California State

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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

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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

New Jersey State

Fairfield, CT

Fairfield police have intensified their search for 16-year-old Jomana Ali, who was reported missing on July 2. Authorities have deemed her an endangered missing juvenile due to concerns over her age and mental health. Ali was last seen near an auto repair shop in Bellmawr, New Jersey, more than 100 miles from her home in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Urgent Search for Missing Fairfield Teen Jomana Ali: Police Release New Surveillance Photos

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

CBS News

McDonald's is pulling the plug on a test that deployed artificial intelligence to take drive-thru customer orders, with the technology showing mixed results.McDonald's told CBS MoneyWatch that it is ending its Automated Order Taker pilot, which used AI in drive-thrus to expedite orders. The fast-food giant, which launched the tech through a partnership with IBM in 2021, isn't ready for now to deploy voice ordering across its restaurants. Some customers reported that McDonald's chatbot sometimes got even simple orders wrong."The goal of the test was to determine if an automated voice ordering solution could simplify operations for crew and create...

McDonald's ends AI drive-thru orders — for now

Dollar General has agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and undertake significant safety improvements across its nearly 20,000 U.S. stores. This settlement with the Department of Labor aims to address longstanding safety concerns that have plagued the discount retailer for years.

Dollar General to Pay $12 Million in Fines Over Workplace Safety Violations

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

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

In a significant cybersecurity breach, AT&T disclosed on Friday that tens of millions of its cellphone customers' call and text message records were exposed in a data hack that occurred in mid-to-late 2022. The breach also impacted many non-AT&T customers whose information was accessible through interactions with AT&T users. This revelation underscores the persistent vulnerabilities facing major telecom companies.

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

Wholesale prices in the United States rose more than anticipated in June, indicating that some inflationary pressures persist despite recent signs of easing. The Labor Department reported that the Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.2% from May to June, surpassing economists' expectations of a 0.1% rise. On a year-over-year basis, wholesale prices were up 2.6%, marking the sharpest increase since March 2023.

US Wholesale Inflation Rises in June, Challenging Fed's Rate Cut Plans

Las Vegas, NV

As a relentless heat wave continues to bake the western United States, life-threatening temperatures are poised to spread eastward, bringing scorching heat to the East Coast from Sunday through Wednesday. This development comes amid ongoing record-high temperatures in the West, where cities like Las Vegas and Sacramento have already faced extreme heat.

Unrelenting Heat Wave to Expand East, Threatening Public Health and Infrastructure

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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

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

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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

The chaotic scenes at the Copa America final on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens culminated in the arrest of the president of the Colombian Football Federation, Ramón Jesurún Sr., and his son, Ramón Jesurún Jr. The father-son duo faces charges of battery on specified officials following their alleged altercation with security personnel, amidst a night marred by disturbances and security breaches.

Chaos at Copa America Final: Colombian Football Federation President Arrested Amid Security Breach

The Shy Green

Unexpected Bankruptcy Looms for LL Flooring Amid Economic Challenges. In a surprising turn of events, LL Flooring, a major player in the U.S. hardwood flooring market, is reportedly teetering on the edge of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This news has sent shockwaves through the retail industry, given the company's prominent position and widespread presence across 47 states.

A store that sells tools and home supplies is suddenly going bankrupt

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

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

Wells Fargo & Co. experienced a significant decline in its stock price on Friday after reporting second-quarter results that highlighted a sharp decrease in net interest income (NII) due to rising deposit costs. The San Francisco-based bank's shares dropped more than 5% in premarket trading, reflecting investor disappointment despite the company's overall profit beating Wall Street expectations.

Stop & Shop to Close 32 Stores Amid Rising Competition and Inflation Pressures

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