Ford replaces CEO Mark Fields with Jim Hackett
Ford Motor Co. shifts leadership replacing chief executive Mark Fields with former Steelcase CEO Jim Hackett to driver faster decisions and transform the company for smart mobility. Fields retires after 28 years, as Ford seeks to compete with Tesla and capitalize on a strong truck and auto market despite stock decline since Mulally era.
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Fox News hit by new sexual harassment suits in Manhattan
Kathleen Lee a Fox News Radio shift editor alleges sexual harassment and retaliation after complaints Naima Farrow says she was fired for pregnancy Naima Farrow Vidya Mann an accounts receivable specialist says temporary hire was passed over for permanent roles favoring white coworkers Fox News disputes merit and cites prompt action and seriousness of discrimination complaints
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Landscape firm expands with new in town garden center
Gasper and his son Jeff, owners of BladeWorks, convert a Marion four acre site on Blairs Ferry Road into a retail garden center. They shifted from landscaping to include perennials and annuals management, driven by customer demand and in town location with strong traffic counts.
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Blooms by BladeWorks opens garden center in Marion
Peter and Jeff Gasper launched Blooms by BladeWorks at 1440 Blairs Ferry Rd Marion May 8 with 18 employees. They plan a greenhouse with water retention by August and a retail space for pots and hardwoods next year. Inventory includes 650 trees across 59 species plus conifers shrubs perennials and vegetables from Midwest suppliers.
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Smart tips to save on a summer vacation
The piece notes one third of Americans plan family vacations in the next year and offers cost-cutting strategies. Be flexible with destinations and travel dates, compare nearby airports, and consider midweek departures to save on airfare and car rentals. Book early and use parking-reservation sites to cut long-term parking costs.
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