Daily Sound Bite: Drink 'Em If Ya Got 'Em

Late Monday, New York State Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling struck down New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial legislation banning the sale of large sugary beverages in the city. The judge questioned the potential effectiveness of the restriction.

Mar 11th, 2013

Late Monday, New York State Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling struck down New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial legislation banning the sale of large sugary beverages in the city. The judge questioned the potential effectiveness of the restriction, saying,

"The loopholes in this rule effectively defeat the stated purpose of this rule."

7 Strategies for Growth

7 Strategies for Growth

It’s been 60 years since U.S. business leaders have had the chance to ride a 6% GDP expansion. Download this how-to guide detailing seven strategic pillars to save money and grow new revenue streams for your business.

This Sept. 1, 2017, file photo shows cranes at the Port of Houston in Houston. A major U.S. port was the target last month of suspected nation-state hackers. The Port of Houston, a critical piece of infrastructure along the Gulf Coast, issued a statement Thursday that it had successfully defended against an attempted hack in August and that no operational data or systems were impacted.

Port of Houston Target of Suspected Nation-State Hack

The Port of Houston, a critical piece of infrastructure along the Gulf Coast, issued a statement Thursday saying it had successfully defended against an attempted hack.

The North Dakota State University Color Guard leads associates through the Fargo Amazon Fulfillment Center's opening ceremony.

Amazon Opens 1M SF Warehouse in North Dakota; State's First

The new Fargo fulfillment center is now the largest structure in the state.

A hiring sign is placed at a booth for prospective employers during a job fair Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in the West Hollywood section of Los Angeles. The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000, a sign that the delta variant of the coronavirus may be disrupting the job market’s recovery, at least temporarily.

U.S. Jobless Claims Tick Up From Near Pandemic Low

Claims rose by 16,000.

This photos provided by North America Public Relations shows a reusable packaging at a Burger King restaurant. Reusable packaging is about to become more common at groceries and restaurants worldwide. Loop, which collects and sanitizes reusable containers, said Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 it’s expanding after successful trials in France and Japan. Kroger and Walgreens in the U.S., and Tesco in the United Kingdom are among the groceries partnering with Loop. McDonald’s, Burger King and Tim Hortons have also signed on.

Loop Hopes to Go Mainstream with Reusable Packaging

Customers pay a deposit in addition to the price of their item.

Cardiothoracic surgeons with UofL Health – Jewish Hospital and the University of Louisville performed the world’s first Aeson bioprosthetic total artificial heart implantation in a female patient on Sept. 14, 2021.

Woman Receives First-in-World Artificial Heart Implant

A 57-year-old Kentucky woman received the heart during an eight-hour surgery.

Mounted Bearings

ABB Planning Large Milwaukee-Area Campus for US Motion Business

It could staff up to nearly 700 employees by 2025.

The Boeing Airpower Teaming System during first flight testing at Woomera Range Complex.

Boeing Picks Site for First Final Assembly Facility Outside North America

The plant will produce and assemble the Loyal Wingman.

I Stock 1212394592

Company Awarded $17M Navy Contract

The contractor will build a ground support station to control unmanned aircraft and sensor systems.

I Stock 1284022076

Companies Often Pledge 'Net-Zero' Emissions to Fight Climate Change

But what does that really mean?

Several small cheeseburger sliders made from worm burger patties. The insect burgers are made from buffalo worms, which are the larvae of the darkling beetle.

More People Are Eating Bugs

But is it ethical to farm insects for food?

A cardboard McDonald’s Happy Meal toy is shown with a Happy Meal box, Sept. 20, 2021.

McDonald's Phasing Plastic Toys Out of Happy Meals

The burger giant aims to reduce virgin plastic use by 90% in coming years.