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Kyle Kuzma is taking his business interests to the microphone with new podcast
The Milwaukee Bucks forward will host weekly conversations with founders, investors, athletes and other leaders on “Read the Room with Kyle Kuzma,” premiering later this month.
NBA Star Kyle Kuzma New Business Podcast Read the Room
The Milwaukee Bucks forward and avid investor is launching 'Read the Room,' where he talks with founders, investors, scientists and other guests.
Elevance Health Foundation launched a prize program for patient safety initiatives. Here's why
The Elevance Health Foundation has launched a new prize program aimed at supporting solutions aimed at improving patient safety, with the first crop of winners targeting challenges like health lite | The Elevance Health Foundation has launched a new prize program aimed at supporting solutions aimed at improving patient safety, with the first crop of winners targeting challenges like health literacy, fall prevention and medication errors.
Drake's Bucksbaum business lecture to feature journalists on AI
Drake University will hold its fourth annual Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business on Oct. 21 featuring journalists Karen Hao and Nicholas Thompson speaking how artificial intelligence has evolved and how it will shape America’s future. The event is at 7 p.m. Knapp Center, 2601 Forest Ave. in Des Moines and is open to the public. The event…
Why health systems are putting big bucks behind family caregivers
CARE Act laws require hospitals to provide training and information to family members caring for patients at home.
SPECIAL REPORT: Tough Business
A string of vacant restaurant buildings shows that many restaurants in the region are struggling — and several are closing By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11132 align=alignright width=401] Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008.[/caption] By their nature, most restaurants have a limited life. An astonishing 60% go out of business within three years of opening, largely due to fundamental flaws in the planning of the operation. But even restaurants that experience years of success almost always face eventual closure. The restaurant business is very hard and because of both personal factors and external factors beyond anyone’s control, restaurants don’t last forever. For many restaurants, age is a big factor, according to Kenneth Walsleben, professor of practice, entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises at Syracuse University. “The owners have been at it for 20 or 25 years, if not longer, they want some time to themselves,” he said. Such was the case for Jocko’s Famous Ritz Diner in Oswego. Jocko Reitz bought the building in the late 1970s from Robert Shapiro. However, when he stepped away from the business, it eventually closed. [caption id=attachment_11142 align=alignright width=402] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s Restaurant passed through three generations of family in Oswego. It closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025.[/caption] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s passed through three generations of family in Oswego. Vona’s Restaurant officially closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025, when no family member wanted to take over. It is on the market. The Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026. The restaurant faced multiple temporary health department closures in 2024 and 2025 due to persistent fruit fly and foundation pest issues. Management posted a final closure notice on the doors in mid-April 2026 and the building was put up for sale. The same pattern has been happening in Onondaga County. The big building once used by Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay remains empty, more than six months after the restaurant closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008. [caption id=attachment_11130 align=alignright width=401] Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026.[/caption] Just down the road from Smokey Bones, the popular Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty. Other very popular restaurants in the northern suburbs of Syracuse have recently closed. Among them, Fireside by the River in Baldwinsville and Primo Nestico’s Bistro Bar in North Syracuse. “I haven’t really paid attention to the Syracuse area. There has always been some turnover, but there probably has never been a tougher time to be a restauranter than now. It’s just brutal,” Walsleben said. In the first year, roughly 20% to 25% of restaurants close or change hands, according to the National Restaurant Association. [caption id=attachment_11122 align=alignright width=401] Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty.