Columbus, OH

Raleigh, NC

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Projects Funded by the Investing in America Agenda Will Add Nearly 13 GW of Capacity to Support Increased Manufacturing, Data Centers, And Renewable Power While Catalyzing Nearly $10 Billion In Public-Private Investments, and Creating Thousands of Jobs.

$2.2 Billion for U.S. Grid to Lower Costs, Protect Against Extreme Weather, Prepare For Growing Demand

Indiana State

Worker shortages have eased a bit, but companies still look closely at quality of life when choosing a location that will attract skilled employees. CNBC’s annual ranking of state business climates considers quality of life among ten categories of competitiveness. Quality of Life metrics include Crime, Child Care, Health...

These are America's 10 worst states for quality of life in 2024

Mediaite

A $10 million cash withdrawal in Cairo made just days before former President Donald Trump took office in January 2017 triggered a secretive Justice Department investigation that sought to uncover whether he received financial support from Egypt’s government. The investigation, revealed in an exclusive report by The Washington Post...

Mysterious $10 Million Cash Withdrawal Triggered DOJ Investigation into Whether Trump Took Egyptian Funds

South Carolina State

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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

Ohio State

Business Insider

In an interview with Business Insider last year, Vance blamed high housing costs largely on high interest rates.

JD Vance says deporting 20 million people is part of the solution to high housing costs

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. There’s a ton of incremental progress in the electric vehicle and EV charging arena. One more EV charger here, two more there, another over there, three in the corner there. It all adds up. But then there are big announcements, and it’s hard to not get excited about those. One of those is an announcement out of Canada that the grocery chain METRO is planning to add EV charging stations at more than 130 of its stores in Quebec and Ontario.

Grocery Chain in Canada Getting EV Chargers at 130+ Stores

California State

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. Known for its vibrant culture, diverse landscapes, and significant economic influence, California stands as a global hub of innovation and entertainment. However, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki harbors a bleak outlook for the state's future.

‘California is going broke’: Robert Kiyosaki warns the Golden State will raise taxes, cut subsidies to the poor, see a rise in crime — and the rest of America will follow. Here are the facts

Florida State

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L. Cane

Astute Floridians may already know that 2023 was a very difficult year for the trucking industry and 2024 is proving to be difficult for trucking in Florida. Specifically, according to Costa Systems, in 2023, 80,000 trucking companies shut down operations. And in Florida in July of 2024, three trucking companies filed for bankruptcy and one laid off dozens.

FL Trucking Hit Hard - Three Trucking Companies File For Bankruptcy & Another Lays Off In July 2024

Cat ladies of America and their friends united on Sunday evening to support Vice PresidentKamala Harris’s presidential run just days before she named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Thousands of participants on a Cat Ladies for Kamala call raised more than $360,000. Co-hosted by prominent content creator RaeShanda Lias, the event demonstrated the potent combination of humor, community, and political engagement.

Cat Ladies for Kamala Harris unite against JD Vance & raise more than $360,000

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced actions to address unfair and deceptive consumer acts and practices in the residential solar power sector. Treasury, CFPB and FTC released Consumer Advisories warning the public on how to spot potential unfair and deceptive practices and encouraging consumers to file complaints of suspicious behavior to FTC, CFPB and state consumer protection offices. Treasury, CFPB and FTC, along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), also announced an interagency partnership with the goal of coordinating efforts to prevent predatory practices. The new partnership will foster greater communication and collaboration between the agencies and better protect consumers from bad actors.

Federal government announces new efforts to protect residential solar customers

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

New Jersey State

New Brunswick, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

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

Texas State

Houston, TX

The Center Square

(The Center Square contributor) – Republican and Democratic state senators remain united in their outrage over CenterPoint Energy’s failure to restore power to millions of customers after Hurricane Beryl hit July 8.
                Members of a Senate Special Committee on Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness, Recovery, and Electricity convened in a nearly 11-hour hearing on Monday to investigate extensive power failures. They also asked why the largest utility provider in the greater Houston area didn’t appear to implement a range of preventative measures and agreed to...

Republicans, Democrats united in outrage, accountability for CenterPoint power outages

Morristown, NJ

JERSEY CITY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have issued a Notice of Violation to Let’s Celebrate Urban Renewal, LLC, the owner of a six-story apartment building at 503 Garfield Avenue. The building's sole elevator has been out of service since November 2023, allegedly denying residents with disabilities equal access to their homes.

Apartment Building Denies Disabled Access, Faces Legal Action

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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

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

NewsBreak

Big Oil Continues To Battle Back Against Lawsuits About Their Climate Pollution Culpability

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Big Oil Continues To Battle Back Against Lawsuits About Their Climate Pollution Culpability

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