Economy, PA

Northampton County, PA

Columbus, OH

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

New Jersey State

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Public discourse about minimum wage and living wages has been ongoing for years, with people debating whether the government should mandate a minimum hourly pay for workers.  President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the first federal minimum wage law in 1938, setting the lowest wage a worker could be paid at 25 cents per hour. Nearly a century later, the federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr, holding steady since 2009, with people lobbying to raise it to at least $15/hr for over a decade. However, in addition to federal law, each state has its own laws, a handful of which establish a state minimum wage higher than $15, a handful of which don't have a set minimum wage at all and everything in between.Cost of living has also been a hot topic as inflation has squeezed everyone's wallets and certain cities and states have become utterly unaffordable, especially for people in low-wage jobs or who who are just starting out in their careers. So how do minimum wage and cost of living correlate state-by-state? Are there any sweet spots with a high(er) minimum wage and low(er) cost of living? 

6 states where the minimum wage and cost of living offer the best bang for your buck

Baltimore, MD

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Rising crime rates and a lack of safety in the wealthiest country in the world have been hot topics across both sides of the political aisle recently. Discussion about crime took center stage during the recent midterm elections, with Republicans pouring as much as $40 million on ads related to rising crime, according to an NPR analysis of data from AdImpact.

4 of the Most Dangerous Cities Are in the U.S.

Wisconsin State

TIME

The National Weather Service has warned of record temperatures over parts of the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic.

U.S. Cities That Will Be Hit Hardest By the 'Heat Dome'

Texas State

FinanceBuzz

As you plan to retire, inflation may have you hoping to find a more affordable location. Consider these cities in Texas if you have a modest retirement budget.

5 Best Texas Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a Month

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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Newark, N.J. – According to the police officials, the 27-year-old mom, later identified as Naomy, was taken into custody and later charged with murder, possession of weapon and other charged after she killed her two children. Police officials said that shortly after killing her two children, 3 and 1, the mom called a private ambulance to help her children. The young mother, who according to her attorney, suffers from severe mental illness, reportedly killed her children for reIigious reasons.

Mom arrived home from daycare only to ‘slightly puncture’ her 1-year-old before she drowned both her and the baby’s older sister to death

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

You'll need to earn nearly $60,000 annually to live alone in Massachusetts, the most expensive state in the U.S. when it comes to basic costs, according to a recent SmartAsset analysis. That figure includes estimates for how much a single-person household needs to cover housing, transportation, health care, taxes and...

The 15 U.S. states with the highest cost of living for single people—No. 1 isn't California, New York or Hawaii

Hawaii State

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If you've recently considered moving to Hawaii, you know how expensive the state is compared to much of the rest of the United States. In fact, just 20% of households in the state can afford to buy a...

The Best and Worst Cities in Hawaii for Your Finances

Alabama State

Looking to move to a state that goes easier on your wallet? In a recent study, Forbes discovered the ten cheapest states to live in. Moving to any of these states could put some hard-earned money back in your pocket. Methodology. To determine America’s cheapest states to live in, Forbes...

10 States With the Lowest Cost of Living

Pennsylvania State

Bethlehem, PA

A 19-year-old Indian student studying in the United States has been expelled from his university and is set to be deported after authorities discovered that his entire application, including documents for a full scholarship, was fraudulent. The deception was revealed when a Reddit moderator flagged a post titled “I have built my life and career on lies,” detailing the student’s fabrications.

Pennsylvania: US to deport Indian student after Reddit exposes his fake story about father’s death

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York due to expected storms forecast to move through the area in the coming hours. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 9pm tonight. An area of strong showers and thunderstorms is moving from...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Portions of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York

Boston, MA

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The Friends of the Public Garden has made the heart-wrenching announcement that a beloved willow tree in the Boston Public Garden will soon be removed. The willow, which has stood for 110 years at the edge of the lagoon, has suffered extensive internal rot and poses a risk to public safety. The full statement explained:

110-Year-Old Tree To Be Removed From Boston Public Garden

Cleveland, OH

Toledo, OH

92.3 WCOL

These destinations were named among the 21 worst-run cities in the U.S.

2 Ohio Cities Among The 'Worst Run Cities' In America

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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

Arizona State

Thinking about making a move to Arizona? Whether you're planning to relocate your family for a new job opportunity or want to downsize and move out of state to enjoy your retirement years, ideally the...

23 Safest and Cheapest Cities To Live in Arizona

Tennessee State

Feeling happy is a core part of human desire. No matter how many people say that happiness comes from within, some environments are undoubtedly more conducive to a happier life than others. Studies show that happiness is derived from two main factors: Endogenic, which is biological and cognitive, and exogenic,...

20 Big Cities in America Where Residents Are the Unhappiest, Study Shows

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

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What does it cost to survive in the Lehigh Valley? New report offers some numbers.

The cost of living adds up, and making ends meet is increasingly a struggle in the Lehigh Valley. That’s according to a report released in June...

What does it cost to survive in the Lehigh Valley? New report offers some numbers.

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