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PPG Paint Company closes facilities plan to lay off 1,800 workers

WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE PAINT INDUSTRY In January of 2024,  Kelly-Moore Paints has announced it will immediately cease operations and will close all of its stores. NOW, PPG – a global manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials – is laying off nearly 2,000 workers as it trims operation costs and sells off a chunk of its Read More…

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New ATM technology is coming that will enforce vaccine compliance

A couple at The University of Virginia filmed a new UVA Community Credit Union automated teller machine that they claim will soon require users to submit proof of vaccination status in order to use. Manufactured by South Korean industrial conglomerate Hyosung, the ATM looks like most others, but the couple identified components of it that they say point to Read More…

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Nine states get by with no income tax? A tax expert explains the trade-offs

Caroline Bruckner Executive in Residence, Department of Accounting and Taxation, American University Kogod School of Business Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How can some states get by with no income tax? – Vonnie, age 12, Auburn, Alabama Read More…

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Fears condo crisis is spreading beyond Florida as ANOTHER southern state

Fears condo crisis is spreading beyond Florida as ANOTHER southern state is hit by plummeting sales and panicked owners sell up READ MORE: ‘Worst case scenario’ of Florida real estate crisis revealed By Tilly Armstrong Assistant Consumer Editor For Dailymail.Com Published: 06:51 EDT, 7 September 2024 | Updated: 07:36 EDT, 7 September 2024Condo sales are declining in major cities in Texas, sparking Read More…

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Headed For The US Border Migrants Leave Southern Mexico On Foot In A New Caravan

Migrants walk along the highway through Suchiate, Chiapas state in southern Mexico, Sunday, July 21, 2024, during their journey north toward the U.S. border. (AP Photo/Edgar H. Clemente)© Provided by The Associated Press CIUDAD HIDALGO, México (AP) — Hundreds of migrants from around a dozen countries left from Mexico’s southern border on foot Sunday, as they Read More…

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Dollar General Removes Self-Checkout in 12,000 of Its Stores Nationwide

In a surprising move, Dollar General has decided to shut down self-checkout services at a staggering 12,000 of its stores. This decision comes amidst rising concerns over the effectiveness and security of these automated systems, which were initially introduced to streamline the shopping experience and reduce labor costs. The retail giant’s pivot away from self-checkouts Read More…