$1.18 billion deal reached over drinking water contamination by 'forever chemicals'

pbs.org TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Three chemical companies said Friday they had reached a $1.18 billion deal to resolve complaints of polluting many U.S. drinking water systems…

Trial in Litigation Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ Delayed for Settlement Talks

wsj.com A 3M spokesman said the two sides are making significant progress toward a resolution. CHARLESTON, S. C.—A federal judge delayed a landmark trial set to begin Monday between…

Saks Fifth Avenue Scales Its Popular Personal Shopping Service

forbes.com The New York-based retailer announced that it’s opening Styling Suites across the country in partnership with hotel groups. The private, standalone personal shopping and…

The early scramble to prepare for hurricane season

axios.com Coastal states are already rushing to prepare for an Atlantic hurricane season that forecasters warn will be unusually unpredictable. Why it matters: Just a decade or two…

DuPont, Chemours and Corteva to pay $1.2B over water contamination lawsuit

washingtonpost.com Three U.S. chemical companies say they have reached a $1.185 billion settlement deal over complaints about toxic pollutants known as “forever chemicals” in drinking water…

The States Where Mass Shootings Happen the Most

247wallst.com There is no agreed-upon single definition of what constitutes a mass shooting, which can explain why estimates can vary so much from source to source. The Investigative…

Boeing's Frustrating Supply Chain Saga: From Progress to 'Surprise Issues'

finance.yahoo.com None Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) reportedly said the company's progress on resolving supply chain problems has been "frustratingly slow." • None Even as airlines' overall demand…

Top US chemical firms to pay $1.2bn to settle water contamination lawsuits

theguardian.com DuPont and two related companies said they would pay close to $1.2bn to settle liability claims brought by public water systems serving the vast majority of the US…

Three ‘Forever Chemicals’ Makers Settle Public Water Lawsuits

nytimes.com Last year the E.P.A. determined that almost no level of exposure to PFAS chemicals was safe. The $1.19 billion agreement, announced by Chemours, DuPont and Corteva, wouldn’t…

Companies reach $1.18 billion deal to resolve claims from 'forever chemicals' water contamination

aol.com TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Three chemical companies said Friday they had reached a $1.18 billion deal to resolve complaints of polluting many U.S. drinking water systems…

3M Strikes At Least $10 Billion Tentative Settlement With Cities In Forever Chemicals Case, Report Says

forbes.com 3M and several U.S. cities tentatively agreed to a settlement worth at least $10 billion over water pollution claims involving so-called forever chemicals, Bloomberg…

3M Heads to Trial in ‘Existential’ $143 Billion Forever-Chemicals Litigation

finance.yahoo.com 3M Co. faces an existential threat from lawsuits over allegedly cancer-linked “forever chemicals” that have leached into municipal water supplies, with the company’s…

The Best Travel Experiences in 15 U.S. Destinations

thestreet.com A quiet, cobbled lane in the historic French Quarter of Charleston, S.C., is just one of several hidden pathways in the city. This narrow alleyway is just 10 feet wide and…

3M, DuPont to Pay $100 Million to End Georgia Lawsuit Over Polluted Drinking Water

finance.yahoo.com 3M Co., DuPont de Nemours Inc. and other makers of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have agreed to pay more than $100 million to resolve a Georgia city’s lawsuit…

I'm childless because of a far-right South Carolina church

newsweek.com Recently, Judge James Ho, a Trump-appointed judge on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, spoke for many on the religious far-right when he said: "Pregnancy is not a serious…

Boeing CEO 'not overly anxious' about Chinese narrowbody jet

yahoo.com Boeing employees and executives attend the delivery of the final 747 jet in Everett CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Boeing Co CEO Dave Calhoun downplayed speculation…

Woman drops 140lbs naturally after ditching the scales

newsweek.com Lauren Acton was pre-diabetic, with high blood pressure and exercise-induced asthma, and tipped the scales at over 300 pounds—all by the age of 27. Her transformational…

‘After Sherman’ Review: A Gullah Geechee Reckoning

nytimes.com In the elegiac documentary “After Sherman,” cameras glide along waterways, soar above marshes, contemplate churches and travel down Southern roads lined by trees, the moss…

Alex Murdaugh pleads not guilty — for now

nbcnews.com CHARLESTON, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh was arraigned Wednesday on federal money laundering and wire fraud charges for indictments saying he stole money from his clients, and…

Lincoln Center Names Conductor for Reimagined Mostly Mozart Orchestra

nytimes.com Jonathon Heyward leading the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra last year. He will take the podium of the ensemble, which will also be renamed, next season. Jonathon Heyward,…

