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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

California State

Business Times

As dawn breaks at the base of Otay Mountain, the oppressive heat already engulfs the landscape. Even in the early morning, temperatures near this 3,500-foot peak soar into triple digits, a harbinger of the deadly conditions awaiting migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. This part of California is under an excessive heat warning, exacerbating the perils for those making the treacherous journey.

California Heat Exposes Migrants to Life-Threatening Conditions Amid Rising Temperatures

A suspected drug-smuggling tunnel discovered last week in Tijuana is so extensive that authorities need oxygen tanks to reach its end. This latest find adds to the series of sophisticated tunnels unearthed over the years, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Massive Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Uncovered Connecting Tijuana to the U.S.

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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

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?

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

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

Meta Platforms, Inc. announced on Friday that it will soon lift the restrictions placed on former President Donald Trump's Instagram and Facebook accounts. The decision marks a significant shift in policy and comes as Trump ramps up his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. The move aims to ensure equal treatment among all presidential candidates, according to the company.

Meta Lifts Trump Restrictions on Instagram and Facebook Ahead of 2024 Election

China's GDP grew by 4.7% year-on-year in the April-June period, falling short of analysts' forecast of 5.1% and marking the slowest growth since the first quarter of 2023.

China's Q2 GDP Misses Forecasts, Economic Stimulus Expected to Intensify

AT&T has reportedly paid a hacker group $370,000 in bitcoin to delete customer data that was stolen earlier this year. This development highlights the growing challenges faced by corporations in dealing with cybersecurity threats and the ethical dilemmas surrounding ransom payments.

AT&T Reportedly Paid $370,000 Ransom to Hackers to Delete Stolen Customer Data

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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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Illinois State

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

Tensions rise for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid project setbacks and criticism, leading to a reported growing rift.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Are 'Not Working Together' Amid 'Growing Rift' Due To Their Flopped Projects

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is facing scrutiny after whistleblowers called for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate the company's non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The whistleblowers, represented by "one or more anonymous and confidential" individuals, allege that OpenAI's NDAs illegally restrict employees from speaking out about the risks associated with its AI technology.

OpenAI Whistleblowers Urge SEC to Probe Allegedly Restrictive NDAs

Bethel Park, PA

The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally has cast a glaring spotlight on the Secret Service and its security measures. The gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, managed to position himself on a rooftop approximately 150 yards from Trump's podium, raising serious questions about the security perimeter and protocols in place.

Lapses in Secret Service Security Questioned Following Trump Rally Shooting

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Alameda, CA

APD Chief Joshi reports father arrested after killing in-laws, wife, and 6-year-old son; 1-year-old in critical condition. A man shot and killed four family members, including a 6-year-old child, and critically wounded a 1-year-old infant in their Alameda home Wednesday night, according to Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi . The Chief held a press conference on Thursday morning on the steps of the Alameda Police Department (APD) headquarters on Oak Street to provide details of the horrific crime .

Alameda Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Infant Fighting for Life

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

"In the last month, the Coffee County Sheriff's Office has arrested two registered sex offenders for failing to register, according to reports. According to copies of CCSO incident reports, the first individual, 51-year-old Shamont Marice Lowder of Broxton, was arrested on June 25. The report states that on June 3, a CCSO lieutenant was notified by a probation officer that she had gone to Lowder's residence for a contact visit and learned that he was working and had left the state of Georgia.

Coffee County Sheriff's Office Arrests Two Registered Offenders for Violations

Douglas, GA

A 53-year-old man from Douglas was recently arrested after local drug detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment in the Crown Villas complex. According to a preliminary report from the Coffee County Drug Unit, detectives conducted the search on June 27 based on prior cocaine purchases made at the location. Upon entry, detectives found Alyn Franklyn, identified as a black male, in the master bedroom. During the search, one detective discovered a small brown plastic bag/wrapper containing suspected crack cocaine on top of the microwave in the kitchen.

Douglas Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine Following Residential Search

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A woman is alleging that Celebrity Cruises lost her bag in the ocean and then failed to let her know what happened. The cruise passenger took to TikTok to talk about the incident which she admits is different from the kinds of content she usually shares.

"This is Literally So Ridiculous": Cruise Passenger Claims Bag Was Dropped in the Ocean

Coronavirus levels in California's wastewater have surged to "very high" levels for the first time since last winter, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This spike in viral presence in wastewater highlights a broader trend of increasing COVID-19 cases across the United States, raising concerns about a potential summer wave of infections.

California Faces 'Very High' COVID Levels as Wastewater Data Reveals Surge

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AT&T Suffers Massive Data Breach Exposing Millions of Call and Text Records

In a significant cybersecurity breach, AT&T disclosed on Friday that tens of millions of...

AT&T Suffers Massive Data Breach Exposing Millions of Call and Text Records

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