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Millions of people who live with a serious disability can expect to see their August  Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $943, in just ten days. To qualify, one must be partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits their daily activities for a period of 12 months or more, or […]

Social Security update: August direct payment worth $943 goes out in ten days

FinanceBuzz

From multi-level marketing to car sales, here are 10 careers people are often quick to judge.

10 Jobs That Nobody Respects Anymore (And Promising Alternatives)

Alabama State

The US Sun

THOUSANDS of drivers across 16 states are eligible for a one-time payment after one of Detroit’s big three automakers agreed to a $6 million settlement. Drivers have a few days left to ensure eligibility for the direct payment. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, previously known as FCA, and Cummins will pay a $6 million settlement to resolve […]

Drivers can claim one-time payment from $6 million settlement – but be quick, the deadline is just days away

Employers are not currently required to provide an employee with written reasons for their dismissal.

Employers must give written dismissal in new plans

USA TODAY

Shoemaker Hey Dude has agreed to pay a $1.9 million dollar settlement to the FTC. Thousands of customers could qualify for a payout.

Popular shoemaker Hey Dude to pay $1.9 million to thousands of customers in FTC settlement

New York State

AMERICANS who used the Lyft app during a specific period could qualify for distributions from a recent settlement pot. The direct payment opportunity comes after a class action lawsuit was filed against the ride-share company by the New York State Attorney General (OAG). Lyft was accused in the suit of...

Lyft will send one-time payments from $38m sales tax settlement – but only if you used the app between specific dates

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

San Francisco, CA

Business Insider

Jean Kang started her career earning a $35,000 salary at Intuit. When she left her latest role at Figma, she made $300,000 in total compensation.

I quadrupled my Big Tech salary by changing jobs 8 times. I learned how to negotiate pay and when to walk away.

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The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

San Diego, CA

ONE family was left fuming after a car dealership failed to pay them $53,000 but still took the vehicle. According to the family, they were planning on using the money to pay off debts. Jessica Haley and her husband, Brandon, said that in 2023, they sold their GMC Sierra Truck...

I sold my car to a dealership for $53k to pay off a debt – they gave every excuse not to pay but still took the vehicle

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

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

American Insight

If you need $1,000 to cover an unexpected expense, new regulations in 2024 could make it easier to access funds from your 401(k) or IRA. Under updated rules, you can now withdraw up to $1,000 from these retirement accounts for emergency situations, with more flexibility in defining what qualifies as an emergency.

Can I use my 401(k) as an ATM? New rules allow emergency withdrawals.

There are plenty of six-figure jobs out there that don’t require you to become a medical doctor. Take a look at these jobs that make more than $100,000 a year.

11 Jobs With Six-Figure Salaries That Don’t Require a Medical Degree

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on December 30, 2021. It has since been updated. When a boss micromanages every detail of your work, it creates a toxic environment that harms productivity. Trust is essential for people to manage their work responsibly. While some bosses understand this, others don't realize how damaging micromanaging can be. Reddit user PugC shared his story about a boss who made his life miserable by forcing him to write daily logs of his work. Despite being told that such detailed reports would take up most of his time and hinder his actual work, his boss insisted on recording every small detail. However, this tedious task became useful when the boss tried to blame PugC and his team for a major issue at work.

Micromanaging boss who made employees’ lives difficult ends up regretting it

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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

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"I worked at Walgreens for 4 years. There was never a dress code for customers". A Walgreens shopper says a manager kicked her out of the store for not following the store’s dress code, sparking outrage in a viral TikTok.

I didn’t realize you had a new dress code for customers: Walgreens shopper says she was forced out

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 11, 2022. It has since been updated. Most of us in the workforce are familiar with the anxiety and dread attached to the "I'm quitting" talk with a manager. In far too many cases, such conversations are met with hostility and resentment from higher-ups who make the employees feel as though their decision to move on to greener pastures is nothing less than a betrayal. But this doesn't have to be the case, according to Human Resources expert and TikTok user Daniel Space—better known as Dan From HR on the social media platform. Space believes that managers should respond to an employee leaving a company with support.

HR expert shares what managers should ideally say when an employee decides to quit

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

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X ordered to pay $600K to fired employee who didn’t click 'yes' on email ultimatum

Remember when Elon Musk ordered Twitter staff two years ago to “click yes” in an email to promise to work in “extremely hardcore” mode or risk...

X ordered to pay $600K to fired employee who didn’t click 'yes' on email ultimatum

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