[/caption] “Depending on what statistics you look at, you’ll find that any business has a high mortality rate in the first year. That is just the nature of entrepreneurship,” Walsleben said. “There are certain ones that are getting hit hard while others are more fruitful. “And when you look at the restaurant industry you have to factor in labor which is a large part — typically a third of your expenses — and those costs are going up. And there is always turnover which means investing money to train people. Then you’ve got food costs, which is also a third of the typical restaurant budget. Since the pandemic labor has gone up 41%, food costs have gone up 35%. That’s a big tight squeeze righty there. That’s two-thirds of your budget that has gone up 35% to 40% in the last few years. And then the only way you can make that work is to raise the prices.” The National Restaurant Association reports menu prices are up 36% since February of 2020. In a survey released by the association, more than eight in 10 restaurant owners reported that their food, beverage and labor costs are now higher than before the pandemic. You have to deal with the reality of are the customers willing to pay for that? Walsleben added. Restaurants historically have very thin margins; their profit margin is about 5%. “You have a third that goes into food, a third that goes into labor and about 28%, 29% that goes into everything else — overhead, insurance etc. So that brings you down to your 5% leftover,” he said. “Everything is going up. Customer expectations are going up and people aren’t going to spend that much more. So, you have a tight squeeze here,” Walsleben continued. “Restaurants who use delivery apps, they pay a fee to those guys. Those guys don’t work for free. So, you can kind of see where the squeeze comes from.” Stuck in the middle There are pockets of opportunity; the two extremes of the market can make a profit. But the middle gets squeezed out. “If you are a low-end fast-food kind of place, there is room for that. People have changed their budgets. They are still going out, but they are not spending more,” according to Walsleben. “The high end remains positive. If you have a restaurant that brings a specific experience … a great food product or you are catering to high end customers who aren’t so budget conscious, those patrons are going to expect a high-end experience. They expect excellent food every time. They are expecting excellent service. If you can meet those expectations there is room for you at the top. It’s just the guys in the middle are getting the squeeze from both ends. Tough competition, customer expectations, costs are up. Menu items, you can’t raise the prices as much as you need to. That is why you are seeing a lot of restaurants baling out.” The ones that can adapt quickly are the ones who are doing OK. “Success is heavily dependent on the strength of a restaurant’s concept development and the planning of its execution. Eventually things aren’t always new. Things change. So, if you are in the restaurant business you have got to change your menu — keep things new, fresh and update your meals. It is very fickle industry. One year carbs are out, the next year berries are out. Everybody’s diet changes — constantly chasing the latest phase. You have got to adjust your menu and move with those modifications. If you have a static menu that you have used the last couple years that hasn’t changed except for the pricing, you’ve got a problem,” he said. A lot of times these buildings are singular purpose, he added. “You have a commercially viable kitchen and you got a seating area. There is not a lot of other businesses that cater to that type of a layout. So, it’s pretty common to see another restaurant slide in,” he said. One of the things a banker learns early on is you don’t lend money to restaurants … because they fail so quickly. It is very hard to predict who the winners will be. So, if you are a restaurant in addition to all the other challenges, it is very difficult to get loans, according to Walsleben. “You might work really well in the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you are a great businessperson,” he said. “Restaurants can fail because the owner didn’t know how to manage things properly. There are a lot of challenges. “There is opportunity at the high end and the low end. But in the middle, that’s the death valley. There are just so many things working against you. You really need to have something that will pull people in and continue to pull people in because you to constantly have to change. Think about a theme and a product that is unique to the area people don’t travel that far these days you have to be able to deliver it in an innovative fashion and keep updating to keep people coming in the door.” Out of Business? How Fast? Do nine out of 10 restaurants fail in their first year, as commonly claimed? No. Survival analysis of 1.9 million longitudinal microdata for 81,000 full-service restaurants in a 20-year U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics non public census of business establishments in the western US shows that only 17% of independently owned full-service restaurant startups failed in their first year, compared with 19% for all other service-providing startups, according to ResearchGate. The median lifespan of restaurants is about 4.5 years, slightly longer than that of