Louisville, KY

Columbus, OH

Texas State

A new rule from the Department of Labor went into effect Monday, expanding the number of workers who are eligible for overtime pay. But implementation could be delayed by pending court cases. The rule increases the salary threshold for workers exempt from overtime from $35,568 to $43,888. Further, the threshold...

Department of Labor's new rule for overtime pay takes effect

Detroit, MI

William A. Smith, 51, the former Chief Financial Officer for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, was charged with Bank Fraud and Wire Fraud in a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced. The charges arose out of what is alleged to be a years-long scheme by Smith to embezzle Conservancy funds for his own use.

Former Nonprofit Chief Financial Officer Charged With Embezzling Tens of Millions of Dollars

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Does the stress that comes with your job outweigh your paycheck? Here are 13 high-paying jobs that allow you to ditch the stress.

13 Low-Stress Jobs With Great Salaries

Minnesota State

Minneapolis, MN

WashingtonExaminer

After a seven-week trial, a jury found five defendants guilty for their part in exploiting government funding for a program created to feed low-income children after school and during the summer. The defendants received more than $40 million from the Department of Agriculture for 18 million meals at 50 food sites across Minnesota, which was overseen […]

Five found guilty in $40 million scheme to steal from federal food aid program

Atlanta, GA

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The African American community has been abuzz with discussions following a series of public denouncements by former members of prominent institutions. A Howard University senior and a Spelman College graduate have sparked debates by renouncing their affiliations with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Spelman College, respectively, citing conflicts with their Christian beliefs.

College students denounce HBCU sororities due to religious conflicts

Massachusetts State

Jason Pecoy, a project manager at Kent Pecoy and Sons Construction Inc., was convicted by a federal jury in Massachusetts for conspiring to defraud the United States. The case involved Pecoy, his father, Kent Pecoy, and Kevin Kennedy, who operated two municipal golf courses and purchased two custom-built homes from Kent Pecoy’s company. The conspiracy aimed to conceal income from the IRS through cash transactions.

Construction Company Project Manager Convicted of Tax Conspiracy

In 2024, there’s a push to expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC) in the U.S. The CTC helps families with children by lowering taxes or boosting refunds. Changes in 2021, like making it fully refundable helped lower-income families and cut child poverty, according to the report of Sassy by Savannah.

Child Tax Credit 2024: Updates, Eligibility, and Claim Process – What You Need to Know

Tennessee State

A federal jury found that BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee improperly fired an employee for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine and awarded her nearly $700,000. The federal jury in the case, which was litigated in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, found that the insurance company owes the plaintiff, Tanja Benton, […]

Federal jury says BlueCross BlueShield must pay $700,000 to employee fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Business Insider

Walmart announced a slate of pay and benefits perks as the company tries to encourage more employees to stick with the job for longer.

Walmart is giving US hourly workers new bonuses that increase the longer they've been at the company

Ochelata, OK

The US Sun

A WOMAN has claimed she was denied a job at Walmart because of her amputation, and now the retailer has to pay her tens of thousands. Emily Hayman was born with a congenital amputation, resulting in her right arm ending at the elbow. This occurs when a limb is not fully formed or is completely […]

Walmart refused to hire me because of my amputation & now they owe me $40k – I sued and proved I could do the job

If your child/children received free or reduced meals this past school year, they are eligible for a new program called Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT), also known as SUN Bucks, which helps households buy food during the summer when school is out. Your children will automatically be enrolled in the program. You do not need to apply.

Low-Income MEVSD Families Eligible For Summer EBT Benefits

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

McPhersonBuzz News

Walmart’s recent decision to raise wages and improve benefits aims to enhance employee satisfaction and reduce turnover, but rebuilding trust will require ongoing fair treatment and open communication. Walmart‘s Wage Increases and Benefits Overhaul Aim to Boost Employee Satisfaction and Retention According to the article in Inc, Walmart, known for its low prices and wide […]

$500,000 Annual Salary Cap: Walmart’s Bold Move to Boost Employee Morale and Productivity

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Southside Matt

As stated by The Zebra in their History of U.S. Homeownership: how housing has changed since 1960, “The United States is in the midst of a housing crisis.” They report that 40 million renters are currently at risk of eviction. That equates to almost half of the renters in the U.S. in serious danger of losing their homes. While minority residents, primarily Black and LatinX, are disproportionately affected by this, the current economic situation has caused this to hit all races.

Homelessness being outlawed

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Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

California State

Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Recent data suggests that despite a hard-earned education, a college degree doesn't guarantee a high-paying job anymore.

These 8 College Majors Usually Don't Get Jobs That Use Their Degree

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Brooks, KY

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Bezos Academy, a tuition-free preschool, under construction in Okolona

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bezos Academy in Okolona is the first of three preschools scheduled to open in Louisville by the end of next year. The academy...

Bezos Academy, a tuition-free preschool, under construction in Okolona

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