Chicago, IL

Illinois State

Forest View, IL

The US Sun

LOTTERY players in a certain state should double-check their slips to make sure they are not missing out on a life-changing win. A $1 million ticket is yet to be claimed in Illinois. This player purchased a lucky Lotto ticket from a gas station. The slip was for the June...

Urgent lottery warning as $1m ticket remains unclaimed – and it was sold at a convenience store

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San Diego, CA

Kianna Writes

Some big news out of California that's shaking up the job landscape, especially in the medical device industry. Dexcom, a major player in the field, has announced it will be laying off 535 employees at its San Diego location. This move is set to happen on July 26 and is part of a broader trend of job cuts across the medtech sector.

Major Company in California Lays Off 500 Employees

A new federal overtime pay rule went into effect Monday, expanding the protections to and earnings potential for about 1 million salaried workers. U.S. government officials have said that the overtime expansion, one of the largest in recent history, means more workers will now be compensated for the extra hours they spend at work and away from their families. An estimated 4 million people will benefit from the changes to overtime pay once they’re fully in effect come 2025. Specifically, they'll now be entitled to one-and-a-half times pay for time they put in over the standard 40-hour week.

1 Million More Workers Just Became Eligible for Overtime Pay

Business Insider

Walmart announced a slate of pay and benefits perks as the company tries to encourage more employees to stick with the job for longer.

Walmart is giving US hourly workers new bonuses that increase the longer they've been at the company

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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

FinanceBuzz

Ditch the college debt and still earn big. Discover 15 lucrative jobs that break the mold, offering a comfortable income without a 4-year degree.

15 Jobs That Pay Over $75K and Don’t Require a 4-Year Degree

Iowa State

East Moline, IL

An unexpected company is now laying off hundreds in Illinois by the end of summer due to a decline in market demand for its products. John Deere, the world’s leading seller of tractors and crop harvesters, has announced a significant wave of layoffs, impacting approximately 610 production staff across its plants in Illinois and Iowa.

An Unexpected Company Is Now Laying Off Hundreds in Illinois

Newark, NJ

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

Companies are becoming more fond of part timers these days.

US employers want more part-time workers. Here’s what that means

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Walmart’s recent decision to raise wages and improve benefits aims to enhance employee satisfaction and reduce turnover, but rebuilding trust will require ongoing fair treatment and open communication. Walmart‘s Wage Increases and Benefits Overhaul Aim to Boost Employee Satisfaction and Retention According to the article in Inc, Walmart, known for its low prices and wide […]

$500,000 Annual Salary Cap: Walmart’s Bold Move to Boost Employee Morale and Productivity

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its final rule, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)’s overtime pay requirements. The rule increases the minimum salary threshold to US$43,888 on July 1 and then to $58,656 on January 1, 2025. This significant change will profoundly impact both business...

Employers Face Major Changes with New Overtime Pay Requirements

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

It’s no surprise older and younger generations have different habits and attitudes — and it extends to the workplace, too. Apple stock is thriving thanks to AI. Will it last?. Almost 70% of full-time workers between the ages of 50 and 64 say they work fully on-site, according...

Workers over 50 are most likely to be fully in-office — or not at all

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

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

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Fortune

The third annual Workplace Well-being report from Deloitte indicates a major gulf in understanding between executives and employees.

90% of C-suite executives believe their company promotes worker well-being. Why do only 60% of workers agree?

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Howard Brown Health Is Laying Off 43 Employees

CHICAGO — Howard Brown Health is laying off 43 workers — including 29 union members — as the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ+-affirming health care center continues to...

Howard Brown Health Is Laying Off 43 Employees

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