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☆ Florida's gas stations are running out of fuel and Hurricane Milton could have lasting impacts on the state's supply
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Florida gas stations are running out of fuel ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall. If the storm damages Port Tampa Bay, it could mean long-term trouble for the gas supply chain. AdvertisementA day before Hurricane Milton was expected to make landfall, gas stations in Florida were already running out of fuel. As of 8 p.m. local time on Tuesday, more than 1 out of 5 gas stations in Florida had no gas, according to data from GasBuddy, which tracks gas prices. But lines at gas stations have been long and gas stations are running out quicker than they otherwise would."

Persons: —, Hurricane Milton, Shon Hiatt, " Hiatt, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Christopher Tang, Tang, Hiatt, Patrick DeHaan, DeHaan Organizations: Service, Hurricane, Tampa Bay, Business, Energy, University of Southern California's Marshall School, Port Tampa Bay —, Florida Gov, CNN, National Guard, GasBuddy, Coast Guard Locations: Florida, Tampa Bay, GasBuddy, Milton, Coast, Tampa, Orlando, Central Florida, Port Tampa Bay

☆ How oil-rich Arkansas became a hotbed of lithium mining
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Lisa Setyon | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The future of lithium production in the U.S. is gaining momentum in Arkansas, as companies like ExxonMobil , Albemarle, and Standard Lithium make significant investments in the state. While most of the world's lithium still comes from countries like Australia, Chile and China, Arkansas could change that. Standard Lithium, which has operated in Arkansas since 2020, is also expanding its Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) facility in El Dorado, thanks to a $100 million investment from Koch Strategic Platforms. Still, companies like Albemarle and Standard Lithium told CNBC they remain optimistic about Arkansas' potential to become a key player in the global lithium market. "The United States has to step up," said Robert Mintak, CEO of Standard Lithium.

Persons: Wesley Hamilton, Shon Hiatt, Robert Mintak, We've Organizations: United States Geological Survey, Energy, Exxon Mobil, Koch, Business, University of Southern, Atlantic Council, CNBC Locations: U.S, Arkansas, Albemarle, Australia, Chile, China , Arkansas, El Dorado, University of Southern California, China, United States

☆ Arizona Republican Who Said 2020 Election Was Not Stolen Loses Primary
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Jack Healy | More About Jack Healy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But Republican voters slammed Mr. Richer when he said, correctly, that the election had not been stolen from former President Donald J. Trump. Mr. Heap galvanized that anger and mistrust while not actually declaring whether he believed the 2020 election had been stolen. He said he would restore Republican voters’ confidence in the system. Another conservative Republican challenger, Don Hiatt, had flatly declared that the past two elections in Arizona were stolen. Mr. Heap is now expected to face Timothy Stringham, a Democrat and military veteran, in the general election in November.

Persons: Richer, Jan Brewer, Doug Ducey, Donald J, Trump, Shelby Busch, Mr, Heap, Don Hiatt, ” Mr, Timothy Stringham Organizations: Republican, Maricopa County Republican Locations: Maricopa County, Arizona

☆ Madonna’s Celebration Tour Proves She Won’t Quit - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Mary Gabriel | Kristin J. Lieb | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Eighteen years ago, Madonna observed: “Once you pass 35, your age becomes part of the first sentence of anything written. “Women, generally, when they reach a certain age, have accepted that they’re not allowed to behave a certain way. But I don’t follow the rules .…”To the question “Is she still relevant?” her Celebration Tour, which concluded this month, is proof that she is. According to Billboard, her six-month, 80-show tour grossed $225.4 million, making her the only woman in history to gross more than $100 million during six concert tours. The Celebration Tour proved that Madonna wasn’t afraid of drawing attention to her long career; she owned it proudly.

Persons: Madonna, Brian Hiatt, they’re, … ”, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna wasn’t Organizations: Billboard Locations: Rio

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The labor union representing tens of thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers announced Wednesday that it had reached a tentative deal with casino giant Caesars Entertainment, a major breakthrough that could help avert an unprecedented strike at more than a dozen hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. A walkout could still happen if deals aren't reached by 5 a.m. Friday with MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts. Negotiations with MGM Resorts were scheduled for Wednesday and Wynn Resorts on Thursday. It would also follow hospitality workers walking off the job last month at Detroit’s three casinos, including MGM Grand Detroit. That includes the Bellagio, Paris Las Vegas and MGM Grand.

Persons: aren't, “, Bethany Khan, ”, Leslie Lilla, ” Leain, Cindy Hiatt, Michelle Shirley, ” Hiatt, Khan, hasn't Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Caesars Entertainment, Las, Culinary Workers, MGM Resorts International, Wynn Resorts, Caesars, Culinary Union, MGM Resorts, UniteHere Team, UPS, MGM Grand Detroit, Bellagio, Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, MGM, Wynn, Park MGM, Paris Las, Associated Press Locations: Vegas, Las Vegas, Hollywood, America, Paris, Luxor, Mandalay Bay , New York, New York, Paris Las Vegas, Missouri

☆ Why Exxon and Chevron are doubling down on fossil fuel energy with big acquisitions
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Catherine Clifford | In Catclifford | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The largest oil and gas producers in the United States see a long pathway for oil demand," Cahill told CNBC. "There's a major difference between what the big oil companies believe the future of oil is and the governments around the world." "The large companies — nongovernment companies — do not see an end to oil demand any time in the near future. Oil and gas are relatively cheap and easy to move around, particularly in comparison with building new clean energy infrastructure. "By the way, that means the large financial oil companies will be able to weather that environment better than the smaller companies."

