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Toyota secures 15-year renewable energy deal via Texas solar project

Toyota Motor North America and Constellation Energy have announced a 15-year agreement to supply renewable energy certificates from the Milano Solar project in Texas.

Quincy QuillSeptember 24, 20261 min read

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40 New Businesses in Plano: Week of Sep. 21

Public records show 38 new sales tax permits, 1 alcohol license application and 1 business listing for Plano businesses in the week of Sep. 21. Here is the full list.

Quincy QuillSeptember 21, 20265 min read

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Senate panel advances Trump's pick for consumer finance watchdog

The Senate Banking Committee voted along party lines to move forward Brian Johnson's nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Quincy QuillSeptember 17, 20261 min read

Air Taxi Test Week Mapped a Route From Fort Worth to Toyota's Plano Campus

Joby Aviation's North Texas test flights, the state's first under a federal air-taxi pilot program, included a route to Toyota Motor North America's headquarters. Toyota is Joby's largest investor.

Quincy QuillSeptember 17, 20263 min read

Burger King and McDonald’s shift focus toward human service

Burger King, McDonald’s and other fast-food chains are placing more emphasis on employee interactions as customers show a preference for human service.

Quincy QuillSeptember 13, 20261 min read

STC, Ericsson sign deal to expand 5G network in Saudi Arabia

The two companies have entered a multi-year agreement to deploy new sites and introduce the world's first commercial use of the Ericsson Radio 4496.

Quincy QuillSeptember 13, 20262 min read

40 New Businesses in Plano: Week of Sep. 7

Public records show 39 new sales tax permits and 1 alcohol license application for Plano businesses in the week of Sep. 7. Here is the full list.

Quincy QuillSeptember 9, 20265 min read

Bank of America executive killed in Times Square stabbing

Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America vice president, was fatally stabbed in Midtown Manhattan, while a second victim survived the attack.

Quincy QuillSeptember 1, 20262 min read

40 New Businesses in Plano: Week of Aug. 31

Public records show 38 new sales tax permits, 1 alcohol license application and 1 business listing for Plano businesses in the week of Aug. 31. Here is the full list.

Quincy QuillAugust 31, 20265 min read

Judge Reviews Final Approval of Bank of America's $72M Epstein Settlement

A federal judge in New York will consider granting final approval Thursday to Bank of America's $72 million settlement with women who accused the bank of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse them.

Quincy QuillAugust 27, 20262 min read

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An Automaker's North American Headquarters Is in Plano. Robotaxis Arrived 20 Miles South.

Toyota Motor North America employs about 4,938 people in Plano, the city's fourth-largest employer. Meanwhile Tesla, Waymo and Amazon's Zoox are competing with driverless vehicles in Dallas.

Quincy QuillAugust 27, 20261 min read

Ex-JPMorgan Exec Staley Admits Sharing Confidential Data With Epstein

Former JPMorgan Chase executive Jes Staley told a US House committee he shared sensitive bank information with Jeffrey Epstein and was once named as a trustee of his estate.

Quincy QuillAugust 27, 20262 min read

Five Nordic firms anchor new defence and technology industry forum

Ericsson, Kongsberg, Nokia, Patria, and Saab have become founding corporate drivers of the Nordic Compass Defence Track, a new initiative linking military systems with digital infrastructure.

Quincy QuillAugust 26, 20262 min read

LAPD Seeks Two Suspects in Granada Hills Bank Robbery

Los Angeles police are searching for two men who fled a Bank of America branch in Granada Hills after a reported robbery and extortion call.

Quincy QuillAugust 26, 20261 min read

Ericsson and Nokia join new Northern European defense alliance

Two major telecommunications firms have agreed to participate in a newly formed defense group focused on the Northern European region.

Quincy QuillAugust 26, 20261 min read

Dimon Foundation donates $12 million to 12 HBCUs for endowment growth

The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation has provided $12 million in permanent endowment funding to twelve historically Black colleges and universities through UNCF.

Quincy QuillAugust 26, 20262 min read

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