Saint Louis, MO

Columbus, OH

Indy100

Most working people think they deserve a raise, but few of us expect to see our paycheck increase by three figures overnight.And yet, that’s precisely what happened to one man in Chile who checked his bank balance only to discover that his employer had accidentally paid him a hell of a lot more than he was owed.The man had received 165,398,851 Chilean pesos (almost £135,000 or $175,000) instead of his usual salary of 500,000 pesos (around £408 or £528).In other words, he’d been paid 330 times his usual amount.The unnamed man worked for the Industrial Food Consortium (CIAL), a producer...

Man accidentally paid 330 times his salary takes the money and disappears

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Charlotte, NC

Tampa, FL

Fox Business

A new report published by Realtor.com found that the share of available home listings that saw a price cut in July rose to the highest level in two years.

Home prices are finally starting to fall – and they dropped the most in these 3 cities

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

FinanceBuzz

From multi-level marketing to car sales, here are 10 careers people are often quick to judge.

10 Jobs That Nobody Respects Anymore (And Promising Alternatives)

North Carolina State

Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Housing prices across the U.S. have continued to rise, giving a record number of homes a seven-figure price tag,. Nearly one-in-ten, or 8.5%, of homes are now worth $1 million or more — the highest proportion of all time, according to Redfin data released Friday. That’s more than 8 million U.S. homes worth at least $1 million in June, up more than 10% from a year ago and more than double the share prior to the pandemic.

A record number of homes in America are now worth $1 million or more

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Virginia Beach, VA

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. While there are some promising new signs that inflation may ease soon, the price of housing is only continuing to climb. While nationwide rent costs were previously on a downward trend, the average rent price in the United States has risen again, and is at the highest level it’s been since 2022, at least according to a new report from Rent.com. However, the same report shows that rents in some states are bucking the trend.

The 10 Cities Where Rent Is Actually Getting More Affordable

New-vehicle buyers are taking out loans averaging almost 70 months. Average new-vehicle APRs increased to 7.3% during the second quarter. Down payments for new vehicles have slightly decreased. A new study has revealed that many new vehicle buyers in the U.S. are being stretched to their financial limits, signing up...

Americans Drowning In New Car Debt, Loans Averaging 70 Months

As discussed in previous reverse mortgage rate updates, the federally insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is the dominant reverse mortgage in America. As a result, HECM has become synonymous with reverse mortgages. But did you know that nearly all HECMs originated today are variable-rate loans? This is in stark...

The month in reverse mortgage rates: August 2024

Based on ATTOM's newly released July 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there was a total of 31,929 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings - default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions -- up 15 percent from a month ago (June 2024), and up slightly by .2 percent from a year ago.

U.S. Foreclosures Jump 15 Percent Month Over Month in July

July 2024 saw 31,929 properties with foreclosure filings, with the greatest numbers of foreclosure starts in California, Florida, and Texas. July 2024 saw a total of 31,929 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions, or bank repossessions — up 15% from a month ago and up slightly by 0.2% from a year ago.

U.S. Foreclosure Starts Increased 18% In July

Curious about which careers show little growth? From bus driver to security guard, here are 15 low-paying jobs that have become increasingly undesirable.

15 Low-Paying Jobs Americans Don’t Want To Work Anymore

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

St. Louis, MO

Venice, IL

5 On Your Side

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St. Louis adds 27K jobs in a year, but sees month-to-month dip

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis area added more than 27,000 jobs over a year, but had fewer jobs in July than June, according to a...

St. Louis adds 27K jobs in a year, but sees month-to-month dip

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