South Carolina paper names Villegas associate publisher

talkingbiznews.com The following excerpt was sent out from thedanielislandnews.com: I am excited to announce that Patrick Villegas, an experienced journalist and sales and marketing expert,…

Next Avenue: Pack your summer with fun with this list of 33 festivals in 29 states

nextavenue.org Browse the booths, dance in the streets, taste regional dishes and fill the auditorium seats at the many summer arts festivals coming soon to our residential neighborhoods,…

A Carnival Sunshine passenger says he's surprised to be alive after the ship was rocked by a terrifying storm that smashed his window

businessinsider.com Carnival Sunshine cruise ship, which was hit by bad weather last weekend. Ivan Cholakov/shutterstock A cruise-ship passenger spoke of his surprise at surviving a storm while…

‘Shoptainment’ will save shopping malls, analyst says

chicagotribune.com Before the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down, industry analysts across the board were lamenting the death of the shopping mall. Online shopping had gripped the…

Carnival Cruise Ship Gets Slammed By Massive Storm: Video

entrepreneur.com The Carnival Sunshine was headed back to Charleston, South Carolina from the Bahamas. It was a vacationers' worst nightmare come true after a Carnival Cruise ship battled a…

After 26 Royal Caribbean Cruises, What I Know About Rough Seas

thestreet.com The video was shocking. Waves swept over decks and flooded in crew quarters, destroying the crew bar, and forcing some passengers to be evacuated into the theater as…

Terrifying video shows a storm flooding decks and hallways of a Carnival Sunshine cruise ship leaving passengers seasick

businessinsider.com The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship docked in South Carolina in March 2020. AP Photo/Mic Smith, File Terrifying videos show a coastal storm flooded the Carnival Sunshine…

Carnival Sunshine Cruise Ship Battered By Massive Waves, Leaving Multiple Decks Flooded

zerohedge.com Carnival Sunshine Cruise Ship Battered By Massive Waves, Leaving Multiple Decks Flooded Passengers aboard the Carnival Sunshine had a nightmarish experience as the…

Cruise ship "destroyed" after being hit by hurricane-force winds

newsweek.com Passengers have described their terrifying night on a cruise ship that was hit by hurricane-force winds. Several of them shared videos on social media showing the damage to…

Updated: Carnival Sunshine sails from Charleston after weather delays

postandcourier.com The Carnival Sunshine sailed from Charleston around 2 a.m. on May 28 after adverse weather conditions held up the cruise ship's arrival and departure. The pleasure ship was…

Florida's 15 best burgers at restaurants, food trucks and fun places

floridatoday.com Warning: This story will make you hungry. We recommend reading it in the parking lot of your favorite burger joint. May is National Hamburger Day, but do we really need a…

WATCH: Fox & Friends Diner Patron Literally Says He Likes Trump Because He’s A ‘Strong Man’

mediaite.com When Fox News host Steve Doocy asked a diner patron why he likes ex-President Donald Trump, the man cited Trump as a “strong man,” among other things. On Friday morning’s…

Analysis: How Memorial Day came to have a history of contentious meanings

pbs.org Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on…

San Francisco is the most expensive city in the U.S. to raise a child

cnbc.com It's expensive to live in San Francisco — and even more costly to raise your kids there. The average annual cost of raising a child in the Bay Area is nearly double what…

Are The Anti-Trump GOP Forces Starting to Implode?

politico.com When it becomes clear in the early state and national polling who is consolidating support, the most influential figures with ties to the lagging candidates will stage a…

Tim Scott: the next White House hopeful

theweek.com An already crowded field of presidential hopefuls has increased: South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has officially launched his bid for the White House, becoming the sixth…

Tips to Navigate Inflation

nextavenue.org Experienced business founders and managers offer mentor-like advice for running your business in times of high inflation Editor’s note: This article is part of Lessons from…

Next Avenue: How to keep your business moving forward: Tips from experts on managing inflation

marketwatch.com This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. A recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that American consumers expect the inflation rate…

Elon Musk Tweets Support For Tim Scott Again

forbes.com Twitter owner Elon Musk has repeatedly expressed support for Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.)’s presidential campaign in recent days, even though Musk will host Florida Gov. Ron…

Elon Musk Tweets Support For Tim Scott Again, Raising Questions About Whether He’s Backing Away From DeSantis

forbes.com Twitter CEO Elon Musk expressed his support for Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.)’s presidential campaign for the second time in less than a week following Scott’s entrance into the…