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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

Washington, DC

The Hill

Following last week’s Poor People’s Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly Morale March on Washington D.C., attention has further turned to ALICE. No, it’s not a she, rather it’s an acronym coined by United Way, which stands for: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. This term represents hard-working Americans who are employed but still unable to afford basic necessities…

ALICE is on the rise in the US

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Social Security beneficiaries are eagerly awaiting the annual reveal of the program's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 2025 COLA is on track to replicate something that last occurred in the early 1990s. Sadly, not even a historic COLA can protect the purchasing power of a Social Security dollar from declining. Potential...

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Pace to Do Something That Hasn't Occurred in 32 Years

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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If you’re trying to stay at home to work, there are still plenty of work-from-home options that can make you $20 an hour or more.

15 Work-from-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $20 an Hour

Business Insider

Tim McCarthy, who in 1981 defended then-President Ronald Reagan from a gunman, gave his assessment of the shooting to WGN-TV.

Former Secret Service agent who took a bullet for Reagan said the Trump shooting was a failure 'plain and simple'

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

New Jersey State

Who: Geico has agreed to pay nearly $2 million to settle a class action lawsuit. Why: The Geico class action alleged the insurer failed to pay title or registration transfer fees for the total loss of insured vehicles. Where: The Geico class action lawsuit was filed in New Jersey federal...

Geico to pay $1.9M to settle fee payment class action

You can still earn income after retirement while avoiding stressful 40-hour workweeks with these jobs.

12 Fulfilling Part-Time Jobs Retirees Actually Love

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Dealing with a long-term disability can be a daunting experience, both emotionally and financially. When you find yourself unable to work due to an illness or injury, understanding your options for long-term disability (LTD) claims is crucial. These claims can provide much-needed financial support during a challenging time, but the...

Long-Term Disability Claims ─ Essential Legal and Financial Advice

Ready to make serious money from home? These 12 high-paying remote jobs that can help you earn over $100K without leaving your house.

12 Work-From-Home Jobs That Actually Pay Over $100K

Social Security retirees are likely to see a smaller cost-of-living adjustment next year. Full retirement age is changing, so seniors won't be able to get their full benefit until later. The maximum taxable income is also changing, so some people will pay more in Social Security tax. Key Social Security...

Don't Be Surprised by These 3 Social Security Changes Coming in 2025

By the end of 2023, a typical 67-year-old US citizen is likely to receive a monthly Social Security benefit of about $1,883.50, totalling $22,602 annually. This estimate assumes that the individual begins to collect benefits at full retirement age and represents an increase from the average payout of $1,543.87 per month or $18,526.44 annually in 2020.

US social security benefits to increase by 2023

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New Md. employment laws take effect in October

Numerous changes to Maryland employment and labor laws take effect on Oct. 1, bringing new regulation to pay stub communications, salary range disclosure, noncompete agreements, employment...

New Md. employment laws take effect in October

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