Arizona State

Columbus, OH

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While the best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest in the country, the worst state to retire is the largest. Alaska ranks as the worst state in the U.S. to retire for the third year in a row, according to Bankrate’s study of the best states to retire in 2024.

The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S. No. 1 isn't California or New York

Indiana State

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Tornadoes are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring and deadly storms. They pack the highest wind speeds ever measured on Earth, up to 300+ mph. At that speed, a tornado can pick up vehicles, shatter buildings, and launch 2x4s like javelins with enough force to pierce a brick wall! As many states are in the midst […]
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These Are the States With the Most Tornadoes. Where Does Yours Rank?

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

California State

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People die at a younger age in this county than in any other California county

California County Has The 'Shortest Life Expectancy' In The Entire State

Alabama State

Living in major U.S. cities means higher housing costs and less space for your money. And when the covid-19 pandemic sparked the rise of remote work, it caused many workers to second-guess living in a major metropolis like New York and San Francisco. Though some companies continue to push in-office...

6 places across the U.S. that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there

The Biden administration is again gearing up to try to forgive the student debt of tens of millions of Americans, after the Supreme Court struck down its first effort last year. Now, the president has directed the U.S. Department of Education to pursue the regulatory process. In the coming days,...

Check your email: U.S. government is sending notes to millions on upcoming student-loan forgiveness

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Six-Figure Side Hustle series, where people with lucrative side hustles break down the routines and habits they've used to make money on top of their full-time jobs. Got a story to tell? Let us know! Email us at AskMakeIt@cnbc.com. When Domonique Brown...

30-year-old’s side hustle makes $27,800 a month—it takes 2 hours a day and outearns her 9-to-5 job

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

The average American believes they'll need to save $1.8 million for their post-work years, according to Charles Schwab's "2024 401(k) Participant Study." However, most Americans in their 50s have much less than that stashed away for retirement. The average 401(k) account balance for people in their 50s is $212,400, as...

Here’s how much money Americans in their 50s have in their 401(k)s

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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CALIFORNIA – Proposition 33, Justice for Renters Act, will be on the California ballot, November 5, for voters to decide on removing a rent control ban. According to Ballotpedia, a "yes" vote repeals the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (1995), which will allow cities and counties to limit rent on any housing.

Prop. 33 will allow California voters to decide on removing rent control ban

Have you ever wanted to make taking luxury vacations your full-time job?. That's the opportunity available with the newest round of openings at Forbes Travel Guide, which evaluates the best hotels, restaurants, spas and cruises in the world. FTG dispatches evaluators to luxe properties around the globe, tasking them with...

Get paid to visit luxury hotels and spas around the world—here's how

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Unrelenting summer heat has made it challenging for households to stay cool. That trend of higher temperatures is only expected to continue in coming years. Experts say policies are needed to help families who cannot afford cooling costs. Amid surging summer heat, the earth reached a new hottest day on...

Extreme heat is prompting higher home cooling costs. It is also putting some individuals at risk

Fernandina Beach, FL

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The Surf Restaurant Bar Grill & Motel, a longtime fixture in Fernandina Beach since 1957, recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection on July 8, 2024. Known for its casual beachside vibe and comfort food menu featuring favorites like burgers, wings, and pizza, The Surf has been a go-to spot for both locals and tourists seeking a relaxed dining experience.

Florida restaurant closes due to 235 rodent droppings found in multiple locations during inspection

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These U.S. states have the best and worst tap water: Washington ranked No. 1 while Arizona came in dead last

Water scarcity remains a concern for people around the world. In fact, a 2022 Gallup poll revealed that 57% of Americans worry more about safe drinking...

These U.S. states have the best and worst tap water: Washington ranked No. 1 while Arizona came in dead last

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