The US Sun

A VIRAL debate on social media has reignited the conversation around self-checkout machines in supermarkets, with users voicing strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Jon Gaunt took to X to express his disdain for self-checkouts, calling for their removal and asking others for their opinions in a now-viral post. “Self-checkouts need to be […]

Walmart shopper leaves their full cart of $300 groceries after being ‘pushed’ by worker’s behavior at checkout

GreenMatters

If you like to shop online, you've likely heard of the Temu app. While this online retailer has created a lot of buzz thanks to its unbelievably low prices and catchy Super Bowl ads, many worry about how safe it is to share their personal and financial information while using the Temu app.Not to mention, Temu is considered a fast fashion company that is currently embroiled in a legal battle with one of its direct competitors, Shein. Keep reading to learn more about the Temu app, including what you need to know before entering your credit card information.Is Temu safe...

Before You Place That Temu Order, Here's What You Should Know About the Company

COSTCO has confirmed that all of its stores will be closed for just 24 hours – forcing shoppers to head to Sam’s Club instead. But on the bright side, while the retailer will be closed Monday for Labor Day, it’s offering plenty of sales throughout the busy holiday weekend. Costco has shared a “friendly reminder” […]

Costco confirms all of its stores will be closed for 24 hours forcing shoppers to head to Sam’s Club

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Second chances and wealth will be September 2024’s main themes. Various zodiac signs will use their energy to get what they desire. Some will have an abundant mindset that will lead them to success. Uranus will enter Taurus early in the month while Ploto will re-enter Capricorn on September 1. Which opportunities does September have in store for your zodiac sign?

Each Zodiac Sign’s Luckiest Day in September

Florida State

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Edmond Thorne

The Florida AG Opened an Investigation into Complaints of Publix Price Gouging in April 2020. Now Publix is Caught Up Again As A Major Southeastern Grocer In A New FTC Pricing Investigation.

Publix & Other Grocers Now Being Investigated by FTC For Price Gouging After Customer Complaints

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope for Sunday, September 1st

New Hampshire State

Portland, OR

Oregon City News

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden D-Oregon, a vocal opponent of a proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons grocery stores, said key decisions regarding the merger could be made by early September.
                The Kroger chain includes Safeway, Albertson and QFC.
                Speaking from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Wyden last week told the Portland Tribune that a lawsuit to block the merger and a counter-suit are both winding their way through courts.
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Fate of Kroger-Albertsons merger could be decided within few weeks

THERE is no better feeling than getting to the cash register and realizing some of your items are ringing up at an additional discount. However, one Dollar General shopper was left devastated after realizing a cashier's actions left him paying more than he would have if he never received – or accepted – the extra savings.

Dollar General cashier provides unexpected discounts at the register, but shopper still ends up paying $8 more

NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Weston, FL

Akeena

If Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria Napoletana in Weston has been on your radar, you might want to know about some recent hiccups they’ve encountered. The pizzeria was ordered to close on July 29, and here’s what the health inspectors found:

Florida Pizzeria closed for 14 Violations- Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands

They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

New York Post

Coffee lovers are turning their backs on Starbucks — and there’s no easy fix for the coffee giant to restore the lost love.

According to a report published Friday by the Wall Street Journal, customers are tired of the rising costs, long wait times, and what some view as the company’s bad political takes.

The onslaught cost Starbucks a 6% drop in US orders in the quarter ended June 30.

For Dan Palmer, the skyrocketing price is no longer worth his daily mango dragonfruit refresher.

“The prices have gone up — a lot,” the 66-year-old Chicago suburbanite told the WSJ, pointing out that each...

Fed-up customers reveal why Starbucks is no longer the king of coffee

Despite being a child of Kenyan coffee farmers, it took a trip to America, an MBA at Harvard and a short stint in investment banking for Margaret Nyamumbo, 36, to realize she could build a profitable coffee business while giving back to the sort of farms that raised her. In 2023, her business Kahawa 1893 sold more than $3 million worth of coffee.

I left my job on Wall Street — now my coffee company brings in $3 million a year

Parade

What are Aldi's 2024 Labor Day Hours?

Entrepreneur

Lauren Chew, founder and CEO of Love+Chew, set out to "change our broken food system" with her first entrepreneurial venture.

Her Side Hustle Landed in Costco and Made $3 Million Last Year Even Though She 'Didn't Know Anything About Running a Business'

North Carolina State

Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

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The Month in a Minute: August 2024

This month a report on the global power of Big Agriculture’s lobbying finds that U.S. agribusiness interests spend more on lobbying than the defense and oil...

The Month in a Minute: August 2024

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