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FinanceBuzz

Take a look and see if your Best Buy sadly made the list.

Best Buy Is Closing Almost 15 Stores (Is Yours One of Them?)

The US Sun

ALDI will alter its store hours for one day next week. Shoppers who rely on the store for groceries and discount goods should make alternative plans accordingly. As the Fourth of July approaches, Americans eagerly await barbeques, fireworks, and picnics. While the holiday brings a lot of excitement, it can...

Aldi confirms all 2,387 locations will change its hours for entire day and shoppers need to start planning now

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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

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?

Irish Star

Walmart has a number of 'codes' that are used to alert staff to different scenarios around the store - and understanding them could potentially save your life

If you hear code red at Walmart cover your nose and mouth and exit the store - it could save your life

Kohl’s Corp. is reducing prices on hundreds of back-to-school items. The department store retailer is stocked with back-to-school essentials, including tees, denim and sneakers, with hundreds of staples priced under $20. Kohl’s is also launching new brands for back-to-school merchandise, including Limited Too, Aéropostale and an expanded assortment from Madden Girl.

Kohl’s offers back-to-school discounts

A WINN Dixie shopper was dumbfounded over just how expensive her grocery bill came out to be, forcing her to ditch her cart. She claimed her $108 bill would be about half the price had she shopped at rival Walmart. Winn Dixie shopper Christy McTyre shared the shocking price discrepancy...

I left my entire cart at Winn Dixie after grocery bill came to $108 – I scanned everything but Walmart is $50 less

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

Georgia State

iHeartRadio

The fate of the chain is now up in the air.

Another Clothing Retailer Declares Bankruptcy, Could Close All Stores

Marietta, GA

Vanishing Georgia

There was a nearly identical church building, known as Piscola Church and built circa 1944, that was located near this church. I didn’t see it when I drove through the area, so it may have been demolished. There’s also an historic wooden schoolhouse nearby, but it was not accessible.

New Zion Baptist Church, Circa 1947, Piscola

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

It’s kitten season, and FAAS is filled with fabulous baby felines! Some of these soft, sweet, adorable creatures are ready for forever homes, and many others are in need of foster homes.

Kitten Season at the Alameda Animal Shelter

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Phil Norman

So, let’s unpack a bit of retail drama that’s been unfolding. Big Lots, a familiar name for bargain hunters and discount home goods enthusiasts, is hitting a rough patch—a really rough patch. It's not just about trimming the fat; this Ohio-based giant is facing a painful possibility of bankruptcy.

A massive retailer is facing painful bankruptcy because of inflation

California State

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?

Nevada State

The Shy Green

It's a challenging period for the retail sector as several major chains across the nation scale back their physical presence. From drugstores to discount outlets, the narrative is consistent: closures aimed at reducing expenses and shedding underperforming locations.

A major chain is shutting down stores due to bankruptcy woes

It looks like Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture retail chain, is navigating through some choppy economic seas. With a history stretching back over 130 years, Conn's started as a humble plumbing and heating company in Beaumont, Texas. Today, it's facing a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as it struggles to keep afloat amid declining sales and the challenges of a tough economic environment.

A struggling discount furniture chain plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

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

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

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday returns for 2024

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