Pepsi, Frito-Lay Open WVa Warehouses, Distribution Centers | national politics

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — PepsiCo companies will build two warehouse and distribution facilities in West Virginia at a total investment of $32.5 million that will employ 185 people, Governor Jim Justice announced. PepsiCo Beverages North America will build a warehouse in Ona, while Frito-Lay North America will build a distribution center in Scott Depot, Justice … Read more

In an about-face, liberal US cities target homeless camps | Health

By SARA CLINE – Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Makeshift shelters border busy roads, tent cities line sidewalks, tarps cover broken-down cars and sleeping bags are stowed in shop doors. The reality of the homeless crisis in Oregon’s largest city cannot be denied. “I’d be an idiot if I sat here and … Read more

New York Giants sack punter Riley Dixon after 4 seasons | football

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (AP) — The New York Giants have fired punter Riley Dixon after four seasons. The Giants made the move late Thursday night in a decision that will free up about $2.8 million in salary caps. Dixon averaged 45.2 yards gross and 40.6 net average over four seasons and landed 101 kicks inside … Read more

US colleges cut partnerships, financial ties with Russia | local business

By Collin Binkley AP Education Writer US colleges are withdrawing students from study abroad programs in Russia, ending research partnerships and severing financial ties as part of a global wave of condemnation of the invasion of Ukraine. At the same time, colleges have pledged to support Russian students on their campuses, fighting back calls from … Read more

Continue to play! MLB, MLBPA agree to start 2022 season and end lockout immediately | St. Louis Cardinals

JUPITER, Fla. — Break out the pennants, lay down the chalk lines, and Adam Wainwright re-introduces himself to Yadier Molina. Major League Baseball is back, unlocked, and now it’s really fast. On the 99th day of Major League Baseball’s lockout, a day after the commissioner canceled a number of other regular-season games, the players’ union … Read more

US inflation rose 7.9% last year to a new 40-year high | Business news from St. Louis

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER – AP business writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Driven by rising costs for gas, groceries and housing, consumer inflation rose 7.9% last year, the sharpest rise since 1982 and likely just a harbinger of even higher prices. The increase, reported Thursday by the Labor Department, reflected the 12 months that ended in February … Read more