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San Jose, CA

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Divya, a 30-year-old first-generation immigrant from India came to the US in 2015 on a student visa. She studied software engineering and now works with a multinational company in San Jose on an H1-B visa. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she started working remotely from home and has continued to work from home since then. Divya is unmarried.

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Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Illinois Governor announces funding after Chicago Mayor's budget passes which includes $150M earmarked for migrants which will cover only a few months. Following the recent passage of Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2024 budget plan, the state of Illinois is injecting $160 million in fresh funding to assist Chicago in managing over 21,000 asylum seekers currently residing in shelters, police stations, or at O'Hare International Airport.

Illinois Governor Allocates $160M in New Funding to Address Chicago's Serious Migrant Crisis

Chicago Mayor signs high priced contract for controversial Brighton Park migrant camp although work already begun. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently signed a deal to license an vacant industrial lot in Brighton Park as a temporary migrant camp. But many residents strongly oppose the planned tent camp, sparking ongoing tensions.

Chicago Residents Angry, Betrayed Learning Mayor Signed Lease for $91K/Mo for Lot to House Migrants

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Illinois State

Standard, IL

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Minneapolis, MN

Limitless Media

The northern lights might make another appearance across the northern portions of the United States over the next three days! This light show potential is thanks to three Coronal Mass Ejections, also known as CMEs, that were released from the Sun over the past two days. A smaller light show may occur Saturday evening, and a larger aurora event could be in store for Sunday!

Northern Lights Display Possible Across Parts of the Northern United States This Weekend

New Jersey State

Concord, NH

InDepthNH.org

CONCORD – A New York man was sentenced Monday in federal court in Concord for transporting stolen goods from Home Depot and Lowe’s across state lines, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

NY Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing $200,000 in Goods from Lowe’s and Home Depot

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

In a significant corruption case, former airline employees and a contractor admit to accepting over $1 million in bribes, compromising Newark Airport contracts. In a startling revelation of corporate corruption, three former airline officials and a contractor from New Jersey have pleaded guilty to accepting substantial bribes, including luxury home renovations and expensive items, in exchange for manipulating contract awards at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Three New Jersey Residents Plead Guilty in Major Airline Bribery Scandal at EWR

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Corey Sutor, a 42-year-old former firefighter from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, has been sentenced to one year and a day in prison for his role in a conspiracy defrauding New Jersey state health benefits programs of over $2 million.

Former Firefighter Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Health Care Fraud in New Jersey

Governor Pritzker calls for federal action to stop migrant arrivals in Chicago before negative temperatures. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated that federal leaders should intervene to divert migrants from coming to Illinois over the winter. He warned that the lack of shelter will endanger migrants amid Midwest cold temperatures.

Illinois Urges Federal Action to Prevent Chicago Migrant Surge in Winter Due to Dangerous Conditions

Minnesota State

DayTripper

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) has expanded its statewide High Value Network for Medicare Advantage to include all locations of Hennepin Healthcare, the company announced today.

Blue Cross Expands Medicare Advantage Network in Collaboration with Hennepin Healthcare

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Quartet Charged in $1.6 Million UPS Burglary Spree Spanning Over Two Years. Morristown, NJ – In a startling revelation, four Philadelphia residents face charges for allegedly conducting a sophisticated burglary operation, targeting United Parcel Service (UPS) warehouses across the United States, including in New Jersey. The accused are implicated in a series of thefts amounting to an estimated $1.6 million in lost merchandise, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Massive Theft Ring Uncovered: UPS Warehouses Targeted Nationwide

Washington, DC

Over 300 members of the Indian American community representing multiple religious, business, and advocacy groups gathered at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. to celebrate Diwali. The organizations involved in the celebrations included BAPS Public Affairs, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the American Jewish Committee (AJC), and the U.S. India Security Council Inc.

More Than 300 Indian-Americans Celebrate Diwali On Capitol Hill

Worries about potential threat posed by El Tren de Aragua Gang among Venezuelan Chicago migrants, evidence yet to be found. The Chicago Police Department has issued a warning to officers, alerting them to the potential presence of members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, El Tren de Aragua, among the 20,000 migrants who have arrived in the city over the past year.

Chicago Police Issue Alert Due to Concerns of Violent Venezuelan Gang Presence

Chicagoans express anger about impact of sanctuary policies. Chicago residents are voicing their anger and frustrations regarding the city's status as a sanctuary city, which they believe is straining resources and affecting support for vulnerable communities.

Chicago Residents Explode in Fury Demanding Government Abandon Sanctuary City Status

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Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Buzzfeed, First Republic, Meta and More

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Tuesday. Buzzfeed — Share of the internet media company lost about 10% on a weak first-quarter revenue...

Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Buzzfeed, First Republic, Meta and More

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