Kentucky Bourbon Trail on pace to surpass record-high number of distillery visitations in a year
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is expecting a record-high number of distillery visits in a year. Distilleries on the trail will likely exceed the combined visits record set in 2019.
Sustainability platform: ESG funds are not as 'green' as they seem
Climate-labelled funds may not be as green as they seem. According to a study, one in every seven funds branded as sustainable has higher-than-average emissions intensity.
Firefly Aerospace reaches orbit for the 1st time with 2nd launch attempt
New aerospace company Firefly Aerospace has successfully reached orbit with its new Alpha rocket. This was Firefly’s second launch attempt from California.
US unveils plan to fix baby formula shortage for good
Baby formula shortages have been a major issue the past year, with supply chain issues wreaking havoc on manufacturing. U.S. regulators have unveiled their plan for a long-term fix.
BNSF: Rail accident victims should have to use arbitration
Four people died when an Amtrak train collided with a truck on June 27. BNSF, which owns the tracks, says victims' tickets' terms and conditions included arbitration agreements.
Maine fisherman, along with state, appeal endangered whales ruling
The state of Maine and fishing groups in the state are appealing a ruling from a federal judge that shot down a lawsuit to overturn a new rule that aims to protect endangered whales.
Seattle teachers approve new contract after 5-day strike
The teachers in Seattle approved a contract following a strike that delayed the start of the school year by five days. The three-year contract will provide salary raises.
Maine paper mill damaged in 2020 explosion calls it quits
A paper mill that exploded in 2020 has finally decided to throw in the towel after the explosion forced them to purchase pulp from a neighboring mill, severely cutting profit margins.
Elon Musk faces skepticism as Tesla plans to deploy humanoid robots
CEO Elon Musk is preparing to deploy thousands of humanoid robots within its Tesla factories, and eventually millions around the world.
Judge signs off on Utah company's $76 million bid to purchase Jay Peak Resort in Vermont
A federal judge has approved a Utah-based company's bid to purchase Jay Peak Resort in Vermont for $76 million. The ski resort has been engulfed in a financial scandal for years.
JBS to pay a $20 million settlement for price-fixing pork
Brazilian meat producer JBS plans to pay $20 million in a pork price-fixing settlement. The company was accused of inflating prices in an industry with little competition.
Louisiana riverboat casino given approval to move onto land
A Louisiana riverboat casino has been given approval to move onto land. The project will cost around $35 million and will create 200 new jobs.
Walgreens buys remaining stake in Shields Health Solutions for $1.4 billion
Walgreens has announced that it will be purchasing the remaining state in Shields Health Solutions for $1.4 billion. This will up Walgreen's stake in the company from 70% to 100%.
Hawaii businessman, ex-Maui County official each plead guilty in political bribery case
An ex-Maui County official and a Honolulu businessman pleaded guilty to a bribery case. The Milton Choy bribed Stewart Olani Stant for business contracts.
Russia's version of McDonald's solves its fry shortage, eyes full reopening
A French fry shortage left many of Russia's version of McDonald's, Vkusno & tochka, or "Tasty and that's it", without fries. The Russian chain has since solved its fry issue.
Delaware port operator owes $21M in damages related to buyout dispute
A Delaware judge ruled that the company that privatized operations at the port of Wilmington owes $21 million for breaching an agreement to buy the port's former stevedoring firm.
New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks that offer sports betting won $470.6 million from gamblers in August
Casinos and horse tracks that offer sports betting in New Jersey won $470.6 million from gamblers in August. This is up more than 10% from last year.
Booking.com will begin adding danger warnings to West Bank listings
Online travel agency Booking.com has announced that they will begin putting danger warnings on listings in Israeli-occupied West Bank due to continuous violence and civil unrest.
German gas reserves more than 90% full despite Russian supply cut
Despite Russia cutting off natural gas deliveries to Germany through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, Germany's oil reserves are more than 90% full and steadily increasing.
Hacked 'Grand Theft Auto 6' footage leaked online
Popular video game producer Rockstar has released a statement announcing that their network was hacked, and early footage of their long-awaited "Grand Theft Auto 6" was stolen.

















