Terre Haute, IN

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Do you want to prevent scam calls? Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how to block hidden IDs on your phone.

How to trace and block anonymous calls

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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

Chicago, IL

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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?

The US Sun

SCAMMERS are finding increasingly convincing ways to get their hands on your money – and falling for their schemes can cost you thousands. Gone are the days of relying on fraudulent emails to trick people into handing over their personal information. Malicious actors can reach you over the phone and trick you into picking up […]

‘Do not answer it’ iPhone and Android owners told over common signs you’re being hit with bank-emptying phone call scam

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

Coffee County, GA

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Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

New York City, NY

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

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Des Moines, IA

An Illinois trucking company fired a driver for his hair style for the second time in three years last month. 26-year-old Drew Harbey was fired from TMC Transportation in Des-Moines, Iowa on June 23rd during his training after refusing to wear a “buzz cut” hairstyle. “I was one...

Trucking company fires second driver in three years for not wearing “buzz cut”

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

The Independent

Concerned about phone scams? EE, part of the BT Group, has launched a new subscription service to help protect mobile phone users from falling prey to scammers and nuisance calls.Called Scam Guard, it promises to use AI to spot likely spam calls and alert users to them, and is being made available to pay-monthly customers, starting from £1 a month.Across the UK, 40% of crime committed was fraud-based, according to government research published earlier this year, and 96% of mobile phone users have received regular nuisance calls.So, what are the signs that you’ve been contacted by a phone scammer? And...

6 signs you’ve been scammed over the phone – and what to do next

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

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

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

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?

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

You might have heard the phrase “spoofing” in regard to email scams. Spoofing an email address means the sender is able to alter the “from” email address to make the email appear as if it has been sent by a trusted source. Phone spoofing is a similar tactic.

What is Phone Spoofing and How to Avoid This Costly Scam

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. 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 Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

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

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A year after 'Move Over Law' went into place, roadside workers are saying few follow it

TERRE HAUTE, Ind.(WTHI) - This July marks one year since the \"Move Over Law\" has gone into place, yet many roadside workers say it seems like...

TERRE HAUTE, Ind.(WTHI) - This July marks one year since the "Move Over Law" has gone into place, yet many roadside workers say it seems like...

A year after 'Move Over Law' went into place, roadside workers are saying few follow it

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