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Former President Trump is determined to bring the economy back to the way it was while he was in office as voters grapple with inflation.

Trump explains how he will bring down housing and grocery prices, vows 'no tax for seniors' or on tips

Social Security recipients will receive two checks this month, but it doesn't mean retirees are receiving extra money – it's due to a quirk in the system.

Some Americans to receive rare second Social Security payment in August

Charlotte, NC

Tampa, FL

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

Thru the Cycle President John Lonski says a recession may just be what first-time homebuyers need as he stresses the need for an economic correction.

Looming US recession will give hope to first-time homebuyers, expert says

Los Angeles Times

U.S. stocks rallied in Wall Street's latest sharp swerve after a better-than-expected report  on unemployment eased worries about the slowing economy.

Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data

The 30-year U.S. fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.55% last week — its lowest level since May 2023, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data published Wednesday. This drop resulted in a 6.9% weekly increase in mortgage applications, reaching their highest level since January. It also caused a 59% jump in refinancing applications from the same week a year ago, as people look to take advantage of the relatively lower rates to lock in a new, cheaper mortgage.

Mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level in more than a year

USA TODAY

U.S. stocks rose Thursday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 each ending more than 2% higher after jobless claims fell more than expected easing concerns

Stock market soars after brighter jobless claims report

Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Nevada State

A number of potential homeowners, especially younger generations, are facing a tough choice. Some of them are choosing affordability over their physical safety when looking for a home.

US homebuyers sacrifice safety for affordability

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

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Minnesota State

Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett reacts to Kamala Harris' shocking running mate nomination.

Former White House economist warns of Walz's 'disturbing' policies: 'Avowed socialist'

Bucks County Beacon

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

Delta's diversity, equity and inclusion officer, Kyra Lynn Johnson, explains the airline's plan to "boldly pursue equity" following the 2020 "social justice awakening."

Delta's top DEI officer jettisons 'ladies and gentleman' gate announcements as part of equity push

FOX Business' Stuart Varney discussed the record of Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz after Vice President Kamala Harris selected him as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election.

Stuart Varney: Tim Walz's plan is 'tax and spend all the way to chronic debt'

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year mortgage plunged to its lowest level since May 2023 this week, following days of market turbulence resulting from last week's softer-than-expected employment report.

U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage plunges to lowest since May 2023, Freddie Mac says

Los Angeles, CA

Shaun White reportedly just parted with a Los Angeles home he had owned since 2018. The home fetched over $3.9 million in the deal, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Former Olympic gold medalist Shaun White gets over $3.9M for Los Angeles house

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

New York City, NY

San Francisco, CA

New data published by Bank of America shows that Americans are continuing to leave cities like San Francisco and New York due to affordability concerns.

'Great migration' continues as more Americans flee New York, San Francisco

NewsBreak

Jobless claims rise less than expected to 233,000

The Labor Department on Thursday released new data about unemployment claims amid heightened concerns that the U.S. economy is headed for a...

Jobless claims rise less than expected to 233,000

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