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Co-living homes in Charlotte, facilitated by PadSplit, offer affordable rental options with individual bedrooms and shared common spaces. Ed Peugh, a real-estate investor, launched a co-living property in east Charlotte priced at $200-$300 weekly, contrasting with $1500 monthly average for one-bedroom apartments. While the model attracts those priced out of neighborhoods like Noda and South End, it faces opposition in areas such as Wesley Heights due to concerns over single-room rentals.

Colorado set a record for firearm purchase background checks in July with 59,452 checks processed by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, compared to 20,172 in July 2025, ahead of a new gun law taking effect.

New training and eligibility requirements for purchasing semiautomatic firearms took effect in Colorado on Aug. 1. The law mandates safety courses and background checks for buyers of semiautomatic rifles, shotguns, and pistols.

Ascension Parish's population has grown by over 8,600 residents since 2020, but employers report ongoing difficulties in recruiting qualified workers, particularly in industrial and security sectors. Challenges include candidates failing drug tests, background checks, and failing to meet hiring standards, despite strong job demand and population increases.

The Trump Administration rolled back dozens of gun regulations, including ending the gun show loophole that previously required background checks for gun shows and certain private sales. A gun show in Phoenix was referenced as context for the policy change.

Uber is expanding the list of criminal offenses that permanently disqualify individuals from becoming drivers in the U.S., including violent felonies, sexual crimes, and stalking. The changes follow a New York Times investigation that revealed Uber's prior policies allowed drivers with various criminal convictions.

A CBS News California investigation found food delivery drivers using rented or stolen app accounts to bypass background checks, creating a security risk for customers. The practice exposes a loophole allowing unauthorized individuals to access delivery services.