optical technology and lightweight mirror system
DMC Global closes on controlling share of Arcadia Inc.
Oilfield services provider DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM) has closed on a deal to acquire a 60% controlling stake in architectural building product supplier Arcadia Inc. The deal, which was
Scout Clean Energy buys Missouri solar farm
Scout Clean Energy LLC, a renewable power development company, has acquired the under-development Missouri solar farm Stockton Lake Solar Farm LLC from
Port Canaveral Named Best Cruise Homeport in the United States at 2021 Cruise Ship Awards
This is the second time Port Canaveral has won the award The 2021 Cruise Ship Awards results have started to be released, and Port Canaveral has won the Best Cruise Homeport in the United States for the
LA County posts 22 new COVID-19 deaths, 9,473 cases; hospitalizations still climbing
Just hours before kickoff, the SDCCU Holiday Bowl between UCLA and North Carolina State at San Diego’s Petco Park became the latest casualty of the resurgent coronavirus pandemic, the game abruptly canceled on Tuesday, Dec. 28 due to COVID-19 issues
‘Hamilton’ at Pantages Theatre canceled through Jan. 23 amid COVID surge
HOLLYWOOD — The hit musical “Hamilton” is yet another victim of the surging coronavirus in Los Angeles County, with producers announcing on Tuesday, Dec. 28, that all performances of the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre are canceled through
Court rules in LA’s favor on plan for denser housing near Metro Expo Line
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced on Tuesday, Dec. 28, that a court ruled in favor of the city in a lawsuit aimed at overturning a plan for the construction of up to 6,000 new apartment and condominium units within a half-mile of
Editorial Roundup: Kansas
Topeka Capital-Journal. December 28, 2021. Editorial: Kansans will need help from neighbors and state to rebuild after wildfires devastate four counties Last week’s windstorms brought damage to thousands of Kansans. ...
Editorial Roundup: Missouri
Kansas City Star. December 23, 2021. Editorial: Disastrous Missouri gun rights bill hampers law enforcement. Fix it, or get rid of it It’s increasingly clear Missouri’s enactment of the Second ...
HydroJug, one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, expands operations in Business Depot Ogden
OGDEN — Ogden-based company HydroJug is expanding its operations once more as a result of its continued growth. Newmark, a commercial real estate group, negotiated a 119,786 square-foot lease in the Business Depot Ogden on behalf of HydroJug, which
UMass to require all students, teachers get coronavirus booster vaccine
All University of Massachusetts students, faculty and staff will be required to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus — including booster shots — in the coming months, a move more and more colleges across the country are making as the new omicron
Lottery continues pace of brisk sales amid pandemic
Lottery ticket sales “were very strong” in the 10 weeks between mid-October and Christmas, contributing to a brightening financial picture for the agency that has generally fared well through the pandemic, officials said Tuesday. The Lottery sold more
Boom times: Home prices continue double-digit gains
WASHINGTON — Home prices continue to surge, notching double-digit increases locally and nationally as the market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index, out Tuesday,
Omicron plays havoc with return-to-office plans
Major corporations were hopeful employees could return early next year but the variant is pushing those dates back – or dashing them altogether. ...
Ozzy Osbourne Is Latest Rock Icon To Tout NFT Collection
Following a handful of other rock and metal icons, Ozzy Osbourne is the latest to dive into the realm of NFT’s. ...
Redwood City: Sequoia Station Shopping Center to be turned into transit-oriented mixed-use project
REDWOOD CITY — A Los Angeles-based developer has paid $73 million to buy property�at the Sequoia Station strip mall off El Camino Real that it hopes to transform into a mixed-use transit-oriented development, another significant step in the city’s
China aims to be hub of global robotics industry
China is aiming to become an innovation hub for the global robotics industry by 2025, as it works to achieve breakthroughs in robotics components and widen the application of smart machines in more sectors. The move is part of the nation's broader push to cope
COVID-19 spreads to 89 cruise ships, prompting CDC investigations
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Protection identified 89 cruise ships with Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, nearly all of which have met the threshold for a formal investigation. Democratic ...
