Barges grounded in Mississippi River as water levels approach record lows
Agriculture experts were concerned after at least eight barges were grounded in mud and sand in the Mississippi River last week as water levels sank amid a drought.
California’s tech Mecca saw largest drop in median income during pandemic as the wealthy fled cities
Tech companies and their workers fled San Francisco throughout the pandemic, causing the city's median income to plummet. California is losing residents across the board.
West Memphis Chick-fil-A employees fired after video shows one spitting in food
Two Chick-fil-A employees at the location in West Memphis, Arkansas have been fired after a viral video on social media showed one spitting in chicken batter while the other recorded.
Nike co-founder now backs Republican in Oregon governor race
The latest donation makes it likely Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan will have the money she needs in the final weeks of campaigning.
Amazon puts brakes on live tests of home delivery robot
Amazon has decided to halt the live tests of its Scout delivery robot after the company said that it wasn't meeting the needs of customers.
Chicago-area residents can apply for $500 per month guaranteed income program
Certain residents in Cook County, Illinois will receive $500 monthly payments for a period of two years under a new pilot program.
Wawa plans to open new locations in Georgia by 2024
Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store chain Wawa will open new locations in Georgia and North Carolina by 2024. Wawa operates nearly 1,000 stores.
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.
Amazon suspends at least 50 Staten Island union workers after protest over warehouse fire
At least 50 Amazon warehouse employees in New York City were suspended with pay after they refused to work at a Staten Island facility in the wake of a trash compactor fire.
Chicago faces more corporate departures as Tyson Foods moves to Arkansas
Tyson Foods Inc. will relocate about 1,000 corporate positions from the Chicago area as well as South Dakota to its headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas.
Louisiana divests from BlackRock over ESG policies: 'Would destroy Louisiana’s economy'
Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder informed BlackRock that his state would divest nearly $800 million from the firm's funds over its and ESG policies.
Gas prices resonate in midterm races across the country
Rich Edson reports on the impact in Nevada Senate contest
Hurricane Ian caused 'modest damage' to Mosaic facilities
Mosaic Co.'s facilities and supporting infrastructure in Florida sustained "modest damage" from Hurricane Ian's high winds and flooding, the company said.
Five IRS employees stole COVID relief funds to buy Gucci, trips to Las Vegas, Justice Department says
Five IRS workers have been charged with obtaining COVID-19 relief funds through false applications and spending the money on luxury goods.
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.
New iPhone feature alerts Nebraska police to 'worst crash' in recent memory
New iPhone 14 crash detection credited for alerting police in Lincoln, Nebraska to deadly crash that killed six. Police call it the "worst crash" in recent memory.
Homecoming mum makers find community to help their small businesses grow
Homecoming mums are all the rage this time of year. Meet Mums Inc. — an organization that brings mum makers across the world together to share tips and tricks.
Metrolink, Amtrak suspend service between LA area and San Diego indefinitely because of shifting ground
Metrolink and Amtrak train services linking San Diego to Los Angeles have been suspended indefinitely over safety concerns in the community of San Clemente.
California's gas-powered vehicle ban will be 'difficult' to meet, Toyota's president says
Toyota's president Akio Toyoda said it will be "difficult" to meet the requirement of California's new rules banning the sale of gas powered vehicles by 2035.
Shaq down to team up with Jeff Bezos to buy Suns
If Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal wants a chance to own the Phoenix Suns, he will have to team up with Jeff Bezos to do it, but he's not opposed.



















