California State

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Josue Torres

We’ve all been there. You go out to eat, enjoy a meal, and then the bill arrives with an unexpected surcharge. These fees began appearing during the pandemic and have lingered, covering inflation and minimum wage increases.

New California law changes restaurant pricing, what diners need to know

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that in a significant move to alleviate the financial burden on residents, the state has cleared water and wastewater utility bills for 4 million Californians.

California forgives water utility bills for 4 million residents

Some AI companies asked for regulation. Now that it’s coming, some are furious. Since last year, tech titans from Mark Zuckerberg to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have gone to Congress to discuss artificial intelligence regulation, warned of the technology’s potentially catastrophic effects, and even asked to be regulated.

Some in Industry Push Back Against California’s AI Regulations

San Jose, CA

The Spun

Simone Biles is ready for the Olympics. The legendary U.S. gymnastics star has been dominating the Olympic Trials this week, locking up her spot in Paris, France for the Summer Games next month. Biles, the most decorated gymnast in women's history, is hoping to get back to her dominant ways at the ...

Swimsuit Photo Of Simone Biles Going Viral Before Olympics

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Over the last day or so, customers of the big three US mobile carriers — Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile — who are using data roaming internationally have complained about an inability to connect and make calls. Complaints about connection problems have spread across social media for hours, with little response from the carriers.

Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile customers roaming internationally can’t connect

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Meta clashed with the European Commission (EU) over its alleged violation of EU digital laws with its subscription-based, ad-free social network models. The company first introduced this model to comply with the EU's stringent data privacy regulations, particularly under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Critics argue that this model effectively forces users to accept data collection practices if they opt not to pay for the ad-free service.

Meta Faces $13 Billion Fine For Violating Digital Laws With its 'Pay or Consent' Data Privacy Model

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Tipped hospitality workers across Chicago are getting a raise on Monday, July 1 as a hotly debated city ordinance goes into effect, increasing the tipped minimum wage from $9.48 per hour to $11.02. The result of a historic vote by Chicago’s City Council in October 2023, the ordinance will phase...

Chicago Starts Five-Year Phase-Out of Tipped Minimum Wage

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

TechSpot

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. A hot potato: Many were surprised to learn that connected vehicles collect data about drivers and sell that information to insurance companies. As it turns out, so do apps on a driver's smartphone. Most drivers are unaware that this is even happening. Earlier...

These apps track your driving habits and sell that information to insurance companies

Small Business Trends

If you are a small business looking for grant opportunities, there are several grants up for grabs, including one that is offering $100,000.

In the News: Up to $100,000 in Grants for Small Businesses

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

Remote work and the tech industry go together like cookies and cream: Coding, tech support, and project management can all be done from any location with an internet connection. Plus, the tech business is rife with sprawling corporations like Google or Microsoft that always have hundreds of positions open at any time of the year.

Fully Remote Jobs at Apple You Can Apply for in June 2024

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet feline named Clarice who is in search of a loving forever home. Despite her challenging start in life, Clarice is ready to start a new chapter with a family that will love and care for her.

Meet The Unique Little Cat Who Lost Both Eyes Now Searching For Love

The Current GA

This story was originally published in the Georgia Recorder. The Georgia Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion this week that opponents of civil asset forfeiture are calling a victory.

Georgia Supreme Court rules against county’s property seizure from catalytic converter recyclers

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, June 28, that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All (DFA) Shared Appreciation Loan program.

CalHFA issues all 1,700 vouchers for down payment assistance program

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California’s Restaurant Industry Can Keep Its Controversial Service Fees

Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. California restaurant owners can...

California’s Restaurant Industry Can Keep Its Controversial Service Fees

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