Apple aims to prevent defections to Meta with rare $180,000 bonuses for top talent
Apple Inc. has issued unusual and significant stock bonuses to some engineers in an effort to retain talent, looking to stave off defections to tech rivals such as Facebook owner ...
Mexico to stop exporting oil in 2023 in self-sufficiency quest
Mexico plans to halt crude oil exports in 2023 as part of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s nationalist goal of self-sufficiency in fuel production. Petroleos Mexicanos, the Mexican state-owned producer ...
Despite challenges, Texas manufacturing, service sectors still seeing growth
Despite ongoing challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues, the Texas economy continues to push ahead, with the state's manufacturing and service sectors both seeing growth in ...
New report shows which public transit stations had the smallest pandemic drops in riders, and ...
As the COVID-19 pandemic sent Chicago Transit Authority ridership plummeting, more riders continued taking the train in lower-income neighborhoods and in neighborhoods with more Black and Latino residents, a new ...
Police: 5 killed, including gunman, in Denver area shootings
DENVER (AP) — Police were investigating Tuesday after a gunman went on a shooting rampage through several business districts in and around Denver, killing four people and wounding three others, including an officer as police pursued him. The suspect also died
Hummus Republic coming to Flower Mound
A modern Mediterranean restaurant is coming soon to Flower Mound. Hummus
Here's a look inside downtown Minneapolis' new Public Service Building (gallery)
Months after first opening its doors, city officials recently gave the media a tour of Minneapolis' new Public Service Building, and Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal staff photographer Nancy Kuehn tagged along. ...
Survey: CPS Energy ranked last regionally for customer satisfaction in 2021
J.D. Power Managing Director John Hazen said the low rating is because of customer dissatisfaction with the utility's Winter Storm Uri response and a recent decision to raise rates. ...
Ezzell-Conklin Group changes name to Natoma Wealth
Folsom-based wealth management practice Ezzell-Conklin Group is changing its
Mixed-use developer pitches 107-acre project in Douglas County
The Foxfield Company wants to bring new residential, retail, office and entertainment space to Fairburn Road in Douglas County. ...
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop names Scott Shotter COO
The Irving-based brand has about 150 franchise- and corporate-owned locations in 17 states. ...
Plowboys Barbecue closes Overland Park restaurant due to pandemic
Plowboys Barbecue tried to fight off challenges at its Overland Park location for two years. It will concentrate on its two other restaurants. ...
DFW venues among best-selling in the world in 2021 despite COVID-19
North Texas stadiums and arenas are among the best selling in the world, a new
The peanut butter secret: A lavish tax dodge for the ultrawealthy
Entrepreneurs and investors behind some
A year in photos: PBN's favorite images from 2021
The year 2021, much like the year prior, has been full of significant ups and
West Coast Sourdough outlines growth plans for 2022
After nearly doubling its footprint in 2021, fast-growing eatery West Coast
Chicago investment bank enters Dallas market, taps local managing director
Lindsey Wendler officially started with the firm on Dec. 1. ...
Less is more: Engineers behind Millennium Tower fix have a new strategy
In a letter to the building's general manager sent Monday, lead project engineer Ronald Hamburger said crews would seek to minimize and expedite work to be performed on Millennium Tower. ...
Local executives share their New Year's resolutions for 2022
What are your resolutions heading into 2022? This is what New Mexico executives had to say. ...
Kratos lands $50.9 million Navy order for tactical drone aircraft
A subsidiary of aerospace defense contractor Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Here's a breakdown of all the cannabis business opportunities in NY
Regulations will likely be released in 2022. ...
Booker Prize-winning novelist Keri Hulme dead at 74
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Keri Hulme, the New Zealander whose 1984 novel The Bone People won the Man Booker Prize, has died. She was 74. Family members confirmed Hulme died Monday morning at Waimate
Setback for Belgian govt as coronavirus measures overturned
BRUSSELS (AP) — In a setback for the Belgian government, an advisory body on Tuesday suspended a Cabinet-ordered closure of the cultural sector — saying that new coronavirus restrictions imposed on cinemas and theaters are unreasonable. Under new restrictions
Some cities will pay remote workers to relocate. Is the money worth it?
