Saint Louis, MO

Columbus, OH

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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

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

GOBankingRates

There probably aren't too many things, if any, you can buy in a convenience store that you can't get at Walmart or your local grocery store, where the product selection is more extensive, less money...

7 Things You Should Never Buy at a Convenience Store

iHeartRadio

Customers are not happy about the way the retailer is handling everything.

Clothing Chain Called 'Pathetic' After Declaring Bankruptcy, Closing Stores

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?

Anika Jindal

Grocery shopping can take a big bite out of your budget. However, some grocery stores in the US address this pain point. These stores employ clever strategies, from limited selections and private-label brands to bulk buying and warehouse layouts.

11 Cheapest Grocery Stores In The US

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Southern Charm

Ames Department Stores, a beloved retail chain that closed its doors over two decades ago, is planning a grand comeback. This iconic retailer, which once thrived in the discount store sector, aims to reopen 35 new locations starting in June 2026. This resurgence has sparked excitement and nostalgia among former customers and retail enthusiasts alike.

Ames Department Stores Set for a Major Comeback in 2026

With summer pretty much here, there are very few things that can be more refreshing than ice makers, and if you’re looking to pick up one of the best ice cream makers to help cool you down, you’re in luck. That’s because the Ninja CREAMi has a great deal going for it right now in the Walmart Deals sales event, and even better than that, it actually does a lot more than just ice cream. You can grab it for just $169, rather than the usual $199 it goes for, so you get a solid $30 off the regular price.

Grab this ice cream maker while it’s discounted in Walmart’s sale

When was the last time you thought about Big Lots? This American retail giant has built a legacy of offering diverse, affordable products to cost-conscious consumers. And this may be one of its moments in time with so many consumers fed up with inflationary price hikes. Enter grocery. Due to...

Big Lots Moves BIG into Grocery

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

The convenience store business is experiencing a massive shift in priority right now, and it could soon mean better and more exciting international options for road trip snacks. The traditional model for American 7-Eleven stores has been focused around tobacco products and gasoline, but as both of those markets show downward trend lines, the chain is putting all of its eggs in the food basket. The chain of convenience stores is owned by a Japanese firm, and the future of the brand looks a lot more like the fresh food-heavy stores in Japan than the chips-and-soda stores in America.

Japanese 7-Elevens are known for their snacks — and they're coming to the U.S.

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

New Jersey State

Connecticut State

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Stop & Shop, a beloved grocery chain across the Northeast, has announced unexpected closures for 32 underperforming locations by the end of this year. This decision affects stores in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with closures scheduled before November 2.

A well-loved grocery chain has confirmed that it unexpectedly closed some of its stores

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

California State

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?

Entrepreneur

Starbucks is giving customers in search of a cool treat a little something extra for one day only.

Starbucks Is Giving Away a Free Gift Today

The US Sun

ONE Walmart customer is raging after a recent experience at the retailer. According to the customer's Facebook post, only self-checkout is to blame. A recent Facebook post by Kathleen Eastman highlights a growing discontent with the retailer's self-checkout policies. Kathleen and her husband, Brent, recently walked out of a Walmart,...

I abandoned my full cart and walked out of Walmart thanks to self-checkout process – manager’s response was ‘ridiculous’

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

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

Denver, CO

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

St. Louis, MO

Venice, IL

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St. Louis teen entrepreneurs are becoming world travelers — a bag of coffee at a time

“Good morning!” calls a cheery teenager from a stand at the Tower Grove Farmers Market. William Snow, a rising junior at Soldan High School, is working...

St. Louis teen entrepreneurs are becoming world travelers — a bag of coffee at a time

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