other service businesses (4.25 years). However, the median lifespan of a restaurant startup with 5 or fewer employees is 3.75 years, slightly shorter than that of other service businesses of the same startup size (4.0 years). What Makes a Restaurant Successful? Opening and maintaining a successful restaurant is not as easy as creating a great menu and serving excellent food. It takes more than that, according to local restaurant owners who have been in business for decades in the region. They all agree that there are some guidelines to running a successful restaurant. • Quality food: Successful restaurants know exactly what they serve and who they serve it to. Delivering the same great taste every single time builds loyal customers. • Smooth operations: Friendly greetings and attentive staff make guests feel welcome from the moment they walk in. Hiring staff for personality and training for skill ensures reliable, caring service. • Smart marketing: Exceptional food and experiences naturally get people talking and sharing online. Word of mouth can help entice customers. Consistent social media and targeted advertising brings in new and repeat guests also. The menu is what keeps patrons coming back to Mimi’s Diner in Fulton, located at 201 N. Second St. “We locally source our produce and our meats. Our chicken and biscuits is a popular, popular special,” said Richard Tagliareni, the third-generation owner and general manager. “It’s all homemade. We have consistently served quality food.” His grandfather started the business more than 55 years ago. Mimi’s is engrained in the community. They cater to the community and are very involved in everything from the schools to local events. The first Mimi’s Drive-In opened in Mexico. Then a second in Oswego and then Fulton. Fulton’s Mimi’s is the only one left. “The last couple of weeks have been kind of slower than normal. October is usually a busier month for us People will start coming back around again. Also, the price of gas is affecting some things,” Tagliareni added. “We try to keep our prices in line. You go out to eat, you’re going to spend about a hundred bucks or so for two people for dinner. You come here to Mimi’s you are probably for two people for dinner it’s between $50 and $60. We are trying to keep our prices in line. We did have to increase our prices a little bit but things are looking OK.” For the Press Box, 29 E. First St., Oswego, it’s also about great food and a family atmosphere. “Our sports bar and restaurant was established in 1984,” said Alison Canale Scanlon, manager. “I think putting the time into everything makes a big difference and treating people like family when they walk into your restaurant. That’s how we have always operated since 1984.” “It’s the family oriented aspect,” she added. “Consistency, quality and presentation of our food — that’s the secret to a successful restaurant. We try to be very consistent with it. We treat people like family when they come in; because we know how we want to be treated when we go to a restaurant. We treat people the same or better.”
Pettine returns to NFL coaching with the Dallas Cowboys
Less than a year after retiring, Doylestown's Mike Pettine returns to NFL coaching with the Dallas Cowboys
Taylor Jenkins Gives Update on Nate Ament Injury
Taylor Jenkins is encouraged by Nate Ament's recovery from a sprained ankle.
Starbucks lawsuit puts sugary drinks in spotlight as doctor warns of health risks
Dr. Michael Aziz, an attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital, discusses the sugar content of specialty coffee beverages amid litigation involving Starbucks, with estimates reflecting specific sizes and customizations.
Pennridge downs North Penn in key SOL National football matchup
Pennridge remained unbeaten after downing North Penn in a big Suburban One League National Conference high school football game in Week 7.
Three House races in Pa. — including in Bucks County — shift toward Democrats, Cook Political Report says
The contest between Democrat Bob Harvie and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has moved from "likely" to "lean" Republican, according to the nonpartisan election tracker.
Microsoft wants you to "break up with your MacBook" for a Surface Laptop Ultra, and it's paying big bucks to make it happen
You can get up to $1,000 cash back on top of trade-in value if you send Microsoft a MacBook Pro and buy a Surface Laptop Ultra.
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Halloween candy costs up, Starbucks explores Chipotle takeover
Jane King has these stories and more live from the New York Stock Exchange for your Friday Morning Business Report.
Aday Mara Stays Perfect Against The Bucks
The Thunder’s lottery pick silenced Summer League skeptics by shooting a perfect 100% through two games, earning immediate trust from veterans with his elite size and conditioning.
Starbucks describes talk of possible Chipotle takeover as ‘rumors’
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, who took over the company in September 2024, previously served as the head of Chipotle for six years.
