Puerto Rico In Chaos As Cash Runs Out
The New York Fed has assured troubled Puerto Ricans that it has enough physical cash on hand to keep banks on the island stocked for the forseeable future…
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Florida’s Orange Growers May Never Recover From Hurricane Irma
Sep 28, 2017 | Business & Economy
Hurricane Irma destroyed half of Florida’s citrus crop when it tore through the state earlier this month. Many of the affected groves of oranges and grapefruits were approaching harvest and their destruction has since help send the price of orange concentrate futures rocketing higher. Unfortunately, Irma only exacerbated the situation of declining output caused by an epidemic of “citrus greening” that’s in its twelfth year.
Read MoreReport Shows Austin County Jail Needs Over $2 Million In Repairs, Renovations, and Improvements [VIDEO] [UPDATED]
Sep 28, 2017 | Local News
While many in the county are still reeling over the increases in the tax burden they are facing, it may only be the start of their pain. Tuesdays special commissioner’s court meeting was held to give the results of the findings that Burns Architecture, LLC found concerning Austin County’s Jail. The jail has been the source of much expense for Austin County in the past but, if the presentation is any indication, then the financial costs to the county and its taxpayers is going to be substantial.
Read MoreIn Historic Reversal, Saudi Arabia Allows Women To Drive
Sep 27, 2017 | International News
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has issued a historic royal decree granting driving licenses for women in the kingdom.
Read MoreTwitter To Expand Character Limit From 140 To 280
Sep 27, 2017 | Science & Technology
“This is a small change, but a big move for us. 140 was an arbitrary choice based on the 160 character SMS limit. Proud of how thoughtful the team has been in solving a real problem people have when trying to tweet. And at the same time maintaining our brevity, speed, and essence!”
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