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Verizon’s network offers excellent nationwide coverage with a growing 5G footprint in cities and towns. Verizon’s postpaid plans are simple with a lot of add-ons available for additional plan features or services. Pros. Simple plan structure. Savings available with some add-ons Vast LTE and 5G coverage on the...

Verizon vs. Ultra Mobile: Are prepaid savings worth it?

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

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

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

Samsung plans to bring One UI 6.1.1 to recent flagship Galaxy phones and tablets before One UI 7. Notable omissions from the update list include Galaxy S21, Z Fold 3, and Flip 3. These devices should directly receive the One UI 7 update. New camera features like Auto Zoom and...

These Samsung Galaxy devices will get One UI 6.1.1

Redmagic likes to refresh its line every mid-year with an S model, a way to keep things up to date without straying too far from the earlier design. This year, I'm reviewing the Redmagic 9S Pro. While its design hasn't changed much, the Snapdragon chipset is overclocked, and the internal cooling has been upgraded for a claimed 20% improvement, which is assuredly welcome for those who push their gaming to the limits.

Redmagic consistently makes the best gaming phones, and the 9S Pro is the latest proof

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

New York City, NY

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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

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

You might need Lockdown mode if you are concerned about theft or have confidential files on your Android phone. The feature removes biometric security, which can be fooled with high-quality images or replicas, and uses knowledge-based authentication (KBA) instead. No one can bypass your phone's security unless they know your personal identification number (PIN), password, or pattern. Learn why you should activate the mode for extra security on your device and how it works.

What is Lockdown mode, and why do you need it on Android?

Google may offer a free 1-year Gemini Advanced subscription for the Pixel 9 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold. The standard Pixel 9 model would still receive free access, but it would be limited to 6 months if strings of code found in the Google app are any indication. Google's...

Google's Pixel 9 series may come with a year of free Gemini Advanced

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

Samsung's new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, are packed with numerous improvements over their predecessors, namely enhancements to their chipsets and camera. They also sport various hardware changes that improve the user experience and, thanks to improved ingress protection, make them fare better in more diverse conditions.

5 reasons I'm not upgrading to the Galaxy Z Fold 6

WhatsApp has formally announced its new "Favorites" filter, rolling out now to users on the stable channel. You can manage favorites by going to Settings → Favorites → Add to Favorites, or through an option available directly in the chat and call sections. WhatsApp is rolling out the...

WhatsApp now lets you favorite chats and calls for quick access to your closest friends

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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?

Google’s Pixel phone line-up has a device for you at every price point, ranging from the latest foldable to models going back a few years selling for much cheaper than their original retail price. The Pixel 7a is a little over a year old now and has been superseded by the newer 8a, but it was among our favorite mid-range Android phones in its prime. The phone is still going strong and is available for sale on Amazon this Prime Day.

Google’s excellent Pixel 7a is selling at half price for Prime Day

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Most of our favorite Android phone brands have switched to a combination of limited onboard storage and expandable cloud storage. However, several budget and mid-range phones still feature a microSD card slot on the SIM tray, making these flash storage devices essential for anyone planning to shoot many photos and videos, or carry their Hi-Res music library offline. If that’s you, Prime Day has you covered with fantastic deals on some of our favorite microSD cards for Android devices.

Grab this 512GB microSD card for just $30 this Prime Day

North Carolina State

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

A staple restaurant on Glenwood South, Plates Kitchen, is closing its doors after more than a decade in business. The restaurant plans to have its final day of operation on July 28.

Restaurant in North Carolina Now Makes An Unexpected Closure after a decade

Chicago, IL

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.

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Verizon gets a new logo and its own version of T-Mobile Tuesdays

Verizon is refreshing its brand to stay competitive, and offering new perks such as its T-Mobile Tuesdays-like Verizon Access. Trade-in program updates and new plans like...

Verizon gets a new logo and its own version of T-Mobile Tuesdays

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