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7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores across North America

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The closures mark the fifth straight year the chain has closed more locations than it opened in North America. 7-Eleven plans to close...

Painted Tree Boutiques shuts all locations nationwide, leaving thousands of small vendors scrambling

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Vendors across multiple states took to social media to describe the chaos of the sudden shutdown and wondering if they would be refunded rent...

Barilla drops new pasta shape that’s fit for the fast lane

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The iconic pasta brand is bringing Formula 1 to the dinner table. Barilla is shifting into high gear this race season with the...

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder wants the company to be independent once more

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As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of...

Amazon sues over alleged $4 million scheme tied to fake refunds

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The lawsuit says users paid up to 30% to an alleged fraud ring for refunds while keeping items Amazon says were never returned. ...

The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees

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The cuts are expected to fall across Disney's traditional television businesses, including ESPN, as well as its movie studio. NEW YORK — The Walt...

Oaks Park looks to add new ride and begin nearly $40M park refurbishment

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Oaks Park plans to add a new Drop Tower ride as part of a 20-year refurbishment plan of the historic amusement park. PORTLAND,...

Fire heavily damages Portland adolescent recovery campus under construction; no injuries reported

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A three-alarm fire Saturday night heavily damaged 4D Recovery's nearly completed Adolescent and Family Recovery Campus in Northeast Portland. PORTLAND, Oregon — A...

US manufacturer sets its sights on the moon, where it hopes to mine helium

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Vermeer Corp. in Iowa aims to mine helium-3 on the moon, highlighting burgeoning private industry interest in space exploration. PELLA, Iowa — With...

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

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Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war, but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations. FORT...

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