Caledonia County, VT

Columbus, OH

As burglaries and home invasions rise, homeowners are taking an innovative step to protect their properties by blurring their homes on Google Maps. This trend, which is becoming increasingly popular, allows homeowners to make their residences more anonymous, potentially deterring potential criminals. The process to blur a property on Google...

Homeowners Blurring Properties On Google Maps

Responding to months of pressure from veterans advocates and elected officials, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday that it will change a widely criticized rule that excludes the most disabled veterans from subsidized housing designed for them. The rule, which HUD officials had previously said they...

HUD Will Allow Disabled Veterans to Subsidize Housing

USA TODAY

Nearly half of people who receive federal housing vouchers are unable to use them. "It's a dire situation," one researcher said.

Voucher program is supposed to help poor families rent a home. Nearly half the time, it fails.

Business Insider

Kamala Harris is set to announce her economic agenda, which includes several housing proposals, during a Friday rally in North Carolina.

Harris to propose an economic plan that includes giving some first-time homebuyers up to $25k in down-payment support

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The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Florida State

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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

Not long ago, Oprah Winfrey and Lisa Ling did a show on homelessness in the midst of the housing crisis. And let’s not ignore the fact that renters of single-family homes take extra risks, as well. The major cause of homelessness is plain and simple. It’s due to a...

Alternatives To Becoming Homeless: 7 Housing Options That Will Save You Money

Hawaii State

Taste of Country

It's called proof of funds and it's pretty self-explanatory. You need to show, usually with a bank statement, that you have plenty of money to cover costs in the country you're entering from the United States. According to the website Nairaland, you must show this proof when you're applying for...

Proof of $2,000 in the Bank Now Required to Travel to These Countries

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. Older high-net-worth clients might be starting to pay more attention to the estate tax exemption possibly falling from $27.22 million today to about half that on Jan. 1, 2026. For U.S. residents 71 and older, individual life insurance application activity...

U.S. Life Application Activity Soars

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

The Week

You can't escape property taxes, but you can make the bills a bit more manageable

4 ways to lower your property tax bill

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

In 2023, USA Today reported a 12% rise in homelessness compared to the previous year. Many Americans aren’t okay with it. As these statistics reveal, Good Samaritans are eager to help; the challenge is finding the most effective way to do so. 1: Growing Severity. More Americans saw homelessness...

America’s Homelessness Explained With 20 Key Statistics

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

What exactly happened at a large gathering of migrants in Aurora last Sunday depends on who you talk to. And a showdown is imminent between City Council member Danielle Jurinsky and the Aurora Police Department, according to Jurinsky.

Migrant mayhem in Aurora? Showdown imminent between PD, council member Jurinsky

MarketRealist

Citizens can choose from a diverse range of affordable homes with great amenities here

'World's most livable city' follows an incredible approach to affordable housing that started in 1920s

The Independent

 Rapidly rising rents have added to the squeeze on tenants’ finances – with three-quarters (75%) of those who experienced a rent increase in the past year saying this was the most significant contributor to their increased living costs, according to a new survey.The poll of 1,250 adults living in private rental accommodation across the UK, carried out on behalf of First Direct, also found that just under half (45%) of renters have less than £500 in savings, with 18% having no money saved at all.More than half (60%) of renters are concerned about bills going up as well as...

Where can renters in a tough financial spot turn to for help?

Kiplinger

Here's why that would be a really bad idea, even if your home is paid for, along with some suggestions for how to make paying your premium more palatable.

Are You Tempted to Drop Your Homeowners Insurance?

Under the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant climate action in U.S. history, homeowners and renters are eligible for thousands of dollars. If you're looking to make energy-efficient home upgrades but don't know where to start, we've got you covered. Learn how you can take advantage of government rebates offered...

This legislation will help you save thousands on your home remodel — here's how to take advantage

The Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals on Friday meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials for many Americans. “Look, the bills add up,” she declared, trying to address the financial concerns that are...

Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump’s economic attacks

Tulsa, OK

Fox News

The Washington Post on Monday reported that many Americans are considered homeless despite working regular jobs due to inflation and high rent costs.

Manufacturers say Caledonia County in dire need of more housing

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