California State

Columbus, OH

Fortune

Renters are getting better deals on apartments now, but asking rents are still considerably higher than pre-pandemic. For years, it’s felt as if rent has gotten out of control. And that’s partially true, considering median rent prices are more than 21% higher today than they were in 2019. But rents are starting to drop ever so slightly.

Renters finally get some good news as power begins to swing away from landlords

The US Sun

AMERICANS are rethinking their concepts of "dream homes" and "dream workspaces" as the housing market is increasingly growing out of reach for most. A recent poll of 2,000 American adults found that nearly 40% of people feel trapped in their current living situations due to the modern-day housing market. The...

Americans feel stuck in their homes as they ditch plans for ‘dream houses’ – soaring prices & ‘golden handcuffs’ blamed

New Jersey State

GOBankingRates

The price of housing has become absurdly expensive, making it difficult to imagine the halcyon days of the post-WWII American Dream, when home ownership was a lot more affordable. Unfortunately, the...

How Much Homes Could Cost in Every State in 2030

From essential day-to-day items to housing, everything costs a pretty penny nowadays. But what if someone told you there’s a way to cut back on one of your biggest expenses?. For a lot of tenants out there, complaining about their living situation can be a daunting task. Unfortunately, many people put up with faulty property for fear of being evicted or seeing their rent increase afterward. Not Jory and their neighbors, though. After getting fed up with the multiple issues in their apartment building — which had gone unaddressed by their landlord and property manager — TikTok user @alluringskull decided that enough was enough. And what’s the most effective solution to this kind of problem? Unionization, of course.

‘WE CAN UNIONIZE?!’: Tenants get rent cut in half after they form union to hit back at lazy landlord, and now minds are being blown

New York City, NY

MarketRealist

Earlier this year, the "tiniest apartment in Manhattan" available to rent for $1,200 a month made headlines.

This balcony with a bed is listed for rent at $244 per week; landlord calls it a 'sunny room'

The Motley Fool

A shakeup is coming to Social Security. See what's in store for 2025.

These 3 Social Security Changes Are Coming in January. Prepare Yourself Now.

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Social Security beneficiaries should prepare for several changes in 2025 that will impact their monthly benefits. The most significant adjustment will be the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is estimated to be around 2.7% based on current inflation trends, according to the Senior Citizens League. However, higher-than-expected inflation could push this number even higher.

Social Security’s 2025 COLA estimate updated

Anika Jindal

Finding a job that offers both a steady income and housing can significantly impact one’s financial stability and overall convenience. It not only eliminates the stress of searching for separate accommodation but also ensures a comfortable living situation while pursuing employment.

10 Jobs That Come With Housing

Colorado State

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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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Dicle Belul

President Joe Biden's recent proposal of a 5 percent rent cap has ignited mixed reactions among landlords and tenants. The measure aims to address the affordability crisis in the rental market, particularly in areas with skyrocketing prices. Corporate landlords face the choice of complying with the 5 percent cap or risking the loss of federal tax breaks, prompting concerns among them. While tenants see the proposal as a positive step towards making housing more accessible, some landlords are wary of the potential impact on their investments. The proposed rent cap would primarily affect larger landlords with over 50 units, sparing smaller operators from its effects.

Biden's 5% Rent Cap: Impacting NYC's Housing Battle

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

Savannah, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Denver, CO

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

Nebraska State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska from the late afternoon into the evening with a few cells lingering into the overnight hours. Storms will be capable of producing mainly damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado. Check below for further details on the outlook.

Damaging Winds Excess of 75mph, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Northern Plains; Evening of July 29th

Oakland, CA

“To hear what people are saying, it’s hurtful and speaks to the mindset of the youth.”. On July 13, 2024, lives were changed in Oakland, California, after what was supposed to be a moment of support for a Black-owned business turned into a deadly shooting. Alliauna Green, also known as Tan DaGod, 27, was shot and killed at Glamour Beauty Supply in broad daylight after doing a meet-and-greet with fans.

Tan DaGod's Family Sets The Record Straight On Misinformation About Her Death

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NewsBreak

Keeping it Real: Yes! Rent in California is Too Damn High

Overview: California renters are struggling to keep pace with rising rental costs, with the average monthly rent in the state currently at $2,867. Proposition 33, which...

Keeping it Real: Yes! Rent in California is Too Damn High

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