Denton, TX

Columbus, OH

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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

Baltimore, MD

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A Dime Saved

Rising crime rates and a lack of safety in the wealthiest country in the world have been hot topics across both sides of the political aisle recently. Discussion about crime took center stage during the recent midterm elections, with Republicans pouring as much as $40 million on ads related to rising crime, according to an NPR analysis of data from AdImpact.

4 of the Most Dangerous Cities Are in the U.S.

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?

Rigby, ID

Alabama Reflector

This story originally appeared on Stateline. Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd, many big-city law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill their ranks. Departments have tried offering hiring bonuses, expediting background checks and increasing salaries. Some have dropped bans on visible tattoos, lowered physical fitness […]
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Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny

It Would Be Lovely To Head Into The Weekend Without A New Breach For A Change. AT&T have disclosed a SnowFlake related breach which effects around 109 million customers, essentially everyone with an AT&T phone account. The breach contains data that hackers managed to collect from May 1 to October 31, 2022 and again on January 2, 2023. The stolen data includes the phone numbers of not only AT&T customers but also external carriers, likely ones which interacted with one of the breached accounts. The data also includes the number of calls and texts made as well as an daily aggregate of call duration and in some cases cell site IDs the phone connected to.

AT&T Ruins Friday For Many Customers

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA - Ralo is looking to leave his old life of crime behind and establish himself as a legitimate businessman following his release from prison. The former Cash Money signee was freed last November after spending almost six years behind bars over a drug trafficking conviction. He has now...

Ralo Leaves Crime Behind As He Buys Entire Atlanta Block Following Prison Release

Georgia State

Edgehill, GA

Despite its diminutive size, Edge Hill exudes an undeniable charm and strong sense of community. The town's landscape, characterized by picturesque fields of sunflowers, embodies the quintessential Southern charm that visitors and residents alike find so endearing. Interestingly, Edge Hill's name originates from one of its earliest inhabitants, a 19th-century teacher who conducted classes in a rustic log cabin.

What is The Smallest Town in Georgia?

California State

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

A Piece of Travel

It doesn't take much time on the road to know there are less-than-ideal drivers that share the pavement with us. But could it be that some states have a higher concentration of ruder drivers than others?

10 States With the Rudest Drivers

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Texas State

Jack Beavers

If you plan to travel from Texas to Mexico this summer, you need to be aware of some important U.S. Government Travel Warnings that are in effect. The most recent (and most urgent) travel warning was issued this week for anyone considering bus travel south (typically through the Texas border cities of Mission, Hidalgo, and Pharr) into Reynosa (Tamaulipas) Mexico:

Texas to Mexico Travel? Urgent U.S. Warnings!

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Florida State

Mens Journal

Rosanna Lisa Stanley and Lisa Guy are accused of defrauding at least 16 "lonely" elderly men of roughly $7 million in "romance schemes" from 2009–2024.

Women Accused of Scamming $7 Million From ‘Lonely’ Men in ‘Romance Schemes'

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Philadelphia, PA

Planning your next adventure? While exploring new cities can be exciting, it’s essential to stay informed about potential risks, especially when it comes to robberies. Here’s a rundown of the most robbery-prone cities in America, what thieves are targeting, and who’s most at risk. Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore...

Travel Alert! These U.S. Cities Have the Highest Robbery Rates

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

Douglas, GA

A 24-year-old man is currently in custody following an alleged physical altercation with his 16-year-old brother and threats to kill his stepfather. According to a copy of the Coffee County Sheriff's Office incident report, on June 25, a deputy responded to a domestic dispute at a residence on Paul Cady Road.

Douglas Man in Custody After Altercation with Brother and Allegedly Threatening Stepfather

24/7 Wall St.

Home prices are at an all-time high in the United States. After rising year-over-year for 11 consecutive months, the median sale price of existing homes hit a record-breaking $419,300 in May 2024, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. High prices are largely attributable to a lack of inventory, as high […]
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Cities Where Home Prices Are Actually Falling

Athens, GA

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A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Newark, NJ

ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

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Denton Adopts Ordinances to Ensure Air Conditioning Access for Residents

Your browser does not support the audio element. The City of Denton has enacted two new ordinances aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its...

Denton Adopts Ordinances to Ensure Air Conditioning Access for Residents

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