Charlotte, NC

Tampa, FL

Fox Business

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

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

Connecticut State

Westport, CT

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue's former home has set the record for the most expensive home to hit the market in Connecticut at $27.5 million.

Marlo Thomas, Phil Donahue's former Connecticut estate sets record with $27.5 million listing

Wisconsin State

The Independent

 LL Flooring, which was previously called Lumber Liquidators, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The flooring company announced on Sunday night that it planned to close 94 locations across the country. The company operates more than 300 stores. LL Flooring is reorganizing its company and noted in its announcement that it was actively engaged in negotiations with "multiple bidders" to sell the company. The announcement also stated that the company's stores will continue to operate as normal during the Chapter 11 restructuring. “After comprehensive efforts to enhance our liquidity position in a challenging macro environment, a determination was made...

Home improvement outlet files for bankruptcy and shutters 94 stores across 47 states

New Jersey State

Cinnaminson, NJ

A New Jersey-based trucking company, cited numerous times for safety violations for both its drivers and equipment, recently filed for Chapter 11. Fastline Cargo, doing business as FLC, of Cinnaminson, filed its petition on Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. In the petition, FLC,...

New Jersey trucking company files for Chapter 11

California State

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Golden Gate Media

LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close 94 of its more than 300 stores across the United States. The decision comes as part of the company’s strategy to navigate financial challenges in a tough economic climate.

National Flooring Store Files fo Bankruptcy, Announces Closure of 94 Stores Nationwide including CA

(Reuters) -Specialty flooring retailer LL Flooring said on Sunday that it had commenced Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and will pursue a going-concern sale of its business. The company is in active negotiations with multiple bidders and is looking for court approval for the sale of its business in the first few weeks of the bankruptcy proceedings, it said in a statement.

LL Flooring Files for Bankruptcy, to Pursue Sale of Business

Iowa State

Dubuque, IA

New York Post

Tractor giant John Deere faced backlash after announced it was laying off hundreds of workers across the Midwest — even as it continues to operate a manufacturing hub in Mexico.

The Illinois-based company, which is the world’s largest seller of large tractors and other farm equipment, informed hundreds of employees in Iowa last week that they were out of a job.

Around 100 people will come from the plant in Dubuque, according to Hoosier Ag Today.



Earlier this month, John Deere said it would be cutting 600 jobs at three facilities in Illinois and Iowa.

The company said it planned to eliminate 28 positions...

John Deere under fire for laying off hundreds of American workers as it shifts manufacturing to Mexico

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Jim Nabors was so popular with his portrayal of Gomer Pyle on TV's classic country sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), that he was spun off into his own series, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (CBS, 1964-69). But when Nabors left the Griffith series, the void was filled by George Lindsay playing Goober Pyle, Gomer's cousin.

When Jim Nabors' Gomer was replaced by George Lindsay's Goober on TV's 'The Andy Griffith Show'

"Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer broke down why restaurants and small businesses are suffering in today's economy and how measures like ending taxes on tips could reap some benefits.

'Bar Rescue' host Jon Taffer warns small businesses facing agenda 'disarming' prosperity: 'We need a change'

Florida State

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L. Cane

Astute Floridians may already know that 2023 was a very difficult year for the trucking industry and 2024 is proving to be difficult for trucking in Florida. Specifically, according to Costa Systems, in 2023, 80,000 trucking companies shut down operations. And in Florida in July of 2024, three trucking companies filed for bankruptcy and one laid off dozens.

FL Trucking Hit Hard - Three Trucking Companies File For Bankruptcy & Another Lays Off In July 2024

Bentonville, AR

Business Insider

Walmart is requiring formerly remote employees to relocate to one of three US offices in a matter of months.

A remote worker relocating to Walmart's headquarters says he's excited to work at the office, but he's stressed about the short timeline

Windham, ME

The US Sun

A CAR dealership has been hit with a massive $75,000 fine after it was revealed that they had been tampering with the emission controls on diesel vehicles. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the dealership had been installing and selling parts known as “defeat devices” on many of their cars from 2017 to 2019. […]

Dealership hit with $75k fine after tricking customers by putting ‘defeat devices’ in cars – as they violated strict act

Official Partners found success by catering to the top of the residential market. Its connection to star broker brothers could be its downfall.

First came the accusations of rape. Now 3 owners of the Alexander brothers' beleaguered brokerage firm are jumping ship.

NewsNinja

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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Uncovering Florida

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

Tiffin, OH

Two Canadian furniture companies, Dorel Industries and Palliser Furniture, laid off workers in North America. Dorel is transitioning its Ameriwood Home furniture manufacturing facility in Tiffin, Ohio, to a distribution and warehouse operation resulting in the loss of 130 workers. Palliser is temporarily laying off 40 workers due to sales slowdown, but the company CEO expects to bring the workers back later this year.

Two Canadian companies lay off North American workers

North Carolina State

Durham, NC

A WOMAN fought her tax bill for 2024 after she noticed a dramatic increase in her vehicle's value - it was $1,000 more than last year. Even after the city adjusted her car's value, she appealed the decision again. Shirley Davis, a Durham, North Carolina resident, experienced "sticker shock" when...

My 2018 Honda was taxed like a brand new car years after I bought it – I refused to pay the $252 fee twice & fought back

New York City, NY

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Wells Fargo name is gone from the Downtown skyline. The name atop the former Wells Fargo Center was removed Sunday . A helicopter flew away each of the 20 letters and deposited them at a lot across from the Maxwell House Coffee plant on East Bay Street.

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

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

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LL Flooring to close 94 stores as it files for bankruptcy

LL Flooring filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on Sunday as the company aims to reduce its physical footprint and close certain stores while pursuing...

LL Flooring to close 94 stores as it files for bankruptcy

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