These are the best cities in the U.S. for high-paying entry-level jobs
Published Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:19:36 GMT
By Mia Gindis | BloombergRecent graduates need trek no further than the Rockies for a lucrative entry-level position.The class of 2023 is entering a job market in flux, with large companies curbing hiring and rescinding offers as economic growth lags. But a new study by professional resume builder Resume.io shows that the feat of finding a well-paying role straight out of school isn’t impossible — you just have to know where to look. To create its rankings, the company calculated the percentage of local entry-level job listings that offered a salary above and below the median hourly wages across all 50 US states and 223 major cities.Bozeman, Montana, tops the list of cities with highly paid entry-level jobs, with nearly nine in 10 advertised entry-level positions paying more than the state’s median wage. Home to a cluster of tech startups, Bozeman is a boomtown for entrepreneurs and nature enthusiasts alike, making it a prime spot for those looking to break into the technology or t...Dozens of smuggled people found working in 'horrible' conditions at illegal pot plant in Merced
Published Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:19:36 GMT
MERCED, Calif. (AP) — Dozens of people who apparently were smuggled into the United States were found working and living in “horrible” conditions at an illegal marijuana plant in California's Central Valley, authorities said Thursday.Deputies served a search warrant Wednesday afternoon at a site on unincorporated land near the city of Merced and discovered the operation. Images posted online by the Merced County Sheriff's Office showed trays, bags and boxes stuffed with what looked to be marijuana in a run-down interior space. Singapore-bound United flight transmits general emergency code, returns to SFO “We literally have thousands of pounds of finished marijuana from an illegal grow and illegal source,” Sheriff Vern Warnke said in a video.Deputies found 60 people working there including men and women who were offered various unspecified resources, plus one juvenile, who was seen by child welfare authorities and released to a parent, the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement....San Mateo County nonprofit seeking home for nearly decade-old pig
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(BCN) -- A nonprofit organization in Burlingame in San Mateo County is seeking a new home for a 9-year-old male pig named Professor Truffles. According to the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) in an email Thursday, Professor Truffles was entrusted to them after its previous owners, who were changing residence, were unable to take the pig with them. "We are committed to finding him a new loving home with experienced pig owners where he will be kept as a pet, not a source of food," PHS/SPCA spokesperson Buffy Martin Tarbox said. Adidas releasing 2nd batch of unsold Yeezy sneakers after Ye split "His name is an homage to the famous truffle hunting pigs, but Professor Truffles is more interested in noshing on carrots and apples than in seeking out the pricey fungi," she said. According to the nonprofit, Professor Truffles weighs approximately 150 pounds and is overweight, requiring its new owner to help him trim down and maintain a healthy weight. "Professor ...Police: San Rafael man invades homeless woman's tent, fires gun
Published Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:19:36 GMT
(KRON) -- A San Rafael man was arrested Thursday night after he allegedly invaded a homeless woman's tent and fired a gun. San Rafael Police Department officers booked Eli Weston Harald, 33, into a Marin County jail on several felony charges. The tent invasion and shooting happened at a homeless encampment set up in a parking lot near the Falkirk Cultural Center, police said. Just before 4:30 a.m. on July 22, Harald tried to get into a woman's tent, police said. "A female victim in the tent began blowing a whistle to try and stop the suspect from breaking in. Another person sleeping in their vehicle witnessed what was happening and turned on their headlights, and drove toward the suspect to stop the attack," SRPD wrote. "The suspect backed away from the tent and then fired a single gunshot. After the shot was fired, the suspect and another occupant fled in a gray pickup truck," SRPD wrote. Several people called 911 and gave officers the license plate number of the pickup truck. SR...Multi-car accident in Daly City
Published Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:19:36 GMT
(KRON) -- An accident involving multiple cars occurred shortly before 8 a.m. in Daly City, according to the North County Fire Authority. Photos below show the accident scene located at Westmoor Avenue and Skyline Drive. A black car was severely damaged as a result of the crash. Photo: North County Fire AuthorityPhoto: North County Fire AuthorityThe cause of the crash is currently unknown. The number two lane is blocked and officials are advising drivers to avoid the area.Lanes reopen on I-70 in Md. after crane collapse stops traffic
