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Maker’s Mark Just Dropped Its Oldest Whiskey Blend Yet
Three years ago, Maker’s Mark gave its fans something they’d been asking for for a long time: a high age statement expression. Cellar Aged was very positively received by the whiskey world, so now it’s become an annual drop, and the new 2025...

34.7% Drop in Pennsylvania Manufacturing Employment Since 2000, 12th Largest in the U.S.
After decades of offshoring, the United States is attempting a manufacturing revival. Under the Biden administration, federal programs like the CHIPS and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...

McDonald’s permitted to build in St. Johns County
The fast-food chain plans a $1.44 million, 3,859-square-foot project at the Shops at Race Track Rd By J. Brooks Terry | 7:09 p.m. August 20, 2025 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! McDonald’s is planned at the Shops at Race Track Rd under development in...

U.S. Postal Service penalized $33K for hazmat deficiencies in Seattle
The Washington state Department of Ecology has fined the U.S. Postal Service $33,000 for improperly managing and storing dangerous waste at its Seattle Bulk Mail Center in Federal Way. The violations were discovered during a 2024 inspection, the...

Would Owning a Chunk of Intel Be a Good Deal for the U.S.?
SAN FRANCISCO, August 20, 2025 (AP) — President Donald Trump wants the U.S. government to own a piece of Intel, less than two weeks after demanding the Silicon Valley pioneer dump the CEO that was hired to turn around the slumping chipmaker. If...

Will the 2025 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin Be Another U.S. Mint Sell-Out?
American Liberty 2025 High Relief Gold Coin. Image: United States Mint / CoinWeek. On August 21, the United States Mint will open the sales window for the American Liberty 2025 High Relief Gold Coin, a $100 gold coin featuring an intricately...

PlayStation 5 price changes in the U.S.
Similar to many global businesses, we continue to navigate a challenging economic environment. As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision to increase the recommended retail price for PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. starting on August 21....

PlayStation hikes prices after Xbox — inflation or just peer pressure? Here’s what each model will now cost.
Sony is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S, the company confirmed via PlayStation Blog on Wednesday. "Similar to many global businesses, we continue to navigate a challenging economic environment. As a result, we’ve made...

Sony will pass on tariff costs to U.S. consumers by hiking PlayStation 5 prices
Sony announced Wednesday it will raise PlayStation 5 console prices in the U.S. by $50, citing ongoing economic challenges and the financial strain caused by recent U.S. tariffs on electronics imported from China. The move affects all versions of...

Little League World Series 2025: Connecticut advances to U.S. championship after win vs. Nevada
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Connecticut took down Nevada, 7-3, Wednesday in an entertaining Little League World Series battle between two previously undefeated squads, as the Metro Region winners are now officially through to the U.S. bracket...

TSX’s Long Game: Is It Positioned for Enduring Success?
The Toronto Stock Exchange is poised for robust earnings growth in 2025, demonstrating remarkable resilience despite tariff headwinds. Many TSX-listed companies have not only preserved their strong market positions and stable business models but...

The Future of Customer Data Management: An Interview with Chris O’Hara, Global Product Marketing Lead, SAP Data and Analytics
Chris O’Hara leads the customer data solutions practice at SAP and is the co-author of Data Driven: Harnessing Data and AI to Reinvent Customer Engagement. By Stephen Shaw Back when mainframe computers ruled the world customer data at the...
‘I got a problem with that guy: Doug Ford slams Stelco’s U.S. owner for supporting tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford takes aim at the owner of steel mill company Stelco claiming he doesn't 'give two hoots about his workers.’ Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that the U.S. owners of Hamilton-based Stelco don’t give “two hoots” about the...

More than half of U.S. thinks racism is widespread, according to poll
Aug. 20 (UPI) -- New data released Wednesday by Gallup suggests more than half the country believes that racism against Black people is not only alive and well but widespread in the United States. Gallup's newly-released results of 64% nearly tied...

Tax Preparation Services By IBN Technologies Streamline Compliance And Accuracy For U.S. Businesses
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Tax Preparation Services [USA]"Tax Preparation Services are transforming the way U.S. businesses manage compliance and reporting. With frequent changes in federal and state tax codes, companies across industries now rely on...

Terrifying audio of American Airlines plane declaring 'mayday' over Boston after plane suffered multiple failures
By MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 19:04 EDT, 20 August 2025 | Updated: 19:35 EDT, 20 August 2025 An American Airlines pilot was heard frantically declaring 'mayday' just moments after takeoff in harrowing air traffic control audio. The...

Is MegaBonanza Legal in the U.S.?
MegaBonanza is one of many sweepstakes casinos deemed legal to operate across most of the US. Although MegaBonanza is legal in most states, there are several states where the brand is prohibited, which will be detailed within this guide....

Swedish Candy Brand Expanding to the U.S.
Swedish candy brand Bubs will debut in the U.S. for the first time this month, company officials announced Tuesday. The company, founded in 1992, makes a “chewy-meets-marshmallow” product that has steadily gained a cult following over the past...

Country Bob’s acquires Hogs N’ Heat operation
Country Bob’s has announced a transaction that brings new products to their ever-growing sauce collection. Family-owned and operated, and led by the third generation of the Edson family, Country Bob Inc. has purchased Hogs ‘N Heat Inc. at 1164...

Me+Em Expands U.S. Retail Footprint With Two New Openings
LONDON — British clothing and accessories label Me+Em is preparing to open two stores in the U.S. as part of its retail expansion. The first will be in Greenwich, Conn., slated for September at Greenwich Avenue. The store will span 3,535 square...