New Jersey State

Houston, TX

Columbus, OH

Florida State

The Independent

 A die-hard Trumper in Florida says he was discriminated against by a right-wing political advocacy group, claiming he was called a “slave” during his 12 days with the organization before it fired him for complaining.Carl Baxter, who is Black, is suing Americans for Prosperity, the nonprofit “grassroots” conservative operation established by Charles and David Koch, the billionaire siblings and hard-line climate change deniers.Baxter serves as president of the Republican Club of North & East Fort Myers, and is not at all shy about his outsized affection for Donald Trump. He can be seen on social media at Trump appearances,...

Black Trump supporter claims he was called a ‘slave’ by right-wing organization he was canvassing for

InsideHook

The craft movement has played a major role in diversifying Houston’s BBQ scene over the last decade (spoiler alert: it’s made it a whole lot better). The city touts a wealth of talent, with skilled pitmasters incorporating high-quality ingredients sourced from local ranchers and other trusted purveyors and adhering to the practice of cooking meats low and slow. Beyond killer smoked meats like brisket, house-made sausage and Texas-sized beef ribs, Houston’s top BBQ restaurants showcase a robust menu of sides and desserts like banana pudding and layer cakes, which makes the experience so much sweeter. When a craving for tried and true Texas eats hits, consider this guide of the best BBQ in Houston to get your fix.

Where to Go for Top-Notch BBQ in Houston

Until only a few years ago, the assumption was that 9-5 office-based work was the best thing for business. Now, thanks to the global remote-work experiment kickstarted by COVID, the majority of companies have moved the needle on remote working – including major tech corporations like Google. While Google’s...

Fully Remote Jobs at Google You Can Apply for in August 2024

Business Insider

John Randal Tyson, an heir of founder John W. Tyson, will not return to his executive role at Tyson Foods — but he's staying with the company.

Tyson's finance chief is out of the job. The Tyson heir got the gig at 32, making him the youngest Fortune 500 CFO.

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NewsNinja

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Editor's Note: Download the audio version below. Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast that asks young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry and what they are looking for from an employer. For this episode, I welcome Aleigha Schulke,...

Gen Z in Manufacturing: I Make Less Than My Old Job and I’m a Million Times Happier

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on MyPerfectResume.com. In today’s dynamic job market, financial success often hinges on more than traditional factors such as education or years of experience alone. Many job seekers are pursuing high-income skills to advance their careers and adapt to the rise of skills-based hiring...

10 In-Demand Skills That Command Top Dollar

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Colorado State

Austin, TX

The US Sun

A MOM-of-three and daughter of a former Major League Baseball star has been found after her disappearance sparked a three-day search. Before she was located, Brenna Swindell, 29, was last seen on August 22 at a bar in Austin, Texas, with her ex-boyfriend, Morgan Guidry. Her family was frantic when they realized her phone was […]

MLB star’s daughter Brenna Swindell found and ex-boyfriend arrested a week after she met with cops – then vanished

Oregon State

AFTER shutting the doors of several stores to combat theft, Target has seen a huge rise in sales nationwide, potentially leading to more closures across retailers. Retail experts are now warning that the positive impact of Target’s store closures may cause other large stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls to follow suit. Over the last […]

Target’s successful closures could spark a tidal wave of shutdowns as biggest US chains still battle theft, experts warn

The Infatuation

Crispy birds for whatever fried chicken mood you’re in.

The Best Fried Chicken In Houston

August's last Social Security check is coming this week. The payment schedule for August was slightly different than most months, with over a week between the first and second payouts. However, if you're expecting a check this week, it'll arrive when you typically receive it. Below is the full schedule so you can know when to expect yours. If you're still waiting on your check from July, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

August's Last Social Security Check Is Coming This Week. Here's When You'll Get It

The unemployment rate is on track to surpass 5% by the end of the year, David Rosenberg, a top economist, says.

The US economy will start losing jobs by the end of this year, top economist says

"Our research shows a clear link between … exposures and increased mortality risk." A recent study on air quality in Canada's two largest cities has linked ultrafine particles with 1,100 premature deaths annually, as Medical Xpress detailed. What's happening?. Outdoor air pollution was responsible for 4.2 million deaths globally...

New study reveals previously undocumented threat tied to over 1,000 annual deaths: 'Urgent need for regulatory actions'

Georgia State

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Texas State

Corsicana, TX

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	A Texas assistant principal named Candra Rogers was left blind in her right eye after an “aggressive” middle school student lunged a clothing hanger at her face.Two Philadelphia Schools Catch Heat Over Racist Video Featuring Students In Blackface




	According to KHOU11, on Aug. 15, the administrator was responding to students fighting in a classroom at Collins Intermediate School in Corsicana. During the incident, one of the students threw several chairs at her and then a hanger, which pierced her eye.




	“The hanger hit me in my right eye and knocked it out of the socket,” Rogers told reporters at a press conference...

Texas Assistant Principal Blind In One Eye After Student Threw Object At Her

The Republican attorney general of Texas sent armed police officers after Hispanic voters—some in their 80s—to intimidate, threaten, and destroy them financially by forcing them to hire lawyers to defend themselves, even though they are perfectly legal voters. It’s a manifestation of the new unofficial Republican slogan: “If...

GOP: If We Can’t Win, We’ll Cheat. If We Can’t Cheat, We’ll Intimidate

The Hill

CORRECTION: Abbott was interviewed by NewsNation’s Ali Bradley on “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.” A previous version of this story included incorrect information. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said in a Tuesday interview with NewsNation’s Ali Bradley that the immigration and border issue in Texas has been “solved” but still exists nationally. “We’ve solved the Texas problem,…

Abbott says Texas border issue is solved

Spicewood, TX

Latin Times

A nationwide search for a missing Texas woman concluded successfully early Tuesday morning when authorities located Brenna Swindell, 29, unharmed in Oregon. Her ex-boyfriend, Morgan Guidry, who had been with her at the time of her disappearance, was taken into custody, according to law enforcement. According to a timeline provided...

Missing Texas woman found alive and safe after multi-state search; ex-boyfriend arrested

Bellaire, TX

Galena Park, TX

Pasadena, TX

South Houston, TX

Channelview, TX

Humble, TX

Missouri City, TX

Pearland, TX

Deer Park, TX

Stafford, TX

NewsBreak

New manufacturing facility in south Houston to produce more than 800,000 tests per day for COVID-19, flu and RSV

The new production facility is Healgen Scientific’s largest in the U.S. The company is also opening a new headquarters in Katy. A new manufacturing facility in...

New manufacturing facility in south Houston to produce more than 800,000 tests per day for COVID-19, flu and RSV

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