Manhattan, NY

Columbus, OH

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In July 2024, people with disabilities in the U.S. will receive up to $4,000 in new stimulus checks from the Social Security Administration, with payments scheduled based on birth dates and including a 3.2% cost-of-living increase to help manage rising costs. Upcoming $4,000 Stimulus Checks for People with Disabilities – Payment Dates and Details According […]

$4,000 Stimulus Checks for People with Disabilities: Social Security Administration’s Latest Effort to Ease Financial Strains

Chicago, IL

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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?

For many homeowners of retirement age, much of their net worth is tied up in their home equity, their home value minus any remaining liens. Home equity makes up 47% of the net worth of a median white homeowner age 62 or older, 81% of total net worth for older Black homeowners and 89% of total net worth for older Latino homeowners, according to the Urban Institute.

House-Rich, Cash-Strapped: Advice for Older Homeowners

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I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

Illinois State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker said recently passed legislation, touted by the Illinois governor and supported at a national level by the vice president, is just big government trying to provide a ‘solution’ to the problem Democrats created.
                The Illinois legislature \passed a Gov. J.B. Pritzker-Supported measure that eliminates medical debt from an individual's credit report.
                Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke in favor...

Harris and Pritzker separately tout erasing medical debt

The final round of July's Social Security payments are set to go out this week to retirees eligible to receive the funding. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to release the final batch of payments to eligible retired workers who were born on or after the 21st of a month on July 24, the fourth Wednesday of the month, according to the SSA's payment schedule.

Social Security Payments Worth Over $4,800 To Go Out This Week; Here’s When You’ll Get Yours

Colorado State

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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

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

In July 2024, Social Security payments, crucial for retirees, will be distributed based on birth dates, with amounts varying by retirement age and contributions, but future funding faces sustainability challenges. July 2024 Social Security Payments Scheduled by Birth Dates to Ensure Timely Distribution In July 2024, retirees nationwide are eagerly awaiting their Social Security payments, […]

$4,873: How Much Can You Expect in Your July Social Security Check?

Landlords who have missed the deadline to apply for a new mandatory licence can still apply but will not be able to rent out their properties until they do so. The Rented Dwelling Licensing Scheme legally requires landlords to hold a licence for each home they rent out in Jersey.

Landlords unable to rent out homes without licence

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 10, 2023. It has since been updated. It is no surprise to anyone that property and rent rates are skyrocketing and without a doubt, people are suffering through a cost of living crisis. In such difficult circumstances, there are still people and landlords who are doing everything they can to extort money from their tenants, no matter their current situation. Similarly, Raul Bolufe, a TikTok user with the handle @therealraulbolufe, has taken an extreme measure in his series of videos. He has recorded his phone conversations with a tenant to inform her that he intends to more than double her monthly rent.

Landlord who filmed himself doubling tenant's rent is surprised when people tell him he's the bad guy

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

NewSantaAna

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

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

San Francisco, CA

Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California. Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content. Some fifty volunteer safe-and-livable-streets advocates assembled on the Great Highway Park at the end of...

Advocates Launch ‘Vote YES for Ocean Beach Park’ Campaign

What if cities were required not just to build safe places for people to walk and bike, but comfortably cool ones — even if it meant spending as much on pedestrian and cycling infrastructure as we do on infrastructure for drivers?. That's the question at the heart of a...

How Far Should Cities Go to Keep Walkers Cool?

Oakland, CA

Bike Lanes Don't Slow Emergency Vehicles (ARS) Waymos Versus Crossing Guards (NBCBayArea) More on Driverless Cars (SFChron, CNBC) Harvey Milk Plaza and Landmark Status (SFExaminer) Oakland Deal to Sell Coliseum Complex (SFChron) Encampments and Measuring Sidewalk Access (SFStandard) Laurel Heights Hasn't Added Housing in 50 Years (SFChron) Polk Street Losing...

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  One benefit of retirement is having the freedom to choose what you'll do with your time. And, if you're like many, you're looking forward to using that freedom to travel. But traveling can be expensive and planning trips can be a headache. But, AARP may be able to help. AARP is an association that advocates for the interests of the 50-plus community. And, while the organization does work to improve seniors' legal rights, it also offers other benefits to its...

7 AARP travel benefits seniors should know

New York City, NY

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MTA Board Members (And Janno Lieber, Too) Still Want Congestion Pricing

The MTA is hiding the fiscal impact of Gridlock Governor Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing pause, but members of the transportation authority's board continue to show support...

MTA Board Members (And Janno Lieber, Too) Still Want Congestion Pricing

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