The price of a home in Florida rose 84 percent during the housing boom, but wages have not kept pace. As a result, Florida workers in key occupations can no longer afford to buy the sort of house they would once have expected to.

Nearly one in every 10 of America’s 3,141 counties has a population that is more than 50 percent minority. Los Angeles County, California had the largest minority population in 2006. At 7 million, or 71 percent of its population, Los Angeles County is home to one in every 14 of the nation’s minority residents.

The American government has announced tougher action against businesses that employ illegal immigrants. Under the plan, employers will have 90 days to prove the workers are legal US residents or fire them. Employers who fail to take action face fines of up to $12,500 per violation and possible criminal charges.

The American economy has added the lowest number of jobs for five months, increasing payrolls by just 92,000. The 4.6% unemployment rate in July was the highest since January.