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CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Wednesday — under questioning from the federal government — that merging would allow the two supermarket companies to lower prices and more effectively compete with retail giants like Walmart, Costco and Amazon.

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen and Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran appeared in Oregon’s U.S. District Court to testify against the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block the proposed merger of their companies.

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September is Preparedness Month

PHOENIX — Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed September “Arizona Preparedness Month” aligning with National Preparedness Month to encourage people, businesses, and communities to prepare for potential emergencies. With record heat this summer, floods, and wildfires around the state, emergency preparedness is critical for all Arizonans. 

To promote emergency preparedness, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) has created the “Are You Prepared? Steps and Tips to Get Ready”

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Child smuggling attempt thwarted

SAN LUIS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis uncovered an alleged child smuggling attempt involving two minors and arrested a woman in connection with the failed attempt. 

On August 29, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., CBP officers assigned to the San Luis Port of Entry encountered a 28-year-old female U.S. citizen driving a 2007 Nissan Sentra who presented U.S. birth certificates for the two minor children in her vehicle.

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