Rhode Island State

Colorado State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – More jobs were added in Colorado in July as the state’s unemployment continued to slightly rise, according to a compilation of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by the Common Sense Institute.
                After adding only 1,500 jobs in June, Colorado businesses increased their payrolls with 4,800 jobs in July. Approximately 2,500 jobs were added by the private sector while government employment increased by 2,300 positions.
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Colorado unemployment increases slightly as employers add 4,800 positions

Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) - The jobless rate for 16- to 24-year olds in China, excluding students, rose to 17.1% in July from 13.2% in the prior month, the country's statistics bureau said on Friday, as employers in the lackluster $19 trillion economy held off on hiring .

China's youth unemployment rate climbed to 17.1% in July

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

The latest data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows the state’s July 2024 unemployment rate stands at 4.7%. The preliminary July 2024 jobless rate was up 0.1 percentage points from June 2024 and up 0.5 percentage points from one year ago.

Kentucky’s unemployment rate rises marginally in July, according to latest KYSTATS report

Arizona State

(The Center Square) – Arizona’s jobs report continues to paint a brighter picture compared with the national trends.
                The July jobs report indicated that there was a slight uptick in the unemployment rate from 3.3% to 3.4%, as the state is touting 74,300 jobs added since July 2023. The not-seasonally adjusted change for non-farm employment was 9,400 jobs lower, which is a 0.3% downtick, according to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity. The national unemployment rate in July was 4.3%.
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Arizona unemployment continues to be lower than national average despite uptick

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Louisiana State

Mississippi State

Black Enterprise

New Mexico came out on top of a list highlighting the states with the highest poverty rates throughout the U.S. New Mexico was ranked first on a list highlighting the states with the highest poverty rates in the U.S. The southwestern state boasted the highest score of 18.2% on a...

New Mexico, Mississippi, And Louisiana Top List of US States With Highest Poverty Rates

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

New Hampshire State

Warner, NH

WARNER, NH (WBZ NewsRadio) — Former WBZ NewsRadio Anchor Jim Mitchell may have died more than 15 years ago, but residents of the town in New Hampshire where he used to live, and love, are keeping his memory very much alive. Mitchell co-owned 'MainStreet Bookends' in Warner with his...

Memory Of Former WBZ News Anchor Being Kept Alive in Warner NH

Doug spoke with NBC News Radio National Correspondent, Erin Real, about recent findings that show fewer Americans want to have children. She told Doug she was surprised as to what the reason was NOT.

Erin Real - Nobody Wants Kids Anymore

Los Angeles, CA

YG aims to turn down the heat in his hometown of Los Angeles by helping two rival gangs make peace. On Sunday, August 18, the Compton native hosted a peace walk that signified the end of a 10-year beef between two rival gangs. In footage he posted to his Instagram Story, you can see YG walking with numerous members and their families. According to TMZ, the walk began at Gonzales Park. YG met with people from the community and posed for photos with fans before they made their way down Rosecrans Avenue. At one point, The Game also joined the festivities and took photos with fans whenever he could.

YG Leads Rival Gangs On Peace Walk In Los Angeles

Newport, OR

The annual Sandcastle Competition returns to South Beach State Park 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 24. This free family-friendly event is an opportunity to indulge your creative side. It has been a favorite at South Beach State Park since 2001. Teams will have two hours to build their sandcastles. Participants, spectators and park staff will vote for their favorite creations.

Sandcastle Competition Returns To South Beach State Park

Phil Donahue, the legendary television talk show host whose titular program spanned four decades, has died at the age of 88 following a battle with a long illness, his family confirmed in a statement to TODAY.com. Donahue died Sunday (August 18) night at his home surrounded by his family, including...

Phil Donahue Dead At 88

A man considered to be among America's 'most wanted' fugitives sought in a 2004 murder was finally arrested earlier this month after working as a police officer in Mexico, according to a U.S. Marshals press release. Antonio Riano, 72, of Zapotitlan Palmas, State of Oaxaca, Mexico, was charged with two...

'Most Wanted' Fugitive Sought In 2004 Murder Arrested After Working As Cop

North Carolina State

Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The 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

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Unemployment Increases In State

Unemployment in Rhode Island is increasing. The July jobless rate was four-point-five percent,...

Unemployment Increases In State

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