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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - One of the largest supermarket chains in the country wanted to expand even more and is suing after being stopped. Kroger was attempting to buy Albertson’s for $25 billion. Now the supermarket chain is suing the federal government after it blocked a proposed merger with one of the chains biggest rivals.

Kroger is suing the federal government

You may be eligible for a $2,500 cash settlement payout, if in the last six years you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to send or receive money. A proposed class action lawsuit settlement for $15 million claims Cash App and its parent company, Block, failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Can Claim a $2,500 Payout. How to Submit a Settlement Claim

The US Sun

THOUSANDS of drivers are likely eligible for repayment after a company reached a $10 million settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission, of FTC. CarShield, a company that offered car owners service contracts and promised lower prices on maintenance fees, agreed to the payment. The company didn’t admit wrongdoing in the settlement. The FTC filed […]

Drivers to get direct payment from $10m settlement if they used monthly service – company ‘used celebs to trick people’

Amazon has launched a program allowing sellers using its fulfillment services to issue product refunds without customers returning the item, according to an Aug. 13 announcement. Fulfillment by Amazon Returnless Resolutions will help sellers avoid returns-related fees by cutting out the physical reverse logistics process and letting customers keep the...

Amazon allowing sellers to ditch physical returns

A FUMING shopper has called out the retailer online after buying a $50 gift card with no balance. The shopper said Kroger ignored her complaint until she posted about the incident on X. She purchased a $50 Sephora gift card from the retailer, but when her daughter tried to use...

‘They are liars!’ fumes Kroger customer after purchasing a $50 gift card with $0 balance – shopper calls it a ‘scam’

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Texas State

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an administrative complaint against a large auto dealer group, Asbury Automotive, charging it “systematically” charges customers for add-ons they didn’t authorize. In particular, the complaint alleges the company seems to target minority customers with unwanted add-ons. The FTC alleges that...

FTC charges auto dealer group with discriminating against minorities

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

USA TODAY

Shoemaker Hey Dude has agreed to pay a $1.9 million dollar settlement to the FTC. Thousands of customers could qualify for a payout.

Popular shoemaker Hey Dude to pay $1.9 million to thousands of customers in FTC settlement

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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

A massive data breach has Americans worried about their private info getting into the wrong hands, but a pair of newly released websites could make it easier to find out if you’re affected. The breach concerns a little-known company called National Public Data, which performs background checks on US...

Is Your SSN in the National Public Data Breach? Here's How to Find Out

WTAJ

(WTAJ) — Scams have been on the rise over the years, often targeting older adults the scammer may be able to confuse and catch off guard. Now the FBI is launching a nationwide effort to raise awareness of frauds and scams that could impact you. Through their new “Take A Beat” initiative, the FBI will […]

FBI: How to spot a scam and avoid losses

North Carolina State

Town Talks

A new report is offering a list of which North Carolina cities and towns are most known for their Southern hospitality. WorldAtlas released a list of the most welcoming towns across the state, known for hospitality intertwined with history, culture, and beauty.

These are the ‘most welcoming towns’ in NC, report says. Which ones made the list?

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Georgia State

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

WALMART continues to come under fire from disgruntled customers who have repeatedly slammed the retailer’s receipt check policy. On Sunday, a Georgia woman complained that she had her receipt checked four times at Walmart while other people seemed to walk right by. “Usually I’m not averse to showing my receipt, but today was different. You […]

‘Harassing paying customers,’ rages Walmart shopper hassled 4 times & forced to show receipt – but others ‘waltz on by

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DCP warns about scams targeting Eversource customers; United Illuminating customers are also at risk

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DCP warns about scams targeting Eversource customers; United Illuminating customers are also at risk

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