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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for more than 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorant products for not meeting safety and quality standards. The antiperspirant deodorant items are made by A.P. Deauville, a company based in Easton, Pennsylvania. The recall, initiated July 10, applies to the following products, sold nationally: Power Stick for […]
Target has announced the end of its long-standing price matching policy that allowed customers to request discounts if they found identical items for less on Amazon or Walmart. Starting July 28, the company will only honor price matches for products sold at different prices within Target stores or on its website. Introduced in 2013, the […]
Adidas has launched a new campaign for its iconic Superstar II sneaker, enlisting cultural powerhouses like Missy Elliott, GloRilla, JENNIE, and Teezo Touchdown, with narration by Samuel L. Jackson. The campaign, split into chapters titled “Pyramids” and “Clocks,” draws parallels between enduring cultural monuments and the timeless appeal of the Superstar sneaker. Jackson’s dramatic voiceover […]
Superman, the first film under the comics giant’s newly rebranded media franchise, the DC Universe, soared past expectations this weekend for a stellar $122 million open at the domestic box office, and $217 million globally. While that number comes up just short of the projection from the tracking mainstay the National Research Group — $125 million to $145 million […]
IKEA will open its third New York store in fall 2025 at Destiny USA in Syracuse. The 70,000-square-foot location will offer over 3,000 home products, 75 small furniture items, and room planning services. Large furniture orders like beds and sofas can be placed online for pickup or delivery. A signature Swedish food area will offer […]
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