Georgia State

New York City, NY

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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

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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?

In Q2 of 2024, each of the “Detroit Big Three” automakers suffered its own sort of financial issues, leading to a rather substantial drop in share prices for that trio. However, it seems as if Stellantis is having a bit more trouble righting the financial ship than Ford or General Motors, as CEO Carlos Tavares recently told reporters that the automaker may wind up killing off some of its 15 brands amid sinking profits – particularly, in the U.S. Now, Stellantis may also soon take additional action as it seeks to turn things around, too.

Ford Rival Stellantis Will Offer Buyouts Amid U.S. Woes

The Independent

Fears over a slowing economy heading into the election season mounted on Friday when federal officials released disappointing job numbers.The Labor Department stated that in July the economy added 1114,000 jobs - a figure that missed expectations, according to the Wall Street Journal. That is compared to the economy adding nearly 180,000 jobs in June.“Temperatures might be hot around the country, but there’s no summer heatwave for the job market,” Becky Frankiewicz, president of the ManpowerGroup employment agency, said, according to CNBC. “With across-the-board cooling, we have lost most of the gains we saw from the first quarter of the...

Economic recession fears grow after bleak jobs report and unemployment spike

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Proposition 33, Justice for Renters Act, will be on the California ballot, November 5, for voters to decide on removing a rent control ban. According to Ballotpedia, a "yes" vote repeals the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (1995), which will allow cities and counties to limit rent on any housing.

Prop. 33 will allow California voters to decide on removing rent control ban

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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Linde Delivers Mixed Q2 Results

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

(Bloomberg) – Some leading U.S. shale producers are planning to pump more oil this year than originally projected, a sign national supply could exceed the modest growth expectations many companies had pledged. EOG Resources Inc., one of the largest independent shale producers, Coterra Energy Inc. and Civitas Resources Inc....

Multiple U.S. shale producers boost 2024 oil and gas production forecasts following unexpected Permian success

A Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia report reveals that credit card delinquency rates in early 2024 rose to their highest since 2012, with all delinquency stages increasing and over 2.5% of card balances more than 60 days overdue, as Americans struggle with high inflation and interest rates, pushing total revolving balances to a record $628.6 billion amidst historically high APRs and persistent financial pressures.

Credit Card Chaos: Delinquency Rates Reach Alarming Heights

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

The 30-year mortgage refinance rate average dipped 19 basis points to 7.25% on Wednesday after sliding just 2 basis points the day prior. The averages for 15-year and jumbo 30-year refi loans also dropped lower on Wednesday, both losing 13 basis points. Other refinance rates were mixed. National Averages of...

Mortgage Refinance Rates Decline Again for 30-Year Loans

Motor1.com

A study shows cars are being repossessed at a shockingly high rate through the first half of 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Car prices have skyrocketed in recent years. Not everyone can afford those monthly payments, a new study shows. Recent data from Cox Automotive shows auto repossessions are up 23 percent compared to last year. That's a significant jump, taking repos to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Auto Repossessions Are Soaring

Edmond Thorne

AMIE Insurance Withdraws from Florida Market, Leaving Thousands Uninsured Ahead of Hurricane Season. Florida—St. Petersburg-based American Mobile Insurance Exchange (AMIE), a relative newcomer to Florida's property insurance sector, has announced its decision to cancel coverage for all of its mobile and manufactured homes across the state. This move comes just before the start of the 2024 hurricane season.

Florida Insurance Crisis Worsens: Thousands Left Uninsured as Company Races Out of FL.

Bank of America, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs are reporting $4.139 billion in losses as lenders write off mounting debts that customers can’t honor. In its latest earnings report, Citigroup says its net credit losses, which are debts that the firm does not expect to collect, hit $2.28 billion in Q2 of this year.

Bank of America, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs Report $4,139,000,000 in Losses As US Lenders Witness Major Spike in Unrecoverable Debt

Axios

The U.S. economy added 114,000 jobs in July, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the Labor Department said on Friday. Why it matters: The jobless rate kept moving higher in July, adding to fears that the labor market—the bedrock of the economy—is slowing down and the economy is at risk of a recession.

U.S. economy adds 114,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate spikes

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Grice Connect

NewsBreak

Governor Kemp announces Georgia's AAA credit rating reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings

Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its \"AAA with a stable outlook\" assessment for the state's credit worthiness. Because the state...

Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its "AAA with a stable outlook" assessment for the state's credit worthiness. Because the state...

Governor Kemp announces Georgia's AAA credit rating reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings

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