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Sackler family to pay up to $7 billion cash under Purdue Pharma's new opioid settlement plan
The filing is a milestone in a bankruptcy court saga that’s gone on for more than five years.
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Ben & Jerry's alleges parent company Unilever removed its CEO over social activism
Unilever acquired Ben & Jerry's in 2000. The marriage of the London-based company and the progressive ice cream brand hasn't been a happy one lately.
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Sheetz announces immediate plans to hire over 440 employees in Pennsylvania
They will be hosting hiring events with on-the-spot interviews at each of its 310 Pa. locations on Wednesday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Bringing old media back to life at the 'Dead Media Room'
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new place to appreciate and buy old media is opening Berwick. Mark Collier is adding a new addition to his business. The Dead Media Room will house more than 5,000 VHS tapes for sale. "It'll be a throwback to an '80s or '90s video store, lots of neon, over 5,000 VHS tapes". Collier owns WaXPax Records, a record store in Berwick, and...
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California woman claims record-breaking $1.2 billion Mega Millions jackpot
The California Lottery has confirmed that Rosemary Casarotti is the sole winner of the $1.2 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the largest in the state's history.
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Vehicle on fire closes I-80 exit, entrance ramp
TURBOT TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT states a vehicle fire has closed an exit/entrance ramp on Interstate 80. The following exit/entrance ramps in Turbot Township, Northumberland County are closed: Interstate 80 West to Route 147 South Interstate 80 westbound exit ramp (Exit 212A / Route 147 south / Milton) is closed. A detour using I-180 West (Exit 212B), Exit...
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The IRS may owe you hundreds of dollars from years ago. You have just weeks to collect.
You may be owed hundreds of dollars by the IRS. But the government is just weeks away from keeping that money for good.
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Setback delays Lackawanna County commissioner replacement process
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The effort to replace former Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin has hit another legal snag. The county court issued an order today, halting the democratic party from interviewing potential replacements. Funeral arrangements for Scranton FD Lt. Kelly Hopkins Commissioner Bill Gaughan believes a Supreme Court ruling from 2019 should govern...
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Man accused of offering drugs for sex with teen
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he gave a 15-year-old weed and requested sexual favors in exchange. According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, in the Spring of 2024, Donnell Edwards, 35, was talking with a 15-year-old girl through a messaging app and would send her inappropriate photos. According to police, in December 2024,...
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Minnesota lawmaker behind 'Trump derangement syndrome' bill accused of soliciting teen
(The Hill) — Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn (R) was arrested for soliciting a teen on Monday, authorities said, hours after he introduced a bill proposing “Trump derangement syndrome” (TDS) as a form of mental illness.  Detectives with the Bloomington Police Department had communicated with Eichorn, who was under the assumption he was talking to a 17-year-old female, police said. He...
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