French people voted on Sunday in the first round of high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first. Former president Nicolas Sarkozy, Greens party leader Marine Tondelier and former prime minister and Macron ally Edouard Philippe were among the first high-profile politicians to vote.

France votes in pivotal snap polls as far right eyes power

PARIS (Reuters) -An opinion poll published in the newspaper Les Echos on Friday showed that French far-right party National Rally (RN) might win as much as 37% of the popular vote, two days before the first voting round in parliamentary elections. RN was up two percentage points from the last...

France's Far-Right National Rally Seen Winning 37% of Vote in First Election Round

France's election campaign is over, and voters appear ready to hand National Rally victory.

French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory

France's political future was up in the air Thursday with the far-right surging in polls but other forces fighting to the end three days before a high-stakes parliamentary vote. Depending on the result, President Emmanuel Macron could be left in a tense "cohabitation" with a prime minister from an opposing...

French far right dominates polls three days ahead of snap elections

PARIS (Reuters) - After decades as political pariahs, the far right in France may finally have a chance to form a national government after a two-round legislative vote that begins on Sunday and will conclude on July 7. Following are historical highlights of a movement that has been dominated by...

The Rise of France's Far Right

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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

Trenton, NJ

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan approved Rite Aid's bankruptcy plan at a court hearing in Trenton, New Jersey, saying that the restructuring had saved the company from having to shut down and liquidate operations. Rite Aid used its bankruptcy to close hundreds of stores, sell its pharmacy benefit company Elixir,...

Rite Aid bankruptcy plan approved, cutting $2 billion in debt

After she got divorced in 2021, Sora Lee bought a brand new Tesla Model 3 for just over $70,000. But she now wishes she had spent the money differently. "I just really wanted a Tesla because it's something my ex wouldn't let me [have], and I regret buying that full price," the 34-year-old tells CNBC Make It. "Huge mistake."

34-year-old earning $400,000 a year: I regret buying a brand-new Tesla—it was a 'huge mistake'

81% of Americans say they dine out at least once a month and 31% dine out at least once a week. Consumers say inflation is affecting their tipping habits. Free loyalty clubs and discounted gift cards can help stretch your dollar when dining out. Consumers aren't sacrificing dining out, even...

Inflation isn’t stopping people from dining out, but consumers are getting savvy with spending

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FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Newark, NJ

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

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The New York borough of Manhattan is the most expensive place to live in the U.S. — and the cost of living in the No. 2 place isn't even close. The cost of living in Manhattan is more than twice the national average. The second- and third-most expensive places are Honolulu and San Jose, California, but in comparison, they are much more affordable. Manhattan is 24% more expensive than Honolulu and 30% more expensive than San Jose.

The 10 U.S. places with the highest cost of living—No. 1 costs more than double the national average

In December 2022, 25-year-old Carson was excited about starting a new job and moving out of state after finishing her graduate degree. She had also agreed to be a bridesmaid in a close friend's wedding. But when the bridal party started planning a long weekend bachelorette trip, Carson had to...

'I realized she was gonna hold that grudge forever': Over 20% of Americans have ended a friendship over money

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When Americans think about where to retire, they're pretty likely to think about Florida and a June GOBankingRates study of the fastest-growing retirement hot spots around the U.S. shows just that. Four of the top 10 retirement hot spots ranked in the study are in Florida. The Sunshine State also...

Goodyear, Arizona to Fort Myers, Florida: 10 fastest-growing retirement hot spots in America, according to a new study

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New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

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NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

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CALIFORNIA – California Assembly members voiced concerns, May 14, over a proposed 47 cent gas increase in 2025 and annual increases, to the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

Assembly members voice concerns over proposed 47 cent per gallon gas increase in 2025

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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?

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The number of relationships and marriages ending because of disloyalty are on the rise. Loyalty plays a key role in strengthening partners’ bond. Yet, some zodiac signs are more loyal than others. They remain committed and faithful to their partners throughout. Loyalty and honesty increases a person’s trust for you.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Loyal

Despite the reputation dating apps have of not facilitating long term relationships, most users say a romantic partnership is the goal when using apps like Tinder or Hinge. More than half of men, 53%, say they want a relationship, according to a 2024 Tinder report. A whopping 68% of women say the same. However, almost all users surveyed — 91% of men and 94% of women — said dating is difficult.

93% of singles want to be in a successful relationship but say dating is hard, recent survey shows: 4 behaviors that raise ‘red flags’

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France's upcoming election is rattling nerves and raising debt crisis talk

Uncertainty over the outcome of the election — combined with the policy pledges of both the left and right — now hangs over markets. If either...

France's upcoming election is rattling nerves and raising debt crisis talk

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