Columbus, OH

Connecticut State

Fox News

Suzanne Hayes wrote a Business Insider article describing how she decided to move to the Avon Old Farms Hotel in Connecticut after struggling to pay rent.

Connecticut mom of three moves to hotel room due to high rent prices: 'Exactly what I prayed for'

San Francisco, CA

Money

Renters may finally be getting a break. The median asking rent across all bedroom counts fell year-over-year in July — the first time that’s happened since the the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic back in June 2020, according to real estate company Redfin. The median asking rate for...

Rents Are Finally Falling — Here Are the Cities With the Biggest Drops

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Greg Wilson, CFA

AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Service fees are becoming a common sight across many industries, leaving consumers puzzled about their impact on traditional tipping practices. These charges are popping up everywhere, affecting our dining experiences, hotel stays, travel plans, and even healthcare visits.

Service Fees: The New Face of Tipping

MarketRealist

The minimum wage today is not enough for workers to make rent.

Realtor brilliantly explains the differences between today’s salaries and housing compared to 1980s

Oregon State

The US Sun

A DRIVER said she went to bed after her vehicle had broken down - in the darkness of night, towing operators snatched the car. The apartment resident knew her Pontiac Vibe was parked against the rules, but there was no way to turn around. Karen Workman lives paycheck to paycheck,...

My car was towed from my apartment under the cover of night – ‘violation’ wasn’t my fault and now I owe $93

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NewsNinja

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

SOME homeowners could be eligible for a chunk of a multi-million dollar settlement if they fit the criteria and file a claim in time. Owners of certain Bosch appliances could get up to $400 in compensation after a settlement was reached in a class action lawsuit. Bosch has agreed to...

Homeowners in line for one-time payment up to $400 as part of $2m settlement pot – all you have to do is show receipt

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

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

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

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

Massachusetts State

Nevada State

GOBankingRates

Lots of retirees decide that after hanging up their work boots and clocking in for decades at a job, it is time for a change of pace. That could involve a move, a downsizing of homes or a collection...

10 Worst States for Retirees To Rent in the Next 5 Years

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. If you’re considering moving into a new house for rent, you’re likely to have a whole ream of decisions to make. However, the decision at the top of your list should be what type of lease term to choose. While...

Renting Made Easy: Pros and Cons of Month-to-Month Agreements

Kent, WA

ABC News

DNA evidence from a discarded cigarette helped investigators solve the cold case murder of a 33-year-old, over 44 years after it was committed in Washington state.

Discarded cigarette helps solve murder after 44 years

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

FinanceBuzz

Want to make big bucks but don't want to sit in an office? Here are 15 jobs that let you work remotely and pay you enough to move beyond living paycheck to paycheck.

15 High-Paying Remote Jobs That Earn a Hefty Paycheck

It can be frustrating when you’re trying to give a business your money and they won’t acknowledge you—especially when hunger is added to the mix. That’s what TikToker Karina Heredia (@esthiekary_31) says happened to her during a recent visit to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo Wild Wings customer wait 10 mins for server to take their order. So they call the restaurant

The Motley Fool

A history-making cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is still liable to end with disappointment for retirees.

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Track to Do Something That No One Has Seen This Century

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, quotes and commentary in this article are from interviews conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. The multi-Emmy-nominated actress and political advocate Elizabeth Montgomery (who died of cancer in 1981) was upset upon learning that Jonathan White, the son of her Bewitched co-star David White (who died of a heart attack in 1990), had perished in the horrific Pan-Am incident over Lockerbie in 1988.

Liz Montgomery Was "Furious" 'Bewitched' Co-Star David White Lost Son in 1988 Pan-Am/Lockerbie Crash

HOAs can be difficult to deal with. But what about difficult HOAs that you were never even told you were technically a part of?. In a Reddit post on r/legaladvice, a user discussed their frustrations and confusion with their HOA. Their HOA sent them a notice that their lawn needed to be reseeded or resodded due to the conditions of the lawn being made up mostly of weeds and dirt.

Tenant frustrated after HOA issues ridiculous lawn maintenance demands without notice: 'I highly doubt the previous tenants were charged'

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Dianna Carney

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

Travel + Leisure

St. Kitts and Nevis is one of the best Caribbean islands to retire in 2024.

This Caribbean Island Is One of the Best Places to Retire — With Low Taxes and Cost of Living

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Senator Carrión faces eviction from leased café/bar for allegedly owing $26,000 in rent, utilities

ST. CROIX — Senator Samuel Carrión faces eviction from a café and bar on King Street in Frederiksted that he has leased for nearly three years...

Senator Carrión faces eviction from leased café/bar for allegedly owing $26,000 in rent, utilities

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