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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

DC News Now

Need a last minute item? Here's what is - and isn't - open on July 4 this year.

LIST: These stores, restaurants are open on July 4 this year

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

Washington, DC

Business Insider

Cracker Barrel's CEO says it's lost relevancy with customers. I visited one and found mediocre food and and a restaurant in need of rethinking.

I went to Cracker Barrel and saw why the restaurant chain is 'not as relevant' as it once was

Georgia State

Dunwoody, GA

A surprising retailer is now closing in Georgia due to crime in its area, where the store has suffered from uncontrollable shoplifting. Shoplifting in this one Walmart location has gotten so bad that the superstore is being led to close, leaving customers devastated. “It’s really sad they have to close...

Surprising Retailer is Now Closing in Georgia Due to Crime

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

Dengarden

Walmart Is Selling a Cool Outdoor BBQ Pit for Over $50 Off in Time for the 4th

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It’s one hour until the Fourth of July cookout, and you just realized you forgot the burger buns. These grocery stores are actually open on the Fourth of July.

These 15 Grocery Stores Are Open on the Fourth of July

Boston, MA

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The Friends of the Public Garden has made the heart-wrenching announcement that a beloved willow tree in the Boston Public Garden will soon be removed. The willow, which has stood for 110 years at the edge of the lagoon, has suffered extensive internal rot and poses a risk to public safety. The full statement explained:

110-Year-Old Tree To Be Removed From Boston Public Garden

The US Sun

ALDI will alter its store hours for one day next week. Shoppers who rely on the store for groceries and discount goods should make alternative plans accordingly. As the Fourth of July approaches, Americans eagerly await barbeques, fireworks, and picnics. While the holiday brings a lot of excitement, it can...

Aldi confirms all 2,387 locations will change its hours for entire day and shoppers need to start planning now

PopCrush

In the past few years, the brick-and-mortar retail side of America has taken a pretty significant hit. With the closings of many stores, including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens already behind us, there are even more on the way. Walgreens CEO Announces Plan to Close Up To 25 Percent of...

Walgreens Plans to Close Stores Across America

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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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

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

More information on Kate Middleton’s diagnosis has come to light! On June 6, Prince William released a statement updating the world on his wife’s condition. According to several reports, Kate Middleton is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and recovering well after her shocking cancer diagnosis. If you haven’t been following the royals and are unfamiliar with what’s happening with the Princess of Wales lately, we’ll break down all things Kate Middleton health-related for you below.

More Info on Kate Middleton's Diagnosis Has Come to Light!

Ed Walsh

Juneteenth, the day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, is a federal holiday but it is not a holiday for everybody. But here is a list of some of the major closures on Juneteenth 2024 and it is a mixed bay.

Juneteenth 2024, Weds., June 19, what’s open closed: Costco, Target, Walmart, Banks, Post Office

Forget generic candy aisles — the true magic of chocolate lies in handcrafted creations and unique shop experiences. 
 
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The Best Chocolate Shops in Every State (#33 Is Bean-to-Bar!)

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

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Swan Valley, ID

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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

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Where’s Waldo? Find Him In Logan Square While Supporting Local Shops

LOGAN SQUARE — Waldo is hanging out in Logan Square this summer — but where?. Kids and adults can find Waldo of the “Where’s Waldo?” books...

Where’s Waldo? Find Him In Logan Square While Supporting Local Shops

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