Columbus, OH

Los Angeles, CA

California State

(The Center Square) - The owner of fast-casual food chains Tender Greens and Tocaya filed for bankruptcy, citing California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage, inflation, and the state’s empty office districts as contributing factors. The bankruptcy effort is aimed at restructuring and keeping stores open and employees at work.

Two more California chains file for bankruptcy, citing $20 per hour minimum wage

Markets Insider

The US housing market added over $3 trillion in value over the last year alone, per a Redfin analysis.

The US housing market is on the verge of hitting a record $50 trillion valuation as prices keep rising

Alabama State

The Independent

 The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion in direct payments for Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the president announced Wednesday.More than 23,000 farmers were approved for payments ranging from $10,000 to $500,000, according to the USDA. Another 20,000 who planned to start a farm but did not receive a USDA loan received between $3,500 and $6,000. Most payments went to farmers in Mississippi and Alabama. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters that the aid “is not compensation for anyone’s loss or the pain endured, but it is an...

Black and other minority farmers are getting $2 billion from USDA after years of discrimination

A "record-breaking backlog" of pending actions has led to an estimated $1.1 billion in improper beneficiary payments, according to a new report. Experts say the Social Security Administration needs more funding in its budget to properly address a "customer service crisis." The Social Security Administration faces a "record-breaking backlog" of...

'Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion in improper Social Security payments, report finds

Georgia State

With your Southeast Regional Ag News, I am Haylie Shipp. This is the Ag Information Network. Last week the Biden-Harris Administration announced it has issued payments to eligible applicants under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which allocated $2.2 billion and directed USDA to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021.

USDA to Pay Out in Discrimination Lawsuit

Charlotte, NC

Tampa, FL

This year, sellers are enticing cautious buyers facing high costs and steep interest rates by lowering prices, as median home prices dropped to $439,950, with significant reductions in cities like Tampa, Charlotte, and Phoenix; the "Golden handcuff" effect of low pandemic-era mortgage rates has limited supply, but recent rates around 6.47% offer some relief, according to experts like Realtor.com's Ralph McLaughlin.

Home Prices Take a Dip – The Top 3 Cities Leading the Decline

With the USDA cancelling its regularly scheduled July cattle inventory report due to budget cuts, a question that many would like to have answered is: How big is the U.S. cattle herd?. Fortunately, historical relationships between changes in prior and subsequent inventories and levels of cow slaughter in between or...

How big is the U.S. cattle herd?

Louisiana State

Local officials and advocates in California are divided over Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent executive order requiring state agencies to remove homeless encampments on public property, leaving the homeless community caught in the middle and uncertain where they will go. In June, the Supreme Court ruled that punishing homeless people for...

'It’s mayhem and craziness': Californians react to Gavin Newsom’s order to remove homeless encampments

Auto suppliers are grappling to find workers and facing higher expenses, even as the Federal Reserve signals that labor supply and demand are in balance in the economy for the first time in years. “It’s certainly alleviated, but is it where we were pre-COVID on costs and availability, which weren’t...

Auto suppliers continue to grapple with worker shortage, high costs

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at the topics companies are avoiding right now.

No food or beverage company will admit GLP-1s hurt them at all, says Jim Cramer

Coral Gables, FL

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Big news from Coral Gables: a stunning waterfront property has just been sold for a jaw-dropping $17.45 million. If you’re into real estate or just love a good mansion story, you’ll want to hear this.

Billionaire Family Snaps Up Florida Mansion for $17.5 Million

Students and their families, along with college financial aid administrators, hoped the 2025-26 school year would be a return to normalcy. It doesn't look like that will be the case. The Department of Education announced the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid won't be available for everyone on Oct....

FAFSA delays will keep plaguing students for 2025-26 school year—how to maximize your chances of getting financial aid

MOLINE, IL – The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) President John W. Boyd, Jr. has called for the resignation of John Deere CEO John May and initiated a boycott against the company. Boyd’s demands come in response to John Deere’s continued plans to launch an autonomous tractor by 2030,...

Shocking Move: John Deere’s New Robot Tractors Could Leave American Farmers Jobless!

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Mississippi State

Black farmers and others who faced discrimination from the U.S. Department of Agriculture received more than $2 billion in direct payments following years of delays due to legal challenges. Approximately 43,000 individuals received payouts up to $500,000, with the majority of awards going to farmers in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and...

Farmers who faced USDA discrimination receive ‘historic’ $2B payout

PBS NewsHour

WASHINGTON (AP) — The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it. Some of America’s largest companies, from Amazon to Disney to Yum Brands, say their customers are increasingly seeking cheaper alternative products and services, searching for bargains or just avoiding items they deem too expensive. Consumers aren’t cutting back enough to cause an economic downturn. Rather, economists say, they appear to be returning to pre-pandemic norms, when most companies felt they couldn’t raise prices very much without losing business.

Americans are refusing to pay high prices. That might deal the final blow to inflation

Lenders have been lowering their rates ahead of a hoped-for interest rate cut in August.

Mortgage rate hopes as one lender offers below 4%

General Motors on Monday revealed redesigned versions of its entry-level GMC Terrain crossover, including a new standard "Elevation" model. The vehicle features a more rugged exterior design as well as a new interior with 26 inches of standard information and control screens. The Terrain is typically one of the bestselling...

GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand's entry-level model

Ever wondered how different states fare when it comes to quality of life? From bustling cities to serene countryside, the United States offers a diverse range of living experiences. However, not all regions enjoy the same prosperity and comfort. Delving into the data, we’ve uncovered the 21 states facing significant challenges, from economic woes to social issues.

15 U.S. States Living in the Past

CBS News

U.S. mortgage rates are now at their lowest point in 15 months and experts say they could continue to drop with the Federal Reserve expected to slash the federal funds rate next month. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

U.S. mortgage rates in decline with Fed expected to cut interest rates next month

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Healthy Returns: What drugmakers are saying about final negotiated prices with Medicare

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Healthy Returns: What drugmakers are saying about final negotiated prices with Medicare

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