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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge formally ended Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy on Friday - a move that lets sexual harassment, defamation and other lawsuits proceed against him stemming from his past work for former President Donald Trump - following a two-week delay precipitated by his failure to pay certain legal fees.

Trump's ex-lawyer Giuliani booted from bankruptcy after fee dispute resolved

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Norcross, GA

The Independent

A 61-year-old woman has been charged with murder after police say she killed a man by setting him on fire.Hong T Huynh is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails to intentionally set fires in homes in Norcross, Georgia, about 30 miles from Atlanta, on June 1.Warrants revealed that the woman is also accused of throwing gasoline on a man outside of a home in Buckingham Court. The 25-year-old victim, identified as Thuy Huynh, died on June 25. She also torched the house, leaving the man’s family displaced, according to police. The woman is a relative of the man she killed, a...

Woman, 61, arrested after ‘dousing man in gasoline and lighting him on fire’ then throwing Molotov cocktails

Orlando, FL

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If you’ve been enjoying the vibrant food scene in Thornton Park, you might have heard some bittersweet news—Graffiti Junktion, the spot known for its top-notch burgers and laid-back vibe, has officially closed. After 16 years of serving up some of the best burgers in Orlando, the eatery has said its goodbyes. Here’s a closer look at why this cherished spot is shutting down and what it means for the community.

Favorite Florida Burger Place Closed Because Wages and Costs Went Up

Florida State

One of the most popular theme parks in Florida has confirmed sorrowful news, announcing that it will cease operations effective today. Florida is home to some of the most popular theme parks in the United States, including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando. Unfortunately, severe weather...

Florida Theme Park Ceases All Operations Effective Today

The US Sun

THE deadline is looming to apply for a chunk of a multi-billion dollar settlement. Visa and Mastercard users could be eligible for a one-time payment due to claims that the organizations violated antitrust laws. Such laws are in place to ensure consumers and businesses have a right to a competitive industry, rather than the dominance […]

Americans have just weeks to cash in on $5.6bn Visa Mastercard settlement – but don’t worry if you didn’t receive form

New York Post

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother made their first appearance in Florida federal court Friday after being indicted for wire fraud in a phony scheme to buy more than $1 million worth of luxury items.

Kingston, 34, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, and his mom, Janice Turner, 61, were indicted by a grand jury on July 11 on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. 

Each count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.



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Rapper Sean Kingston and mom indicted in $1M fraud scheme, face decades in prison

Miami, FL

CBS News

MIAMI - After being indicted by a grand jury, singer Sean Kingston and his mother made their first appearance in a Miami federal court Friday to face wire fraud charges, federal prosecutors announced. If convicted, they could spend decades in prison.The 34-year-old Jamaican-born Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, and his 61-year-old mother Janice Turner, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud charges stemming from their involvement in a scheme to defraud sellers of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods purchased through the use of fraudulent documents, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern...

Singer Sean Kingston, mother indicted in $1 million wire fraud scheme

NewsNinja

For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

Alabama State

Black Enterprise

Tametria Dantzler is facing a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and financial restitution to her victims. Tametria Conner Dantzler, 39, the founder of a non-profit organization for children with autism in Alabama, pleaded guilty on July 31 to wire fraud and money laundering charges. These charges stem from loans she obtained through the federal government’s CARES Act and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.

Non-Profit Founder Pleads Guilty To Stealing $2M From Federal COVID Programs

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

The Hill

A judge formally closed Rudy Giuliani’s defunct bankruptcy on Friday after he and his creditors resolved a standoff on how to pay out administrative expenses. The official order unfreezes two Georgia election workers’ attempts to collect their $148 million defamation judgment from the former New York City mayor by lifting bankruptcy protections that for months enabled him to remain in control of his assets.

Giuliani’s bankruptcy formally dismissed, freeing Georgia election workers to seek $148M

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Charlotte, NC

A WOMAN is forced to pay thousands after losing a lawsuit against her HOA over a Ring doorbell.  The woman claimed that she’s been living on the edge ever since she lost a lawsuit with her HOA, resulting in her owing them $73,000.  Teywonia Byrd, a resident of Fat City Condos in Charlotte, North Carolina, […]

My HOA fined me $100 a day over my door’s Ring camera – they argue it’s about privacy and now I owe $73,000

Town Talks

Eating while driving can be a form of distracted driving, which increases the risk of accidents. However, in North Carolina, NCDOT says don’t eat while driving. Impact: Distracted driving led to 157 deaths and 18,552 injuries in North Carolina in 2020.

Can you eat fast food while driving in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Tishomingo County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. TISHOMINGO COUNTY, July 17, 2024 — In a routine safety checkpoint conducted by deputies from the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department on Highway 30 near Country Road 961, a significant arrest was made. According to the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, David Levon Hatchel of Munford, TN, was apprehended after authorities discovered what they suspect to be methamphetamine during a thorough search of his vehicle.

Arrest Made During Highway Checkpoint for Methamphetamine

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Community can hear from city of Albany leaders at State of the Community

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the Community on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The event will provide insights...

Community can hear from city of Albany leaders at State of the Community

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