The Independent

One in five (20%) home buyers spend less than 20 minutes viewing a home before deciding to make an offer, a survey indicates.Based on the average price tag of £265,600, this equates to a £13,280 per minute decision for these buyers, Zoopla said.The research among 2,000 people who have attended property viewings in the past five years found that just half of prospective home buyers check the boiler and a quarter (25%) check the water pressure, while 24% check the broadband and 23% look in the loft.Some cosmetic features can draw just as much, if not more attention than home...

20% of house hunters ‘spend under 20 minutes looking around before making offer’

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Thomas Smith

It's a terrifying thought--you check into your AirBNB or other vacation rental, and you're settling in for a quiet evening. You look up, and see the subtle glint of light off a camera lens. You realize you're being watched.

How to Spot Hidden Cameras In Your AirBNB

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It's earned over 8,000 5-star ratings so far.

Amazon Is Selling a 'Perfect' 3-Piece Patio Set for Under $100 During Prime Day, and Shoppers Are Rushing to Buy It

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There are TV deals that slash the prices of premium displays, but there are also some offers that make cheap screens even more affordable. If you want something cheap and small that can stack on your dorm room dresser, here’s one to consider — the 32-inch Insignia F20 Series HD TV, which is down to only $80 following a $50 discount on its original price of $130. TVs don’t get cheaper than this outside of Goodwill, so if you’re on a tight budget, this may be what you need, but you need to hurry with your purchase because stocks may already be running low.

This dorm room TV is on sale for just $80 at Best Buy

A married couple says Amazon decimated their washable swim diaper business because the tech giant resold and shipped a dirty nappy to a customer in 2020, according to Bloomberg, prompting the customer to leave a review so negative that it tanked the whole operation. And even though it wasn't the...

Couple Says Amazon Destroyed Their Small Business by Reselling a Dirty Diaper

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Save Up to 40% on Yaheetech Products in July Sale at Walmart

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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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

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Real Simple

Including Adirondack chairs, shade umbrellas, side tables, and more.

12 Can’t-Miss Patio Furniture Deals Up to 67% Off at Wayfair’s End-of-Summer Sale

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?

Elkhorn, WI

The Camp-Themed Bedding Collection That Sold Out in 24 Hours at Target Is Still Available on Amazon

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Lowe's Closeout Deals are a great way to grab big-ticket items if you're willing to move fast. If you're planning lots of home improvement projects, you can save tons of money by grabbing these deals when they are available.

Lowe’s Closeout Deals on Appliances Could Save You Big Bucks on Necessary Purchases

Garage sales are great places to buy items for cheap and flip them for profit. Here are some common items that are often easy to resell.

15 Garage Sale Items You Can Resell for More Money

The US Sun

A LOWE’S shopper has declared they will take their business elsewhere after discovering their local store only offers self-checkout. The customer took to social media to express their frustration at this change. “Just found out that my @Lowes has switched to self-checkout only,” the woman wrote on X. “To say I’m disappointed is an understatement. […]

Lowe’s shopper ‘disappointed’ as store makes checkout change – the policy switch-up is set to pusher her to Home Depot

Scott County, VA

Fort Blackmore, VA

Watchful Eye

The child abuse and neglect charges against 24-year-old Michael Finley and 19-year-old Hannah Danielle Davidson have been upgraded to murder. As previously reported, the Fort Blackmore couple are accused in the death of Davidson’s 7-week-old baby who, according to Scott County Sheriff’s Office, was “critically injured.”

Scott Co. couple accused for death of infant now facing murder

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

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Real estate: TV ads wanting to buy your house; legal changes coming in order to tour a home

Q: I’ve seen ads on TV with people advertising that they will pay me cash for my house with a quick closing and no commissions. Is...

Real estate: TV ads wanting to buy your house; legal changes coming in order to tour a home

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