Columbus, OH

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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

South Carolina State

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Wilmington, NC

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According to a report by News Observer, Wilmington ranks No. 1 on a list of cities that attracted new residents last year, according to results published Monday, Jan. 2. To create the list, the moving company United Van Lines said it studied more than 100,000 shipments that took place throughout 2022. About 30 to 40% of those customers also filled out surveys, in which they shared demographic information and their reasons for relocating, according to information shared with McClatchy News.

People flocked to this North Carolina city in 2022. So much so, it topped national list

Global investment giant KKR is pivoting towards public relations, signalling potential critical changes in the advertising business. This adjustment projects a greater trend within commercial sectors, suggesting that communication strategies could be due for substantial reshaping. The evolution may usher an era where advertising firms give more weight to public relations campaigns over traditional advertising methods.

KKR’s pivot may reshape advertising industry

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Blockchain platform Cronos (CRO) has announced the launch of its new zkEVM Bridge campaign, offering users the opportunity to earn points by bridging CRO tokens from Ethereum and Cronos EVM. This initiative is part of the Cronos zkEVM Pioneer Program, which aims to encourage participation and reward early adopters, according to the official announcement.

Cronos (CRO) Unveils zkEVM Bridge Initiative

Virginia State

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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

Ayana Parsons is the co-founder of Fearless Fund, a firm that provides venture capital financing, grants, and financial education to startups founded by Black women. Parsons and co-founder Arian Simone had a straightforward mission when they started the firm in 2019 — to provide support in areas overlooked by venture capitalists, according to Tech Crunch.

After Fearless Fund was blocked from awarding grants to Black women, co-founder Ayana Parsons resigned

Fiskars Group, whose tabletop brands include Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Royal Copenhagen, iittala and Georg Jensen, announced on LinkedIn that it has named Bentley Frost Hardwick as its new head of Business Area Vita in Americas. Frost Hardwick served as CEO and president of Christofle for four years, from 2018...

Fiskars Group names new head of Americas business

Afrotech

Prominent industry leaders are increasingly expected to embody customer ideals and represent the communities they serve. This expectation has even some of the biggest tech giants shook, but Capital One seems to be fearlessly embracing this responsibility with a sense of urgency. This is precisely what propelled Emmanuel Offiong, VP and CTO of Business Bank… Continue reading Beyond Banking: Capital One’s Commitment to Elevating Black Tech Leaders And Small Businesses

Beyond Banking: Capital One’s Commitment to Elevating Black Tech Leaders And Small Businesses

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

California State

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?

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

DO IT BEST RECENTLY ANNOUNCED upgrades to its e-commerce platform, reinforcing its commitment to driving business growth for independent retailers. Using data-driven insights, the company has upgraded its e-commerce service, providing members access to a comprehensive catalog of products online. The platform adjusts dynamically to customer preferences, optimizing conversion rates and maximizing sales using advanced AI-powered search and merchandising.

Wholesaler Central: Do it Best Launches Expanded Services and Product Offerings

Essex County, NJ

Omar Khater, 33, orchestrated a scheme to steal identities and file false tax returns. Fairfield, NJ – Omar Khater, a tax preparer from Essex County, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the IRS of over $4.4 million. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing today.

Essex County Tax Preparer Sentenced: $4.4M IRS Fraud

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

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

Burlington County, NJ

Pablo Estrada, 27, laundered proceeds from a mail fraud scheme, including lottery scams. Florence, NJ – Pablo Estrada, 27, of Burlington County, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in laundering over $4 million obtained from various scams. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing today.

Burlington Man's $4M Money Laundering Scheme: 33-Month Sentence

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We are often eager to share our success with our loved ones. Some are self-obsessed with their achievements while others allow people to share their experiences. Yet, some zodiac signs are naturally humble. You won’t hear them bragging about what they did to people in their circles or despising them.

5 Most Humble Zodiac Signs

New York Times Releases ‘Connections’, A Word-Based Game. The New York Times has unveiled a new word-based game called ‘Connections’ which is destined to challenge your logical thinking, word skills, and ability to find connections between different words. You will be expanding your mind in this...

New York Times launches ‘Connections’, a challenging word game

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

Quitman, GA

Vanishing Georgia

This was one of the most common house types in working class neighborhoods at the turn of the last century.

Hall and Parlor Cottage, Circa 1900, Quitman

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DWF Labs launches $20 million funding in Chinese-speaking regions

Popular market maker and Web3 firm has unveiled its $20 million investment to assist emerging projects and developers in Chinese-based jurisdictions. In a Thursday Twitter post,...

DWF Labs launches $20 million funding in Chinese-speaking regions

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