South Dakota State

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. The resignation demand emerged as Tractor Supply, which sells products...

Black farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO’s resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

TechRadar

Amazon is reportedly intensifying pressure on workers to attend the office on mandated days after employees reportedly found new ways to circumnavigate the requirementsA report by Business Insiderclaims some Amazon workers have been signing in to their offices simply to make use of the on-site coffee machines to show themselves as present on the register.However, Amazon has now adapted to workers’ evasion tactics, and the company is believed to be tracking hours spent in the office rather than whether an employee has tapped in and tapped out.
Amazon tracking worker office hours
So-called ‘coffee badgers’ have so far been relatively successful in...

Amazon is reportedly now tracking individual hours employees spend at the office in latest worker crackdown

New Jersey State

Black Enterprise

The program has been labeled as “a powerful anti-poverty program” that has helped people of all demographics. A continuous error from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, is causing one in ten households to go without the correct amount of benefits per month. New data...

Millions Of Americans Have Not Received SNAP Benefits And Here’s Why

A Wells Fargo executive has been ordered to leave the banking industry after draining tens of thousands of dollars from customer deposit accounts. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is issuing a consent order against ex-Wells Fargo operations associate manager Cindy M. Flores for violating laws and engaging in unsafe and unsound practices.

$47,646 Drained From Customers’ Accounts at Wells Fargo As Rogue Executive Mounts Year-Long Campaign To Steal Cash: US Bank Regulator

New York City, NY

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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

Maine State

The US Sun

PAYOUTS of up to $8,500 are available to Americans hit by Carvin Software’s data breach.  But, you’ll need to act soon to lodge a claim, as there’s a time limit on the suggested payout – part of a $825,000 compensation package. A settlement has now been reached in a lawsuit that was filed in the […]

Americans can claim up to $8,500 from $825k data breach settlement – you need to sign up by next month to see the money

Nebraska State

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Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska from the late afternoon into the evening with a few cells lingering into the overnight hours. Storms will be capable of producing mainly damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado. Check below for further details on the outlook.

Damaging Winds Excess of 75mph, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Northern Plains; Evening of July 29th

A key component in the ongoing farm bill discussions is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Some democrats want a substantial funding increase in the program. U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), the longest-serving Member on the House Committee on Agriculture, believes the necessary funds are not available. It would diminish crop protections for production agriculture.

SNAP Funding a Key Sticking Point in Farm Bill Discussions

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Illinois State

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

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?

Denver, CO

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2024 – Two House members introduced bipartisan legislation today to provide the defunct Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with $6 billion in new funding. The ACP ran out of money on May 31, causing 23 million low-income households to lose a $30 discount on their monthly internet...

House Bill Would Provide ACP with $6 Billion in New Money

California State

Minnesota State

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a landmark decision to ban noncompete clauses across various industries, including veterinary services. For practicing veterinarians, this may have profound implications for the profession. Several states, including California, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Oklahoma, have long prohibited employers from entering agreements to prevent their employees from leaving to compete against them.

FTC noncompete ban: A vet’s perspective

An authority's additional funding, identified by the previous government, hangs in the balance.

Council unsure about £20m grant after spending cuts

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Bank also engaged in fraudulent auto lending practices. Fifth Third Bank will pay $20 million in penalties after an investigation found the company's employees had opened fake accounts in customer's names and engaged in dishonest auto lending.

Fifth Third Bank Fined $20 Million in Fake Account Scandal

The U.S. healthcare system remains complex and inaccessible, leaving many seniors feeling uninformed, according to a new survey from digital health company DUOS. The new national consumer survey found 49% of respondents did not know the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and 77% said they are concerned about the well-being of older family members. Though the survey didn’t explore the underlying sentiment, DUOS CEO Karl Ulfers told Fierce Healthcare the survey highlights a personal health literacy issue that gets worse as beneficiaries age.

New memo suggest larger budget cut from IM-28

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