Persons: Cahill, Ben Cahill, Goldstein, Larry J, Birol, Fatih Birol, Shon Hiatt, Hiatt, Marianne Kah, Kah, Amy Myers Jaffe, Jaffe Organizations: CNBC, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Petroleum Industry Research Foundation, Energy, Research Foundation, Chevron, Exxon, International Energy Agency, IEA, USC Marshall School of Business ., Columbia University's Center, Global Energy, ConocoPhillips, New York University, Climate Justice, Sustainability, NYU's School, Professional Studies, Exxon Mobil Locations: United States, Africa, Asia, America, U.S, Russia, Venezuela, Iran

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Thousands of hotel workers fighting for new union contracts rallied on the Las Vegas Strip on Wednesday evening, halting rush-hour traffic before dozens were arrested for sitting in the street. Las Vegas police said 58 people were cited for assembling to disturb the peace, a misdemeanor. Leaders of the Culinary Workers Union said they wanted a show of force ahead of any potential strike. As the protest began, Kimberly Dopler, a cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas since it opened in 2005, said she planned to halt traffic. A Las Vegas strike deadline has not yet been set as the union and casino companies return to the bargaining table this week.

Persons: Mark Lourenco, Kimberly Dopler, “ I’m, ”, Cindy Hiatt, Michelle Shirley, ” Hiatt, Ted Pappageorge, Bethany Khan, Kahn, hasn’t, Leslie Lilla, “, we’ve, Scott Sonner Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Las, Palace . Police, Culinary Workers Union, MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, Wynn Resorts, MGM, Detroit, Wynn Las, Bellagio, Associated Press Locations: Bellagio, Michigan, Wynn Las Vegas, Missouri, Las Vegas, Vegas, Nevada, Hollywood, Detroit, Reno , Nevada

☆ Almost $80 Billion Needed for Repairs to New York City’s Public Housing
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Mihir Zaveri | More About Mihir Zaveri | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Worsening living conditions in the city’s public housing system have vast implications. NYCHA’s developments are home to more than 330,000 people, a population larger than that of Orlando or Pittsburgh. Rents for public housing residents tend to be capped at 30 percent of their income, and the average rent is less than $560 per month. New York’s public housing system was once heralded as a progressive triumph. A new public benefit corporation, created by the state last year, could also give the access to more funds.

Persons: Eric Adams, Barack Obama, NYCHA, Adams, Lisa Bova, Hiatt, Jamie Rubin Locations: York City, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Chelsea

☆ North Carolina couple accused of performing 'exorcism' on child, 4, who died
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A North Carolina couple are accused of performing an amateur exorcism on their 4-year-old son, who later died. Skyler died Jan. 9 "from injuries related to the abuse sustained by his parents," authorities said. The sheriff's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday. They are alleged to have restrained and isolated the child and performed an exorcism, the station reported. They had other children in their custody who are now in the care of the Department of Social Services, the sheriff's office said.

☆ Former Kentucky appeals court judge dies in house fire after helping wife escape
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

EDMONTON, Ky. — Tom Emberton, once a Republican candidate for Kentucky governor and later chief judge of the state Court of Appeals, died Thursday in a house fire, officials said. Emberton helped get his wife away from the home but then he went back inside and didn’t make it out, Wilson said. Kentucky Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. announced Emberton’s death during his State of the Judiciary, spokesperson Leigh Anne Hiatt said. Emberton, a lawyer from Metcalfe County, ran for governor in 1971 and was appointed to the Court of Appeals in 1987. ”Emberton is also survived by his children, Laura Emberton Owens and Tom Emberton Jr.

☆ A former executive assistant to Jeff Bezos, Marissa Mayer, and Eric Schmidt shares her career tips from working with Amazon and Google's top talent
▼ + stars: | 2022-02-19 | by ( Stephen Jones | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ann Hiatt worked as Jeff Bezos's executive assistant and as chief of staff at Google for Eric Schmidt. Hiatt tells readers to find managers who they admire and who have an aspirational career path. That's the advice of Ann Hiatt, who worked as an executive assistant to Jeff Bezos and Marissa Mayer, and as chief of staff to Eric Schmidt. Amazon founder Bezos hired Hiatt in 2002 and they worked together until 2005, when she left to study for a PhD. Hiatt wrote in her book: "My next career steps have always been inspired by asking myself the key question of 'What do I want to learn in the next phase of my career?'"

☆ Jeff Bezos hired this Amazon applicant ‘on the spot’—here are the 2 interview questions he asked
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-02 | by ( Ann Hiatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

People always want to know how I got Jeff Bezos to take a chance and hire me to work directly for him at Amazon in 2002 . One interview took place in a dark office with just the glow of a code-filled monitor and a weird multicolored rotating nightlight in the corner. Bezos started the interview by promising that he was only going to ask two questions and that the first one would be a "fun" brainteaser. Knowing Bezos as well as I do now, I see why those were his only two questions. By the end of the interview, we both knew I would do anything to be successful, despite being a very junior candidate.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Bezos Organizations: Amazon Locations: Redmond , Washington, Bezos, Seattle

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