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The US Sun

BACK-TO-SCHOOL season is almost here, and if you live in one of these states, shopping for school supplies may be a little cheaper this year. From the end of July through August, several states are offering tax-free weekends for select back-to-school supplies. Americans will spend around $41.5 billion this year...

School supplies will now be cheaper from today as 17 states eliminate sales tax – parents can check if theirs is on list

Florida State

Kiplinger

Everything you need to know about the two-week tax-free holiday in Florida.

Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2024

Georgia State

iHeartRadio

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

Another Clothing Retailer Declares Bankruptcy, Could Close All Stores

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

Chicago, IL

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?

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NewsByJoshua

Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

BJ’S shoppers are blasting a move the company says will help with inventory. The wholesaler rolled out a new in-store robot that has some shoppers spooked. Named Tally, the robot roams the aisles of some BJ’s stores checking shelves for missing items. The bot helps the store keep...

‘Avoid it like the plague,’ blasts BJ’s shoppers as ‘stupid’ robot roams aisle like a ‘horror movie’

FinanceBuzz

Before you head to your local Walmart with a return in hand, take a look at some of the items this popular retailer won’t take back.

13 Surprising Items Walmart Won't Let You Return

South Carolina State

Town Talks

When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

Parade

Over 14,000 shoppers have given it five stars.

Wayfair Has a 'Gorgeous' $930 Velvet Couch on Sale for Just $266, and Shoppers Are Rushing to Buy It Before It's Gone

GOODWILL shoppers have been noticing prices get higher at the discount store. Some are taking to social media to vent their price concerns at the chain. The company is known for selling cheap goods, especially clothes. However, inflation has impacted even the secondhand market. Now, fans are airing their grievances...

‘What’s the point’ cry Goodwill customers over increasing costs as shoppers say prices are ‘like a department store’

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

High interest rates and tight housing supply are hurting both homebuyers and sellers. The extent of the residential real estate crisis varies widely from state to state, and in some top states, climate risks are also rising. Because companies consider the residential real estate market when deciding where to locate,...

These are America's 10 best states for buying and selling a home in 2024, with a big caveat at No. 1

Texas State

NewsNation

The Texas-based furniture and appliance store is prevalent in the southern United States.

134-year-old home goods retailer files for bankruptcy, closing 71 stores

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Here's a major update from the retail world that's sure to catch your attention. An essential retailer is closing 400 stores as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, signaling a significant shift in the retail landscape. The company, which has been struggling to keep up with the changing nature of shopping, is facing some serious hurdles.

Retail Shake-Up: Essential Chain Closes 400 Stores Amid Chapter 11 Filing

Alameda, CA

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Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Capital Chronicles

Big news in the retail world: Redbox, the well-known DVD rental kiosk company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This comes after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired Redbox in 2022 for $357 million in stock and debt, reported significant financial struggles.

A major retailer with 29k locations has filed for bankruptcy, citing $500 million in debt

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NewsBreak

Back-to-school sales tax holiday in Missouri: When is it, what school supplies qualify?

ST. LOUIS — Your wallet will surely feel the effects of inflation this year when back-to-school shopping. The average U.S. household is expected to spend about...

Back-to-school sales tax holiday in Missouri: When is it, what school supplies qualify?

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