Published Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:19:36 GMT
Traffic along a portion of Interstate 70 halted Friday morning after a construction crane crashed onto the eastbound part of the road in Washington County, Maryland.Officials with the Maryland Department of Transportation said the agency has been working on a bridge replacement project located over Crystal Falls Drive.A crane in that area fell onto the roadway at roughly 9 a.m., closing the stretch of I-70 around mile marker 32.Maryland Sate Police and fire departments worked to redirect traffic from I-70 to Routes 66 and 40 to ease the traffic impact caused by the fallen crane. State troopers said all lanes reopened about four hours after the closure began. WTOP Traffic reported that all lanes reopened around 1:30 p.m., but there may still be residual backups from the closure.WTOP has reached out to Maryland State Police for more information on the crane collapse and any associated injuries.Our news partners at 7News reported that a crane operator was injured in the crash. The exte...Juventus removed from European competition by UEFA for financial wrongdoing
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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Juventus had its place in European competition this season removed by UEFA because of a false accounting case that had already taken the club out of Champions League qualification.Juventus now loses its spot in the third-tier Europa Conference League which should go to Fiorentina in the playoffs round starting on Aug. 24.UEFA said Friday that Juventus also must also pay a fine of 10 million euros ($11 million) for breaking Financial Fair Play rules. A further 10 million euros ($11 million) could be deducted if the club fails to comply with UEFA financial monitoring rules in future seasons.The UEFA punishment for Juventus was expected since last season when the club was deducted 10 points in Serie A.UEFA said its club finance investigators ruled Juventus violated the terms of a settlement agreed with the club last year.In a separate case, Chelsea will also pay a settlement of 10 million euros ($11 million) to UEFA for incorrect financial information submitted...Leclerc starts on pole for Belgian GP after Verstappen gets grid penalty
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SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Runaway F1 championship leader Max Verstappen had the fastest time in qualifying for the rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix on Friday, but Charles Leclerc will start the race from pole position because of Verstappen’s five-place grid penalty for a gearbox change.Verstappen will begin Sunday’s race in sixth place, but that will hardly bother the two-time reigning Formula One champion considering he won here last year from 14th on the grid.“This year the car is better. I’m still targeting to win the race for sure,” Verstappen said. “I know that I have to drop back on Sunday with the penalty I have, but it was the best I could do today.”He also believes it was the right decision to change his gearbox in Belgium. “I think it’s the best place to do it,” said Verstappen, who has won 44 races in his career. “Sunday looks more and more dry.”Verstappen finished qualifying a significant .82 seconds ahead of Leclerc and .88 ahead of Red ...UEFA has removed Juventus from Europa Conference League in financial wrongdoing case
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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has removed Juventus from Europa Conference League in financial wrongdoing case.SourceExpect delays on the I-70 mountain corridor next week
Published Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:19:36 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — Travelers should expect delays on the Interstate 70 mountain corridor starting next week because of work on the Floyd Hill expansion project.Rock-scaling operations are set to begin Monday and will last for about two weeks, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Colorado Day celebrations begin! Where to get free or discounted tickets The work "will allow crews to widen eastbound I-70 to build an extended on-ramp from the U.S. 6 interchange to the top of Floyd Hill," according to CDOT.The work is scheduled for Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.I-70 traffic holds, delaysEastbound I-70 traffic will be stopped at the Hidden Valley/Central City interchange (Exit 243). Westbound I-70 traffic will be stopped near County Road 65 (Exit 248). No detour will be in place.Travelers can expect traffic holds up to 20 minutes long in both directions and delays of up to 45 minutes as the traffic clears, according to CDOT. 5-year construction project begins on ...Latest news
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