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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a settlement agreement with Verizon New Jersey, Inc. to address allegations that the company violated New Jersey's consumer protection laws in its marketing and sale of Fios services.

Verizon Settles Fios Marketing Lawsuit - Pays NJ $175K

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

The three most likely methods by which the human species can self-inflict harm, even extinction:. 1. Failure to stem anthropogenic climate chaos.

Happy Talk? Nope

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

While it wouldn’t feel like July 4 without fireworks, it’s important to remember that all fireworks, even sparklers, can be dangerous. “The safest way to view fireworks is to watch professional displays,” Consumer Product Safety Commission Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric said in a news release. “If you choose to light your own, make sure you only buy legal fireworks intended for consumer use from a reputable retailer.”

Fireworks are fun, but they can be dangerous

My son says I am too negative about the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence. I can’t be swayed. We are on the doorstep of a revolution in multimedia, and it is a troubling thing to witness. Reality itself is under threat. What you see today on TV, or in...

Dawn of the electric nightmare

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Challenges are part of life. People with various ages face certain obstacles. Some of them test our resilience and strength. Some zodiac signs have an unbeatable spirit that helps them overcome adversity. They don’t fear trying new things even when the odds are against them. Their perseverance often pays off as they reap big from their risks. Yet, their nature makes them hold onto abusive relationships as they fear moving on. Are you one of these resilient people?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Never Give Up

Gardens are labors of love and Taylor Grace is proof of that. Over the last four years, Grace has grown his home garden to encapsulate any number of veggies, herbs and flowers, finding a passion and solace in the work. This summer, Grace said he wants to help others create their own flourishing gardens.

Grace takes garden to the next level

Springfield, KY

The City of Springfield officially opened the long-awaited splash pad at Idle Hour Park on Friday, June 28. Although the splashpad has been open and getting lots of use for two weeks, the official Grand Opening and ribbon cutting was held on Friday.

Splashpad now open for summer fun

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Alexandria, VA

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Cheryl E Preston

The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

This week we celebrate Independence Day, which is also commonly known as the Fourth of July. It’s a federal holiday commemorating America’s independence from the British Empire, which over the past 250 years has maintained a public display of pride and patriotism. This past Sunday at church we...

COLUMN: Remembering the cost of our independence

The Better Business Bureau has released a list of hot topics, including warnings about local scams and ways to ensure people are less likely to fall victim to them. 1. BBB received a report from a local consumer of an elaborate employment scam on Facebook that cost the consumer over $5,000. BBB warns consumers to be wary of any online job opportunity that appears too good to be true, and that requires the consumer to pay money in order to receive money.

BBB Warns of Popular Local Scams and Gives Steps to Ensure Safety

Kentucky State

The Liberty Tourism and Convention Commission heard an audit report about the 2017 fiscal year and denied a Casey County Fair Board grant request. In a special called June 24 meeting, Rachel Short, of RFH CPAs, of Lexington, presented to the commission an audit on fiscal year 2017, which had some issues. The audit was several years past due after the Kentucky Department of Local Government (DLG) in 2020 told then-newly hired Director Heather Cundiff to audit fiscal year 2020, which was the wrong year. Earlier this year, Tourism was granted an extension to perform the audit to bring it into compliance with the DLG as a Special Purpose Government Entity (SPGE).

Tourism gets 2017 audit, denies fair grant

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Boston, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

Marion County, KY

As far as tourism goes, it looks like 2023 was another good year for Marion County. Improving from solid numbers in 2022, Kentucky tourism generated nearly $14 billion in spending, as well as 95,235 jobs, $3,471 billion in labor income, and nearly $1 billion in state and local taxes.

2023 tourism report shows growth for Marion County

Massachusetts State

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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Origins of the Friends of the Library book sales

20 years ago your Friends of the Casey Library obtained...

Origins of the Friends of the Library book sales

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