Millions of salaried workers in the United States are set to benefit from a significant increase in overtime pay, thanks to a new rule released by the U.S. Department of Labor. The rule, finalized under the Biden administration, raises the salary threshold for overtime eligibility, ensuring fair compensation for employees. Starting July 1, the threshold … Read more
Memphis Mayor Paul Young has put forth a proposal for a 75-cent property tax increase, sparking concerns from local business leaders and residents alike. The Greater Memphis Chamber has released a statement urging elected officials to explore alternatives to this tax hike, fearing its potential chilling effect on business investment in the city. Mayor Young … Read more
Democratic Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina has unveiled his budget proposal, aiming to allocate a portion of the state’s $1.4 billion revenue surplus towards significant raises for teachers and state employees. Cooper’s plan includes an 8.5% pay raise for teachers, along with a $1,500 retention bonus. State employees would also see a 5% raise, … Read more
In a resounding display of bipartisan unity, the US Senate has approved a $95 billion foreign aid bill aimed at bolstering support for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. President Joe Biden has lauded Congress for answering “history’s call at this critical inflection point” and pledged to sign the bill immediately. The passage of this legislation marks … Read more
Bay Springs, Mississippi – In a recent development, authorities have apprehended three minors and one adult in connection to a shooting incident intertwined with a burglary case in Bay Springs. The collaboration between Bay Springs police officers and Scott County Sheriff’s Department deputies led to the arrests, marking significant progress in the ongoing investigation. The … Read more
In a spree of brazen thefts, a group of masked thieves has targeted liquor stores across the Northwest Side of Chicago, leaving owners and authorities on high alert. The latest incident occurred at a liquor store located in the 4800 block of West Fullerton Avenue in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. Surveillance footage captured two individuals, … Read more
A shocking incident unfolded on the Los Angeles Metro as a 45-year-old homeless man stands accused of fatally stabbing a woman in her 60s in what appears to be an unprovoked attack. Elliot Nowden, the suspect, allegedly wielded two small kitchen knives, targeting the victim’s neck without prior altercation. The victim, whose identity has not … Read more
Nearly five years have passed since the tragic stabbing death of Carlos Chavez in Arizona, yet his family still grapples with grief and unanswered questions. On December 8, 2019, Carlos was attacked near 58th Avenue and Camelback Road, leaving his loved ones shattered and seeking closure. Carlos Chavez was more than a victim; he was … Read more
In a harrowing turn of events, Lynija Eason-Kumar, a 23-year-old Bronx mother, faces murder charges in connection with the brutal killing of her 6-year-old daughter, Jalayah Eason. The tragedy unfolded in the family’s apartment at NYCHA’s Forest Houses, sending shockwaves through the community. Neighbors Describe Horrific Scene According to reports, neighbors recounted chilling accounts of … Read more
In a disturbing turn of events, authorities in Manhattan discovered the lifeless body of 33-year-old Melanie Woods, her apartment turned into a grisly crime scene. Woods, residing on Second Avenue, was found with multiple stab wounds and a slash across her neck during a welfare check conducted by police and firefighters around 6 p.m. on … Read more