Columbus, OH

South Carolina State

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Florida State

Akeena

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

Entrepreneur

Finding your support network can be enriching, both personally and professionally.

Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Support Network — and How to Know When You've Truly Found Yours

Georgia State

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Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum team was notified of a woman shoplifting at Sephora on Wednesday. When loss prevention tried to stop her, she refused to stop. As the Spectrum team arrived, loss prevention lost the suspect in the parking lot. An excellent citizen told the officers they observed the suspect enter a white Tesla and crawl into the trunk.

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

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

New Jersey State

San Antonio, TX

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - A San Antonio, Texas woman, Janet Bernal, also known by several aliases including “Rocky G” and “RockyG-Kruella,” has been arrested and charged with wire fraud for allegedly selling over $18 million worth of counterfeit coupons to be used at retail stores across the United States.

Coupon Queen's $18M Fraud: Woman Arrested in Nationwide Scheme

GOBankingRates

When scrolling through our social media accounts, many of us have noticed a stranger drop into our DMs. It happens every day while using the web -- and while a simple message may seem harmless,...

5 Ways Fraudsters Are Trying To Scam You on Social Media

J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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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

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Connecticut State

A Connecticut man pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that defrauded Medicare of nearly $8 million in costs related to durable medical equipment, according to a Wednesday release. From December 2017 to March 2021, defendant Jesse Foote conspired with overseas telemarketing centers, DME suppliers, telemedicine firms and doctors...

CT man convicted in $7.8M medical equipment fraud scheme

The relentless evolution of digital landscapes, and the growth of the hybrid workforce, coupled with increasingly sophisticated threat actors, presents unprecedented challenges for organizations worldwide. To maintain a robust defense posture, it’s imperative to try and anticipate the trajectory of cyber threats. This article delves into what I believe to be the top three cybersecurity trends that will shape the industry in 2025.

3 Cybersecurity Trends for 2025

There is no question that social media has become an effective way to promote dental practices. As social media platforms are growing in popularity among dental professionals, it bears repeating that what gets posted on social media can be widely shared and reflects directly on the individual or the dental practice. This is especially important if your social media account is in the name of your practice since one, it is a direct reflection of the care that you provide and the level of safety you provide to your patients; and two, as individuals view your posts, they learn more about your practice through internet searches.

Social media, professionalism, and dental infection control: What do they have in common?

Jersey City, NJ

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Goldman Sachs, BASF, HSBC, and ICBC Standard Bank have agreed to a $20 million settlement to resolve a long-standing platinum price-fixing antitrust lawsuit. The settlement addresses allegations that the companies engaged in price manipulation of platinum and palladium, two crucial metals used in various industries. The settlement, which was preliminarily...

Banks and BASF to Pay $20M in Platinum Price Fixing Settlement

Arizona State

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to face a critical test in its efforts to apply antitrust laws to protect workers’ rights in the Kroger-Albertsons merger. On Monday, the agency will argue in court that the proposed merger between major grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons could significantly undermine the bargaining power of unionized workers, a move that could set a precedent for future labor-focused antitrust actions.

FTC Faces Crucial Test in Labor-Focused Antitrust Battle Over Kroger-Albertsons Merger

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

The threat of a cyberattack plagues all companies. Eight executives told PYMNTS what it takes to protect the perimeter of their enterprises. First thing’s first: Be proactive. Register for Unlimited Access. Complete the form below to enjoy free, unlimited access to all our Trackers, Studies and MonitorEdge Reports. Subscribe...

AWS and Mastercard Lead Call for Urgency in Protecting the Payments Perimeter

Cordele, GA

Officials with the Middle District of Georgia recently announced that Rontavious Jamal Jackson, a 33-year-old from Cordele, Georgia, has admitted guilt to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon after his involvement in a burglary where 62 firearms were stolen from a Macon pawn shop in 2023. Jackson faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, along with three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than 60 Firearms from Pawn Shop

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How FinTechs Are Fighting Identity Theft and Identity Fraud

Technology can make it harder to tell fraudulent transactions apart from regular ones, and FinTechs are vulnerable to the oncoming wave of fraud attempts that manipulate...

How FinTechs Are Fighting Identity Theft and Identity Fraud

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