AOL to stop dial-up internet after more than 30 years
AOL, once the biggest name in internet service connectivity, announced they are ditching dial-up. AOL will stop offering it on September…
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Happy Track MX Park in Yuma opens under new management
An MX park recently opened up in Yuma and the new owners are ready to draw in bike riders near and…
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Local organizations to host Back to Work event
Cristina’s Closet and ARIZONA@WORK are partnering for the Back to Work event planned for August 12 from 9 a.m. to 12…
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President Trump announces Apple will invest $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing
The additional $100 billion adds to a previous $500 billion the tech giant committed to growing its domestic…
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Disney beats earning estimates with help from its theme parks
Disney beats earnings estimates with stronger than expected revenue from its theme parks. Revenue from the theme parks, cruise line, and consumer…
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AWC to host franchise 101 workshop for small businesses
Attendees will learn if their business can be turned into a franchise and steps to shift from a business to a franchise…
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Movie rental store in California still open for business
Video stores have all but vanished in the age of streaming, but one popular movie rental shop in California is still…
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Country Club RV announces closure after 12 years
Country Club RV announced, via social media, they are closing after 12 years of serving the…
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Oreo and Reese’s team up to launch two new products
Oreo and Reese’s are rolling out two new treats that combine flavors from both snacks: Oreo Reese’s Cookie and Reese’s Oreo…
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Hooters restaurant in Yuma announces permanent closure
Hooters Yuma announced, via social media, they will officially close on Sunday, August 10. Current employees will have the option to apply at other…
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Bank of America CEO on jobs report, job growth and bias allegations
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the most recent job report, job growth in the U.S. and…
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U.S. Dept. of Transportation clears planned partnership between JetBlue and United Airlines
The airlines announced their partnership in May called “Blue Sky.” JetBlue and United said Blue Sky will take flight this…
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Imperial Valley Transit Ride opening to the public with new app
A major upgrade is coming to Imperial County’s public ride service. Imperial Valley Transit Ride, also known as IVT Ride, will soon expand to the…
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Tesla opens diner and drive-in theater in Hollywood
The diner is open 24-hours, seven days a week and serves traditional American diner food. The retro-futuristic pit stop also features two large movie…
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City of San Luis breaks ground for new car wash
Construction started Wednesday for Tropic Car Wash. It’s part of the Economic Development Project near the Commercial Port of…
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Electric hypercar in Britain drives upside down
The McMurty Spéirling is the first car to drive upside down, using fans that spin 23,000 rotations per minute, generating twice the car’s weight in…
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Nvidia becomes first publicly-traded company to hit $4 trillion
The U.S. chipmaker reached and passed the milestone when its stock rose 2.5% at the open of the trading day and it beat Apple and Microsoft to the…
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Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X
Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X after two years leading the social media…
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How President Trump’s budget law will impact Americans
According to the nonpartisan Penn Wharton Budget Model, those making less than $18,000 a year, who don’t pay much federal taxes but do rely on…
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Research firm predicts Americans will spend $24 billion during Amazon Prime Day
Adobe Analytics Market Research Firm predicts Americans will spend nearly $24 billion this week on online sales during Amazon’s extended Prime…
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