Columbus, OH

Charlotte, NC

Tampa, FL

This year, sellers are enticing cautious buyers facing high costs and steep interest rates by lowering prices, as median home prices dropped to $439,950, with significant reductions in cities like Tampa, Charlotte, and Phoenix; the "Golden handcuff" effect of low pandemic-era mortgage rates has limited supply, but recent rates around 6.47% offer some relief, according to experts like Realtor.com's Ralph McLaughlin.

Home Prices Take a Dip – The Top 3 Cities Leading the Decline

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – During the recent second quarter, general merchandise comp came in flat as strength in home and hardlines was offset by softness in entertainment, the company reported. At Walmart Marketplace U.S. – where sales jumped 32% – sales were led by fashion, toys, hardlines and home.

Higher-income households drive gains at Walmart U.S.

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

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday unexpectedly showed a continued decline by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended August 10th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims fell to 227,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level of 234,000. Economists...

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Extend Pullback

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Colorado State

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

(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Rough Draft Atlanta

Georgia’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.4% last month, up from 3.3% in July, even as the state continued to set records in several job categories. The state’s labor force was up 13,947 to more than 5.4 million, an all-time high, while the number of jobs rose by 2,600 to nearly 5 million, also a […]
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Georgia unemployment rate ticks up

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

Aug 9 (Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the third time in four weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes (BKR.O) said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose...

US Drillers Add Oil and Gas Rigs for Third Time in Four Weeks – Baker Hughes

Major U.S. oil producers, including ExxonMobil and Chevron, have reported record production levels from the Permian Basin and raised their full-year output guidance. Independent oil companies like EOG Resources, Coterra Energy, and Matador Resources have also increased production forecasts due to improved drilling efficiency and strong well performance. The surge...

U.S. Shale Production Could Surprise to the Upside

Texas State

College Station, TX

Researchers with the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management are keeping a watchful eye on American alligator nests to shed light on the potential impacts of feral hog predation and to understand how these reptiles use habitat across an ever-changing Texas landscape.

Quantifying potential impact of feral hog predation on coastal American alligator nests

The aphorism holds that a rising tide lifts all boats. But the second quarter of 2024 brings to mind a different version of the well-known saying: A decline does not drag everyone down. The last few months have produced divergent results for restaurants. Consumers pulled back from many chains, like...

The restaurant industry’s Q2 winners and losers

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

We now have the complete U.S. Ag trade numbers for the first nine months of this fiscal year October through June and the central theme running through it all. “The continued cooling of U.S export values, which is really tied to the bulk commodities," said USDA economist Bart Kenner. His...

Low Prices Hurting Ag Trade

Tennessee State

The Tennessee unemployment rate remained at an all-time low of 3% for a third straight month. Over the past year, Tennessee’s unemployment rate has dropped from 3.2% to 3%. Employers across the state added 2,000 new nonfarm jobs to their payrolls between June and July. The construction sector accounted...

Tennessee Unemployment Remains at All-Time Low

Crude oil stocks, not including the SPR, stood at 430.7 million barrels on August 9, according to the EIA. U.S. commercial crude oil inventories, excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), increased by 1.4 million barrels from the week ending August 2 to the week ending August 9, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest weekly petroleum status report.

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Montgomery County Invests in Future Growth with $18M Appraisal Budget Hike Amid Rising Population

Montgomery County commissioners have given the green light to an $18 million budget for the Montgomery County Central Appraisal...

Montgomery County Invests in Future Growth with $18M Appraisal Budget Hike Amid Rising Population

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