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CALIFORNIA – The Department of Labor (DOL) published, June 13, an unemployment insurance weekly claims advance report showing 90,000 California workers lost their job in the last two weeks.

Department of Labor reports over 90,000 California workers lost their job in the last two weeks

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

Washington, DC

Axios DC

Reproduced from an Urban Institute analysis of Census data; Chart: Axios VisualsPeople need to earn $150,000 to afford the typical home in LGBTQ+-friendly areas like D.C. — nearly 50% higher than areas without LGBTQ+ protections, according to a recent Redfin study.Why it matters: The homebuying barrier is higher for LGBTQ+ people than their cisgender and/or straight counterparts.Zoom in: The median household income in the DMV is nearly $30,000 below what's needed to afford the median-priced home, per Redfin's report.Yes, but: The D.C. area is relatively affordable compared to other metros with large LGBTQ+ populations. For instance, there's a $223,000+ gap...

Homebuying in LGBTQ+-friendly metros like D.C. comes with a price

Phoenix, AZ

Axios

Do you have 12 cars? A need for 10 bathrooms? And maybe several million dollars laying around?. If so, we have some great news for you. The big picture: A 13,000-square-foot mansion set on an acre of land at the base of Camelback Mountain will go up for auction June 24.

See inside the $8 million Camelback Mountain mansion up for auction

San Francisco, CA

The next in-demand apartment could be inside an old Bay Area school, church or hotel. Why it matters: As developers and cities like San Francisco seek to repurpose empty space into much-needed housing, a mix of building types are on the table. State of play: The San Francisco metro area,...

Bay Area cities are converting hotels, schools into housing

Medicare Advantage insurers could get hundreds of millions of dollars in bonuses this year after the federal officials said they would recalculate the program's quality ratings. Why it matters: The move is a win for insurers like UnitedHealth and Humana, who've threatened to cut benefits available to seniors next year...

Medicare Advantage insurers will collect extra bonuses

Northern Kentucky Tribune

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Iran:. “Last night, Iran confirmed that its president and foreign minister died in a helicopter crash. The condolences from sympathetic regimes were swift.

Opinion – Sen. Mitch McConnell: Untimely death of president of Iran does not change regime’s threats

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Denver, CO

Axios Salt Lake City

Denver officials said Friday the city started sending immigrants to Utah after Texas officials bused the newcomers to Denver.Why it matters: A firestorm broke out Thursday in Utah after a report by KUTV that Denver paid for the tickets that brought immigrants to Salt Lake City in late May.Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Friday lambasted Denver's actions as "completely unacceptable," writing on X that the state's "resources are completely depleted."What they're saying: "The vast majority of newcomers arriving in Denver do so on buses chartered from Texas and had no intention of ever coming to Denver," Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's spokesperson,...

Utah slams Denver for sending migrants; Denver says it starts with Texas

Arkansas State

Axios NW Arkansas

Data: Feeding America; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosNearly one-fifth of Arkansans were food insecure in 2022, in line with a national trend of more people struggling to afford food, according to the latest data from Feeding America.Threat level: Arkansas had the nation's second-highest rate of food insecurity in 2022 of 18.6%, up from 15.5% in 2021.Zoom in: Even Benton County's statewide low of 14% is still above the national average of 13.5%. In Washington County, 16.6% of people were food insecure.Searcy County in north-central Arkansas had the state's highest rate at 24.5%.The big picture: The Midwest saw the biggest increases in the...

Report: Arkansas has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the country

Vision Pet Care

Cats are known for their independence and often aloof nature, but when they bond with a human, the connection is deep and profound. Recognizing the signs that a cat considers you their chosen human can be a heartwarming revelation. These indicators go beyond mere affection; they represent trust, comfort, and a unique bond. Here are the key signs that your cat holds you in the highest regard.

Signs Your Cat Considers You Their Chosen Human

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

Anglers can fish this summer license-free for a single weekend, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports. From June 8 to June 9, the WDFW's Free Fishing Weekend kicks off, according to the Department. Would-be anglers can visit the WDFW website to search for a lowland lake near you and see which lakes have been recently stocked.

Free Fishing Weekend: Anglers Rejoice in License-Free Summer Fishing

A June heat wave for the record books is set to send temperatures soaring from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast beginning Sunday and continuing into the coming weeks. Why it matters: Extreme heat is the top weather-related killer in the U.S. For millions of people,...

Record-breaking, widespread and stubborn heat wave to blanket U.S. next week

Wells Fargo's decision to fire more than a dozen employees for "simulation of keyboard activity" points to a simmering tension in the post-pandemic workplace. Why it matters: Major employers are using surveillance tools to ensure that no matter where people work, they're at their computers — but polls suggest doing so is risky for morale.

Caught you faking: Wells Fargo firings expose workplace surveillance dilemma

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

New Jersey State

Pennsylvania State

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has co-led a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule aimed at reducing criminal history-based barriers to public housing. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to improve access to safe and affordable housing.

HUD Rule Fights Housing Barriers for Ex-Offenders

A record 32% of voters say they would only vote for candidates for major offices if they share their views on abortion, according to a new Gallup poll out Thursday. Why it matters: The surge in single-issue voters who are "pro-choice" could spell trouble for vulnerable Republicans. Some have already distanced themselves from hardline views on abortion over fears of an Election Day rout in November.

Record share of U.S. voters back abortion rights and will vote on it: Gallup

Axios Detroit

Annalise here, wondering why we don't talk about eating fish flies.Hear me out. The other week, surrounded by swarms of these insects on the east side, I thought back to reports I read this spring about how to cook and eat cicadas.Trillions of cicadas were emerging across 16 states, bringing a natural opportunity to consider insect consumption (entomophagy, in case you were wondering).The intrigue: As I walked past buildings covered in fish flies, watched my dog snap them out of the air and covered my mouth (at times) so I wouldn't accidentally inhale any, I wondered why I was hearing...

Can (or should) we eat fish flies?

Portland, OR

Strawberries peak in June around Portland, so now is the time to fill your pail. The big picture: From farmers markets to u-pick farms, we have no shortage of options for stocking up on the juicy, red fruit. U-Picks. Sauvie Island Farms: No frills. Puget Crimson and Mary's Peak, $3...

Where to pick or buy strawberries around Portland

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

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Hourly workers in California report high levels of wage theft, new survey finds

41% of hourly workers in California said they experienced at least one serious labor law violation, including wage theft, over the past year, finds a new...

Hourly workers in California report high levels of wage theft, new survey finds

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