Trump bucks and the politics of mailing checks
The checks started going out last week, nearly one million of them, and mostly to battleground states. With a return address for the U.S. Treasury and a letter enclosed signed by President Donald Trump, these one-time checks for $500 were ostensibly government rebates for Obamacare enrollees who overpaid. In the accompanying letter, however, Trump attacks his predecessor and talks about his record in office on an important issue he’s not polling well on, which makes it seem more like the most expensive political mailer in U.S. history. The average piece of direct mail costs between 30 cents and $3, according to Mail Processing Associates, a print, mail, and fulfillment company. At $500 a pop plus roughly 50 cents each to issue the paper check, the cost of Trump’s healthcare mailer sent to more than 950,000 enrollees comes in at more than $475 million. Trump’s midterm healthcare message “For years, the Biden Administration overcharged you to fund the operation of HealthCare dot gov,” Trump wrote in the letter. “That money belongs to hard-working Americans, not the Government, and now, I am returning it to you!” In the letter, Trump makes false and misleading claims about his administration’s record on healthcare costs, an issue Democrats have a 20 point advantage on over Republicans, according to a recent poll from KFF, a nonpartisan health policy think tank. Trump touts his administration’s TrumpRX program, which he claims is “delivering massive discounts.” However, new research from KFF found that of a selection of drugs available on the TrumpRX platform, just five were the lowest price, while 13 were the highest price. Trump also falsely claims in the letter that he’s fighting to lower healthcare costs. In reality, average monthly premium payment costs for enrollees rose 58% under Trump while marketplace sign-ups declined 5%, per KFF. Under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it’s estimated 10 million more Americans will be uninsured by 2034. You get a check and you get a check and you get a check Trump’s long promised cash outs to his fans, from his days as a casino operator and gameshow host to his presidency. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the first Trump administration made the unprecedented move to put Trump’s name on checks that went out under the CARES Act (notably the $500 refund checks this time around don’t feature Trump’s name). Ever since, Trump’s been chasing that high. In his second term, Trump’s promised more stimulus that never arrived, like refund checks from DOGE cuts and tariffs, while he said at his party’s convention last month that he’d give out $5,000 checks to everyone if Republicans win in November. In reality, DOGE overstated its cost cutting and Trump’s government actually now spends more than former President Joe Biden’s, while Trump’s tariffs actually grew the trade deficit. His proposal for $5,000 checks would add about $1.2 trillion to the national debt. The problem is there’s no money to give. These $500 checks — plus $90 Medicare rebate checks also going out as well as $250 deposited this week in some Trump Accounts for kids courtesy Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan — represent the closest Trump’s going to get to making good on his promise to deliver cash fast. And the checks seem especially targeted. Though the $500 checks went out to enrollees in one of 30 states that use the federal HealthCare dot gov marketplace, a Reuters review found 71% of the payments, or $339 million, went to enrollees in 13 states that have the most competitive elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Most Americans don’t buy it Could Trump bucks sway the election? An Economist-YouGov poll found 57% of U.S. adults doubt Trump will deliver on his promise for $5,000 checks, compared to 21% who do. “I’m waiting on my DOGE check and I’m still waiting on my tariff check,” one 2024 Trump voter who’s since turned on him told a recent focus group. “It felt like kind of trying to buy people’s votes, which honestly felt like in elementary when the class president was like, hey we’re going to take you to the water park if you vote for me. It’s like, I don’t think it works like that.” But for voters in swing states who got a check, it could still matter. One survey published in 2022 found receiving a physically personalized check in the mail during the pandemic was associated with a much greater self-reported likelihood of voting for Trump in 2020, and those gains mainly came from out partisans. The issue for Trump comes if these checks are mostly going to Obamacare enrollees whose premiums have gone up by more than just $500 since he took office and who view the money as something like a bribe before the election rather than an actual long-term solution to lowering household costs. Spending $500.50 per mailer would be absurd as a normal campaign expenditure, but since Trump’s checks and letter are a government rebate, his campaign and super PAC didn’t have to spend a dime and he got out his message regardless. If enough voters in key states are swayed by the one-time payment, it could prove to be the best $0 the Trump campaign spent. 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Three Bucksport residents vie for two town council seats
Bucksport voters will have a choice of three candidates for two open town council seats on Nov. 3: Incumbent Mark Eastman and newcomers Jon Goss and Ralph Chapman.
Kyle Kuzma responds to Bucks fans after brutal preseason debut
The Milwaukee Bucks’ first preseason outing did not provide many positives on the offensive end, with the team struggling to convert their chances throughout the 116-97 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kyle Kuzma had an especially difficult showing, managing only one point after going 0-for-6 from the floor. The frustration surrounding Kuzma has continued to [...]
