Washington State

Daily Mail

A truck and logistics company has abruptly shut - affecting a total of 2,000 workers including 500 drivers - just three years after being bought by private equity.

500 Texas truckers fired en masse after company abruptly shutters - despite business 'surging'

Oregon State

California State

California is about to pass the state’s first rules to protect workers inside from high heat. These rules could go into effect later this summer. The new rules for the workplace were approved by a standards board at the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) on Thursday. That means they will be sent to the state’s Office of Administrative Law for a quick final review. If all goes well, the standards could be in place by the beginning of August.

California is Going to Be the Third State to Require Indoor Workers to Wear Heat-protecting Gear

Portland, OR

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In a heartfelt goodbye that left pizza lovers in Northeast Portland mourning, American Dream Pizza has closed its doors after nearly four decades of serving the community. Founded in the fall of 1985 by Scott McFarland and Sebastian Manilow, this beloved pizzeria became a staple known for its unique traditions and delicious pies.

A much-loved pizza place is closing down suddenly after almost 40 years

Indiana State

Worker shortages have eased a bit, but companies still look closely at quality of life when choosing a location that will attract skilled employees. CNBC’s annual ranking of state business climates considers quality of life among ten categories of competitiveness. Quality of Life metrics include Crime, Child Care, Health...

These are America's 10 worst states for quality of life in 2024

Adam Britton, a British zoologist known for his expertise in crocodiles, faces 249 years in prison in Australia on charges of raping, torturing, and killing over 60 dogs. The final hearing was postponed after his lawyer presented new evidence. The NT Supreme Court hearing, presided by Judge Michael Grant, was...

Zoologist Adam Britton faces 249-year sentence for raping, killing over 60 dogs

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NewSantaAna

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

Illinois State

McPhersonBuzz News

Illinois is investing millions under the Clean and Equitable Jobs Act to expand clean energy jobs, focusing on underserved areas, but faces criticism for potentially neglecting rural and predominantly white communities in its efforts. Illinois Boosts Clean Energy Jobs with Expansion of Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program According to the Washington Examiner, Illinois is putting more […]

Illinois Invests $14M in Clean Energy Jobs – But Can it Balance Equity Across the State?

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The US Sun

ONLY hours remain before Dollar General is forced to turn over millions of dollars to the Department of Labor. As a part of a workplace settlement with the Department of Labor, the discount chain retailer agreed to pay $12 million, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced. The Occupational Safety...

Final hours for Dollar General to make 4 changes or be fined $100k per day – it may even need to close multiple stores

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

24/7 Wall St.

For the first time since 2020, California’s population grew in 2023. The most populous state added just over 67,000 people in 2023, or 0.17%. While the growth rate is very small, it ends a three-year trend of significant population loss — nearly half a million residents from 2019 to 2022, according to Census data — […]
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This Will Be America’s Largest State in 2050

Phil Norman

For those who've enjoyed the crisp, refreshing taste of Salt Life lager, inspired by the ocean and those who cherish it, recent news might be a bit hard to swallow. Salt Life Beer, a brand that resonated deeply with ocean lovers and craft beer enthusiasts alike, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and it looks like they've been caught in the undertow of their parent company's financial struggles.

Another well-known beer brand is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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

Coffee County, GA

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

A settlement has been reached between the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Dollar General Corp. in regards to federal workplace safety violations. The outcome that has been disclosed is that the Dollar General company has agreed to pay a $12 million penalty and implement extensive safety measures. These changes...

Dollar General Agrees To Pay Fine for Worker Safety

Irish Star

Alexi Saenz, a leading figure in the notorious MS-13 gang, pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in connection with the brutal killings of two Long Island teenagers

MS-13 gangster beat New York high school girls honored by Trump with bat and hacked them with machete

(The Center Square) - The United States Department of Agriculture will allocate $22 million in taxpayer funds to buy Pacific Northwest and West Coast seafood products— $14 million worth of West Coast whiting fillets and $8 million for rockfish fillets. The federal funding approval came after members of the...

USDA using 1935 law to buy $22 million in Oregon, Washington fish fillets

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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Washington State Hospital Association files suit against Labor and Industries over meal break penalties

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) has initiated legal action against the state’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), contesting a new administrative...

Washington State Hospital Association files suit against Labor and Industries over meal break penalties

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