News from October 2024


Amazon VP: Average full-time employees wll receive 'a raise of more than $3,000 a year'

Amazon has announced a $2.2 billion investment to increase wages and expand benefits for its hourly employees across the U.S., including those in the Northern Kentucky area.

Trump election victory could increase Bitcoin value, says new analysis

An analysis by Polymarket charting Bitcoin’s ($BTC) price against former President Donald Trump’s election odds announced a potential surge in Bitcoin’s value in the event of a Trump victory.

Nominations open for excellence in education awards

Nominations are now being accepted for The Cincinnatus Association’s 2025 Excellence in Education Awards.

Morgan Stanley completes equity financing for ATSG-Evolve IP merger

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Private Equity Secondaries, through a vehicle managed by RunTide Capital, have completed an equity financing to finalize the merger between ATSG and Evolve IP.

Covington hosts Halloween events including Dia de los Muertos celebration

COVINGTON, Ky. – As Halloween festivities unfold, Covington offers a range of activities for both children and adults.

Carlyle finances GIP's acquisition of Lanes Group with £205m loan

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), part of BlackRock, has acquired Lanes Group with the support of a £205 million financing package from Carlyle's Global Credit platform.

AAA survey reveals majority rely on eyewear; stresses vision care as daylight saving ends

More than 60% of U.S. drivers depend on prescription eyewear while driving, according to a recent AAA survey.

Gasoline prices decrease as seasonal trends continue

The national average for a gallon of gasoline has decreased by two cents, reaching $3.13, according to recent data.

Former Starbucks manager: 'The culture of quality, consistency, and customer focus doesn’t exist anymore'

Starbucks Corp. faces growing challenges following a recent stock downgrade, as analysts question the company's ability to navigate ongoing legal battles and operational pressures. The downgrade comes amid recent leadership changes and heightened scrutiny from activist investors, all of which cast uncertainty on Starbucks’ short-term recovery.

Covington seeks volunteers for Peaselburg tree-planting event

Volunteers are being called upon to participate in a tree-planting event scheduled for Saturday morning in Peaselburg, Covington, Kentucky.

Cincinnati volleyball secures season sweep against UCF

The University of Cincinnati volleyball team achieved a season sweep against UCF with a three-set victory on Wednesday night in Orlando, Florida.

Cincinnati falls to Oklahoma State in Big 12 Soccer Championship

The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team was defeated by Oklahoma State in the first round of the Sprouts Farmers Market Big 12 Soccer Championship.

University of Cincinnati launches Cincy Sports Partners for direct sponsorship management

The University of Cincinnati has announced the formation of a new unit, Cincy Sports Partners, which will focus on building brand partnerships to enhance the university's community engagement.

Board releases minutes from October commission meeting

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes from October 8, 2024, have been released.

Cincinnati women’s tennis heads to TCU Jae Foundation Invitational

The Cincinnati women's tennis team is set to participate in the TCU Jae Foundation Invitational, taking place at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center & Bartzen Varsity Courts in Fort Worth, Texas.

Amazon VP: Company to invest 'more than $2.2 billion across our network for hourly front-line employees'

Amazon has announced a $2.2 billion investment to increase wages and expand benefits for hourly employees across its U.S. fulfillment and transportation network, significantly impacting the thousands of workers in the Chicago area.

Northern Kentucky falls to Purdue Fort Wayne in five-set volleyball match

Northern Kentucky University's women's volleyball team faced Purdue Fort Wayne in a challenging match on Saturday, seeking to recover from their previous night's defeat.

AlpInvest closes largest publicly rated GP-Led CFO at $1 billion

AlpInvest, a private equity platform under Carlyle, has announced the closing of its second securitization, a $1 billion Collateralized Fund Obligation (CFO).

Hartwell School marks 100 years with community celebration

Earlier this month, the Hartwell School community came together to commemorate its 100th anniversary.

Brendan Sorsby joins prestigious Davey O'Brien QB Class of '24

Brendan Sorsby, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, has been named to the Davey O'Brien QB Class of 2024.