Panda Express to open location in Paragould
Haag Brown announced Tuesday (Oct. 6) that Panda Express will open a restaurant in Paragould. It will occupy the former Starbucks location along West Kingshighway. Terms of the deal were...
Starbucks sued over ‘sugar-free’ claims for protein beverages
Starbucks has been sued by consumers who said the coffee chain falsely advertised eight protein beverages as “sugar-free” because they contain lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk.
Evaluating Bucks’ Biggest Standouts From Preseason Opener vs. Timberwolves
How did the Milwaukee Bucks look in their first preseason game?
Three Takeaways From Timberwolves’ Preseason Opener vs. Bucks
What was learned in the Minnesota Timberwolves preseason game?
Who Should Bucks Look to Trade: Myles Turner or Kel'El Ware?
Milwaukee has two centers other teams would like, and only one of them fits the new timeline.
Exclusive: At Starbucks, the future is smaller
Starbucks is on a mission to recapture its roots as a place to sit down for a cup of coffee. But it doesn’t think it needs a big footprint to deliver on that promise.
Three Storylines to Monitor in Timberwolves Preseason Opener vs. Bucks
The new-look Timberwolves will kick off their preseason in Milwaukee on Monday.
A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled as “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
DCCC Jumps Into PA-01 Contest With Coordinated TV Ad For Harvie
How important is the 1st Congressional District race between Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Bucks County commissioner Bob Harvie to Democrats? For the first time in six years, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is making an investment in PA-01 with a coordinated TV ad for the Harvie campaign. Entitled "A…
Where's my Starbucks?
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Free Columbus events with a library card. How the Culture Pass works
Are you looking for wallet-friendly entertainment? Find out how a trip to the library can save you big bucks.
Free Columbus events with a library card. How the Culture Pass works
Are you looking for wallet-friendly entertainment? Find out how a trip to the library can save you big bucks.
Josh Shapiro campaigned in Bucks County for Democrats in key races: ‘You’ve got a lot of power’
Gov. Josh Shapiro kicked off a day of action for Democrats organized by Planned Parenthood's state political action committee at the Middletown Township Municipal Center in Bucks County on Saturday.
Bucks Owner Gives High Praise to New Coach Taylor Jenkins
Going into the first year of a monumental rebuild, new Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins has total backing from the franchise's leadership.
Miami Heat tease release of new 'Vice City' jerseys on the night before 'Grand Theft Auto VI' release
"Grand Theft Auto VI" gets an unprecedented sports tie-in as the Miami Heat debut reimagined "Vice City" jerseys against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Miami Heat to play as Vice City from 'Grand Theft Auto VI' for single game, with new court and uniforms
This will also happen to be Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game against his old team, the Milwaukee Bucks.
Miami Heat To Wear Grand Theft Auto VI-Inspired Uniforms For “A Night In Vice City”
The Heat have teamed up with Rockstar to promote the release of the highly anticipated game during their Nov. 18 matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Miami Heat to Celebrate Grand Theft Auto VI Release with 'A Night in Vice City' Promotion vs. Bucks
The Miami Heat announced Friday that they will hold a special promotional night on Nov. 18 in celebration of the release of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI video game on Nov. 19.
The Miami Heat Will Wear GTA 6-Themed Uniforms in a November Match Against Milwaukee
The Miami Heat is heading to Vice City for its next NBA match against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Miami HEAT to play as Grand Theft Auto VI’s Vice City on November 18
Professional basketball team Miami HEAT will play as Grand Theft Auto VI’s Vice City during its November 18 game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Kaseya Center in Miami, Flordia, the organizati…
Karl-Anthony Towns Opens Up About Near-Trade to Bucks
Karl-Anthony Towns played a pivotal role in the New York Knicks' championship run. So much so that it's crazy to think that he could've not been there for it.
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And why not everyone who wants Josh Shapiro for governor wants him to run for president.
