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A red Eugene Weekly newspaper distributor box stands outside its office in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. The weekly newspaper had to lay off its entire staff three days before Christmas and halt print because its funds were embezzled by a former employee, its editor said. The Eugene police are investigating and the paper's owners have hired forensic accountants to piece together what happened. (Todd Cooper via AP)

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Embezzlement of Oregon weekly newspaper's funds forces it to lay off entire staff and halt print
By CLAIRE RUSH - Associated Press
Fri,12/29/23-5:08PM , 207 Reads
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This image provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows a Relax 5mm Science Kit. On Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, the agency recalled the toys, sold at Walmart.com, which contain powerful magnetic balls that could pose a hazard to children if swallowed and exceed federal standards for their magnetic strength. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP)

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Federal agency orders recall of hazardous magnetic-ball kits sold at Walmart.com
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fri,12/29/23-3:50PM , 146 Reads
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal agency on Friday recalled toys sold at Walmart.com containing powerful magnetic balls that could pose a hazard to children if swallowed.
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An electronic sign welcomes visitors to the Atlantic City, N.J. Boardwalk on Dec. 28, 2023. Atlantic City faces challenges in the new year including a potential smoking ban in its nine casinos, and their quest to return to pre-pandemic business levels. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

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Casino smoking and boosting in-person gambling are among challenges for Atlantic City in 2024
By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press
Fri,12/29/23-12:25PM , 329 Reads
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — After the confetti is swept away and the empty champagne bottles recycled in Atlantic City, 2024 will bring numerous challenges and potential opportunities for the East Coast gambling resort.
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A food shopper pushes a cart of groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Preparing for a midnight toast and more year-end festivities may require a run or two to the store — but you’ll want to prepare for some limited business hours. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner, File)

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What stores are open and closed for New Year’s Eve 2023? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS - AP Business Writer
Fri,12/29/23-6:13AM , 211 Reads
It's just about time to celebrate New Year's Eve and say goodbye to 2023.
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