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How much do Californians have to make to be considered middle class?

How much do Californians have to make to be considered middle class?

As the middle class shifts, what do Californians need to make in 2026 to be considered middle class?
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Here's where this Nielsen NFL fan measurement ranks the Phoenix market

Here's where this Nielsen NFL fan measurement ranks the Phoenix market

The inaugural 'Nielsen Scarborough NFL Fandom Index' is out. See where the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix market rank.
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Piedmont Remains Separate City from Oakland, Sparking Debate on Regional Inequality

Piedmont Remains Separate City from Oakland, Sparking Debate on Regional Inequality

Piedmont, a city less than two square miles in size, continues to exist as an independent municipality entirely surrounded by Oakland in the East Bay. This unique geographical arrangement has made Piedmont one of the wealthiest cities in the Bay Area. The historical context of Piedmont's separation from Oakland is being revisited, particularly as some Oakland residents advocate to 'Cancel Piedmont' as a means to address regional inequality. This discussion stems from a 2019 episode of the 'Bay Curious' podcast, which explored the city's history and its relationship with Oakland.
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Chattanooga Store Owner and Employees Charged in Gambling, Drug, and EBT Fraud Bust

Chattanooga Store Owner and Employees Charged in Gambling, Drug, and EBT Fraud Bust

A Chattanooga convenience store owner, Mohamed Selah, and several of his employees are facing multiple charges following an investigation into alleged gambling, drug, and EBT fraud. Authorities, including Chattanooga Housing Authority investigators, Police officers, and ATF agents, executed a search warrant at the One Stop Shop on Grove Street on August 14. The investigation identified Selah and two employees, Chartavius Kellogg and Latrice Dowdy, as primary targets in a drug probe. During the search, officers discovered two loaded firearms, over $2,200 in cash, Percocet pills, and pressed fentanyl pills in Selah's car and the store. Additionally, EBT cards not registered to Selah were found. A neighboring property, the West Side Fish and Chicken restaurant, was found to house a gambling room with illegal gambling machines and card readers. Both businesses are located within school zones. In total, investigators seized 2.44 pounds of marijuana, 7.9 ounces of fentanyl powder, 6 amphetamine pills, 2 Percocet...
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Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub in robot delivery expansion push

Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub in robot delivery expansion push

By Deborah Mary Sophia Aug 17 (Reuters) - Serve Robotics said on Monday it is partnering with Grubhub to fulfill orders on the food delivery platform using its sidewalk delivery robots, tapping a new marketplace days after its years-long tie-up with Uber Eats fell through.
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Two Individuals Shot and Killed at Millville Gas Station

Two Individuals Shot and Killed at Millville Gas Station

Two people, 32-year-old Ashley Brown of Millville and 32-year-old Andy Brazil of Vineland, were shot and killed at a gas station in Millville, New Jersey, early Sunday morning. Millville Police officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Quick Fill on High Street shortly before 4 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered both victims had been shot, and they were pronounced dead at the scene. The Millville Police Department, in conjunction with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, is investigating the incident. Officials have not yet released any details regarding a potential suspect or the circumstances leading to the shooting.
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Woman Dies in Northeast D.C. Hit-and-Run Incident

Woman Dies in Northeast D.C. Hit-and-Run Incident

A woman tragically died following a hit-and-run incident in Northeast D.C. on Sunday evening, according to an official report from the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred when Fifth District officers were dispatched to a reported traffic crash at the busy intersection of North Capitol Street and New York Avenue NE, responding around 6:51 p.m. The victim was struck by an occupied vehicle, which, instead of remaining at the scene, immediately fled after the collision. Law enforcement later located the vehicle unoccupied nearby, indicating the driver's deliberate attempt to evade responsibility. D.C. Fire and EMS personnel promptly arrived at the scene and transported the injured woman to a local hospital. Upon arrival at the hospital, she was reported to be unconscious but still breathing. Despite the diligent and extensive life-saving efforts undertaken by medical professionals, the woman ultimately succumbed to the severe injuries she sustained in the crash. The Metropolitan Police Depart...
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Teenage Tourist Stabbed in Unprovoked Attack Inside Midtown Manhattan McDonald's

