White House declares fertilizer emergency, suspends some Morocco duties
United States Breaking National Politics – The White House says the temporary move is meant to keep phosphate fertilizer available for U.S. farmers.
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Cherry Hill hazmat response contained at Keystone on Hollywood Avenue
Cherry Hill Township NJ — Crews responded just after midnight Tuesday to a contained hazmat situation at Keystone Research & Pharmaceutical on Hollywood Avenue.
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Shreveport-Bossier City Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular down to $3.374; diesel $4.229
Shreveport LA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s metro average (price as of 6/29/26): regular eased to $3.374; diesel to $4.229, down vs yesterday.
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Detroit approves DTE takeover of neighborhood solar projects
Detroit City Council approved shifting three delayed Solar Neighborhoods projects to DTE Energy on June 25, a move meant to keep the plan alive before a July 4 federal tax-credit deadline.
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WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant closure will cut 451 jobs this summer
WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant is closing in phases this summer, with 451 jobs affected and layoffs set to begin July 20 under a state WARN filing.
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North Yarmouth’s Rescue Day brings nine animal rescues to Well & Good Brewing
North Yarmouth ME – Rescue Day on June 27 brings nine animal rescues to Well & Good Brewing, hosted by Finally Home, with booths and fundraising.
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Port of Baltimore double-stack rail launch could reshape freight, jobs, and truck traffic
Gov. Wes Moore marked the start of double-stack rail through the rebuilt Howard Street Tunnel, aiming for more Port freight and less I-95 truck pressure.
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Toledo’s Westgate Village North breaks ground with Trader Joe’s, abatement
Toledo, OH – Westgate Village North has broken ground with Trader Joe’s in the lineup and a 15-year tax abatement residents may want to track.
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U.S. jobless claims fell, but continuing claims rose to 1.81 million
New U.S. unemployment claims eased in mid-June, but ongoing benefit claims rose to 1.81 million, a mixed signal for job seekers and employers.
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Detroit solar plan may move three delayed sites to DTE
Detroit’s pending Solar Neighborhoods amendment could put all five city solar sites under DTE, with home upgrades, costs and a July 4 deadline at stake.
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Rossford road grant targets Glenwood roundabout for plant traffic
Rossford, OH – A $2 million state grant is backing planned Glenwood Road work tied to OPmobility, raising traffic and development questions.
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Toledo Westgate project breaks ground with Trader Joe’s, tax exemption
Toledo OH – Westgate Village North has broken ground at the former Sears site, with Trader Joe’s announced and a 15-year tax exemption already approved.
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Bayside OneNorth update adds fitness and grocery space, trims housing
Bayside, WI — OneNorth’s latest public update calls for a five-story building with a 60,000-square-foot fitness center, a 30,000-square-foot grocer and 120 apartments.
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Arlington-area gas and diesel ease again, staying below Texas averages
Arlington TX Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA shows regular at $3.294 and diesel at $4.336, both lower again and still below Texas and U.S. averages.
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Princeton backs enterprise-zone expansion tied to Marquis land near Hennepin
Princeton, IL – The council backed an enterprise-zone expansion near Hennepin, but no project is approved and several local votes remain.
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Denver gas slips to $3.711 and diesel to $4.452 as summer driving picks up
Denver metro fuel prices eased again: AAA’s latest check shows regular gas at $3.711 and diesel at $4.452, both lower than the last AAA reading.
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Rossford plant plan gets a $2M roadwork request as OPmobility eyes 500+ jobs
Rossford OH – Ohio is seeking $2 million in roadwork money for an OPmobility plant plan tied to 500-plus jobs and Glenwood Road traffic pressure.
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Westgate Village North breaks ground in Toledo with Trader Joe’s, tax break
Toledo OH – Westgate Village North broke ground June 10 on the former Sears site, with Trader Joe’s confirmed and no opening date announced yet.
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Fontana gas and diesel still vary by station at 7-Eleven
Fontana’s latest 7-Eleven prices show regular gas from $5.099 to $5.199 and diesel from $6.399 to $6.799, so shop-around pricing still matters.
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U.S. jobless claims fall to 226,000 as layoffs stay low and hiring holds up
Weekly claims fell to 226,000, pointing to low layoffs, while May payrolls rose 172,000 and unemployment held at 4.3% in the national labor market.
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United States gas prices ease, but May inflation stayed hot
U.S. gas prices eased again this week, but May CPI and PPI still showed energy-driven price pressure for households and businesses across the economy.
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Gowanda’s Kwik Fill lists $3.05 regular and $3.99 diesel
Kwik Fill on Buffalo Street in Gowanda lists regular at $3.05 and diesel at $3.99, both well below AAA’s New York and Buffalo-area averages.
