FBI agent accused of raping clients in his tattoo parlor goes on trial
Yes, he shot an unarmed panhandler while commuting to work aboard a moving Metro train. But it was an act of self-defense and not attempted murder, Valdivia said, because the man had backed him into a corner and was a threat to take his gun. The agent was acquitted on all counts and resumed active duty.
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Las Vegas cops face 2% cut in take-home pay thanks to planned increase in retirement contributions, union says
Las Vegas police officers have decided not to go on strike after department employees were asked to consider work action in the face of a planned increase to their retirement contributions that union officials say would decrease their take-home pay. Instead, the Las Vegas Police Protective Association (PPA), the union representing officers, has entered talks with the department regarding pay increases, according to the Las Vegas Journal-Review. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it 'Due to the fear of retaliation, rather than support for the officers by their immediate leadership, we made the decision to ask our members to continue to work and allow the PPA, through newly expanded contract negotiations, to fight and get the pay cut fixed so officers do not lose a single penny of pay,' Steve Grammas, the union's president, told the publication in a story published July 3. Here are the details behind the contribution changes, why it could mean a pay cut for officers and how it all came to this. In November, the state-run Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) decided to increase the contribution rate for Nevada police and fire employees up from 50% of gross pay to 58.75%. Contributions are shared equally between employees and employers. Combined with a 2.6% cost-of-living pay increase also taking effect, Grammas told the Journal-Review that take-home pay for officers would decrease by around 2% starting July 18. The figures prompted the union to poll its members, asking them to consider actions that would result in work disruptions starting July 4. But, the union opted to negotiate. The PERS program gives participants guaranteed income for life after they retire. Ideally, contributions and investment earnings would cover pension payouts, but that hasn't been the case for decades, reports the Journal-Review. As of fiscal year 2024, the system was only around 75% funded with an unfunded liability of $20 billion. To address this shortfall, PERS has increased its contribution rates, and since local governments have to pitch in their half, that leaves them less money to boost take-home pay. Local broadcaster 8 News Now also reports a struggle to keep up with pay and retirement benefits has led to a staffing crunch, a situation that can further impact contributions. Read more: Americans are 'revenge saving' to survive — but millions only get a measly 1% on their savings. In a situation like this, where employees receive a haircut to their take-home pay through no fault of their own, there may be a few options available to try to deal with the issue, including: Transferring to a location where contributions aren't so high or looking for a job elsewhere that has better terms for employees Working overtime to make more money to make up for the pay decrease, or starting a side-gig Finding cuts to make in your budget, such as dining out less, cutting a streaming service or trimming other non-essential expenses If you work a union job, press leadership to negotiate better terms None of these options are ideal, but if you need to make up for lost income, they may be among the few choices workers have. This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Here are the 6 levels of wealth for retirement-age Americans — are you near the top or bottom of the pyramid? Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Money doesn't have to be complicated — sign up for the free Moneywise newsletter for actionable finance tips and news you can use. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
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Trump was shot a year ago today. The conspiracy theories about it persist
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24-Year-Old Man Indicted After Allegedly Fatally Shooting His Parents, Sister and Family Dog Then Plotting to ‘Bury Them'
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