Sacramento, CA

Columbus, OH

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Alameda, CA

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Alameda Post

New this morning in Episode 108 , topics include: City Council moves ahead with a new library branch, and repeals a ban on natural gas in new construction; a Father’s Day fire burns a 130-year old home; Alameda Police turn a parking violation into a major drug bust; the USS Hornet expands their operating hours; Get to know a local voice artist; the PostCast crosses another milestone; plus weekend events. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1978056/15286963-june-21-2024-episode-108.mp3.

Alameda PostCast for June 21, 2024

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. The resignation demand emerged as Tractor Supply, which sells products...

Black farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO’s resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

New York State

Progressive Insurance has agreed to a $48 million settlement to resolve Volino et al v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Co et al, a class action lawsuit alleging that the insurer systematically undervalued claims made by New York drivers whose vehicles were totaled. Policyholders contended that the company employed third-party software that...

Progressive in huge settlement with policyholders

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Broward County, FL

Margate, FL

Edmond Thorne

MARGATE, FL. - A sophisticated lottery scam targeting vulnerable seniors across the United States has been uncovered, with a Margate man at its center. The elaborate scheme defrauded victims of approximately $9.5 million, leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation in its wake.

Broward Man Arrested by Feds in $9.5 Million Lottery Scam: Targets Seniors Nationwide.

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

Harper’s Restaurant, a beloved fixture in SouthPark since 1992, will close its doors for the last time on July 20. This closure marks the end of an era for the popular dining spot, which has served the Charlotte community for more than three decades.

One of North Carolina’s Classic Eats restaurants is unexpectedly closing — to make way for a bank

Colorado State

The Independent

 The Biden administration said Tuesday that it was providing $504 million in implementation grants for a dozen technology hubs in Ohio, Montana, Nevada and Florida, among other locations. The money would support the development of quantum computing, biomanufacturing, lithium batteries, computer chips, personal medicine and other technologies.The Democratic administration is trying to encourage more technological innovation across the country, instead of allowing it be concentrated in a few metro areas such as San Francisco, Seattle, Boston and New York City. “The reality is there are smart people, great entrepreneurs, and leading-edge research institutions all across the country," Commerce Secretary...

Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide

Gun violence is a real threat in the physician workplace. Dr. Desai offers solutions for physicians to feel safer and more confident while administering care. Violence in the medical workplace, particularly gun violence, has been on the rise for years. According to Director of Hospital Medicine at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Dhaval Desai, MD, physicians must be mentally and emotionally prepared to face way more than the standard medical emergency. For example, Dr. Desai once found a man on the hallway floor near his office. Lying on top of blood, the man was holding an unlocked and loaded gun. This occurrence scarred Dr. Desai, leaving him with a growing concern regarding physician safety in the workplace.

How to Protect Physicians From Gun Violence in the Workplace

Anika Jindal

The workforce is transforming due to automation, artificial intelligence, and shifts in market demands, resulting in the obsolescence of certain professions. Millions of people are left wondering whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) will replace the careers they are pursuing or not. We’ll explore jobs at risk of extinction due to automation and evolving industry demands, possibly disappearing shortly.

17 Jobs That Are Slowly Disappearing from the Workforce

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

The 19th News

Founder Charlie Sprinkman spoke with The 19th about their idea to launch a digital map and directory of over 13,000 resources, from bookstores to salons and therapists.

How the ‘Everywhere is Queer’ app is helping LGBTQ+ people find queer-owned businesses

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Pamela Eyring, the President and Owner of The Protocol School of Washington®, an accredited school focusing on international protocol, business etiquette, and communication skills training joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Pamela Eyring discuss the following:. What is The Protocol School of Washington® (PSOW) and...

Best Practices for Businesses to Cultivate Human Connections through Diplomacy, Leadership & Civility

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Washington State

Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

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Sacramento community advocates prepare listening sessions on racial equity resolution

Community advocates are preparing to ask for feedback on a racial equity resolution for the city of Sacramento in listening sessions over the next six weeks....

Sacramento community advocates prepare listening sessions on racial equity resolution

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