Montana State

Columbus, OH

Delaware State

CBS News

The best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest, according to a new ranking. Based on its high marks for affordability, access to high quality health care, overall well-being and other categories, Delaware, known as the "First State," earned the top spot in Bankrate's annual ranking of the best states to retire in the U.S. In 2023, the state ranked No. 2, behind Iowa. "While you might not think of Delaware as a typical retirement haven, it has many strong selling points for retirees," Bankrate analyst Alex Gailey told CBS MoneyWatch. Bankrate ranked states based on their scores...

This state was named the best place to retire in the U.S.

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

South Carolina State

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Town Talks

When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

We’ve all fallen down the Facebook Marketplace rabbit hole scouring used car listings until you realize that three hours have passed and there’s no way you could comfortably afford anything. While we haven’t accumulated a 20-car garage of exclusively second-generation Toyota Priuses, we accrued enough experience to notice the signs of a shady listing online.

What's The Biggest Red Flag To Find On A Car Listing?

New Mexico State

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The new school year is just getting started, but families can still take advantage of a new federal program to support students K-12 during the summer who may otherwise rely on meals at school and eliminate the burden of families having to stretch their grocery budgets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out SUN Bucks […]

New Mexican families can still sign up this week to get kids’ summer food benefits

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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

FinanceBuzz

From coast to coast, we break down the 10 states where the likelihood of a car accident is higher than you might think.

These 10 States Have the Most Car Accidents (Is Yours on the List?)

Wisconsin State

Colorado State

You’ll want to be extra careful to avoid money stress from getting a ticket in these 10 states where traffic policing is the heaviest.

10 States Where Cops are Most Likely to Write You a Ticket

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

HuffPost

You should be careful during every drive, but especially during this time, according to new research.

This Is The Hour You're Most Likely To Get In A Car Accident

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

Business Insider

Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a ban on price gouging on food and groceries as Trump continues his attacks on her economic record.

Harris wants to lower grocery prices with a 'first-ever' federal ban on unfair costs for everyday goods

Tennessee State

Las Vegas, NV

A man from North Carolina has been arrested in Las Vegas after trying to defraud a casino using a fraudulent check. The man, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, used a check with an original value of $174.80 to claim $865,000 in chips. Nadendla Presented a Fraudulent Check. Dharma Nadendla,...

NC Man Arrested in Vegas for Gambling with Fraudulent Check

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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

Texas State

No further specifics were given, but these schemes typically involve fraudsters tricking employees at a company — often in finance or with access to the executive suite — into initiating a bank transfer of company funds to a bank account controlled by the fraudsters. These schemes can involve the hacking of email accounts used by executives to send fraudulent instructions to staff on their behalf, or even use deepfakes in efforts to trick unsuspecting employees into transferring funds.

Texas firm says it lost $60M in a bank wire transfer scam

EDINA, MN – Amazon might be the biggest online retailer, but not every seller on the platform is trustworthy. With millions of products and sellers to choose from, it’s essential to know how to spot a potential scam before you hit the checkout button. Here are key indicators that can help you avoid getting duped by an untrustworthy Amazon seller.

Red Flags of an Unreliable Amazon Seller: Warning Signs They Don’t Want You to Know!

Iowa State

ESPN Quad Cities

11 Scam Phone Area Codes People In Illinois, Iowa, And Wisconsin Should Never Answer

Despite a federal investigation into the practice, Meta continues to run ads on Facebook and Instagram selling cocaine and other illicit drugs — some of which have been found to contain fentanyl, a deadly opioid linked to hundreds of thousands of overdose deaths in recent years. As the Wall...

Gangster Mark Zuckerberg Running Facebook Ads for Drugs Found To Be Laced With Fentanyl

“I am worried about a phone call I received from someone claiming to be from Medicare who had my personal information and was verifying it. The caller mentioned that I would receive a new plastic Medicare card with a chip the following day. It has now been over a week, and I still haven’t received the card. I think I may have made a serious mistake by confirming my details and responding to the questions the caller posed to me. What steps should I take or whom should I contact to verify if this was a legitimate communication from Medicare?” – Jeanette.

Latest Medicare Scam Targeting Seniors

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Montana aims to combat alarming rise in fentanyl and opioid overdoses with new wellness kiosks

HELENA, Mont. - Today, Governor Greg Gianforte's office announced an investment of up to $400,000 to provide low cost, life-saving resources across the state to respond...

Montana aims to combat alarming rise in fentanyl and opioid overdoses with new wellness kiosks

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