Alaska State

Columbus, OH

California State

Hawaii State

Real Simple

These unlucky states boast grocery prices well above the national average.

5 States With the Highest Grocery Bills, According to the U.S. Census Bureau

Business Insider

The highest-paying blue-collar construction job in the US earns about $100,000 annually, according to a new report.

The 10 highest-paying blue-collar construction jobs in the US

Virginia State

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Mclean, VA

Ash Jurberg

There was disappointing news for staff at BAE Systems in Virginia, with mass layoffs announced this week. Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, an employer with more than 100 full-time workers must provide a 60-day notice before laying off 50 or more people at a single site.

Heartbreak in the Heart of Virginia: Dozens Face Unemployment After Job Cull

Mental_Floss

From wood patternmakers to pediatric surgeons, these 10 jobs are quite uncommon.

The 10 Least Common Jobs in the U.S.

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

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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

Reuters

(Reuters) - Walmart Canada said on Thursday it has invested $53 million to increase hourly wages for about 40,000 of its store associates earlier this month. The move comes at a time when Walmart has been increasing investments over the last few months for its U.S. store workers to retain more employees.

Walmart Canada raises hourly store wages for about 40,000 workers

Michigan State

Axios Detroit

Data: Oxfam; Chart: Rahul Mukherjee/AxiosOne-fourth of Michigan's workforce make less than $17 per hour — 29% of women and 35% of Black workers in Michigan fall below that line, new data from Oxfam shows.The big picture: Just 13% of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour. Two years ago, that number was 31.9%, according to Oxfam, a British organization aimed at eliminating global poverty.Why it matters: Even accounting for inflation — $15 an hour in 2024 has the same buying power as about $14 in 2022 — this is remarkable progress.It is meaningful for the millions of Americans who...

In Michigan, more than 1 million workers make less than $17 per hour.

New Jersey State

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Burlington County, NJ

Morristown Minute

Officials Celebrate Success and Expansion of Meal Initiatives for Children. Morristown, NJ — State and local officials, including New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, gathered July 18, 2024, at Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center in Burlington County to spotlight the achievements of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the innovative Summer EBT initiative, which provides substantial support to low-income families during the summer months.

NJ's $120 Summer EBT Feeds Child Nutrition

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 7/10/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 7/10/2024

Job seekers have been calling the shots for nearly four years as employers struggled to fill millions of openings to meet an onslaught of demand coming out of the pandemic.

Americans are suddenly finding it harder to land a job — and keep it

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Roanoke, VA

Daily Detroit News reports that bedbugs can be transported during travel, and studies suggest that residents in the Commonwealth are hesitant to report or talk about bedbug infestations.

Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk, Virginia, are alleged to have a high level of bedbugs

The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at an annualized rate of 2.8% in the second quarter, which marks a massive jump from the 1.4% growth rate observed in the first quarter and much higher than the consensus of 2.0%. "While that handily exceeded expectations, we suspect that it may...

Citi sees Fed cutting rates at each consecutive meeting staring in September

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Alaska Construction Workers See 6.4% Wage Decline, 2nd Biggest in the U.S.

Wage growth is routinely touted as one positive aspect of the COVID-era economy. However, high levels of inflation beginning in 2021 have, in many cases, more...

Alaska Construction Workers See 6.4% Wage Decline, 2nd Biggest in the U.S.

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