Columbus, OH

Texas State

Walmart’s Zoom call in May was anything but routine for the roughly 300 employees who learned they would need to relocate or lose their jobs. Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation that were on the call but not allowed to speak during it, said they were told during the meeting that Walmart would start requiring thousands of workers from its smaller offices and remote locations to move to one of its main office hubs to boost in-person presence.

Walmart employees were caught off-guard by the company’s mandate to relocate

New York State

The US Sun

SHOPPERS can get up to $55 from a major settlement by Costco. The members-only wholesaler has settled claims that its flushable wipes are not actually flushable. The claims surround Costco’s store brand, Kirkland. Plaintiffs alleged Kirkland’s wipes were not flushable and safe for sewer or septic systems. While...

Costco is giving out one-time payments from $2 million Kirkland settlement – but you need to fill out a claim form

Legal activity surrounding the proposed $25 billion merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. continues to grow. Kroger has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, against the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) administrative proceeding challenging the company's merger with Albertsons. In...

Kroger files to block FTC challenge to proposed $25 Albertsons merger

Cash App is expected to pay out up to $15 million in a class action settlement due to two data security incidents and company practices around unauthorized account access and fraudulent transactions, meaning eligible Cash App users can now file a claim and could receive up to $2,500. In a...

Cash App Data Breach Settlement: How to Claim Up to $2,500

Kroger sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday, pushing back on the government’s authority to stop its mergers with Albertsons (ACI). The grocery giant filed a preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio claiming the FTC’s efforts to stop the merger are unconstitutional.

Kroger is suing the FTC for holding up its grocery merger with Albertsons

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Georgia State

Law enforcement is searching for a Georgia man accused of using a ‘hack’ he discovered on TikTok to steal “thousands of dollars” from Walmarts in three separate cities. TikTok is known for getting trends to spread like wildfire — but not all of these crazes are...

Walmart shopper accused of using TikTok hack to steal thousands of dollars

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Ho's stake in the newly-public company is worth nearly $70 million. Bloomberg estimates his family's fortune at $13 billion.

Meet the 29-year-old son of a casino billionaire who just took his influencer and esports company public

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

With the rising costs of fast food, we’re all looking for ways to enjoy the same delicious meals for less; and this new TikTok hack has got your covered for your next meal at Applebee’s. The fast-casual restaurant is known for their all-American bar menu, as well as...

This genius hack will get you an Applebee’s burger for half the price

Alimentation Couche-Tard, a convenience store chain based in Canada that operates Circle K stores, is making overtures to acquire Seven & i Holdings, the Japan-based parent company of 7-Eleven. The takeover would form one of the largest retail groups in the world, according to a New York Times report. Seven...

Circle K parent makes play for 7-Eleven parent company

Ahead of its release, Elizabeth Saunders has teased “new dangers” and “more connections” in From Season 3 that we haven’t even thought of yet. It’s only a matter of weeks until From Season 3 hits screens, and for many fans, it might feel like the wait for the new TV show has taken forever.

From star reveals Season 3 has “new dangers” fans haven’t guessed

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The studio behind Hereditary seems to be leaning into campy, gory horror for Rachel Zegler’s Y2K, which has just revealed its first trailer. Before Rachel Zegler hits the road to promote her live-action Snow White adaptation, she’s taking a stab at being a scream queen with 2024’s Y2K.

Rachel Zegler’s new gory horror movie from Hereditary studio looks crazy

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

George R.R. Martin has revealed one of his biggest regrets about writing Game of Thrones – and fans think it explains why The Winds of Winter is taking so long. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire series kicked off with A Game of Thrones in 1991. Since then, he’s released four follow-ups: A Clash of Kings (1998), A Storm of Swords (2000), A Feast for Crows (2005), and A Dance with Dragons (2011).

George R.R. Martin reveals his biggest Game of Thrones regret

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

I have a confession to make. While there are few things I find as devilishly delightful as a good scary movie, I am also a coward. Perhaps unsurprisingly, that makes watching horror movies an odd experience for me. I love the ecstasy of a good scare but dread the necessary agony of mounting tension and thrills.

Alien: Romulus just introduced the scariest monster since Pennywise

Tampa, FL

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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Logan Paul & KSI’s Prime Hydration hit with $13m lawsuit over breaching contract

Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime Hydration has been hit with another lawsuit for breach of contract, this time for $13 Million in damages. Prime Hydration has...

Logan Paul & KSI’s Prime Hydration hit with $13m lawsuit over breaching contract

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