Virginia county urges power saving measures amid 25% electricity rate hike, data center growth
John Vithoulkas, the county manager in Virginia’s Henrico County, is asking county employees to cut back on power usage as electricity rates soar 25% across Virginia, the state with by far the most data centers. In a June 26 email sent out to all county employees and obtained by the Henrico Citizen, Vithoulkas asked employees […]
Major retailers open for July 4: Here’s where you can shop and eat on America’s 250th birthday
As Americans gear up to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, many major retailers and restaurants will stay open, close or operate with reduced hours on July 4. Big-box and grocery stores, including Sam’s Club and Kroger, and several restaurants, including Olive Garden and Taco Bell, will stay open on the holiday. Other chains, including McDonald’s and […]
DOJ and FTC press states to target any illegal activity contributing to high gas prices
The federal government is urging state attorneys general to probe and prosecute any illegal activities contributing to high fuel costs for Americans. “Although crude oil prices are now dropping rapidly, far too much of that price cut is being withheld from Americans when they pay for gasoline,” the letter, signed by Associate Attorney General Stanley […]
8-year-old gets surprise of a lifetime as Disneyland’s honorary 1 billionth guest
An 8-year-old Arizona boy celebrating his birthday at Disneyland got the surprise of a lifetime Friday when he was named the California theme park’s honorary 1 billionth guest. Andres Robles and his family, who traveled from Arizona, were greeted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse during a ceremony on the Main Street USA train station […]
FDA upgrades popular potato chip recall to highest risk over salmonella
The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of certain Utz Quality Foods potato chips to its highest risk classification, warning consumers ahead of the Fourth of July holiday that the products carry a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death if contaminated with salmonella. The FDA designated the recall as a […]
Tesla deliveries beat forecasts as Europe’s rebound brightens outlook
Tesla reported strong second-quarter deliveries Thursday, blowing past Wall Street expectations as a rebound in Europe helped fuel hopes that the electric vehicle maker can return to annual growth. The Austin, Texas-based company delivered 480,126 vehicles from April through June, a record for the second quarter, up about 25% from a year earlier and well […]
Microsoft eyes another wave of layoffs that could hit 5,000 workers next week
Microsoft is expected to lay off up to 2.5% of its workforce as early as next week. The cuts, which could affect 5,000 employees, may impact sales, consulting and the Xbox gaming unit, according to a report from Business Insider Tuesday. The layoffs would mark the latest round of restructuring in the tech sector as […]
Surprise rival knocks Costco’s famous rotisserie chicken off its perch as best bird
Costco’s iconic $4.99 rotisserie chicken has earned a cult-like following among shoppers for years, but Consumer Reports says Sam’s Club now has the best bird in the warehouse club business. After evaluating rotisserie chickens from 10 grocery chains, warehouse clubs and big-box retailers, Consumer Reports named Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken its top […]
Ford rolls into nation’s capital with historic car showcase celebrating America’s 250th
Ford is turning one of Washington, D.C.’s busiest transit hubs into a showcase of American industry, innovation and horsepower for the nation’s 250th birthday. The automaker has opened “Driving America Forward,” a free Union Station exhibit that traces Ford’s 123-year impact on American life — from the factory floor and World War II to farms, […]
What are the main sticking points in the Trump admin’s trade negotiations with Canada, Mexico?
The Trump administration’s announcement that it doesn’t plan to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and instead intends to pursue individual trade agreements with its two neighbors. Wednesday marked the sixth year of the USMCA being in effect, a milestone which gave the administration the option of extending the agreement as is or opting against renewing […]