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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

North Carolina State

The Hill

Robert Billesdon, a former managing director at Wells Fargo Securities, was awarded a substantial sum after alleging that he had been laid off for requesting to work from home as a disability accommodation.

Opinion: 22.1 million more reasons to take seriously employee requests to work from home

State Farm Lawsuit Advances After Motion to Dismiss Denied. In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall has denied State Farm’s motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit accuses the insurance giant of systematically undervaluing and underpaying policyholders for totaled vehicles, raising concerns among policyholders and industry analysts alike.

State Farm Faces Setback as Class Action Lawsuit Progresses in Federal Court

Missouri State

Saint Louis, MO

KSD 93.7 The Bull

This restaurant was praised for its "fresh, bold flavors."

Missouri Eatery Crowned The 'Best Mexican Restaurant' In The State

Lowe's will no longer participate in surveys for Human Rights Campaign, an advocacy group supporting transgender rights, and is also combining its various business resource groups that represent diverse employees into one umbrella organization, an internal memo obtained by Reuters on Monday showed. The company will not be sponsoring or...

Home improvement retailer Lowe's latest U.S. firm to end some diversity policies

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Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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The evolving landscape of marijuana legalization has led many to believe that recreational and medicinal cannabis use is widely accepted across all professions. However, this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Despite the growing acceptance of marijuana in many states, several surprising industries and job roles still enforce strict no-tolerance policies when it comes to weed. Whether it’s due to federal regulations, safety concerns, or company policies, there are certain careers where cannabis use can be a significant barrier to employment.

7 surprising jobs you can’t get hired for if you smoke weed

California State

PBS NewsHour

The lawsuit accuses the company of violating antitrust laws through its algorithm that landlords use to get recommended rental prices for apartments.

Justice Department accuses real estate software company RealPage of scheme to hike rents

Mississippi State

COVID Health

For Roderick Givens, a radiation oncologist, the expansion of Medicaid isn’t just a policy issue. He practices medicine in a rural area in the Mississippi Delta and he sees daily how Medicaid coverage could help his uninsured patients. “I can’t tell you the number of patients who I see...

The Politics Holding Back Medicaid Expansion in Some Southern States

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. Americans need affordable, quality health care, but many are hard put to find good care at a price they can afford, according to a recent report from the personal finance website WalletHub. The average annual health care outlay for Americans...

12 Worst States for Health Care: 2024

Alabama State

Cancer Health

Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.

In the 10 States That Didn’t Expand Medicaid, 1.6M Can’t Afford Health Insurance

Kansas State

Kansas City, MO

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – As the border crisis continues, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security to learn how many foreign nationals the Biden-Harris administration is flying from the border to Missouri. He’s also demanding answers from the Democratic leaders of St. Louis and Kansas City as well as from county clerks, county prosecutors, airlines and transportation companies.
                Bailey sued DHS requesting the court require it to comply with a Freedom of Information request seeking documents and communications...

Bailey demands answers on how many migrants are being sent to Missouri from border

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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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	Consumers continue to put the heat on Temu. Salesforce: For Holiday 2024, 'The Theme Will Be Value'




	Howard Favichia, a California resident, filed a proposed class action against the e-commerce marketplace on Aug. 21 in the state’s Eastern District Court, alleging that it had violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. In his complaint, he said Temu texted him with marketing and advertising messages multiple times after he attempted to opt out.




	Screenshots in the complaint show Favichia sent Temu an opt-out message on April 10, but allegedly, the company continued to send him messages; other screenshots showing purported messages from Temu are...

Temu Faces Another Legal Complaint Over Promotional Strategy and Consumer Privacy

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Colorado 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

A federal court overturned the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) final rule banning non-compete agreements, meaning that employers, including those in Puerto Rico, will not be required to comply with its provisions. The decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, issued on August 20, was part...

The non-competition agreements remain in effect

Texas State

Houston, TX

National Interventional Radiology Partners, based out of Houston, and its founder and CEO have agreed to pay $8.8 million to resolve Federal False Claims Act (FCA) and Anti-Kickback Statute violation allegations, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Southern District of Texas. The settlement claims NIRP and Dr. Andrew...

Radiology group paying $8.8M over False Claims Act violations

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Paytient expands in Columbia, set to add 32 jobs by year’s end

Paytient Technologies, a healthcare technology company, announced that it is expanding its home office in Columbia, creating 32 new jobs. The company is expanding its workforce...

Paytient expands in Columbia, set to add 32 jobs by year’s end

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