Arkansas State

Fox Business

Temu sells products at "rock bottom" prices in exchange for your data, Arkansas Attorney General Jim Griffin details while discussing his lawsuit against the fast-fashion giant.

Arkansas AG warns Temu isn't like Amazon or Walmart: 'It's a theft business'

America’s current twin deficits – budget and trade deficits – mean that Uncle Sam is dependent upon the kindness of strangers (foreign governments) to fund its gargantuan spending needs.

Who added more to the national debt, Biden or Trump?

Some customers are upset after Costco changed the packaging of its rotisserie chicken from a rigid plastic clamshell to a plastic bag. The new packaging is inferior, they say.

Customers upset after Costco makes change to rotisserie chicken

The average cost of a July 4th barbecue is the most expensive it has ever been, according to the latest survey from the American Farm Bureau Foundation, which surveyed grocery prices.

How it started... How it's going: July 4 BBQ costs flare up under Biden

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Higher food prices are taking a bite out of Independence Day barbecue budgets and summer grilling season. Why it matters: Cookout staples are up 5% from last year but up a whopping 30% from five years ago, according to the American Farm Bureau's annual survey. The average cost of a...

Fourth of July barbecue staples feel sting of inflation

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Port Byron, IL

A large Illinois horse farm owned by John Deere CEO John May is up for sale, according to a Wednesday report from Realtor.com. He is reportedly seeking $3.925 million for the property.

John Deere CEO puts 80-acre horse farm up for sale

San Francisco, CA

A woman claimed on X Wednesday that she, her 16-month-old son and her mother were booted off a United Airlines flight because she misgendered a flight attendant.

Woman claims she, her toddler son and mother were kicked off United plane for misgendering flight attendant

Rhode Island State

Connecticut State

Bob’s Stores on Monday announced the impending closure of every one of its nearly two dozen clothing retail stores. Its stores are located in six Northeastern states.

Bob's Stores closing all retail locations

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

The fast-food wars gained a new participant on Monday as Inspire Brands-owned Sonic Drive-In rolled out a value menu consisting of entrees, snacks and desserts.

Fast-food value deal battle expands as Sonic rolls out a $1.99 menu

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

Today USDA released the 2024 Acreage report. The report says American farmers are planting more corn and fewer soybean and wheat acres this year than the agency previously projected. The report methodology says the planted acres estimates are based primarily on surveys conducted earlier this month. Altogether USDA is estimating...

USDA increases corn acre estimate more than expected

Washington, DC

New York Post

Still no sticker shock, Janet?

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was spotted stocking up on groceries on Saturday — after dismissing a question about inflation and rising food prices earlier this week. 

Yellen, 77, and her husband, economist George Akerlof, stopped by a Giant Food store in Washington, DC, after grabbing lunch at Japanese restaurant Raku.







Is Janet Yellen a callous millionaire who feels no pain from inflation — or just  a liar?

The millionaire couple had six security people in tow but pushed their own carts full of reusable Fresh Direct grocery bags out of the store after stocking up.

Yellen — who...

Millionaire Janet Yellen spotted grocery shopping following out-of-touch remarks about soaring prices

New Jersey State

Texas State

Latin Times

The share of immigrants in the workforce has grown steadily over the last 15 years and more rapidly since 2020 as immigrants have returned to work more quickly post COVID-19 than their U.S.-born counterparts. As the U.S. economy increasingly relies on migrant labor, a new study by Brookings shows which states and occupations may see the highest need of foreign-born labor in the years to come.

California, Texas and New York among top states projected to have highest demand for work visas by 2030

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Jane Yellen, the secretary of the Treasury who is 77 years, was spotted shopping for groceries accompanied by her husband who is an economist, George Akerlof at the Giant Food store in the district of Columbia. This sighting has emerged at a time when, she was making some terrible remarks on issues to do with inflation and rising food prices.

Superrich Janet Yellen Caught Grocery Shopping After Making Offhand Remarks About Skyrocketing Price

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

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

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

American Express recently acquired yet another restaurant booking platform. The company, which already owns Resy, offers its cardmembers exclusive reservations benefits.

American Express takes further control of restaurant reservations

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Your Fourth of July barbeque could cost a lot more money this year

A new report from the American Farm Bureau shows that a Fourth of July cookout could cost more than $70 for a group of 10 people,...

Your Fourth of July barbeque could cost a lot more money this year

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