Theme park insider shares thoughts on Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe
In the latest announcement from Universal Orlando Resort, the company took guests inside another world coming to Epic…
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Yuma has 15th smallest minority homeownership gap in U.S.
Minority homeownership in Yuma is on the decline.…
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99 Cents Only stores closing
The 99 Cents Only Stores company has announced that they will close down all 371 stores in Arizona, California, Texas, and…
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New Takos & Beer location postponed to open April 13 after fire
The new Takos & Beer restaurant that caught fire in Yuma is still set to have a grand…
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Ford to delay production of new electric pickup and large SUV as US EV sales growth slows
With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric…
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Disney fends off boardroom blitz during shareholders meeting
The company’s corporate leadership was facing a bold attack from billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz, who loudly pushed the company to come up…
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Private payrolls up 184,000 last month, according to ADP
Most of the growth came from companies that employ more than 50 workers, with small businesses adding just 16,000 to the…
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Tropicana Las Vegas shuts down, employees say goodbye
The doors were permanently locked forever on Tuesday. It was a very emotional scene outside the main entrance, as employees waved signs and handed…
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Tesla shares fall, reports drop in vehicle deliveries
Tesla’s published report showing that deliveries fell 8.5% from the same period last year, and about 20% from the fourth quarter, falling below even…
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Owner of a cat and coffee house showcases cats looking for a good home
The owner of the cafe, Shelli Schuppel, has partnered with the Eau Claire County Humane Association to feature cats that are up for…
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New Jersey business employs people with autism
Products with a purpose. Beloved Bath’s candles, lotions, and soaps are manufactured, labeled, packaged, and shipped by people with…
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Las Vegas casino holds final night for guests and fans
It’s the last night for a decades-old Las Vegas landmark as the Tropicana Hotel and Casino is shutting down to make room for a new stadium for the…
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Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion ahead of Monday’s drawing
Monday night’s Powerball lottery jackpot is no joke as officials say the estimated grand prize has reached $1 billion, with a cash payout of about…
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How to be safe ahead of next week’s solar eclipse
You can seriously damage your eyes by looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse, and regular sunglasses and 3D glasses won’t cut it. And…
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What to know about AT&T data breach
If you think you’ve been hacked, experts say to reset your password, ask a credit reporting agency to put a fraud alert on your account, and consider…
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Price of gold hits new record high ahead of interest rate cut
The price of gold has hit a new all-time high at just over $2,262 per ounce. The increase is being largely driven by expectations that the Federal…
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California workers to see wages increase to $20-an-hour
Beginning Monday, about 500,000 workers in California will see their wages increase as a new $20-an-hour minimum wage for fast-food employees goes…
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More than a billion dollars in federal tax refunds unclaimed
It involves refunds for the tax filing year 2020 during the pandemic when filers got an extension. The IRS says hundreds of thousands of people…
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Secretary of Transportation on Baltimore bridge collapse, Boeing and air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke with Ed O’Keefe on Face the Nation Sunday on the Baltimore bridge collapse, leadership changes at…
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Kia recalls 427,000 Telluride SUVs due to rolling away while parked
Kia says the shaft components on the affected vehicles may not be fully engaged. Model years 2020-2024 are…
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