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Between running a multi-billion dollar business and managing hundreds of employees, most CEOs don’t have time to do grocery shopping. But Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel chooses to shop 14 times a week. “I’m in the grocery store almost every day, at least twice a day,” Buechel told Fortune magazine in a recent interview. The Austin, Texas-based company’s leader visits the 80,000-square-foot flagship store at lunchtime and returns after work to pick up fresh ingredients for dinner. A self-described “foodie,” Buechel browses the cheeses, checks out the salad bar and often creates “detailed” shopping lists in Excel sheets to…

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. , Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, today signed a definitive agreement to sell its commercial and residential fire alarm business to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for an enterprise value of $3.0 billion. “The sale of our commercial and residential insurance businesses marks a critical and decisive step in our planned divestitures on our transformation journey to become a focused, agile and more growth-oriented pure-play company dedicated to creating a more sustainable world for future generations,” said Carrier Chairman and CEO…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox, an infection caused by the monkeypox virus, a global health emergency following a surge in cases in Africa, officials said Wednesday.The declaration comes following outbreaks of MPOX in 13 African countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the Central African Republic.Along with a shortage of vaccines, a new form of the virus, known as lineage I, is believed to be causing the spread of the virus.More than 17,000 cases are expected to be reported across Africa in 2024, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and…

Hardik Pandya’s Lexus LM 350h (Image Source – Youtube [Cars For You])Cricketers and celebrities often build their dream garages by buying the most luxurious, comfortable and exotic cars available in the market. One such person, Hardik Pandya, is someone who has a penchant for extravagant cars that stand out from the crowd. The all-rounder recently added a new Lexus LM350h luxury MPV to his collection. In a latest update shared on YouTube by Cars For You, Hardik can be seen stepping out of his new MPV.This feature-packed luxury vehicle is popular among those who appreciate the precision and comfort of…

A Russian court has sentenced an American-Russian ballerina to 12 years in prison for “high treason” for allegedly transferring funds to a Ukrainian charity in February 2022, the same year that Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the country.Los Angeles resident Ksenia Karelina was visiting family in Russia when investigators searched her phone and found that she had donated $51.80 to Ukrainian charities in the U.S., according to a statement posted on Facebook by the spa where she previously worked.Ksenia Karelina sits in the defendant’s cage in a courtroom in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Thursday, June 20, 2024. STR/AP FileAuthorities have not…

The west suburban DMV has been remodeled into a one-stop shop designed to cut wait times and get more done in one visit to the counter, according to the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.The newly renovated DMV+ facility opening Thursday in Melrose Park will consolidate driver and vehicle services, as well as provide business services that previously required a trip to downtown Chicago or Springfield.Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said this means people won’t have to go from line to line at different DMV stations, including the one at 1903 N. Manheim Road.”The goal is to get more people in…

Welcome to our 2023-24 Vancouver Canucks player review series, where we take a look at how Canucks players are performing in the 2023-24 season during the summer. Today’s player is JT Miller, who has 37 goals and 103 points in 81 games.To view the embedded media, please see the original article.It was a great season for Miller, who was voted MVP by fans, became just the seventh player in franchise history to score 100 points in a season, and was one of the team’s spiritual leaders all year long, both on and off the ice.RELATED: JT Miller becomes seventh Canucks…

As summer comes to an end and the crisp autumn air begins to flow, it’s time to get ready for the new school year, and what better way to kick off your academic journey than with some new sneakers? Whether you’re a trendsetter, a comfort seeker, or something in between, the right shoes can elevate your everyday look while providing the support you need for a long school day. size Understanding sneaker sizing is key to finding the perfect fit. Most brands use standard sizing, but it’s always a good idea to check the size chart before purchasing. Different sneaker…

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday formally charged former Argentine President Alberto Fernández with assaulting former first lady Fabiola Yáñez.Prosecutor Ramiro Gonzalez charged Fernandez with “minor and serious bodily injury, a felony” and “coercive intimidation” against his former partner, according to a court ruling seen by The Associated Press.Gonzalez also called for additional evidentiary measures, including testimony from former presidential physician Federico Saavedra and former presidential secretary Maria Cantero.Fernandez, a leftist Peronist politician who served as Argentina’s president from 2019 to 2023, strongly denied her allegations and promised to prove in court “what really happened.”Yáñez testified in Argentina’s federal court on Tuesday…

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, February 29, 2024. Mississippi State defensive lineman Cedric Johnson (DL39) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee – USA TODAY SportsWith Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Jeff Gunter deciding to retire from the NFL, the next two weeks will open up a big opportunity for sixth-round rookie Cedric Johnson.Gunter’s retirement was a shocking announcement made by the team on Wednesday. The 2022 seventh-round draft pick was a success story who initially made the roster and managed to stay with the team. It seemed likely he would return after Cam Sample…