Cities and states are shelling out serious cash to lure remote workers. Tulsa, Oklahoma, will pay you $10,000 to move there and telework. West Virginia is offering $12,000 and two years of free outdoor gear rental. Move to Maine, and the state will help you
China Is Hoarding Strategic Commodities, Many Supplied by US
China seems to be on a “hoarding spree,” stockpiling strategic commodities from chips, minerals to grains and cotton. In its global purchases,
Holmes Jury Heads Into Fifth Day of Deliberations
SAN JOSE, Calif.—The jury weighing fraud charges against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes faces the fifth day of deliberations Tuesday.
Delta Air Lines to Cancel Over 250 Flights
Delta Air Lines expects to cancel more than 250 of 4,133 scheduled flights on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions and rising cases of
CDC Investigates 86 Cruise Ships With COVID-19 Outbreaks
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of cruise ships under investigation with COVID-19 outbreaks has risen to 86 on
Mukesh Ambani talks of leadership transition at Reliance, wants to accelerate the process
Speaking at the Reliance Family Day, Mukesh Ambani said Reliance is now in the process of effecting a momentous leadership transition ...
Better governance, risk mgmt needed, says RBI
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has called for policy initiatives that ensure effective risk management and sound corporate governance for the credit cycle to gain traction, which it said was important to support economic recovery. The observation by
India Inc needs to pick up pace to win war for talent
By Kamal Karanth In the year of great recruitment, enterprises that can embrace speed will have an edge. If you are leading an organisation or the HR department, this may not be the time to be bullish on the retention of your colleagues. The options are too
Esports giant Riot Games agrees to pay $100 million in gender discrimination lawsuit
Members of the suit will receive $80 million. ...
Labor shortages are hampering public transportation systems, challenging the recovery of city life
Cities, already disrupted by the pandemic, are being challenged by cutbacks as bus and subway operators leave for less challenging jobs, agencies say. ...
Maine population rises from in-migration during pandemic
But Census Bureau officials warned against reading too much into the numbers because of changes in the way the population increase was derived. ...
Ducey’s budget director running for state House
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s budget director is running for the Arizona House of Representatives. Matt Gress has served as director of the governor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Budgeting
What Will Happen in Manufacturing and to Manufacturing in 2022
(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Cliff Waldman, CEO, New World Economics Jacket Media Co Manufacturing Talk Radio Manufacturing Talk Radio Hosts interview Cliff Waldman, CEO of New World Economics, about ... ...
Premier Hockey Federation Will Get Upper Deck Treatment In 2022-23
The PHF inks multi-year deal with Upper Deck, players will receive 50/50 revenue split and royalties. ...
Live updates: ‘Music Man’ revival on hold as star infected
NEW YORK — The Broadway revival of “The Music Man” has been one of the hottest tickets in town and it has limped along without co-star Sutton Foster. But now ...
13 drugmakers to make Merck’s Covid-19 pill in IndiaA clinical trial showed the pill reduced ...
India has approved Merck’s Covid-19 pill and granted emergency approvals to 13 drugmakers including Sun Pharma, Cipla and Dr. Reddy’s to make the antiviral drug, as it gears up to fight a fresh wave of the pandemic. Tuesday’s news came amid a spike in Omicron
Foxconn’s iPhone plant in TN to resume operationsThough Foxconn will resume operations, the Taiwanese firm ...
Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn will resume production at its massive manufacturing units, including the one where high-end Apple iPhones are assembled, from Wednesday, after being shut for 11 days following protests by women employees demanding quality
S&P 500 ends lower after four-day rally to record highThe Dow Jones Industrial Average rose ...
