Seattle, WA

Fox Business

Two Goodwill locations in Washington state will close due to "escalating theft, safety concerns" as well as "rising rents."

Goodwill stores shutter doors, citing 'escalating theft, rising rents'

Minnesota State

Lisa Zarza and Bill Hupp, both former Minnesota bar owners, criticized Tim Walz's policies concerning COVID-19 and riots for hindering small businesses.

Ex-Minnesota bar owners say 'evil' Tim Walz's far-left policies ruined small businesses

Leonard Riggio, the businessman behind Barnes & Noble, has died at 83 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease, according to a statement issued by his family.

Leonard Riggio, Barnes & Noble founder, dead at 83

Hackensack, NJ

Fox News

You can never be too prepared: Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers some tips to help you guard against new Social Security scams.

Beware of this Social Security scam by crooks trying to trick you

Parking tickets are the latest vector for scammers to empty out bank accounts from New York to Southern California. Calgary became the latest North American city to address the growing trend of fake tickets on Tuesday. The Canadian city’s parking authority advised drivers to destroy fake tickets that are cropping on windshields and not to attempt to pay those fines.

Bank accounts are being emptied thanks to scammers using fake parking tickets

One striking example is Barry Heitin, a 76-year-old retired lawyer from Arlington, Virginia. He lost $740,000 of his retirement savings to a sophisticated scam. Unfortunately, Barry's story is not unique. Scammers target those over 60. Elderly individuals face a rising threat - online fraud. Scammers target those over 60, exploiting...

Online Elder Fraud and Scams Targeting Seniors: Introducing Scammer Payback

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5 Major Bank Account Scams and How to Avoid Them

BuzzFeed

This sneaky, insidious act tricks you into sharing personal information — and it's all too easy for fall for. Here's how to spot it.

A Fraud Expert Is Sharing The Best Tips To Avoid The Latest Phone Scam, And It's Important

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Georgia State

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DeanLand

(This is a first person, true account of a recent internet scam. All details included are factual. Though their business name was used nefariously by scammers, Dick's Sporting Goods was NOT involved in this incident.)

Inbox Scammers Exposed: My Recent Internet Fraud Experience

Moving to a new home can be an exciting yet stressful experience. As you prepare for this significant life change, it’s crucial to be aware of potential pitfalls, particularly when it comes to choosing a moving company. Unfortunately, moving scams are more common than you might think, and they...

How to avoid becoming a moving scam victim

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Alameda Post

Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

The CFPB said Tuesday that Kroger Co. and two major discount retail companies levy fees against consumers when they withdraw cash during transactions using their debit or prepaid cards.

Kroger, other retailers charging fees for 'cash back' at registers: federal government

J. Souza

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Identity scams are wreaking havoc on Americans’ financial lives, and the list of schemes to watch out for only seems to grow. You have to be mindful of scams during tax season, around Valentine’s Day and even when trying to snag a deal on Prime Day. And fraudsters are getting more creative with their tactics, making it easier to accidentally fall for a scam.

We Can’t Stop Falling for These 4 Identity Theft Scams. Here’s How to Spot Them

The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $681 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers during the drawing on Friday night.

Mega Millions jackpot balloons to $681 million after no grand prize winner

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council at its study session Monday advanced a proposal by council member Stephanie Hancock to impound vehicles that are not registered and insured and driven by someone with a license.

Update: Aurora advances impound of unregistered, uninsured vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers

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

Peloton co-founder and former CEO John Foley, once a billionaire, reveals he has lost all his money and had to sell his things after leaving the company.

Ex-Peloton billionaire CEO says he's lost all his money

Apache Junction, AZ

Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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Job offers through texts? Be careful, it's likely a scam

There are a variety of phishing scams that are trying to target vulnerable Americans. One type is preying on those who may be looking for a...

Job offers through texts? Be careful, it's likely a scam

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