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In 2025, several beloved Austin businesses, including Thom’s Market, Trudy’s, Aster’s Ethiopian, Hana World Market, Jim-Jim’s Water-Ice, Black Star Co-op, Skylark Lounge, East Side King, Koriente, and Limbo/Triple Z Threadz, closed due to factors like rising costs, competition, and market changes, marking the end of an era for many community staples.
A winter storm is causing heavy snow and travel impacts in the Omaha area, leading to schedule changes and closures for schools and businesses. Metro Transit will have a delayed start on Friday, and a full list of schedule changes and closings can be found in the article. The storm is expected to bring dangerous conditions, including extreme cold, prompting various institutions to take precautions.
A winter storm in the Omaha area has prompted schools and businesses to close or change schedules on Tuesday. Metro Transit routes will be delayed until 6 a.m., with 12 routes on Snow Route A. Omaha Public Schools, Omaha Catholic Schools, and several other school districts are closed, while others are implementing remote learning or late starts. Papillion Sanitation is closed, and residential trash and recycling services are delayed by one day for the rest of the week.
Omaha-area schools and businesses are announcing closures and schedule changes ahead of heavy snow expected to start the week, with Millard Public Schools and Council Bluffs Community Schools opting for a remote learning day and Metro moving to snow route A starting at 10 a.m. Monday.
H Street NE, once a symbol of Washington D.C.'s rebirth, is now struggling to maintain its allure as a vibrant neighborhood. The corridor has faced challenges from competition with newer nightlife areas and traditional hotspots, as well as a rise in violent crime and property theft. Business owners have expressed concerns about safety and declining revenue, leading some to close their establishments. The community and local authorities are working together to address the issues and revitalize the neighborhood, but the road to recovery remains uncertain.
Israeli stock and bond prices fell, businesses closed, and government bond prices dropped after Hamas gunmen from Gaza killed hundreds of Israelis and abducted an unknown number of others. Tel Aviv share indices ended nearly 7% lower, led by a 9% drop in banking shares. The shekel is already at its weakest level of the year due to a government plan to overhaul the judiciary. The violence is expected to have a more negative impact on the economy and fiscal budget. Airlines suspended flights to and from Israel, and companies like Delta and United Airlines cancelled operations. Schools were shut, and most stores, except supermarkets and pharmacies, were closed. Israel's Manufacturers' Association assured that factories would continue operating to limit concerns over scarcity of essential products.
Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrated on June 19, will see closures of banks, government offices, and the stock market. While some small businesses may be closed, major retailers and grocery stores are unlikely to shut down. Private businesses such as Zillow, Nike, and Lyft are giving workers the day off, while Google and Amazon are only encouraging workers to avoid meetings. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free in Galveston, Texas.
Businesses across the Bay Area in Florida are set to temporarily close on Thursday in protest of the state's new immigration law, which includes stricter requirements for businesses to check the immigration status of workers and collecting data on hospital patients' legal status. The protests, labor strikes, and business closures are part of a nationwide effort called 'A Day Without Immigrants.' The movement has been spreading on social media and goes far beyond just restaurants, with landscaping companies and other businesses also participating.