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This week, 33 states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, are rolling out their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to qualifying residents.  SNAP benefits are paid to low- and no-income households who need financial assistance to pay for food. A household qualifies for benefits if the net monthly income is at or […]

Food stamps: Here are the states delivering SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 beginning Aug. 1

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

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The US Sun

AMERICANS can get payments from a major interest rate settlement. Big Picture Loans, a private money lender, is paying out big bucks after allegations it charged excessive interest rates. The company is known for offering thousands in loans to people with bad credit and then charging high interest rates. Those high rates can make the […]

Americans can claim one-time payment from $65 million interest rate settlement – but it depends on which state you live

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GOBankingRates

More than 1 million workers nationwide earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 or less. Even more workers earn the minimum wage in their states, but these state minimums vary greatly.  Read More:...

9 States With the Highest Minimum Wages in 2024

Pennsylvania State

The player, whose identity as well as the exact location where he purchased the ticket have not yet been disclosed, matched all five white numbers (9-22-57-67-68) and the red Powerball (14) with 3x power play. According to Powerball.com, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million...

Player Wins $214M Powerball Jackpot With Pennsylvania Ticket

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Redemption rates in most states with bottle bills decreased in 2023 compared with the previous year, according to data from the Container Recycling Institute. The numbers reflect a downward redemption rate trend since 2017. Beverage container redemption rates dropped by between 1% and 4% in most states, while Oregon’s rate...

Redemption rates for many bottle bill states declined in 2023; Massachusetts ranks lowest

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Kissimmee, FL

According to the Florida Lottery, there has been no attempt to retrieve a lottery ticket worth $20.5 million from a ticket sold earlier in August. The purchase was made at a Murphy USA gas station in Kissimmee with the anonymous player scooping up rewards along the way. Winning Big in...

Florida Lottery Ticket Worth $20.5M Still Unclaimed

A man from Canberra, Australia, has been convicted of fraud after stealing more than AU$70,000 ($46,200) from his employer, the Master Builders Association (MBA), in a desperate attempt to fund his gambling addiction. Luke Lowes, 41, who worked as an event organizer for the MBA from 2019 to 2022, funneled event funds into personal accounts, hoping for a gambling windfall that never came.

Australian Man “Borrows” Over AU$70K from Employer to Fuel Gambling Habit

New York State

The legislation proposal meant to speed up the bidding for downstate casino licenses in New York has pretty much stopped in its tracks. People who know the industry and political scene agree that the bill is as good as dead. The bill intended to get bids rolling in by the end of August 2024. But Gov. Kathy Hochul will not do anything with it, so it will just run out of time and die on its own.

Efforts to Accelerate License Bidding in Downstate New York Grind to a Halt

Iowa State

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11 Scam Phone Area Codes People In Illinois, Iowa, And Wisconsin Should Never Answer

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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The new secret place where conditionally approved Global Entry applicants can get a walk-in interview

Nevada State

Americans have the opportunity to claim thousands of dollars after personal information was leaked due to a restaurant data breach. Those eligible for free money from the Nevada Restaurant Services (NRS) don't have to show their receipts. Consumers argued that NRS had unauthorized access to systems and certain files. The...

Americans can claim up to $10,350 from restaurant data breach settlement – and you don’t need to show a receipt

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

A young man who signed up for a competition won an amazing house in Blackpool, UK, with a price tag of £350,000 ($446,700). However, the 18-year-old who lives with his mother and younger brother turned down the prize and said that he prefers to receive a smaller prize of £300,000 ($382,900) in cash instead.

Young Lotto Winner Takes Cash, Declines £350K House

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Tampa, FL

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law.
                Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a license or permit issued under the law based solely upon an immigration violation.
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Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law

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Illinois Gambling Helpline Calls Doubled in Size in 2023

In the context of Illinois’ gambling industry constantly growing and reshaping due to sports betting exploding, new casinos opening frequently, and slot machines taking over, the...

Illinois Gambling Helpline Calls Doubled in Size in 2023

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