Ann Thompson

A new book, Singularity Rising, suggests computers are on the path to becoming as smart as people. In this week’s Focus on Technology, Ann Thompson, in an interview with author James Miller, reports on how soon it could happen, which country will have the technology first, and what could derail it.

Kentucky's Governor was in Florence Thursday morning for what Northern Kentucky Tri-ED called a major economic announcement.  Gov. Steve Beshear announced an expansion of the  L'Oreal manufacturing plant .

This summer it was reported that L'Oreal would invest 42 million dollars at the New Buffington Road facility, nearly doubling the size of the plant and creating 200 jobs. The expansion hinged on tax incentives from Kentucky.

L'Oreal makes hair care products at that location. It is one of six manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

Hostess says it will permanently close three of its bakeries, including Cincinnati, because of an ongoing national strike. One hundred fifty two people work at the Cincinnati location. All will lose their jobs.

Reportedly union workers walked off the job after a new contract imposed cuts in wages and benefits.   Hostess says the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union strike was preventing the facilities from producing and delivering products.