The e-commerce and technology company Amazon announced two new renewable energy projects on Thursday morning, including a planned solar farm in Pittsylvania County. The farm, which is projected to begin producing energy sometime in 2020, will …
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Market Force released its 2019 consumer survey ranking fast-food and fast-casual restaurant chains according to customer loyalty. The categories were: burger chains, coffee and bakery chains, frozen dessert chains, sandwich chains, Mexican chains, pizza …
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Northrop Grumman is going to be working on the U.S. Army’s long-planned drone-killing lasers. The Army wants to mount 50 kilowatt laser systems on top of its General Dynamics designed Stryker vehicle as part of its U.S. Army Maneuver Short Range Air …
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HOUSTON (Reuters) – Weaker second-quarter refining and chemicals profits offset surging U.S. shale production at U.S. oil majors Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) and Chevron Corp (CVX.N), the two reported on Friday. FILE PHOTO: A logo of the Exxon Mobil …
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Travelers on a Spirit Airlines flight from North Carolina to New Jersey were spooked by an unwelcome passenger this week: a bat flying through the cabin. And, no, it doesn’t appear to be an emotional support animal. Peter Scattini, a 23-year-old passenger …
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