Washington scores three unanswered, knocks off Yankton
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Yankton made the trip to Sioux Falls on Thursday, and fell to Washington 3-1. The Bucks scored the first goal of the match early in the first half on a penalty kick from senior midfielder Antonio Guitron, as Yankton was looking to snap a four-match losing streak. Washington, however, answered […]
Ten bucks says you’ll love this community science project
Today marks the first day of Rut Watch 2026 With another season of Deer Spy in the books thanks to community scientists like you, biologists are now on a mission to pinpoint the peak of the white-tailed deer breeding season in Maine. Every observation of deer breeding behavior and sign helps define the timing of the rut, and this project uses the power of community science to collect deer data all fall long. Hunters, hikers, and wildlife watchers - Rut Watch pairs well with any outdoor adventure you have planned this season. It’s a perfect excuse to slow down and connect with nature as you look for clues. So get outside, rack up that deer data and submit rut reports from now through December 1. The online form is science made simple: Location Date and time Breeding behavior observed Submit a Rut Report What to watch for Active Breeding The most obvious breeding behavior to observe is a buck mounting a doe, but that is a rare sight as it only lasts a moment. You are more likely to witness a buck “tending” a doe, following closely, chasing, nuzzling, or pawing at her rump until she is receptive. Sparring After bucks shed their velvet, sparring helps sort out who is who in the dominance hierarchy. Early season matches are often less intense than later season matches between similar sized bucks. Most sparring is complete by the time breeding begins. Rubs Don’t just look for deer, pay attention to the trees. Rubs are marks made by bucks when they rub their antlers on trees, removing bark and leaving their scent calling card in the process. Scrapes Look to the forest floor for this sign of breeding season behavior. Scrapes consist of two parts - a licking branch, and a patch of cleared earth. Bucks break a low branch around head height, then paw at the leaves below to expose the dirt. Covered in scent, a scrape tells does and other bucks, “I’m here!” Learn More More information What’s next for deer community science: Northern Maine Wintering Deer Survey Other active community science projects: Fish Tag Reporting Maine Golden Eagle Study Maine Amphibian & Reptile Atlas Project Maine Deer Management: Maine’s Big Game Management Plan Game Species Conservation & Management Report The Benefits of Hunting: Supporting Wildlife, Conservation, and Community Subscribe Share Leave a comment
Journalists to discuss AI, technology at Drake’s Bucksbaum Business Lecture
Drake University will host journalists Karen Hao and Nicholas Thompson for its fourth annual Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Knapp Center. The lecture, titled “Decoding America’s Tech Moment,” will explore the evolving technology industry and the implications of artificial intelligence. Hao is a bestselling author and award-winning AI reporter…
Newly vacant Ballard Starbucks could be yours
The Ballard Starbucks at 999 Leary Way N.W. received its certificate of occupancy in February of this year. Last week the coffee giant announced plans to shutter 250 shops nationwide.
Prominent Journalists to Discuss Tech, AI Evolution at Bucksbaum Business Lecture
Drake University announced today the 4thAnnual Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business. Speakers Karen Hao and Nicholas Thompson will headline the lecture: “Decoding America’s Tech Moment.” Hao is a best-selling author and award-winning reporter covering artificial intelligence and Thompson is CEO of The Atlantic. The event will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at...
Stowaways moving to Blue Hill
After a year of operating in the former MacLeod's Restaurant location at 63 Main Street in Bucksport, the seafood restaurant Stowaways is relocating to Blue Hill, according to a social
Starbucks Is Closing Stores to Grow. That Sounds Backward Until You See Why
Starbucks shows that sometimes getting smaller, closing underperforming locations, and reinvesting in what works is the path to growth.
As a major Midtown Sacramento retailer closes shop, neighboring businesses say crime to blame
How A Bay Area Coffee Company Is Building A Climate-Resilient Business
As Starbucks closes stores, and coffee prices continue to go up, a Bay Area coffee brand Equator expands its footprint, and ventures into regenerative agriculture.
Two Position Battles to Watch for in Bucks Training Camp
An interesting 2026-27 season awaits the Milwaukee Bucks, likely with more lineup unknowns than knowns.
Did your favorite local Starbucks just close? These 36 SoCal locations are likely shuttered
Starbucks said it would close 250 locations in North America as the chain battles increased competition. Thirty-six of those locations appear to be in Southern California.