Teenage Tourist Stabbed in Unprovoked Attack Inside Midtown Manhattan McDonald's

A 19-year-old Australian tourist was seriously wounded in an unprovoked stabbing attack inside a McDonald's restaurant in Midtown Manhattan early Monday. According to police and law enforcement sources, the incident occurred around 2 a.m. at the fast-food eatery on Eighth Avenue near Penn Station. The victim was sitting and eating when he was stabbed in the rib cage and the back. While words were exchanged between the victim and his attacker, sources described the attack as largely unprovoked. Police arrested 25-year-old Juan Mercedes, from Port Charlotte, Fla., at the scene. Mercedes has been charged with second-degree assault and was in custody pending arraignment. The tourist, whose identity has not been released, was transported to Bellevue Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates are expected.
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Security Guard Kills Gunman in Robbins, Illinois Restaurant Shooting; Mayor Sustains Graze Wound

Security Guard Kills Gunman in Robbins, Illinois Restaurant Shooting; Mayor Sustains Graze Wound

A masked gunman, identified as Marquelle Rose, 29, of Chicago, was fatally shot by a security guard inside Harold's Chicken Ice Bar in Robbins, Illinois, after opening fire towards an intended target. The incident occurred late Friday night into Saturday morning in the 13700 block of South Claire Boulevard. Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant was present at the restaurant to pick up a food order and sustained a graze wound from a bullet while seeking safety. He was treated at a local hospital and subsequently released. A DJ at the bar also suffered a graze wound. According to a village spokesperson, neither Mayor Bryant nor the DJ were the intended targets of the shooting. The spokesperson emphasized that the individuals involved were not from Robbins, stating that the 'act of violence does not reflect the people, families, or spirit of our community.' The Robbins police have requested assistance from the Cook County Sheriff's Office to investigate the shooting.
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State Bill Aims to Accelerate San Jose Diridon Station Redevelopment by Exempting Environmental Review

State Bill Aims to Accelerate San Jose Diridon Station Redevelopment by Exempting Environmental Review

A new state bill, Senate Bill 1375, co-authored by San Jose Assemblymember Ash Kalra and introduced by state Sen. Dave Cortese, seeks to expedite the redevelopment of San Jose's Diridon Station. The bill proposes to exempt certain rail station hub modernization projects, including Diridon Station, from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This exemption is intended to streamline the environmental review process, which has already consumed years for the project, and potentially reduce the overall construction timeline by approximately one year. The Diridon Station redevelopment is a significant undertaking, estimated to cost between $3 billion and $6 billion, and is envisioned as the future centerpiece of Northern California's public transportation network. The bill has passed the Assembly and is awaiting a concurrence vote in the Senate before potentially heading to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. Previous environmental reviews for high-speed rail and Caltrain did not cover the entire station foo...
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Man dies after stabbing outside Phoenix restaurant

Man dies after stabbing outside Phoenix restaurant

A man died after a late-night confrontation outside a Phoenix restaurant. Police are investigating what led up to it.
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Denver Nightclub Shooting Results in Four Injuries and Five Arrests

Denver Nightclub Shooting Results in Four Injuries and Five Arrests

Four individuals sustained injuries in an exchange of gunfire that erupted outside the Volt Club in southwest Denver's Harvey Park neighborhood, leading to the arrest of five people. The incident unfolded just after midnight on Saturday, August 15, when Denver police received reports of an assault or fight occurring outside the establishment. A security guard, attempting to de-escalate the situation, intervened in the altercation. During this intervention, an individual within a large group reportedly discharged a firearm, prompting the security guard to return fire, initiating an exchange of shots. The security guard suffered a minor gunshot wound to the foot, and three additional victims were transported to the hospital, all reported to be in stable condition with good prognoses. Following the shooting, an involved vehicle was spotted departing the scene, triggering a pursuit by Denver Police Department officers, aided by a DPD helicopter. During the pursuit, several occupants exited the vehicle, three ...