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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. A Walmart shopper recently made a video that demonstrates inflation’s effect in a simple and shocking manner. Unlike most fast fashion consumers, the shopper, under the account Sewerlidd on TikTok, ordered again exactly 45 purchased items after two years. The result was shocking: the cost summation had risen by 400% and it had tripple the amount of money he used in 2021.

Man Checks Inflation by Reordering Same Grocery List from Two Years Ago—It Costs Three Times As Much

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Chatham, NJ

The US Sun

A SUBSIDIARY of Albertsons is closing down a grocery store, leaving just 18 remaining. Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran says the industry is facing a multitude of challenges. Albertsons-owned grocery chain Kings Food Market is closing its store in Chatham, New Jersey. The location will close for good on September 1,...

Albertsons-owned supermarket is closing location leaving only 18 stores as CEO has said ‘food inflation’ puts a strain

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Georgia State

Marietta, GA

A massive grocery chain is now making closures in Georgia, leaving shoppers to explore other outlets and travel further for essentials. Walmart has announced it is set to close two more locations in the state of Georgia on July 12. The affected locations are the Walmart on Ashford Dunwoody Road...

A Massive Grocery Chain is Now Making Closures in Georgia

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

CBS News

Walmart shoppers will soon be checking prices on electronic shelf labels, with the nation's largest retailer saying it will shift to digital price technology from its current paper stickers throughout its 2,300 U.S. stores by 2026.Walmart stores have more than 120,000 products on their shelves, each with an individual paper price tag. Each week, Walmart workers add price tags on new items, rollbacks and markdowns, a time-consuming and repetitive process.The digital shelf label technology will allow Walmart employees to update prices with a mobile app, rather than walking around the store and swapping out paper tags by hand. What used...

Walmart is shifting to digital prices at its 2,300 stores

Walmart Inc. will run its fourth major sales event of the year, and largest promotion in its history, next month. The discount giant will launch "Walmart Deals" from Monday, July 8, 5 p.m. ET through Thursday, July 11, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Customers will be able to shop thousands of deals on products in categories including electronics, home, toys, and travel via the Walmart e-commerce site and app.

Walmart hosting biggest savings event ever in July

TheStreet

We compared pre-pandemic prices at a Chick-fil-A location with its 2024 counterparts and the results don't necessarily make one want to eat more chicken.

Chick-fil-A prices in 2024

Summer’s in full blast, and the Fourth of July is quickly approaching. Whether you’re preparing for a trip to the beach, hosting the annual family get-together by the grill, or taking a road trip to watch the fireworks—I always drive up to Washington D.C.—this time of year is filled with summertime activities and excursions… and lots of trips to the grocery store to keep up with it all.

Grocery Stores Open on the Fourth of July

Fox Business

Some customers are upset after Costco changed the packaging of its rotisserie chicken from a rigid plastic clamshell to a plastic bag. The new packaging is inferior, they say.

Customers upset after Costco makes change to rotisserie chicken

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

SHORTER Walmart shoppers could be in for a rude awakening. The retailer recently updated its carts and some customers say they're feeling snubbed because of their height. Walmart recently rolled out new carts with three design changes across stores. And they're not just in a few locations. The change is...

Walmart shoppers boycotting over new carts – saying height change makes it ‘harder for short people to see what’s ahead’

A Piece of Travel

Many of us have our go-to grocery stores. And it turns out, in the United States, the most cherished ones range from quaint artisanal markets to sprawling warehouse stores that sell everything from fresh produce to big-screen TVs.

America's 15 Favorite Grocery Store Chains, According To Study

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

New Jersey State

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

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Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Jackson, WY

Swan Valley, ID

Shop with Me Mama

With catastrophic damage to the Teton Pass corridor, commuters and tourists are now forced to take a longer route from Idaho to/from Jackson Hole, WY. The new commute through Swan Valley may help shed some light on this small but vibrant community that is often overlooked.

Where to Stop in Swan Valley with Teton Pass Closure and Road ReRoute

81% of Americans say they dine out at least once a month and 31% dine out at least once a week. Consumers say inflation is affecting their tipping habits. Free loyalty clubs and discounted gift cards can help stretch your dollar when dining out. Consumers aren't sacrificing dining out, even...

Inflation isn’t stopping people from dining out, but consumers are getting savvy with spending

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UAB Economics professor sharing inflation rates for July 4th grocery lists

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Depending on what you’re cooking or grilling on July 4th, you could be paying more at the grocery store. Fortunately, a majority...

UAB Economics professor sharing inflation rates for July 4th grocery lists

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