Colorado State

The US Sun

ONLY half of recent high school graduates are planning to attend a four-year college or university, contrary to popular belief, according to new research. A survey of 1,000 recent public high school graduates (ages 18 and 19) and 1,000 parents of public high school students found that just 22% felt “very prepared” for life after […]

US high school students are ditching 4-year college plans & want to take five ‘less traditional’ routes after graduation

Florida State

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Virginia Beach, VA

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. While there are some promising new signs that inflation may ease soon, the price of housing is only continuing to climb. While nationwide rent costs were previously on a downward trend, the average rent price in the United States has risen again, and is at the highest level it’s been since 2022, at least according to a new report from Rent.com. However, the same report shows that rents in some states are bucking the trend.

The 10 Cities Where Rent Is Actually Getting More Affordable

MotorBiscuit


Can your legally have a license plate cover?
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Your License Plate Cover Might Not Be Legal

Arizona State

The Motley Fool

People are leaving the most populated cities in the Northeast and on the West Coast. Read on to learn where they are going.

These 10 Cities Are the Fastest Growing in the U.S

Arizona Weatherman

According to the Arizona Weatherman, on Sunday, 11 August 2024, Arizona will experience an active monsoon thunderstorm day. The severity of these storms, especially in the southern to central area of the state, is a cause for concern. Residents and travelers should be prepared for potentially dangerous conditions.

Severe monsoon thunderstorms to impact Arizona today with strong winds, hail, and flooding

New Jersey State

GOBankingRates

The price of housing has become absurdly expensive, making it difficult to imagine the halcyon days of the post-WWII American Dream, when home ownership was a lot more affordable. Unfortunately, the...

How Much Homes Could Cost in Every State in 2030

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

FinanceBuzz

We researched the colleges that highly paid tech graduates went to and came up with a list of the top colleges producing the highest-paid tech graduates.

Graduates From These 16 Colleges Have the Highest-Paying Tech Salaries

Mental_Floss

Trying to find an affordable house in Vermont or New Jersey is tough right now, but those aren’t the only states in the U.S. where home prices are on the rise.

10 States Where Home Prices Are Rising the Fastest

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Minneapolis, MN

Business Insider

Mark LeGeros's move abroad is one that more retirees are contemplating amidst shaky finances and pricey healthcare.

A boomer who moved from Minnesota to Mexico said his cost of living dropped by 50% — but transplants need to respect the culture

The Marijuana Herald

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As the legal marijuana industry continues to grow and mature across the United States, some states are experiencing notably high sales per capita. Using marijuana sales data from January to July 2024, this analysis highlights the top 10 states with the highest legal marijuana sales per person. Data was collected via state regulatory agencies, as … 
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The 10 States Leading in Per Capita Marijuana Sales

Military.com

USAA has agreed to pay $64.2 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its banks improperly charged fees and high interest rates that violated federal protections for service members who held loans.Under the agreement released Friday, defendants USAA Federal Savings Bank and USAA Savings Bank -- the company's credit card subsidiary that is now part of USAA Federal Savings Bank -- did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to pay roughly 210,000 members to settle a case filed in November 2021.In the suit, four plaintiffs alleged the banks did not lower interest rates or fees in compliance with the...

USAA to Pay $64.2 Million to Service Members in Settlement over Improper Bank Fees, Interest

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

You can find jobs that allow you to set your own hours while still making a decent wage.

14 Jobs Where You Can Set Your Own Hours (No More 9 to 5)

Homeschooling in Canada has seen a marked rise in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a significant increase in the number of homeschooled students from the 2019/2020 school year to the 2020/2021 school year. This trend has been noted across various grade levels, with particularly noticeable growth in the early elementary grades.

Canadian Homeschool Curriculum From Schoolio

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Denver, CO

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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Safe2Tell reports reach all-time high during Colorado’s 23-24 school year

DENVER (KKTV) - Colorado’s violence intervention and prevention program Safe2Tell reached a huge milestone during 23-24 school year, with more reports than in any other academic...

Safe2Tell reports reach all-time high during Colorado’s 23-24 school year

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