Boar’s Head plant closure devastates Virginia town after outbreak
The deadly Listeria outbreak that reportedly prompted Boar's Head to indefinitely close its contaminated plant has left 500 workers suddenly out of work and devastated a Virginia town. Jarratt, a small town 60 miles south of Richmond, has been hit hardest by the brand's decision to stop producing the popular liverwurst product that has been […]
Tupperware Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Announcing Closure of Last U.S. Plant
Food packaging giant Tupperware Brands said on Tuesday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after announcing it would close its last U.S. factory to move production to Mexico. “Tupperware will seek the Court's approval to continue operating during the period of litigation and will remain focused on providing customers with its award-winning, innovative […]
‘Seas Have Gotten Very Rough’: Historic Automaker Weighs First Plant Closure Ever As China Encroaches On EV Market
Volkswagen (VW) AG is considering closing factories in Germany as European automakers struggle to compete with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers. The company has never closed a German factory in its 87-year history but is now considering its options as it faces slowing car sales in Europe and tough competition from Chinese electric vehicle maker […]
Palm Beach Mayor Considers Closure Of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence
The Atlantic Ocean can be seen next to President Donald Trump’s beachfront resort, Mar-a-Lago (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) By Blake Wolf, OAN StaffFriday, August 16, 2024 12:07 PM Former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort may soon be closed to visitors, at least until the election season is over. advertisement South Ocean Boulevard, the main road […]
Broken jar of salsa prompts closure of popular pool in Mass. , $20K cleanup
Now this swimmer is on fire. A popular Massachusetts community pool was forced to close due to extreme heat after someone broke a glass jar of salsa, resulting in a fee of up to $20,000 in cleanup costs, officials said Friday. The Rosemary Recreation Complex in Needham, a lap pool with a giant waterslide, was […]
Shark swims past LI lifeguard on surfboard, prompts closure
It was a surprising encounter. A 7-foot shark approached a Long Island lifeguard who was canoeing off the coast of Lido Beach on Monday afternoon, forcing the beach to be temporarily closed, local authorities said. The lifeguard remained calm when the shark’s distinctive fin surfaced a few feet from the board he was on about […]
Las Vegas Mirage has $1.6M up for grabs before closure next week
See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Winner winner chicken dinner. Before the final volcano erupts in front of the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip, the resort’s casino must pay out $1.6 million to gamblers. Currently, Mirage is “Progressive Finale Cash Giveaway” The hotel will remain open until July 16th, when it will close for good. […]
Tupperware Announces Closure of Last U.S. Factory, Moves Production to Mexico
Due to financial difficulties, American kitchenware manufacturer Tupperware is closing its last factory in the United States and moving production to Mexico. Plastic product brands lay off Approx. 150 According to local NBC news, workers at the Hemingway, South Carolina, plant will continue to work from September 28 until the plant’s permanent closure on January […]
Brother of Parkland school shooting welcomes demolition: ‘Provides us closure’
The brother of one of the victims of the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting said he’s glad the building where the 2018 mass murder took place has been demolished. Demolition began Friday on Building 1200 of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where suspect Nikolas Cruz killed 14 students and three adults in […]
In South Carolina, out-of-control ship speeding through harbor forces major bridge closure
A large cargo ship lost control of its engines on Wednesday and sped through a South Carolina port at nearly full speed, forcing the closure of the Ravenel Bridge, one of the state’s busiest. While the Coast Guard investigated, harbor pilots helped the roughly 1,000-foot-long ship safely pass under the bridge and anchor several miles […]