Employees in Detroit producing Jeep’s most popular vehicle are facing temporary layoffs resulting from the global semiconductor shortage that’s expected to last for months, the company confirmed Thursday. Jefferson North Assembly Plant produces the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs. The plant typically operates on 10-hour shifts with three crews […]
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Sports betting appears headed to Florida in deal agreed to by governor, Seminole Tribe
More than half of all states now allow some form of legal sports betting, and if a proposal which has been agreed to in principle between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state gets approved by the Legislature in the next week, Florida could be added to that list […]
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14 best accent chairs to spruce up your space in 2021
Whether you’re looking to update your space based on the season’s latest trends or just revamping your current decor, accent chairs add another layer to the look and feel of a room. Accent furniture is a great way to refresh your space without shelling out too much money on larger […]
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Lehigh Co. wedding venue’s transformation aims to draw beer buffs and their furry friends
A popular Lehigh County wedding venue soon will be going to the dogs and their beer buff human companions. By early summer, Willow Tree Grove Banquet & Event Center, which has changed hands a few times through the years, is now set to become Retriever Brewing Compound. Owner Matt Andersen […]
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NFL Draft 2021: If Giants trade back, who would they pick? 12 logical targets for Dave Gettleman
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah made a crack on Wednesday about how Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has never traded back in the NFL Draft, but there is a first time for everything. Plus, the Giants philosophies have trended more toward being Bill Belichick-esque after hiring Joe Judge as head coach, […]
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UK music awards to have live audience, no masks
LONDON — Organizers say 4,000 people will be able to attend the ceremony for Britain’s leading music prize night next month as part of the government’s easing of coronavirus restrictions. In a statement Thursday, the Brit Awards said audience members attending the indoor ceremony at London’s O2 Arena on May […]
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Peter Copping collaborates with Christie’s
This spring, from 29 April to 20 May, Christie’s London will be staging the Collector sales. Featuring an exquisite array of 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century furnishings, it comprises 400 lots of varying styles, from the high Rococo of Louis XVI to English Regency and into the Japanese-inspired and revivalist motifs […]
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Australia reducing flights from India
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia will reduce the number of flights arriving from India due to the growing wave of COVID-19 cases in the world’s second-most populous country. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday he had agreed with state and territory leaders that the numbers of Australian citizens and permanent […]
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The sustainable brands to bookmark, from fashion to homeware
The world has been gripped by a global pandemic, but that’s not stopped a cascade of environmental calamities (iStock/The Independent) In a year that’s seen a deadly pandemic grip the globe, the climate crisis also sparked a cascade of calamities – from floods in Jakarta to wildfires in Australia, and […]
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Rugged Toyota Tundra TRD Pro likes to play
Apr. 22—MT. MORRIS — Rural Michigan is pickup country. Huge Ford F-250s towing equipment. Laden Silverados hustling to service jobs. Gorgeous Ram trucks prowling construction sites. And macho pickups of all stripes with big tires, menacing hood scoops and lifted suspensions eager to go beyond where the asphalt ends. Despite […]
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Cadillac rolls out $60,000 Lyriq EV as it phases out gas engines
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac DETROIT – The all-electric Lyriq crossover will mark the beginning of the end for traditional internal combustion engines at Cadillac when the new EV arrives in dealer showrooms in the first half of next year. The Lyriq, Cadillac’s first EV, is the start of a new […]
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‘A dramatic difference’
Apr. 21—Like in years past, the Image Enhancement Committee of Creston is offering paint and painting supplies through the Paint Creston program to a minimum of four Creston owner occupied homes in 2021. The homes selected this year will join 58 other homes from the past twelve years. While paint […]
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California is spending millions on Hearst Castle in shutdown. How close is it to reopening?
Hearst Castle in San Simeon has been closed to visitors for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s still costing the state millions of dollars. According to Dan Falat, superintendent of the state park district that includes the Castle, California State Parks spent about $6.6 million […]
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5 Things To Watch For At Biden’s Big Earth Day Climate Summit
Consider it President Joe Biden’s climate debutante ball. The White House will convene a two-day summit this Thursday and Friday in which it will unveil its new emissions-cutting goal to world leaders, in a bid to restore America’s reputation in the polite society of global carbon negotiations. The virtual conference […]
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From site building to marketing to customer relations, Sellful does it all in one
TLDR: Sellful brings together all the features for running an online business, including sales, marketing, customer relationship, and more. Managing a business online was a whole lot different not too long ago. You had programs for your bookkeeping, manufacturing, marketing, customer relations, and more. Sure, you had to drop a […]
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Cadillac rolls out its $60,000 Lyriq EV as it phases out gas engines
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac DETROIT – The all-electric Lyriq crossover will mark the beginning of the end for traditional internal combustion engines at Cadillac when the new EV arrives in dealer showrooms in the first half of next year. The Lyriq, Cadillac’s first EV, is the first in a new […]
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Literacy Council gets ready for Biz Bee | Kris Capps
The Literacy Council of Alaska’s 29th annual Biz Bee is Thursday, but the online auction is already up and running. Proceeds benefit the important work this organization provides for the community. The Literacy Council of Alaska promotes literacy for people of all ages in the Interior. The organization provides student-centered […]
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How to Turn Your Natural Talent Into Cold Hard Cash
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Haaland: Missing and murdered natives unit will have six times initial budget of DOJ task force
Interior Secretary Deb HaalandDeb HaalandOvernight Energy: Treasury creates hub to fight climate change through finance | Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez introduce ‘Green New Deal for Public Housing’ | Tomorrow’s energy economy demands reform at the Interior Department OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior says it isn’t immediately reinstating coal leasing moratorium despite revoking Trump order […]
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Quick Interior Designer Tips for a Bedroom Refresh
We shuffled the whole house around in adjusting to the new normal last spring: We split the garret attic into two study nooks for the kids. My husband carved out an office area for himself behind the pantry—just enough space for floor-to-ceiling Ikea bookshelves and a small desk to Zoom […]