Columbus, OH

Jessica Jackson was afraid of heights when she first started her job as a wind turbine service technician — now, she spends most of her days working 300 feet in the air. Jackson, 37, is a technician at Vestas, a wind turbine manufacturer, in Bee County, Texas, and earns $73,000 per year.

37-year-old mom earns $73,000 in one of the most in-demand jobs in the world—and it doesn't require a degree: 'I love what I do'

Texas State

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Rockwall, TX

Joel Eisenberg

This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets:ScrapeHero.com, LocalProfile.com and Newsroom.HEB.com.

H-E-B Officially Begins Construction on Long-Awaited New Texas Location

El Paso, TX

On Thursday, July 25, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a founder of the Sinaloa Cartel who evaded capture for roughly 35 years, was arrested in El Paso, Texas. He was lured to the U.S. as part of an elaborate sting operation concocted by the son of his former partner, El Chapo. Zambada has already pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in U.S. federal court.

A crack in the North American drug war

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Discover why $100 goes further in Texas, ranking 27th in the U.S. for buying power according to a Tax Foundation study.

The True Value of $100 in Texas Revealed!

Chicago, IL

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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?

Uvalde, TX

Texas Ranger Christopher Ryan Kindell has been reinstated to his position after being removed from duty amid inquiries into the botched response to the Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde, according to a letter from Col. Steven McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Texas Ranger reinstated more than 2 years after Uvalde shooting, officials say

Austin, TX

The 5 States Now Sending The Most Folks To Texas is Surprising

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

Philippines gymnast Carlos E. Yulo didn't just win a gold medal at this summer's Olympic Games, he's also won a fully furnished two-bedroom apartment. The 24-year-old gymnast made history as the first male Olympic gold medalist in the history of the Philippines when he won the top prize for his floor exercise on August 3. The following day, he earned a second gold medal for his vault routine. He is only the second athlete from the Philippines to win the top prize. Hidilyn Diaz won the country's first-ever gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in 2021 for weightlifting.

24-year-old gold medal gymnast from the Philippines to be awarded a condo valued at $414,046, cash prizes and more

Florida State

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Pennsylvania State

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The former president's latest boast quickly backfired.

Critics Question 'Mental Fitness' After Trump Makes Key Mistake Twice At Pennsylvania Rally

The Independent

 Republicans are concerned that their party leader Donald Trump is having a “public nervous breakdown” after he made a series of offensive outbursts about Vice President Kamala Harris as he slips behind her in the polls.Perhaps collapsing under the weight of Harris’ growing campaign support, the former president has made a number of insulting personal attacks against his Democratic rival. Last week, Trump questioned the vice president’s racial identity at the National Association of Black Journalists conference. Over the weekend, he accused Harris of having a “low IQ.” Meanwhile, new polls indicate Trump is slipping behind the vice president...

Republicans worry Trump is having a ‘public nervous breakdown’

California State

Uber, Lyft, Grubhub and DoorDash scored a major victory in a recent ruling from California's top state court upholding Proposition 22 and the classification of drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. Gig economy companies, as well as drivers who prefer contractor status, think they now have nationwide momentum to...

Uber, Lyft and the gig economy think they've found a way to win the national labor war

Houston, TX

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. With around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday said he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the area as well as answers about its preparations for upcoming storms.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Demands Answers as Customers Remain Without Power After Beryl.

Here’s how the company did vs. LSEG estimates for the quarter that ended in June:. Stock splits do nothing to change the financial fundamentals of a company but they do make each share cheaper, which can have a positive psychological effect on retail investors. Shares of Super Micro, which...

Super Micro announces 10 for 1 stock split

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

Colorado State

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

Here’s how the company did compared to LSEG estimates for the quarter ended June 30:. Earnings per share: $0.86 versus $0.92 expected. Revenue: $2.75 billion versus $2.74 billion expected. Revenue increased 11% year-over-year. Airbnb reported a net income of $555 million, or $0.86 per share, down 15% from $650...

Airbnb shares drop 14% on earnings miss as company warns of slowing U.S. demand

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Illinois State

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

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I make $73,000 a year in America's fastest-growing job

Jessica Jackson, 37, is a technician at Vestas, a wind turbine manufacturer,...

I make $73,000 a year in America's fastest-growing job

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