‘Data senator’ ad prompts Frank Farry to send a cease-and-desist letter to his Democratic challenger in Bucks County
An attorney representing state Sen. Frank Farry (R., Bucks) called on Democrat Eileen Hartnett Albillar's campaign to retract the "data senator" advertisement.
Starbucks workers say health insurance premiums have soared, pushing some to drop coverage
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Starbucks to close 250 underperforming stores
Starbucks announced Thursday that it plans to close around 250 underperforming cafes later this week as part of a turnaround effort. The closures make up 1% of the Seattle-based coffee
Starbucks is closing hundreds of locations
Starbucks is closing approximately 250 locations in the coming days as the coffee chain continues to prune its store count during its turnaround efforts.
Starbucks to close 250 stores in North America this week
Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week. Starbucks Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams said the locations targeted either aren’t delivering acceptable financial results or can’t provide
Bucks Are Reportedly Eyeing Pistons Star Free Agent Jalen Duren
Could the Milwaukee Bucks land Jalen Duren?
Bucks reportedly being investigated by NBA for possible salary-cap circumvention in deal with Gary Trent Jr.
Gary Trent Jr.'s new contract raised some eyebrows around the league.
Americans are drinking less since the pandemic began, but one group bucks the trend
Studies previously found alcohol consumption and deaths surged during the pandemic as Americans grappled with stress and isolation.
Starbucks closes another downtown Seattle store
The Starbucks coffeehouse at 1700 Seventh Ave. will have its final day on Sunday, a barista confirmed Tuesday.
An artist went viral on Instagram and it changed his finances
"I was, like, piecing together 500 bucks, and then all of a sudden, I could pay my rent."
Kings, Bucks showing serious interest in Jalen Duren
Kings, Bucks showing serious interest in Jalen Duren
Doc Rivers, retired from coaching, steps back into TV booth for NBC Sports
Rivers last worked in the booth for ESPN/ABC before leaving to coach the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022.
Starbucks baristas reel from surges in health insurance costs: ‘I’m considering a second job’
Several workers say they’re opting to go without health coverage due to premium costs soaring this year
US coffee chain Starbucks plans global tech centre in India
By Praveen Paramasivam CHENNAI, Sept 21 (Reuters) - US coffee chain Starbucks has signed a pact to set up a global capability centre (GCC) in the southern Indian city of
RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vaxxers at Children's Health Defense Conference They Have a Friend in Trump's White House
Kennedy praised the Trump administration's efforts to scale back vaccine guidance. His speech comes as the U.S. faces its worst measles year since 1991.
As tailors disappear, this Upper Bucks shop looks to a fifth generation
With tailors disappearing, an Upper Bucks shop is set to pass to a fifth generation. That's "extraordinarily uncommon," the head of a trade association said.
New documentary series examines the personal side of political division in ‘Bucks County, USA’
The five-part series premieres nationally on PBS and locally on WHYY on Sept. 21.
“Rain Man” Director Barry Levinson’s New Doc Shows How Politics Tore Apart an ‘Idyllic’ Pennsylvania Town (Exclusive)
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Do Bucks Actually Have One of the NBA’s Worst Futures?
Looking at the future of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Three Reasons Bucks Could Exceed Expectations This Season
Everyone has written off Milwaukee after the Giannis trade, but the roster has more ways to win than the projections admit.
Bucks Get Off Undesirable Contract in Three-Team Trade Idea
A proposed AJ Green trade would bring Wendell Carter Jr. to Milwaukee, but the added salary and crowded frontcourt complicate the Bucks’ return.
Starbucks considers selling majority stake in its Japan business: Reuters
Starbucks may sell a majority stake of its Japan business, their biggest overseas company-operated market, in a deal worth around $3 billion, sources say.
Starbucks considers selling majority stake in its Japan business
HONG KONG >> Starbucks Corp is weighing the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business in a potential deal that could value the coffee chain’s biggest overseas company-operated market at about $3 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Starbucks Explores Majority Stake Sale in Japan Business at Potential $3 Billion Valuation
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) is considering selling a majority stake in its Japanese operations in a transaction that could value the business at approximately $3 billion, according to two people familiar with the matter. The company has invited several financial advisers to present options for the business and is open to relinquishing majority ownership, the sources told Reuters.
