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Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken franchise continues its meteoric rise, with over 350 new locations in development. Originally launched in Las Vegas in 2018, the brand has become known for bold menu items and oversized portions like the “Big Aristotle.” Big Chicken is just one part of Shaq’s vast post-NBA empire, which includes investments in Auntie […]
Roughly 3,200 Boeing workers across three Midwest plants—St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri, and Mascoutah, Illinois—have gone on strike after rejecting a revised four-year labor contract. Represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the employees demand better compensation and job protections. Boeing’s latest offer included a 20% wage hike over four years […]
Upstate Niagara Cooperative announced the closure of its Rochester dairy plant by the end of 2025, citing market shifts and declining demand for fresh milk. Nearly 100 employees will be impacted by the shutdown, with production shifting to other UNC facilities. CEO Kevin Ellis emphasized the difficult nature of the decision and pledged support for […]
Arkansas-based drive-thru beverage chain 7 Brew is entering the Rochester market with two new locations—one in Sweden opening September 8, and another in Greece on October 13. The brand focuses on speed and variety, serving coffee, tea, smoothies, shakes, energy drinks, and more, with over 20,000 flavor combinations. Each location will feature a compact, 540-square-foot […]
Parents cited concerns over new tariffs as major sources of financial strain ahead of the new academic year, marking a double-digit increase in households going into debt compared to 2024. Back-to-school shopping is traditionally a significant annual expense, but this year’s costs have become more burdensome for U.S. parents. The rise comes amid heightened inflation […]
Roc On Powersports in Brighton was the target of two bold break-ins that resulted in the theft of 11 dirt bikes worth approximately $100,000. On July 19, thieves used a vehicle to ram through the store’s entrance on West Henrietta Road and stole three bikes. Just three days later, suspects returned and used the same […]
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance, ending a saga filled with political tension and legal controversy. The deal, which faced delays due to a lawsuit filed by President Trump over a CBS “60 Minutes” interview, included a $16 million settlement paid by Paramount. Critics labeled the payment […]
UnitedHealth Group is under federal scrutiny following allegations of unethical coding practices related to its Medicare Advantage (MA) program. The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting both civil and criminal investigations into whether the healthcare giant manipulated diagnosis data to secure inflated reimbursements. UnitedHealth, which serves over 8 million MA recipients, disclosed its cooperation in […]
The Urban League of Rochester has been named one of the 2025 winners of the Springboard Prize Competition, securing a $50,000 grant. The funds will support the group’s Development Series, a program designed to help women entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses. The recognition adds to the Urban League’s ongoing efforts to empower local communities, especially underserved […]
Due to an “unprecedented” increase in the cost of cocoa, prices of the chocolate maker’s products will rise by a percentage roughly in the double-digits, a Hershey spokesperson said Tuesday, according to Reuters. The increase accounts for both a higher list price and changes to the weight and amount of candy in its products’ packaging, Bloomberg News reported. This […]
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