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In a bid to regain control, the government declared an indefinite nationwide curfew starting at 6 pm on Sunday. This drastic measure is the first of its kind during the current wave of protests. Additionally, a three-day general holiday was announced, starting Monday, in an attempt to calm the situation. The government also moved to …
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s communications authority blocked access to the social media platform Instagram on Friday, the latest instance of a clampdown on websites in the country. The Information and Communication Technologies Authority, which regulates the internet, announced the decision early Friday but did not provide a reason. Yeni Safak newspaper, which is close …
Federal prosecutors ripped down hundreds of AI-generated phony social media accounts used by Russian operatives to create a “bot farm” that spread lies and pro-Vladimir Putin disinformation in the United States and abroad, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Many of the electronically-created bots, complete with pictures of smiling clean-cut people, purported to be Americans …
In a recent shocking move, the Texas-based U.S. Logistics Solutions (USLS), owned by Ten Oaks Group, abruptly ceased operations, leaving over 2,000 employees jobless. The closure affected 500 truck drivers, 732 power units, and resulted in the shuttering of 19 terminals, primarily on the East Coast. Former USLS President Eric Culberson expressed devastation and heartbreak due …
“President Javier Milei of Argentina continues to stun his critics with an economy that has outperformed expectations and continues along an ambitious path for national security, including pursuit of a NATO global partnership. “The fact that you have a president, head of state, who is defending the free market, who is defending the role of …
Struggling restaurant chain Red Lobster is reportedly abruptly closing at least 48 of its outlets across the US amid warnings they may file for bankruptcy. The chain has ‘temporarily closed’ locations in Buffalo, Orlando, Jacksonville and other cities, and is auctioning off kitchen equipment and furniture, according to CNN. The brand is reportedly eyeing up …
Teen fashion retailer rue21 plans to close all of its 540 stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the third time Thursday. Why it matters: The move is the latest in a series of retailers closing all their locations, including The Body Shop and 99 Cents Only. Driving the news: In court documents, rue21 …
It might soon become harder to make healthy breakfasts . Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the largest producer of eggs in the United States, has closed one of its facilities in Texas due to an outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1). Two million birds have succumbed to the virus, leading to the depopulation of approximately …
“Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the closure of 4 ‘immigrant shelters’ over the next month—a move expected to save up to $60M—in an effort to lower the looming budget gap to $120M. Denver, CO welcomed 40,000 illegals in the last year, which is ~5% of their total population.” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the closure …
Historic New York village that made weapons for 200 YEARS is ‘losing its soul’ as nation’s oldest gun-maker Remington shuts massive firearms factory – leaving entire families jobless https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13083791/historic-new-york-village-weapons-factory-remington.html A historic New York village faces ‘losing its soul’ after the nation’s oldest gunmaker, Remington, announced plans to shut its massive firearms factory next month – …
Featuring a Hollywood actor on “The View” is usually a safe bet for the ladies who seem incapable of talking about anything but identity politics. Even better if that actor belongs to one or more minority groups. On Tuesday, however, the hosts interviewed one legendary actor who refused to play along with their left-wing talking …
The largest refinery in the US Midwest has been shut down after a power outage hit the facility Thursday afternoon. BP’s Whiting refinery, located in Whiting, Indiana, is the Midwest’s largest refinery and largest globally for the British multinational oil and gas company. It can process 440,000 barrels of crude oil daily. Commodity analyst Giovanni …
One of the largest online used car dealers in the country just closed, and this one is in our backyard. Houston-based Vroom, that took over Texas Direct Auto in 2015, is no longer selling cars. But, it’s not a clean closure. Customers still have a lot of questions. Investigator Amy Davis is getting answers. Some …
In the village of Ilion, New York, 80 miles west of the state capital in Albany, residents are mourning the departure of gunmaker Remington Arms Co. after two centuries of continuous operation. Without fanfare, the company announced last month that the manufacturing plant would be closing its doors on March 4, 2024. “I feel like …
The bank said that the business is “no longer viable” given their commitment to “increase overall returns.” This news comes just weeks after the company began layoffs that would impact 10,000+ employees. BREAKING: Citigroup, $C, to shut down its municipal business in an effort to improve profitability. The bank said that the business is "no …
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has shut down an Asian-run prostitution ring aimed at U.S. elites that was enabled by the Department of Homeland Security. The targeted elites include elected officials, military officers, and government contractors The justice department’s press announcement on Wednesday hides the reality by describing the foreign-born alleged pimps as Americans, saying: …
A McDonald’s in downtown San Francisco, California, has shut down as the city grapples with numerous issues plaguing businesses in the area. The fast-food location’s ownership, Scott Rodrick of Rodrick Management Group, had a negative view when speaking of the issue, Fox Business reported Saturday: Office building vacancies, the environmental atmosphere of downtown sidewalks and a tepid …
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via the-sun: The credit crunch is here. The middle class consumers are all tapped out. We will start seeing all sorts of small, medium and large businesses dying suddenly – No notice, shutting down all operations. Get ready for the economic collapse. It’s not just America, China is on thin ice too. Major food company …
View post on imgur.com Poland said it had halted pumping through one line of the Druzhba pipeline, which carries oil from Russia to Europe, after detecting a leak. Polish pipeline operator PERN said the leak was detected near Chodecz, central Poland. The leak was detected on one of the two lines of the western section …
Cybercriminals attacked the computer systems of a California-based health care provider causing emergency rooms in multiple states to close and ambulance services to be redirected. The ransomware attack happened at Prospect Medical Holdings of Los Angeles, which has hospitals and clinics in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas. Prospect Medical is investigating how the breach …
The owner of a beloved San Francisco restaurant that opened more than 60 years ago has decided to close shop for good, blaming the city for not supporting business owners amid a homelessness crisis and the aftermath of the pandemic. HRD Coffee Shop opened its doors in 1953 as a modest establishment serving workers in …
“A class-action lawsuit is underway after a travel company left passengers stranded across the country in a travel horror story. A once-respected tour company abruptly ceased all operations, leaving passengers out of luck. Some got to the airport to find their trip canceled as Vantage Deluxe World Travel shut down. The company offered luxury vacations …
