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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

Entrepreneur

Valentina Zapata wanted "something positive to do on the side" — and it turned into a major money-maker.

This 27-Year-Old Started a Side Hustle on Facebook Marketplace — Now the Gig Earns Over $500,000 a Month

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

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?

Money

The typical home is selling for less than its list price, which hasn’t been the case the last three summers. Homes sold for 0.3% less than the asking price over the four-week period ending June 23, according to a new report from Redfin. An increase in the supply of...

Homes Are Finally Selling Below List Price Again

Claudia Chee, 32, has a love for all things Costco. She's furnishing her new apartment with items from the store. She created the Instagram account @CostcoClaudia, where she models clothing and shares her experiences. She earns about $7,000 a month as an influencer, as well as around $5,000 a month from her job as a piano teacher.

I bought all my furniture at Costco for $5,000: Take a look inside

BuzzFeed

"She moseyed over to the casual seating, ate 85% of it with her bare hands, then brought the carcass to customer service and tried to return it."

15 Scams Customers Tried Pulling And Did Not Get Away With At Retail Stores

The Motley Fool

Kirkland products tend to be high in quality. But read on to see which ones you may want to steer clear of.

I Love Costco's Kirkland Products, but These 3 Buys Were a Huge Disappointment

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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

If a seller is offering significantly lower prices than market value and insists on using unreliable payment methods without refund options, it's likely a scam. Avoid sellers with inconsistent branding across listings or websites, coupled with poor ratings and negative reviews from verified buyers. Fraudulent sellers often lack clear or...

7 Signs an Online Seller Is Running a Scam

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

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced three recalls of children’s sleepwear exclusively sold via Temu.

Recall alert: Three types of children’s sleepwear sold on Temu recalled

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This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more.. Looking to spruce up your home on a budget? Look no further than Ikea's amazing promotion on their MARIUS Stool, VESKEN Cart, and VESKEN Corner shelf unit. With prices starting as low as $4.99, you can't afford to miss out on these stylish and affordable furniture pieces. Hurry, this promotion won't last forever!

Get Stylish and Affordable Furniture at Ikea with Prices as Low as $4.99!

New York City, NY

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

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

GOBankingRates

Everyone wants to have a clean home, especially in summer, but no one wants to spend a fortune on products to get it - and keep it - clean. Trending Now: 7 Bulk Items You Need To Buy From Sam's Club...

5 Home Cleaning Products To Buy at Dollar Tree This Summer

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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The One Thing Sellers Should Always Do Before a Home Inspection, According to a Real Estate Agent

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The One Thing Sellers Should Always Do Before a Home Inspection, According to a Real Estate Agent

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