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LOTTERY officials have warned players about a move that could make them ineligible to claim their winnings. Lotto bosses in California have cautioned players on exactly where they need to purchase their lucky slips. California Lottery has told its 23,000 retailers to not sell tickets to online lottery couriers. These are third-party websites and apps […]

Lottery officials issue urgent warning about exactly where to buy tickets – otherwise it won’t count even if you win

WashingtonExaminer

The second round of July’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at 70, will go out to retirees in six days. The second round of payments is set to go out on July 17 to beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of the month. Social Security payments […]

Social Security update: Second round of July payments worth $4,873 goes out in six days

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?

Dallas, TX

Business Insider

The "Million Dollar Listing" agent revealed the top five US cities where home prices are set to spike, from Atlanta to San Diego.

These are the 5 US cities you should buy a home in before you get priced out of the housing market, says 'Million Dollar Listing' real estate investor

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

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

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

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

A Dime Saved

Contrary to the perceived notion that seniors are supposed to rest and relax after retirement, research shows that many retirees and seniors are getting back into the job world. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 40% of people over 65 will be working by 2030.

12 Jobs That Hire Retirees Quickly and Pay Well

NewSantaAna

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

Finleyville, PA

George Dziamniski, 62, leads a "simple" lifestyle that helps him afford the basics.

A boomer lives on $2,600 monthly from Social Security and his Walmart job: 'If I had $1 million, I don't know what I would do with it.'

San Francisco, CA

Kianna Writes

In a surprising turn of events, a California based Earth observation company, Planet, is facing another significant round of layoffs. The company recently announced it’s cutting 180 jobs, which accounts for about 17% of its workforce. This decision was revealed in filings with the SEC on June 26.

California Company Unexpectedly Cuts Hundreds of Jobs

A Social Security spousal rule that has been around for decades officially ends this year for everyone except those who turned 70 on Jan. 1, 2024. The rule allows recipients to switch between their benefits and their spouses to receive the maximum amount. But unless you were born before Jan. 1, 1954, you won’t be able to take advantage.

This Social Security Spousal Rule Is Officially Finished in 2024 — But These 3 Strategies Remain

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Bacon County, GA

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 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?

The highest-paying blue-collar construction job in the US earns about $100,000 annually, according to a new report.

The 10 highest-paying blue-collar construction jobs in the US

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

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

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

(NewsNation) — An Instagram influencer who had nearly three and a half million followers is heading to prison over an online romance scam. Mona Faiz Montrage was sentenced to one year and a day in prison under a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in New York City last month. She admitted being part of a criminal enterprise based in her native Ghana that committed fraud against people and businesses in the U.S.

Online romance scammers defrauding elderly men of $7 million caught

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