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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

MotorBiscuit


You can refuse to comply with police officers as much as your voice will allow you to, but you could land in hot water. 
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Are You Allowed To Refuse a Police Officer When They Ask For Your License and Registration?

Prentiss County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

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Gulfport, MS

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

The Motley Fool

DoorDash could be a valuable side hustle, especially if you put a lot of time into it. Read on for a closer look at how much you could earn.

How Much Money Can You Make Driving for DoorDash?

Independence, IA

The US Sun

AUTHORITIES have warned drivers to adhere to posted speed limits, or be spotted and ticketed by new cameras – but turns out written tickets are even costlier. Drivers can automatically be ticketed $1,000 in certain zones if caught by a camera. Speed cameras have been installed across Independence, Iowa – about 45 minutes north of […]

Drivers face fines $120 over usual tickets for even 6mph above speed limit – cops warn licenses and insurance at risk

FinanceBuzz

Are you vulnerable to text message scams? Here are seven popular financial scam messages circulating today that you'll want to delete immediately.

These 7 Text Messages Are Almost Always Financial Scams

I travel to 20+ countries a year sharing my firsthand knowledge of reward travel, travel credit card deals, travel tips and more. Tipping has become a real point of contention for many people in the United States. In my humble opinion, tipping is frankly out of control and I’ve written numerous posts on the subject, like this one that asks: Should you tip on takeout?

Don’t fall for it: The restaurant tipping scam that makes you tip extra without knowing

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

If you scroll through your For You page on the daily, then you likely already know that an abundance of jaw-dropping situations are shared on TikTok. But one woman’s experience while dining with friends might be the biggest jaw-drop social media has ever witnessed. In a situation that will...

‘Well, that took a dark turn’: Group of friends go out for dinner, and waiter hands the only black plate to the one person of color

Chicago, IL

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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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Bacon County, GA

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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


How to avoid being hacked at the gas pump. 
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3 Ways to Avoid Having Your Information Stolen at the Gas Pump

A UNIVERSITY professor sounded off after he lost his job following a parking fee dispute. Initial controversy erupted on campus after a $400 parking fee was assigned to all professors. Ted Roberts, a professor at Tarleton State University, was fired after speaking up in a meeting, according to Beneath The Surface News. Professor Roberts was […]

I lost my job of 12 years after complaining about $400 parking fees for staff – but we recorded it to prove them wrong


Multiple Ford vehicles have power steering problems that could make you lose control. See if your ride is at risk. 
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Multiple Ford Vehicles Could Lose Control Due to Power Steering Problems

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

Charlotte, NC

Does your child want to earn a few bucks this summer? They can watch a new TV series at home…and get paid for it. Read on to learn how Preview Free Movies is recruiting households with kids ages 8 to 14 for a private screening of a potential new TV series. The screenings will take place in your own home, on your laptop or desktop computer.

Kids 8-14 Can Watch A New TV Show at Home and Get Paid For It


The fall of the Toyota Tacoma could be here. For the first time in years the Tacoma could be replaced as the sales leader. 
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The Toyota Tacoma Faces Serious Trouble for the First Time in Years

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Tailgating a Police Car May Land You a Ticket Thanks to the ‘Pacing’ Loophole


This is one of the trickiest ways police can hit you with a speeding ticket.
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Tailgating a Police Car May Land You a Ticket Thanks to the ‘Pacing’ Loophole

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