New England’s last coal plants set to shutter, ushering in era of green energy
New England’s last coal-fired power plant is scheduled to close within the next few years, making it the second region to phase out the energy source that has powered the U.S. economy for decades. Granite Shore Power, a New Hampshire-based power company, announced late last month that it had reached an agreement with federal regulators […]
Iconic Discount Merchandise Brand To Shutter Around 1,000 Stores As Harsh Economic Factors Weigh On Sales
Dollar Tree and its subsidiary Family Dollar announced Wednesday that they will close about 1,000 stores over the next few years, unable to rebuild sales due to struggling consumer spending. 998.4 million for the 53 weeks ended February 3, 2024, despite net sales increasing 8.0% to $30.6 billion and gross profit increasing 4.3% to $9.31 […]
Oakland Taco Bells shutter indoor dining options in response to rising crime: report
In “The Bottom Line,” Seneca Scott, founder of Neighbors Together Oakland, talks about her efforts to fight back against progressive policies as crime skyrockets in Oakland. The city of Oakland, Calif., can add a restaurant to the growing list of businesses changing the way they do business as crime rises in the city. Some Taco […]
WATCH: Elderly woman keeps calm as store shutter accidentally lifts her off the ground
Security camera footage from Wales shows the moment an elderly woman’s coat gets caught in an open security shutter and she is sent flying helplessly into the air. “They say it can happen to anyone,” Anne Hughes, 71, told reporters after the incident. “No, that could only happen to me. I was lucky I had […]
Macy’s to Shutter 150 Stores Across U.S. in Huge Reorganization
Macy’s announced Tuesday that it plans to close about 150 stores across the United States as it reorganizes and refocuses its business. company explained NBC News reports that the plan is to close “less productive” stores to focus on selling luxury goods. “The closures will leave approximately 350 Macy’s stores, as well as Bloomingdale’s and […]
Massachusetts is planning to shutter MCI-Concord, the state’s oldest prison for men
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts plans to close MCI Concord, the state's oldest men's prison, as the state's prison population continues to decline. Closing the medium-security facility, which opened in 1878, will save the state about $16 million a year, according to a $58 billion budget plan announced Wednesday by Gov. Maura Healey. Trump opponents in […]
Microsoft debated whether to shutter AI lab in Beijing due to political pressure: report
Microsoft executives are reportedly debating whether to shut down Beijing's controversial artificial intelligence research institute, and the company's good relations with China are under fire on Capitol Hill. It's ringing the alarm. As the Post reported last month, leading U.S. lawmakers warned Microsoft after Microsoft President Brad Smith touted expanded technology cooperation during a low-key […]
Surging crime, costs forced 50 businesses to shutter in this blue city last year. Another is about to close
After dozens of Washington, D.C., restaurants closed last year, citing high crime rates and soaring prices, another announced its closure just days into the new year. The nation's capital is simultaneously facing a spike in crime and soaring costs, with some businesses relocating or closing permanently. About 52 restaurants in Washington, D.C., closed last year, […]