Chicago, IL

Columbus, OH

Snopes

An online article read, "Questions Surround Simone Biles As Investigation Dives Into Her 'Performance Enhancers.'"

Fact Check: Simone Biles Investigated by Olympic Commission for Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Texas State

Latin Times

It's been a busy week for Greg Abbott. On Monday, he celebrated the latest arrest from his "10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants" list. Later on in the week, news came out that nonprofit organizations are denouncing civil rights abuses committed in Operation Lone Star his administration's attempt at dealing with the rise in illegal immigration, the illegal drug trade, and human smuggling.

Greg Abbott's new anti-immigrant hospital policy will 'throw patients for a loop', advocates warn

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Alabama State

Living in major U.S. cities means higher housing costs and less space for your money. And when the covid-19 pandemic sparked the rise of remote work, it caused many workers to second-guess living in a major metropolis like New York and San Francisco. Though some companies continue to push in-office...

6 places across the U.S. that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there

Capital One credit card merger class action overview:. Who: Plaintiffs Tyler Baker and Lora Grodnick, both Capital One credit card holders, have filed a class action lawsuit against Capital One and Discover. Why: Baker and Grodnick want to halt a merger between the two credit card companies, saying it will...

Capital One credit card holders file class action over Discover merger

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Federal legislation that would allow those in public housing to use state-legal marijuana without fear of eviction has five sponsors in the in the US House of Representatives and Senate. The Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act was earlier this year in the US House of Representatives by Congressmember Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), with … 
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Federal Legislation to Protect Marijuana Users in Public Housing Gains Five Bicameral Sponsors

Windham, ME

The US Sun

A CAR dealership has been hit with a massive $75,000 fine after it was revealed that they had been tampering with the emission controls on diesel vehicles. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the dealership had been installing and selling parts known as “defeat devices” on many of their cars from 2017 to 2019. […]

Dealership hit with $75k fine after tricking customers by putting ‘defeat devices’ in cars – as they violated strict act

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Maine State

Apple Valley News Now

BANGOR, Maine — Operators of illegal marijuana grow enterprises hidden inside rural homes in Maine don’t have to worry much about prying neighbors. But their staggering electric bills may give rise to a new snitch.

Utility company's proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the allocation of $7 million in PRIME grants to 28 awardees for 2024. The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) aims to support low-income microentrepreneurs through these grants. “The SBA’s PRIME grants support mission-oriented nonprofit organizations across...

SBA announces $7 million in PRIME grants for low-income microentrepreneurs

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Earlier this year, attorneys started to try to get a class action certified against the carrier. Now, the United States has initiated a civil lawsuit under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) against Allstate company National General Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, including National General Insurance Company, National General Lender Services Inc., and Newport Management Corporation.

Allstate subsidiary hit by Feds over alleged insurance fraud

New York City, NY

Three real estate investors have pleaded guilty to defrauding lenders out of more than $119 million in a multifamily mortgage fraud scheme. Fredrick Schulman, 72, of New York, Chaim "Eli" Puretz, 29, of New Jersey, and Moshe "Mark" Silber, 34, of New York, have all pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution.

Three realtors plead guilty in multifamily mortgage fraud ring

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

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce that more than $2.8 million was awarded via four Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants in U.S. Representative Troy Carter’s district to increase the supply of affordable housing stock for individuals and families in need. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815710920/en/ U.S. Representative Troy Carter (Photo: Business Wire)

More Than $2.8M in Affordable Housing Program Funds Awarded in U.S. Representative Troy Carter’s District

HuffPost

Democratic Rep. Sylvia Garcia accused the GOP governor of "social engineering and targeting immigrants."

Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Order Requiring Hospitals Log Immigration Status Of Patients

No further specifics were given, but these schemes typically involve fraudsters tricking employees at a company — often in finance or with access to the executive suite — into initiating a bank transfer of company funds to a bank account controlled by the fraudsters. These schemes can involve the hacking of email accounts used by executives to send fraudulent instructions to staff on their behalf, or even use deepfakes in efforts to trick unsuspecting employees into transferring funds.

Texas firm says it lost $60M in a bank wire transfer scam

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

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Faith leaders, credit union open bank in Austin to help neighbors build wealth

When Xavier Williams learned the Leaders Network Financial credit union had opened in his neighborhood, he immediately wanted to join. The Austin resident was accustomed to...

Faith leaders, credit union open bank in Austin to help neighbors build wealth

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