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Starbucks is facing two separate stories. Activists are urging the company to close its stores in China's Xinjiang region, telling it to 'stand on the right side of history' amid human rights concerns. Meanwhile, the coffee chain is pressing ahead with nationwide store closures in the United States, with locations shut or set to shut in Wisconsin and dozens across Southern California.
- 2International City Theatre marks 41st anniversary celebration▼Shirley Wild: International City Theatre celebrates 41st anniversary
International City Theatre, the Long Beach-based professional stage company, is celebrating its 41st anniversary, with columnist Shirley Wild covering the milestone. The anniversary gathering honors the theatre's four decades of productions in Southern California and the supporters and artists who have sustained it. Coverage highlights the organization's continued role in the regional arts scene as it moves into its fifth decade.
- 3Southern Company Data Breach Hits 100,000 Alabama Power Customers▼100,000 Alabama Power Customers Affected in Southern Company Data Breach
Southern Company has disclosed a data breach affecting 100,000 Alabama Power customers, according to reporting from Alabama news outlet WBMA. The utility giant, which owns Alabama Power, is the latest major US energy company to reveal customer data was exposed in a cyber incident. Details on what information was compromised and how customers will be protected have not been fully outlined.
- 4Nearly 100,000 Alabama Power accounts hit in Southern Company breach▼Nearly 100,000 Alabama Power accounts affected by Southern Company data breach
Southern Company says a data breach has affected nearly 100,000 Alabama Power customer accounts. The utility disclosed the incident in a filing, and affected customers are being notified about what information was exposed. The company has not detailed the full scope or the type of data compromised, and customers are watching for guidance on protecting their personal information.
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Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey is reportedly facing a difficult expansion challenge in southern India. The edtech entrepreneur, who built a massive following among Hindi-speaking students, is now trying to establish dominance in southern states, where different languages, established local coaching players, and distinct education markets make growth far harder than in the north.
- 6Portland lingerie retailer opens second store in Falmouth▼Old Port lingerie retailer adds Falmouth store
A lingerie retailer based in Portland's Old Port neighborhood has opened a second location in Falmouth, Maine. The expansion, reported by Mainebiz, adds to the company's footprint in the greater Portland area and signals continued demand for specialty intimate apparel shops in southern Maine's retail market.
- 7Southern All Stars bassist's company apologizes over 500 million yen tax underreporting●【記事全文】サザン関口和之が代表の会社謝罪「二度とこのようなことのないよう…」5億円超の申告漏れ 事務所も謝罪 – スポニチ Sponichi Annex 芸能 ロックバンド「サザンオールスターズ」のベーシスト関口和之が代表取締役を務める音
A music company led by Kazuyuki Sekiguchi, bassist of Japanese rock band Southern All Stars, has apologized after authorities found it failed to report more than 500 million yen in income. The company, Nohohon, issued a statement on its official site pledging that such a mistake will never happen again, and Sekiguchi's management office also apologized over the matter.
- 8Southern state emerging as America's new economic center of gravity▼One southern state's rise is making it America's new 'economic center of gravity'
Commentary from Fox News and Yahoo Finance argues that a single southern US state is becoming the country's new 'economic center of gravity', reflecting a broader shift of population, investment and business activity away from traditional coastal hubs. The pieces point to the region's rapid growth as evidence that America's economic map is being redrawn toward the South.
- 9Mankato native works as assistant designer at Children's Theatre Company▼Mankato native bridges gap as Children's Theatre Company show's assistant designer
A Mankato native is serving as assistant designer on a production at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, the Twin Cities' leading theater for young audiences. The role, highlighted by the Mankato Free Press, shows the designer bridging a gap between their hometown roots and a professional theater career, drawing attention from readers in southern Minnesota proud of local talent reaching the state stage.
- 10SoCal businesses eye windfall from 2028 LA Olympics▼How SoCal businesses could profit from the 2028 LA Olympics
Businesses across Southern California are looking at ways to profit from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. With the Games expected to draw millions of visitors, local companies are weighing opportunities in hospitality, retail, and services as organizers and city officials continue preparing the region for the global event.
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Businesses are being urged to prepare for the arrival of El Niño, the climate pattern that can bring heavy rainfall and disruptive weather to Southern California and other regions. The warning encourages companies to review emergency plans, protect premises from potential flooding, and consider supply chain impacts as forecasts point to a strong El Niño event in the months ahead.
- 12Duke Energy vs. Southern Company for retiree income●For Retirees Who Want Utility Income: Duke Energy vs. Southern Company, 3.9% vs. 3.8% Yield
Investors are comparing Duke Energy and Southern Company as dividend options for retirees seeking steady utility income. Duke offers a yield of about 3.9%, edging out Southern Company's roughly 3.8%. The comparison highlights how close the two major utilities are for income-focused portfolios, with stability and payout reliability the key considerations for retirement investors.
- 13Nurminen and Tarros sign Nordic-Mediterranean logistics deal●Nurminen and Tarros sign deal for expanded Nordic-Mediterranean connection http:// dlvr.it/TVjMKT # Business # Intermoda
Finnish logistics group Nurminen and Tarros have signed an agreement to expand their Nordic-Mediterranean transport connection, strengthening links between Scandinavia and southern European ports such as La Spezia in Italy. The deal, flagged under intermodal and business tags, points to closer cooperation in container and combined transport services between the two regions.
- 14El Segundo Startup Aims to Manufacture Medicine in Space●This El Segundo Startup Wants to Manufacture Medicine in Space
An El Segundo-based startup is working to develop facilities for manufacturing medicine in space, taking advantage of microgravity conditions that can improve how certain pharmaceuticals are produced. The company joins a growing wave of Southern California space ventures pursuing commercial uses of orbit, and the idea is drawing attention as in-space manufacturing moves from concept toward real business.
- 15Southern Vermont Employee Ownership Forum Set for November 6▼Southern Vermont Employee Ownership Forum Nov 6
A Southern Vermont Employee Ownership Forum will take place on November 6, according to Vermont Business Magazine. The event brings together business owners, advisors and community members to discuss converting companies to employee ownership, a model seen as a way to keep local firms rooted in the region as owners retire. Details on speakers and registration have drawn attention among Vermont's small-business community.
- 16HMG Strategy Summit on AI and Cyber Resilience Draws Nearly 185 Southern California Tech Leaders▼One Day Left: Nearly 185 Southern California Technology Leaders Registered for HMG Strategy's October 1 Summit on Enterprise AI, Cyber Resilience and Digital Transformation
Nearly 185 technology leaders across Southern California have registered for HMG Strategy's October 1 summit, which will focus on enterprise AI, cyber resilience and digital transformation. The event is billed as a gathering for CIOs and senior technology executives to discuss how companies are adopting AI while strengthening security and modernizing their operations.
- 17Southern Banc Company schedules fourth quarter earnings release●The Southern Banc Company, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings Release
The Southern Banc Company, a community bank holding company, has announced the date for its fourth quarter and full-year earnings release. The notice gives investors and analysts a timeline for when the company will report its latest financial results. No figures or preliminary performance details were disclosed alongside the scheduling announcement.