California State

Update to the MASSIVE data breach story Ellen K reported in top news, the one in which a hacking group has obtained the Social Security numbers of nearly EVERY American! A new website has been created, NPD.PENTESTER.COM. The website was tested by KTLA's very own Tech Reporter, Rich DeMuro. He...

Is Your Social Security Number Part Of The Massive Data Breach? Check Here!

Thrift stores have become a popular destination for people hoping to find branded products or iconic designer dresses at a low price, especially since people started flaunting their discoveries on the internet. Some have even bumped into ancient artifacts that had gone missing and could fetch a fortune. Although finding an actual diamond while looking for hidden gems among used products sounds like a dream, but it turned into reality for a woman at a garage sale. It all started when a woman went to a car boot sale in the late 1980s where bangles from a box of costume jewelry caught her eye and she bought the whole box for the bangles.

Woman realizes that a ring she found at a garage sale 30 years ago has a diamond worth $350,000

Georgia State

WashingtonExaminer

This week, 33 states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, are rolling out their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to qualifying residents.  SNAP benefits are paid to low- and no-income households who need financial assistance to pay for food. A household qualifies for benefits if the net monthly income is at or […]

Food stamps: Here are the states delivering SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 beginning Aug. 1

Michigan State

Macomb County, MI

The US Sun

A LOTTERY player upset after missing a jackpot by one number had his misfortune reversed a day later - with a $790,000 win. The Michigan man bought his winning ticket online. He initially assumed an email notifying him about a big prize was a "scam." The player, who chose to...

Lottery winner misses out on jackpot by just one number – the next day he went back and scooped $790k prize

South Carolina State

Stephanie Tanner’s iconic “How rude!” line from the 1987 sitcom Full House is a phrase that some Americans use more than they’d like to. According to data by Zippia, while some states are brimming with kindness, others could definitely use a crash course in basic manners.

The Rudest States in America Ranked From 1 to 50

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

New York Post

The so-called “Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles” charged with providing the drugs that killed Matthew Perry touted herself as a “celebrity drug dealer with “high-quality goods” and lived a lavish life of luxury — driving around in a BMW and taking exotic trips abroad.

Jasveen Sangha, 41, frequently jetted off on extravagant trips to Mexico, Spain, Italy, Greece, Japan, France, Dubai and Antigua — all while being “blithely indifferent to the fact that her ketamine” killed people, prosecutors said.

In a motion arguing for Sangha to be kept behind bars, prosecutors allege her drug dealing funded a ritzy lifestyle, which also included...

Inside the lavish life of the ‘Ketamine Queen’ charged in Matthew Perry’s death — who touted her ‘high-quality goods’

New Jersey State

Redding, CA

A California mom of four who vanished three months ago had planned to divorce her husband — who was facing trial after she accused him of tying her up and beating her for hours, according to her sister.

Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain, 39, was last seen in Redding, just north of Sacramento, on May 17, according to local cops who later found her Chevy truck but are still searching for the 4-foot-11 mom.

Just 10 days before she vanished, Saelee-McCain texted her family to say she was leaving her husband of 15 years, Tyler McCain, accusing him of ongoing horrific abuse, her sister,...

Missing mom who vanished in May had texted family to say she was leaving abusive husband:  report

FinanceBuzz

Data breaches are on the rise. Don't get your data stolen by following these 13 steps to protect your online accounts.

Nearly 3 Billion SSNs and Addresses Leaked In Data Breach: Here's How to Protect Your Finances Online

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

Massachusetts State

The Mirror US

The Massachusetts lottery winner declared it "the best birthday present ever" after a ticket they were gifted saw them win the grand prize of $1million a year for life

Massachusetts lottery winner scores $1million a year for life with 'best birthday present ever'

Minnesota State

USA TODAY

The cost of full-coverage car insurance is expected to increase 22% by the end of the year, a recent report finds.

Car insurance rates could surge by 50% in 3 states: See where they're rising nationwide

School is in full swing, which can be stressful for some parents. Here are several back-to-school wellness essentials you may need to keep your cool. Although back-to-school season is an exciting time, it can be a stressful one for some parents. Back-to-school usually means a shift in routines and a...

Here Are 7 Back-To-School Wellness Essential Items To Keep You Grounded

Iowa State

A LOTTERY player was the victim of a scam that robbed her of thousands. The woman had been promised $5.5 million she never received. An Iowa woman was targeted by lottery scammers who claimed she had won $5.5 million, KTVO — an ABC and CBS affiliate — reported. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office said the victim […]

Lottery player told she had won $5.5 million found $2,000 missing, as warning issued over ‘too good to be true’ calls

Powder Springs, GA

LOTTERY officials have asked players to check their phones as millions of dollars could go unclaimed. The winning ticket was sold on Georgia Lottery's mobile app in Powder Springs, a city twenty miles west of Atlanta. Wednesday night’s jackpot was a whopping $116 million, but no one matched all five...

Lottery warning for new unclaimed $2 million Powerball prize and all you need is your phone to check numbers

Colorado State

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

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Spartanburg, SC

A LOTTERY player struck major luck when they won a $200,000 win they would put toward a new home. The winner and their partner, from upstate South Carolina, explained how they would have lost out on a life-changing sum of money if they did not make a second check. This...

I’m buying a house with new $200,000 lottery jackpot I was seconds from losing – second check you need to make to win

Alabama State

Ever wondered how different states fare when it comes to quality of life? From bustling cities to serene countryside, the United States offers a diverse range of living experiences. However, not all regions enjoy the same prosperity and comfort. Delving into the data, we’ve uncovered the 21 states facing significant challenges, from economic woes to social issues.

15 U.S. States Living in the Past

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U-Haul Is Handing Out $100 Checks As A Part Of A Data Breach—See If You Qualify

The moving company was found liable of being negligent with customers' data. U-Haul has agreed to settle a $5 million class action lawsuit after being accused...

U-Haul Is Handing Out $100 Checks As A Part Of A Data Breach—See If You Qualify

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