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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Vice

Confession time: I like to sit on the floor. I always have. If you, too, prefer the floor but want more cushion for the pushin’, we’ve got just the solution to your floor-sitting needs: comfy floor pillows. These are perfect for reading, napping, lounging, watching movies, game nights, snuggling with your pets, and impressing your date with your “minimalist lifestyle.”

13 Best Floor Pillows (for Low-Key Lounging)

Pride Month is that long-awaited time of year where we celebrate and appreciate everything that has to do with the queer community. But just because Pride is over, doesn’t mean that talking about queer experiences isn’t a year round affair. And included in that space are the often forgotten but always included (and essential in our history books) are trans women. Identifying as a trans latina can be incredibly difficult and dangerous — even if they do so silently and to themselves. A lot of trans Latinas do it anyway, because that’s simply who they are, during Pride and the other eleven months of the year.

These Trans Latinas Share What Makes Them Euphoric All Year Long

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

New Jersey State

Asbury Park, NJ

Morristown Minute

ASBURY PARK, N.J. - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has resolved a complaint against Brando’s Citi Cucina, an Asbury Park restaurant accused of discriminating against a non-binary patron, violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

Restaurant Implements Gender-Neutral Dress Code After Discrimination Case

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

In a world where fact and fiction often blur, it’s fascinating to discover what people believe is undeniably real despite widespread denial. We asked our Upworthy Facebook audience, "What's something people deny exists but is 100% real?" and received a flood of thought-provoking, humorous, and poignant responses. These answers reveal the hidden truths and overlooked realities that shape our lives. From universal needs to spiritual beliefs and even the occasional oddity, here are nine things our readers are convinced are real, even if others are skeptical.

9 things many people deny exist but are actually "100 % real"

The Atlantic

More grown kids are in near-constant contact with their family. Some call this a failure to launch—but there’s another way to look at it.

The New Age of Endless Parenting

It should be no secret that hair — and the relationship we have with our hair — is an important part of a Black woman’s identity. From the natural hair movement that emerged in the ’60s, to celebrities like Viola Davis and Zendaya wearing protective styles on the red carpet, natural textures and styles have always guided the Black woman’s experience in a beautiful journey of self-acceptance amid white beauty ideals.

In honor of Crown Day, Bustle shares the stories of three inspiring Black women and the special relationship they have with their braiders.

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

California State

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Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Narcissism includes a personality disorder or characteristics that influence how someone sees themselves and interacts with others. Narcissistic parents display characteristics or have a narcissistic personality disorder, influencing their parenting. This can deeply influence children, resulting in lasting mental health effects into adulthood. Narcissism can be illustrated as an increase...

Narcissistic Parenting: Understanding Its Impact on Children and Strategies for Healing

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

New York State

Rootbound Homestead

Despite the fact that one-third of Americans are over 50, we are becoming invisible. In movies and shows, they are stereotyped with characteristics like being grumpy, sad, or even, my favorite, scary. They are rarely portrayed as regular individuals with age-related strengths and pitfalls.

The Social Erasure of Senior Women: We Are Becoming Invisible

Locust Grove, VA

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

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

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Who Tells the Stories of Our Trans Elders?

That’s the question Melbourne-based photographer Marlo W contemplated when they first thought of the idea for their latest project. A trans person in their 20s, Marlo...

Who Tells the Stories of Our Trans Elders?

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