Starbucks considers selling majority stake in its Japan business, sources say
Starbucks Corp is weighing the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business in a potential deal that could value the coffee chain's biggest overseas company-operated market at about $3 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Ranking Bucks' Position Groups for 2026-27 NBA Season
Milwaukee's first season after the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade will lean on a deep guard room, a crowded center rotation and a forward group full of question marks.
College cancels early screening of 'Bucks County, USA' docuseries
Bucks County Community College officials announced the cancellation of the pre-release screening which had been scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Bucks Have Multiple Legitimate NBA Award Candidates This Season
The Bucks could have a busy award season on their hands.
DA Khan Demands Financial and Business Records to Unravel Slumlord's Paper Trail
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan has escalated the consumer protection lawsuit against real estate business R & R Enterprises, by filing a new amended complaint and initiating the civil dis
Business leaders urge Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to address public safety
Business leaders — including the CEOs of Starbucks, Costco and Alaska Airlines — asked Seattle policymakers to address public safety concerns within 100 days.
Siding with Ron DeSantis, Byron Donalds bucks Donald Trump on paying voters if GOP holds Congress
Trump's candidate wants to put the brakes on payouts based on political outcomes.
Food City presents School Bucks award to Mosheim Elementary School
The Food City School Bucks program recently awarded $2,103 to Mosheim Elementary School.
Three Realistic Predictions for Bucks in 2026-27 NBA Season
Can the Milwaukee Bucks surprise teams this season?
Data Center Boom Brings Health Hazards, Former EPA Officials Warn
Experts warn of dangers from fossil fuel expansion and federal carveouts for the AI industry.
Realistic Next Steps for Bucks to Contend Again Without Giannis
The Bucks still need to search for their next true franchise cornerstone.
Major companies to cut back on 2027 health benefits in blow to workers
Disney and Starbucks are among firms cutting health benefits for 2027 as medical costs continue to soar. This trend may mean you'll pay more.
Three Pressing Questions Bucks Will Have to Answer This Season
A new coach and an overhauled roster leave the Bucks searching for their identity in the first season after Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Setting Expectations for Taylor Jenkins’ First Season as Bucks Coach
The new coach brings a winning resume to a rebuilt roster, so the fair measuring stick this season is growth rather than a playoff push.
Top Seattle tech and business leaders demand 100-day public safety action plan from City Hall
In a letter sent Thursday, executives from major area employers — including Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, F5, Alaska Airlines, Zillow, and others — urged city leaders to protect and expand public safety funding amid growing skepticism that the city currently has an effective strategy to address crime and homelessness.
Jaclyn Smith and ‘Charlie’s Angels’ costars declined to pose nude in ‘Hustler’ for an eye-popping amount of money
‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Jaclyn Smith writes in her book that she and costars Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson were once offered big bucks to pose nude.
North Penn Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction class
The 2026 North Penn Alumni Athletic Association induction class features a plethora of former sports standouts
More than 200 registered nurses at Jefferson Health in Greater Philadelphia announce plans to unionize
Nurses at Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Einstein Center One and Jefferson Health Willowcrest plan to join PASNAP.
Starbucks raises health insurance premiums, sparking worker tension
Rising costs for health insurance premiums offered to Starbucks workers are sparking tension.
More than 200 Jefferson Health nurses to vote on unionizing
Nurses held a rally outside Jefferson Bucks Hospital Tuesday.
Bucks Have Two Concerning Contracts to Worry About This Season
The Bucks need to be creative if they want to move certain contracts.
Why Democrats’ priorities shifted from abortion to affordability in Bucks County’s key midterm races
Democrats in Bucks County are fine-tuning their message ahead of must-win races in November. Reproductive rights had once been center stage in recent campaigns
Ranking Bucks' Most Important Building Blocks for New Rebuild
Ryan Rollins tops the list, with Kel'el Ware, Brayden Burries, the Miami picks and Nate Ament behind him.