UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTERS: (Chanting in non-English language). EMMANUEL AKINWOTU, BYLINE: A few hundred protesters have gathered here on a main expressway in Lagos, and this is just one of several demonstrations happening across the city and the country, organized today in response to the economic crisis in Nigeria, which is one of the worst in decades. Food inflation is more than 40% and is rising. Fuel costs have more than tripled in the last year. The cost of transport, the cost of electricity have all gone up significantly. And so many people who I have spoken to here have said enough is enough.

'Enough is enough' : Nigerians take to street in protest over a cost-of-living crisis

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

Lucia Moris of South Sudan toppled to the ground in agony during a preliminary heat of the women's 100-meter race at the Paris Olympics on Friday. But before medics arrived, someone else rushed to her side: fellow competitor Silina Pha Aphay of Laos. Moris, in Lane 1, was keeping pace...

An Olympic sprinter fell during a race. The first person to help was her opponent

Chicago, IL

Borderless Magazine

South American day laborers, mostly from Ecuador, rush a car looking for restaurant workers at the Home Depot in the 1900 block of North Cicero Ave. in Chicago on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Squeezed among the other day laborers, Juan’s eyes scan like a searchlight. Here’s a truck. It...

‘I Have to Find Work’: Day Laborers Face Steep Competition, Slim Job Prospects

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Retiree Today

Combining work with travel has gained immense popularity in a world that craves adventure and exploration. Imagine waking up to new landscapes and experiencing diverse cultures while earning a living. This dream is not far-fetched, thanks to the growing trend of travel jobs with housing included. In this blog post, we'll delve into the concept of travel jobs, explore different opportunities that offer housing as part of the package, and guide you on where to apply for such exciting ventures.

Travel Jobs with Housing Included That Anyone Can Apply For

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

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

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?

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Tesco, Boots and Barclays have joined the growing number of companies trying to force employees back to the office after several years of remote working that began with the pandemic. They're likely to be in for a battle. While some bosses have argued remote work is responsible for reduced innovation,...

Bosses are increasingly forcing workers back into the office—but evidence suggests it could backfire

Virginia State

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Fruitdale, AL

Dollar General is one of the country's fastest-growing grocery stores. It has more locations selling fresh produce than Walmart, and that's a big help for people in rural food deserts. Here's Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom. STEPHAN BISAHA, BYLINE: Yes, vegetables usually cost a bit more than a...

Dollar General stores now sell fresh produce. Could it improve rural food access?

Freight fraud has become an all-too-familiar term in the transportation and logistics sectors in recent years. Although fraud has long been a challenge in the field, industry experts observe that these criminals have evolved alongside FreightTech, leaving supply chain participants uncertain about who will bear the burden of finding solutions.

How freight fraud became the perfect crime

Colorado State

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

Florida State

The Independent

An ancient tree from India is thriving where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy.As large parts of the Sunshine State’s once-famous citrus industry have all but dried up over the past two decades due to two fatal diseases, greening and citrus canker, some farmers are turning to the pongamia tree, a climate-resilient tree with the potential to produce plant-based proteins and a sustainable biofuel.For years, pongamia has been used for shade trees, producing legumes — little brown beans — that are so bitter wild hogs won't even eat them.But unlike the...

The ancient tree from India that could fuel America’s future

UPS will soon acquire a nearly 50-year-old delivery company based in Mexico as part of the company’s plan to become the top delivery service in the world. UPS has entered into an acquisition agreement with Estafeta, which is expected to close by the end of the year. The acquisition of Estafeta will include six Boeing 737-400 freighters, along with maritime, railway, and trucking services, reported AirCargoNews.

UPS to acquire nearly 50-year-old Mexican delivery company

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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

It was about 2 p.m. on a Thursday in May when Mitch Carroll pulled up to an apartment building with teal trim in Madison County, Ind. He was wearing jeans, a T-shirt and pristine white sneakers. But to the middle-aged woman who opened the door, it was obvious he was in law enforcement. He had a badge and a Glock 9 mm pistol at his waist.

He has a badge and a gun — and he investigates school truancy

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\"We are hungry!\" Nigerians Protest Soaring Food and Fuel Costs

In Nigeria, even two meals a day is becoming unaffordable to many. Demonstrators are protesting food inflation of...

"We are hungry!" Nigerians Protest Soaring Food and Fuel Costs

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