Gallo Leaves 20 Workers On The Vine As Lodi Crush Line Goes Quiet
E. & J. Gallo suspended crush operations at its Turner Road West plant in Lodi and laid off 20 workers as it shifts capacity across California. The company says impacted employees will get transition support.
Over 250,000 Pool Dive Sticks Yanked as Summer Swim Season Nears
About 254,000 Sloosh dive sticks sold online have been recalled after regulators warned they could impale swimmers; Joyin will replace sticks after proof of disposal.
Google Shells Out $50 Million To Fast-Track 300,000 U.S. Trade Workers
Google.org is committing $50 million to train 300,000 U.S. skilled‑trade workers through unions and trade groups as data‑center demand surges. The funds will back union training pilots and updated apprenticeships.
Chicago CME’s Tiny Oil And Gold Bets To Trade While City Sleeps
CME Group will open 24/7 trading for a new 10‑barrel WTI contract and its 1‑ounce gold futures this summer, citing surging options and micro‑futures volumes. The move follows a broader push to bring always‑on, regulated access to commodity markets.












