Columbus, OH

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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

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Have you ever walked out of a grocery store because the total at the register gave you sticker shock? Well, you're not alone. Recently, a shopper named Christy McTyre made headlines when she abandoned her entire cart at Winn Dixie after seeing her $108 bill—a cost she found outrageously high compared to other stores.

She left her cart at Winn Dixie when her bill was $108 – Walmart was $50 cheaper

Washington State

Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

Illinois State

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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

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

CALIFORNIA – California voters will get to decide, November 5, on Proposition 32, a measure that raises the minimum wage to $18 an hour for all workers. The current minimum wage is $16 an hour in California and adjusts for inflation. Fast food workers make $20 per hour and health care worker's wage will eventually increase to $25 per hour.

Proposition 32 will allow voters to decide on $18 minimum wage for all California workers

Hotel Management has released "HM’s Pulse of Procurement,” a biannual index report that takes a deep dive into procurement trends for the hospitality industry. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth look at current procurement practices, budgets, and future purchasing trends within the hospitality sector. Tracking procurement trends is...

HM unveils key hospitality procurement trends amid surge in project volume

Bedminster Township, PA

Bucks County Beacon

Something stinks in Pipersville and many local residents say the pungent smell is coming from Kingdom Provisions, LLC, a slaughterhouse located at 5960 Durham Road, where turkey buzzards are constantly perched in trees and an abundance of flies is considered commonplace.

Pipersville Residents Held Hostage By Slaughterhouse Horrors

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) today announced a community benefits plan that commits more than $265 billion in lending, investment, and philanthropy over five years as part of its proposed acquisition of Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). The plan was developed in partnership with the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB), NeighborWorks America, the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), and the Woodstock Institute.

Capital One Announces Five-Year, $265 Billion Community Benefits Plan in Connection with Discover Acquisition to Advance Economic Opportunity and Financial Well-Being

Pennsylvania State

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Trenton, NJ

NEW JERSEY - A Costa Rican man residing illegally in the United States was sentenced to 97 months in prison today for laundering over $2 million from wire fraud schemes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Costa Rican Sentenced to 8+ Years for $2M Elderly Fraud Scheme

Business valuation consultancy firm Brand Finance recently released a list of the world’s most valuable beer brands in 2024 and was an impressive ranking. Rather than simply ranking brewers by overall revenue, Brand Finance says it has measured “the net economic benefit that a brand owner would achieve by licensing the brand in the open market.”

Top 10 Most Valuable Beer Brands In The World – 2024

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

At his rehabilitation medicine practice in Illinois, Dr. Azlan Tariq typically spent seven hours a week fighting with insurance companies reluctant to pay for his patients’ treatments. He often lost these battles. There was a 45-year-old man who spent five months in a wheelchair while his insurer repeatedly denied...

Doctors use AI to battle insurers

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Denver, CO

The group that gives Denver homeless people no-strings-attached cash wants more money from the city. The Denver Basic Income Project gave a presentation Wednesday to the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the Denver City Council. Speakers echoed findings from research released that month that showed the project’s plan to give homeless people thousands of dollars, no strings attached, is saving the city money.

Denver program that gives homeless cash asks city for more money

The Oklahoma City Sentinel

The year is 2034. Gen Z, now ages 22 to 37, is enjoying its waning years of cultural relevance before brands focus their marketing on Generation Alpha. We still don’t have jetpacks.
                But what we will still have are credit cards — only they might not resemble the ones we use now. After all, a decade or two makes a lot of difference when it comes to payment technology. Within the past 15 years or so, we've witnessed the rise of digital wallets. At the...

How the Next Generation Will Use Credit Cards

The Shy Green

Here's a plot twist you might not have seen coming: Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE), the company behind the heartwarming book series, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This comes just two years after they swooped in to acquire Redbox, the nostalgic DVD rental brand.

Streaming Service Faces Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 2 Years After Major Acquisition

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Selective Insurance Employs One Inc’s ClaimsPay® Solution

One Inc, the leading digital payments network for the insurance industry, has announced that Selective Insurance, a leading business, home, and auto insurer, has selected One...

Selective Insurance Employs One Inc’s ClaimsPay® Solution

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