Category: PMN

Nov 19

Founder of artificial intelligence company used by schools in Los Angeles, NYC, Atlanta is arrested

Article content NEW YORK (AP) — The founder of an artificial intelligence company that supplied school districts in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta with a chatbot to create learning plans for students was arrested on fraud charges Tuesday, accused of spending investor money on herself as her company spiraled into bankruptcy. Joanna Smith-Griffin, 33, […]
Nov 16

McDonald’s is investing $100 million to bring customers back after E. coli outbreak

Article content McDonald’s is investing $100 million to bring customers back to stores after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The investments include $65 million that will go directly to the hardest-hit franchises, the company said. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Nov 16

An environmental group files intent to sue a salmon farmer for pollution off Maine’s coast

Article content PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An environmental organization has served a notice of intent to sue one of the world’s largest aquaculture companies for violations of the Clean Water Act in Maine _ allegations the fish farmer ardently denies. Conservation Law Foundation contends Cooke Aquaculture’s salmon farming sites off the Maine coast pollute the […]
Nov 15

Company announces nearly $712 million project in Kentucky to make batteries used to store energy

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Bruce Schreiner Published Nov 15, 2024  •  2 minute read Article content FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A battery manufacturer has selected Kentucky for a nearly $712 million project to produce industrial-sized batteries used to store and distribute energy, a process seen as […]
Nov 14

Diamond Sports Group can emerge out of bankruptcy after having reorganization plan approved

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Joe Reedy Published Nov 14, 2024  •  2 minute read Article content Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization plan approved Thursday. Judge Christopher Lopez gave the go ahead during […]
Nov 12

Florence cracks down on overtourism just as Italy hosts G7 tourist ministers in Renaissance city

Article content ROME (AP) — The city of Florence took new measures Tuesday to crack down on overtourism, just as the Italian government hosts the Group of Seven tourism ministers in the Renaissance city and seeks to significantly boost the country’s place as a top visitor destination. Mayor Sara Funaro’s Cabinet approved a 10-point plan […]