The S&P 500 closed slightly lower after hitting a record intraday high on Tuesday, as a four-day rally lost steam in thin trading and investors weighed Omicron-driven travel disruptions and store closures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Michigan poultry ranch donated company-record 1.8 million eggs in 2021
SARANAC, MI – Michigan’s largest egg producer once again did
Flint economic development director picked as deputy mayor of Pontiac
(This story has been updated with additional information. ) FLINT, MI -- The mayor of Pontiac wants Flint’s economic development director to become his deputy mayor, overseeing day-to-day operations of city government there. Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel announced
Women’s clothing retailer opens its first Michigan location at Woodland Mall
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A new women’s clothing retailer has opened at Woodland Mall. Rose & Remington, which carries clothing, accessories, gifts, home decor and more, has opened a 8,200-square-foot space in the mall’s Von Maur wing, according to a news
With his Lapeer restaurant, Flint native welcomed community as part of his extended family
LAPEER, MI — As Marilyn Harris wrote her father’s obituary, there was a moment she considered listing the Lapeer restaurant he owned as her oldest sibling. “It’s part of our family,” the 27-year-old said of Brian’s Family Restaurant. “My dad made it part of
Choice Recovery Collections Mentions MY NCIC Over the Phone
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US Stocks Drift to Lower Close, Pausing 'Santa Claus Rally'
NEW YORK (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th December, 2021) US stocks drifted to a broadly lower close on Tuesday, in a pause to the so-called "Santa Claus rally," despite an early record high for the key S&P; 500 index. Wall
China pursues technology ‘self-reliance’
To help make China a self-reliant “technology superpower,” the ruling Communist Party is pushing the world’s biggest e-commerce company to take on the tricky, expensive business of designing its own processor chips — a business unlike anything Alibaba Group
Vista Outdoor, PulteGroup rise; Kiniksa, Pfizer fall
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday: Vista Outdoor, PulteGroup rise; Kiniksa, Pfizer fall ...
Story County supervisors make plans to move forward with climate resiliency work in 2022
Story County follows in the footsteps of Ames, Iowa City, Polk County, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Linn County in developing a climate action plan. ...
Cuomo Cleared Again: Ex-Gov. Won’t Face Charges For Allegedly Harassing Women
It's the second time in less than a week a DA has cleared Cuomo of criminal charges. ...
What the Pros Know: Drink Across the Globe When Champagne is in Short Supply
Your favorite bottle might be hard to find, but you can still pop the cork on New Year’s Eve (or any eve!) when you look to other regions [glugging from bucket not recommended]. ...
Former UGA Football Players Create NFTs To Benefit Current Players
Former UGA football players Ty Frix, Keith Marshall and Aaron Murray recently created The Players’ Lounge to connect with fans and create NIL opportunities for current UGA players. ...
Waymo Adding Electric Geely Vans To Its Robotaxi Fleet
Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving unit is expanding its global partnerships to include China’s Geely Automotive and its new Zeekr brand. ...
24 States Under Extreme Weather Alerts: Weather Fueled By Climate Change Disrupts Life Across The U.S.
2022 is forecast to be one of the hottest years on record, but first the U.S. must endure a season of blizzards, avalanches and flash floods. ...
The New Yorker Has 9,000-Word Conniption Over Dan Bongino’s Rising Media Influence
The New Yorker Has 9,000-Word Conniption Over Dan Bongino’s Rising Media Influence ...
Monthly pensions to go up by at least 9 percent from January, 2022 - ACRR
Monthly pensions to go up by at least 9 percent from January, 2022 - ACRR ...
Massachusetts is opening 5 new booster-focused COVID-19 vaccine sites
Massachusetts is opening 5 new booster-focused COVID-19 vaccine sites ...
Dr. Fauci: CDC's reduced isolation time will 'get people back to jobs'
Dr. Fauci: CDC's reduced isolation time will 'get people back to jobs' ...
Dollar General plans distribution center in North Little Rock
Dollar General plans distribution center in North Little Rock ...
From essential status to strikes, 2021 was the 'year of the worker'
From essential status to strikes, 2021 was the 'year of the worker' ...
Riot Games to Pay $100 Million in Gender Discrimination Case
Riot Games to Pay $100 Million in Gender Discrimination Case ...
How to invest your money based on the goals you want to reach
How to invest your money based on the goals you want to reach ...
COVID-19: Health minister Gillian Keegan dismisses calls for further support for the hospitality sector as ...
COVID-19: Health minister Gillian Keegan dismisses calls for further support for the hospitality sector as venues remain 'pretty full' ...
How to prepare for 2022 tax season and potential crypto regulation
How to prepare for 2022 tax season and potential crypto regulation ...
Taylor Swift Files to Dismiss ‘Shake It Off’ Lawsuit After Ruling
Taylor Swift Files to Dismiss ‘Shake It Off’ Lawsuit After Ruling ...
