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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

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'

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon’s popular Prime Day sales event has been “a major cause of injuries” for warehouse workers who pick and pack customer orders at the e-commerce giant’s facilities across the United States, according to a report released Tuesday by Sen. Bernie Sanders.  The report, which draws information from a year-long Senate committee investigation into Amazon’s safety practices and relied on internal company data from 2019 and 2020, said peak shopping times – including the holiday shopping period – resulted in the “highest weekly injury rates” for warehouse workers.  The preliminary report complied by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which Sanders chairs, also was based on interviews with more than 100 current and former Amazon employees. This year’s two-day Prime Day event started Tuesday. In a statement, Sanders said the “incredibly dangerous working conditions at Amazon” highlighted in the report are a “perfect example of the type of corporate greed that the American people are sick and tired of.” 

Amazon Prime Day is a major cause of injuries for warehouse workers, Senate review says

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

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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

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Introduction A McDonald's franchisee worth $80 million, Scott Rodrick, initially attributed the closure of one of his branches to California's new $20 minimum wage law. However, recent revelations point to a leasing disagreement as the actual cause.

Owner of McDonald's worth $80 million says branch closure due to $20 minimum wage.

Maryland State

Nevada State

Berkeley, CA

More than a dozen cities, two states and Washington, D.C., raised their minimum wages on July 1, the halfway point of the calendar year. The increases mean tens of millions of residents are now covered by stronger minimum wage laws. Minimum wage laws are meant to improve living standards for...

These States and Cities Just Increased Their Minimum Wage

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Los Angeles, CA

New York Post

Wendy’s and Jersey Mike’s franchise owners in California have cut hours and slashed jobs to offset the spike in labor costs caused by the state’s new $20 minimum wage.

Lawrence Cheng, who operates seven Wendy’s franchises in Southern California with his family, has not only chopped hours but has also stepped in to fill shifts at his burger joints, he said. 

“I schedule one less person, and then I come in for that time that I didn’t schedule and I work that hour,” Cheng told the Associated Press.  



At his Wendy’s in Fountain Valley, located in Orange County, he has...

Wendy’s, Jersey Mike’s franchise owners slash hours, jobs to offset labor costs from California’s new $20 minimum wage

Texas State

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

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

FinanceBuzz

If you want to avoid sitting behind a desk all day and the white-collar life isn't for you, here are blue-collar jobs that can offer you at least $40 an hour.

10 Blue-Collar Jobs That Pay at Least $40 an Hour

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

Buffalo, NY

Shine My Crown

An unidentified African American woman working at a law firm in Buffalo, New York, has faced discrimination after a white colleague questioned…
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Viral Video Shows Discrimination Against African American Employee In Buffalo Law Firm

Business Insider

A record number of renters can't afford their housing costs. Biden wants to discourage big rent increases to address the issue.

Biden announces plan to cap rent increases at 5% for half of American rental households

The Guardian

President to unveil rent control plan for larger landlords that would restrict increases to 5%, or risk losing tax breaks

Biden housing plan seeks to curb rent increases by penalizing landlords

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

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

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?

MarketRealist

Earlier this year, the "tiniest apartment in Manhattan" available to rent for $1,200 a month made headlines.

This balcony with a bed is listed for rent at $244 per week; landlord calls it a 'sunny room'

The Washington Informer

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Swahili Village Restaurant in D.C. Faces $526K Penalty for Wage Theft


Swahili Village and its owner, Kevin Onyona, have agreed to pay $526,973 to workers and the District of Columbia to resolve a 2023 wage theft lawsuit,...

Swahili Village Restaurant in D.C. Faces $526K Penalty for Wage Theft

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