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Midrange phones are more competitive than ever, and their performance and battery life make us wonder why we spend $1,000+ on flagship devices. Phones under $500 used to include drab displays, awful build quality, and hardly any software support. But recently, even budget devices have featured OLED displays and years of software support. With so many high-quality options close in price, even a small discount can make a big difference.

Samsung drops one of its latest phones to just $300 for Prime Day

The OnePlus 12R is one of the best budget Android smartphones, offering flagship-level specifications and excellent hardware. It has a large 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, making it great for gaming, browsing, and scrolling social media. It’s powered by the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and the base unit comes with 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage, plenty to store your favorite photos, apps, and music.

Save 30% on OnePlus 12R during Prime Day and grab it for just $350

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

The Android 15 Beta 3 is here and while it comes with some minor tweaks to the user experience, I can't help but get the feeling that Google is up to something with its Gemini inclusions. Let's talk about the new features coming up in Android 15.

What comes in Android 15 Beta 3? [Video]

There is an abundance of great flagship smartphones on the market from the Google Pixel 8 Pro to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to the OnePlus Open. There is, however, a device that I keep returning to after I'm done with review devices. A phone that flies under the radar and one that I believe to be the most complete Android smartphone package. This is Android Police's OnePlus 12 long-term review.

OnePlus 12 long-term review: Why I keep returning to this exceptional phone

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

It’s easy to look back on memories with rose-tinted glasses and rewrite history but as smartphone enthusiast veterans, what period was the most impactful? Which devices stood out? And when was the golden era of smartphones?

When was the Golden Era of smartphones? [Video]

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Maintaining your smartwatch's battery life is vital for monitoring health statistics while staying connected to your other devices. If your watch doesn't last longer than a day, it is hard to justify wearing it. Though the OnePlus Watch 2 has stellar features, you don't need to activate all of them. The battery is already exceptional, carrying an impressive 500mAh battery. But even with such a capable battery, you must treat it carefully. Our guide explores all the options that help preserve your OnePlus Watch 2's battery life.

How to extend the battery on your OnePlus Watch 2

A report says T-Mobile will remove the 30-day enrollment restriction for its P360 device protection plan. Currently, insurance is only offered during the first 30 days after purchasing a phone. This move is expected to change that as soon as July 16. P360 covers lost/stolen devices, accidental damage, hardware problems,...

T-Mobile could soon let you buy phone insurance even if you missed your sign-up window

If you're looking for the best pair of wireless headphones you can buy in 2024, you really can't go wrong with Sony's WH-1000XM5. Not only are you going to get a pair of headphones that looks good, but they also sound great, and feature excellent ANC too. Perhaps the only downside here is that these headphones cost a lot, coming in at $398.

Some of Sony's best ever headphones hit their lowest price for Prime Day

It's hard to believe we've had great flip foldables for five years now, but that's how long it has been since Motorola revived the Razr in 2019. Last year, the company released two models, the flagship Razr+ and a more affordable Razr. The latter is a cutback model with a midrange chipset, mostly OK cameras, and a small cover screen.

The 2023 Motorola Razr is just $333 this Prime Day

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 was the redesign Samsung's flip phone needed when it came out in 2023. Motorola had been leaps and bounds ahead with its cover screens since it first revived the Razr in 2019, so Samsung finally introduced a bigger cover display, which was long overdue. The Flip 5 has just been replaced by the Flip 6, but that doesn't mean you should overlook the Flip 5. We gave it a 9/10 in our review for a reason, and it's been among our favorite foldables overall.

Skip the Flip 6 — buy a Z Flip 5 for just $640 right now instead

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series consists of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. They’re some of the best Android phones you can buy today, featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, colorful and large displays, and competitive camera setups. What sets apart the standard S24 and the S24+ is the size and a few minor differences in the battery and display department, whereas the Galaxy S24 Ultra is in a class of its own.

Save up to $325 on Samsung's Galaxy S24 series this Prime Day

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Samsung Good Lock: Everything you need to know

Samsung's Good Lock app unlocks many customization features for your Samsung phone or tablet, making it a must-have app. Whether you want to change how screenshots...

Samsung Good Lock: Everything you need to know

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