AWC receives $5 million grant to bring more manufacturing jobs to the Desert Southwest
In a press release, the grant will invest in “existing technical education programs to train small manufacturers and strengthen the nation’s…
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New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million fine
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is hailing what he calls an “historic” ruling against Meta in a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of failing…
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Two restaurants remove jalapeños potentially tied to salmonella outbreak
Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba said this week they had removed jalapeños from some of their restaurants after determining the peppers could be…
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Dutch Bros. Coffee to buy Salad and Go
Bankruptcy filings showed Boersma Brothers LLC intends to take-over dozens of the Arizona-based chain’s drive-thrus in multiple…
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Buc-ee’s files trademark lawsuit against mini mart in Ohio over logo
The store on the receiving end of the lawsuit, filed last week, is Beaver’s Mini Mart, located in Beavercreek,…
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Walmart opens new gas station on Avenue B
The gas station is located in the area of Avenue B and 24th Street, and prices started at $3.99, and the best part is that customers don’t have be a…
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Better Business Bureau: Storm damage and need repairs? Don’t get scammed
Storms and fake contractor scams happen around the same time most every year. They may go door to door saying they are working on a house nearby and…
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Major email invitation businesses like Evite, Punchbowl and Paperless Post are warning about recent increases in these…
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Peacock and YouTube announce partnership
A major video platform and streaming service are bundling up as NBCUniversal and YouTube have agreed to a deal to embed Peacock in the video platform…
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Cracker Barrel CEO to step down in August
CEO Julie Masino’s departure followed a controversial attempt to re-brand the restaurant chain last…
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Amazon to add video games into Prime Video membership
Amazon announced Thursday that Prime members with a Fire TV in the U.S. and U.K. can play video games via Amazon…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Car insurance claims
What started as a rock hit on the highway, turns to a massive crack and a windshield needing replacement. So do you file an insurance claim or pay…
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Lettuce fears hurt business in Tennessee
The owner of a Chattanooga salad restaurant says he may have to shut his doors for good. He says he’s seeing business plummet because people are…
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Netflix says about 300 films have utilized AI
This includes “The American Experiment” docuseries, “Brazil ’70: The Third Star,” a Brazilian soccer series, and “Glory,” an Indian boxing…
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Taylor Farms investigated as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
A farm with ties to Yuma, headquartered in Salinas, California, is being investigated as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis…
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How the summer heat affects local businesses in Yuma
For some local businesses, summer means slower days and fewer customers, but for others, it’s one of the busiest times of the…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Air duct cleaning
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) suggests cleaning every three to five years, but the US Environmental Protection Agency recommends…
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Avenir Somerton Branch holds ribbon-cutting ceremony of remodeled building
The Avenir Somerton Branch held a ribbon-cutting of its remodeled building Thursday morning. Avenir has served the community since 1942, and is the…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How to avoid locksmith scams
Most people only call a locksmith when they are desperate for help. That means it’s easy to overlook red flags and fall prey to a…
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7-Eleven sues Nike over shoe bearing convenience store’s colors
The convenience store alleges, in a federal lawsuit, Nike’s upcoming Air Max 95 shoes deliberately copied its…
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