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NBC News boss Cesar Conde faces backlash from his network’s anchors over ‘inexplicable’ decision to hire ex-RNC chair Ronna McDaniel

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Cesar Conde has a decision to make — and it’s not an especially difficult one.

The NBCUniversal News Group chair is facing a torrent of backlash from his own staff after greenlighting the hire of former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid network contributor.

Over the last 24 hours, the most prominent and recognizable NBC News and MSNBC personalities have voiced strong displeasure with the company’s decision to welcome McDaniel to “the team.” And they’re not doing it via anonymous comments to the press. They’re doing it on the record on NBCU’s own

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Revolution Bars in secret talks about sale and mass venue closures | BusinessNews

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The London-listed leisure group Revolution Bars is plotting the closure of a quarter of its venues as it holds talks with investors about an emergency fundraising and puts itself up for sale.

Sky News has learned that Revolution, which owns Peach Pubs and the Revolucion de Cuba chain, is drawing up plans to ax roughly 20 of its worst-performing bars.

It has also been sounding out investors in recent days about a cash call to raise approximately £10m – more than the company’s current market capitalisation.

One investor approaching about the prospective share sale said it appeared to be dependent

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Huge Amazon warehouse opens in Missoula

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At 2:30 am every morning, about two dozen workers show up to a giant new Amazon warehouse outside of Missoula to sort through between 7,000 and 10,000 packages and get them ready to be delivered in the area. It’s organized chaos, with a very refined and precise system that’s been honed over the years to maximize efficiency.

On Wednesday morning, Gov. Greg Gianforte, Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier and other city officials were in town for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new 72,000-square-foot delivery station. It’s the first operational facility in Montana for Amazon, which is the world’s largest

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McDonald’s® USA and Krispy Kreme® Announce Expanded National Partnership

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Krispy Kreme to provide fresh donuts daily at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide; Phased rollout will begin in 2H 2024 with nationwide availability expected by the end of 2026

CHICAGO & CHARLOTTE, NC–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
We know nothing hits the spot quite like a fresh, melt-in-your-mouth donut paired with your go-to McCafé® order…and today, McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme have a sweet update for donut fans everywhere.

Krispy Kreme to provide fresh donuts daily at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide; Phased rollout will begin in 2H 2024 with nationwide availability expected by the end of 2026. (Photo: Business Wire)

The Golden Arches and Krispy Kreme, one

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Are you underinsured? Winnipeg business owner warns others after expensive fire – Winnipeg

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On Feb. 12, Harmanpreet Kaur got a call in the middle of the night from her business’s alarm company. The fire alarm was going off, but it wasn’t anything unusual.

“We thought it was a false alarm because it had happened before,” she said.

When she woke up the next morning, her landlord called, telling her worst nightmare had come true.

“She said no, your spot is on fire,” Kaur said. “That was, like, the most devastating news I ever worked up to.”

Since the fire, Kaur has been busy coordinating with contractors to get her Corydon Avenue business, Spa

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Why Stockton city officials aren’t worried after 3 major businesses aim to close their doors

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STOCKTON – Two major corporations are closing three stores throughout the city of Stockton, and it’s leaving some shoppers frustrated.

Family Dollar is closing two locations, citing “underperforming stores.” One on Mariposa Road and another on Wilson Way.

Meanwhile, KFC, also on Wilson Way, has a sign on their front door that says, “lost our lease,” as well as an empty drive-through and missing sign. It closed on Monday, leaving customers confused and confused.

“When we finally got one, I was happy, so now they’re taking it away from this side of town,” said Linda Rhodes, a Stockton native.

Rhodes

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Disney, Florida Reach Settlement in Lawsuit Over Special Tax District

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Disney and allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has settled a legal battle for control of the district that oversees development around the company’s theme parks.

The deal, reached on Wednesday, resolves litigation in state court accusing the entertainment giant of covertly cobbling together a “series of eleventh-hour deals” to illicitly retain development powers after DeSantis assumed control.

“This agreement opens a new chapter of constructive engagement with the new leadership of the district and serves the interests of all parties by enabling significant continued investment and the creation of thousands of direct and indirect jobs and economic opportunity in

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