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Americans are growing increasingly wary of taking out student loans to pay for college — and that includes parents. Most of them now define an affordable college degree as one that doesn’t leave their kids with student loan debt. When the consulting firm EAB, formerly known as the...

An 'Affordable' College Degree Now Means Not Going Into Debt, According to Parents

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The college experience seems to have lost its way over the years. A few decades ago, someone could work an entire summer while living with their parents, save their money, and be able to afford a whole year's worth of tuition.Now, folks are going into debt forever, and the US' collective student loan debt stands at a staggering $1.753 trillion.With no caps on student loan amounts, universities are letting 18-year-olds sign their lives away for tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.And if it's a debt you've incurred with FAFSA, you're going to need to get special...

College Parent Drives to Dorm After Son Complains Roommate Is Bringing Girls Over

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Getting a master’s degree could help you land a high-paying job — but some simply won’t.

12 Most Useless Master’s Degrees if You Want a High-Paying Job

Some blue-collar jobs require special training or manual work, but they also come with a big paycheck.

14 Blue-Collar Jobs That Pay at Least $100,000 a Year

Melbourne, FL

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

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The job is challenging, and I've had to adjust to a male-dominated field. But it's stable, pays well, and doesn't require hefty student loans.

I'm 26 and working in construction. The job is demanding, but I make $53 an hour in a stable career without student loans

Looking for a career with high growth potential? These jobs are projected to grow the fastest by 2031.

These 14 Jobs Will Grow the Fastest Between Now and 2032

The cost of a college education — long touted as a requirement for a fulfilling, high-paying job — has soared over the last couple of decades, stoking skepticism among Gen Z about the true value of a four-year degree. As the youngest generation in the workforce debates the...

Meet the Gen Zers skipping college to take blue-collar jobs and launch trade businesses: ‘One of the smartest decisions I ever made’

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These ten jobs are expected to grow the fastest over the next decade, according to new Labor Department projections.

The 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

Dania Beach, FL

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

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Asheville, NC

Town Talks

Why Asheville, North Carolina, is such a hot culinary destination — and where to eat when you visit. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, has once again claimed the top spot in Yelp's 2022 survey of the best cities for foodies, a title it also held in 2020.

North Carolina City Was Just Named the No. 1 Food Destination in the U.S. — Here's Why

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The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The California legislature passed a bill allowing undocumented students to work at public college campuses, just one day after the California Senate approved making undocumented immigrants eligible for up to $150,000 in state home "loan" programs. In January, California’s state public healthcare system expanded coverage to all undocumented immigrants, whose MediCal coverage is expected to cost $5 billion this year.
                “California is home to 83,000 undocumented students,” said State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo on the Senate floor hearing on August 20....

CA legislature passes bill to let undocumented students work at public colleges

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

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Community college is an economical alternative to a traditional four-year institution—or a great way to get some credits off your plate before transfering to the latter. WalletHub recently evaluated 653 community colleges in the U.S. to find the most quality spots from coast to coast. One key metric in...

The 30 Best Community Colleges in the U.S.

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council at its study session Monday advanced a proposal by council member Stephanie Hancock to impound vehicles that are not registered and insured and driven by someone with a license.

Update: Aurora advances impound of unregistered, uninsured vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been nearly two decades since actor Glenn Ford died at 90 in 2006 following a series of strokes a few years before. Best known for classic feature films such as The Blackboard Jungle, Gilda, and The Big Heat, Ford also appeared on 1970s TV shows like Cade's County, and The Family Holvak. This is his story.

In Memory of Actor Glenn Ford: 18 Years After His Tragic Death at 90 Following a Series of Strokes

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

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With deep debt and low-paying jobs, Portland alternative medicine graduates say their degrees will never pay off

By the end of this week a leading institution among alternative medicine schools in the United States will be no more. The Oregon College of Oriental...

With deep debt and low-paying jobs, Portland alternative medicine graduates say their degrees will never pay off

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