North Carolina State

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

The US Sun

SECRET Service agents nabbed 13 skimming devices during a 472-store sweep – and warned consumers how to spot the info-stealing gadgets. The federal law enforcement agency joined forces with local cops as part of a state-wide operation to clamp down on credit card fraud. Credit card skimmers have been utilized by scammers all over the […]

Secret Service sweeps 472 stores and finds 13 info-stealing devices – agent shows shoppers exactly what to look for

ARMs can offer temporary relief for homebuyers who want to avoid paying higher mortgage rates — however, they also come with risk.

Thousands of homeowners are about to get slammed with higher monthly payments

FinanceBuzz

Are you vulnerable to text message scams? Here are seven popular financial scam messages circulating today that you'll want to delete immediately.

These 7 Text Messages Are Almost Always Financial Scams

In the modern world, there are many situations when a person would not want to “shine” their personal phone number in order to maintain maximum confidentiality online and avoid receiving unwanted calls or SMS with advertisements. For example, you are registering an account on a social network or...

How to Hide Your Phone Number on the Internet in 2024?

Spam calls are on the rise, and the scammers behind those calls are getting more and more sophisticated. Because of this, it can be harder to determine whether or not a call is actually a scam, especially if the scammer has phone spoofed a legitimate number that you may recognize.

How to trace and block anonymous calls

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?

EDINA, MN – Your computer is dragging, your webcam is acting up, and bizarre apps are popping up out of nowhere. Brace yourself – you might have been hacked. Cybersecurity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a real concern. Even the most cautious internet users can fall victim to hackers. These digital bandits don’t discriminate – they’ll target anyone, from tech giants to everyday individuals.

These Are The Warning Signs Your Computer Has Been HACKED And Is SPYING On You!

AT&T customers are calling on the company to fix things after call and text records were leaked in a data breach. On Friday, AT&T announced that "nearly all" customers were affected during the security breach. Calls and text message records of customers in mid-to-late 2022 were leaked after private information...

AT&T users call for cash ‘settlement’ after company confirms calls and texts were unprotected in colossal data breach

Colorado State

Denver, CO

National Weather Force

Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains on Monday. The main threats include damaging winds and isolated severe hail. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Severe T-Storms with Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible in the Central Plains; July 15th, 2024

With the emergence of AI and other new technologies, people have become more susceptible to scams online, especially older people. Seniors are targeted by scammers due to their little knowledge of the internet, so here are five scams that older people should look out for. If someone calls you claiming to be a government department and is asking for money, you should hang up, as that isn’t standard procedure and is likely a scam. While it may be a dream come true to receive a call telling you that you won the lottery, it is definitely a scam and you should hang up. If you receive an email that claims to be from Amazon and is asking for personal information, check the email address it comes from. Some scammers will ring you and say, “Can you hear me?” and while you may reply "yes," you should try not to, as they are recording your voice. Lastly, if you get a message from someone claiming to be a relative who is asking for money, make sure you verify the number.

5 Scams That Seniors Need To Avoid

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Senior citizens are often targets for scams, and as scams are getting more sophisticated, it’s getting easier to deceive even the most tech-savvy person. Elder fraud involves a variety of scams targeting seniors, from fake prizes to pleas for help from their “grandchildren,” resulting in an annual loss of $3 billion, according to the FBI. Seniors are often targeted due to their good credit, financial security, and trusting nature. Here are the top elderly fraud scams of the year:

Top 12 elderly fraud scams of 2024

It Would Be Lovely To Head Into The Weekend Without A New Breach For A Change. AT&T have disclosed a SnowFlake related breach which effects around 109 million customers, essentially everyone with an AT&T phone account. The breach contains data that hackers managed to collect from May 1 to October 31, 2022 and again on January 2, 2023. The stolen data includes the phone numbers of not only AT&T customers but also external carriers, likely ones which interacted with one of the breached accounts. The data also includes the number of calls and texts made as well as an daily aggregate of call duration and in some cases cell site IDs the phone connected to.

AT&T Ruins Friday For Many Customers

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Wood-ridge, NJ

Business Insider

Daniel Pietschnig and Jessica Madalena unknowingly wired their down payment for a house to a fraudster who had hacked into their broker's email.

A scammer conned us out of our $32,430 down payment by email. We didn't realize it until 10 days later.

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Virginia State

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

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NCDOT warns of NC Quick Pass toll payment text message scheme

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — NC drivers may be getting a text message of what may seem like is from NC Quick Pass requesting payment. However, before...

NCDOT warns of NC Quick Pass toll payment text message scheme

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