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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?

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Booneville, MS

Prentiss County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Thrasher Community, Prentiss County, MS - In the early hours of Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, Deputy Cody Horn of the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department made a significant discovery during a routine traffic stop on County Road 1040.

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charge in Prentiss County

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

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

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

The Animal Rescue of New England recently introduced Cagney and Lacey, two adorable German Shepherd puppies, who are now ready to find their forever home. These lively girls were saved from a shelter on the day they were due to be euthanized due to overcrowding. At approximately five months old, both puppies are brimming with energy and love.

Puppies Saved On The Day They Were To Be Euthanized Now Looking For Love

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported on Wednesday that it is mulling stricter wildlife trapping restrictions to protect endangered Cascade red foxes. The Cascade red fox is found only in Washington and occupies subalpine and alpine habitats in the southern Cascade Mountain Range, according to the WDFW. In Washington, it was classified as endangered in 2023.

Protecting Endangered Foxes: Public Comment Period Open

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Arizona State

Community members alongside tribal leaders from the Gila River Indian Community, Ak-Chin Indian Community, Tohono O'odham Nation, and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community gather to commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the Native Right to Vote in Arizona event on July 12, 2024. Photo by Shondiin Silversmith | Arizona Mirror. Gila...

‘Our voice is our power’: Indigenous leaders recognize 76 years of Native voting rights in AZ

Axios

As cities and developers nationwide scramble to convert schools and churches into much-needed housing, Utah has already tapped into a unique apartment-conversion source: houses built for polygamists. The big picture: You can occasionally find apartments around Utah that once housed plural marriages. "I've definitely heard of a lot of them,"...

How to spot a "polygamy house" apartment in Utah

Colorado State

Green Bay, WI

A hiking trip turned fatal for a Wisconsin father and daughter in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park on Friday, July 12. The 52-year-old man and his 23-year-old daughter, both from Green Bay, lost their lives after running out of water during a scorching afternoon on the Syncline Trail. San Juan...

Father and Daughter Die After Getting Lost in Canyonlands National Park, UT, and Running Out of Water

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Fox Weather

Fire crews in California have been busy working to contain and extinguish numerous wildfires that erupted over the weekend after more than 100 lightning strikes were reported inside Tahoe National Forest in just 24 hours.

Numerous wildfires erupt after 126 lightning strikes hit within California's Tahoe National Forest

Butler, PA

Law enforcement agents stand near the stage of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) The FBI said early Sunday it had identified the man who shot former President Donald Trump at a campaign...

Victims and shooter identified in assassination attempt on Trump at Butler rally

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

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Oregon State

Families in a federally backed food program for low-income children receive $120 per child this summer to help stave off hunger. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Thousands of low-income Oregon families are leaving food money on the table this summer. The Department of Human Services said Monday that families with 320,000 children...

30,000 children in low-income Oregon families missing out on extra food benefits

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With six large fires burning in Utah, conditions could worsen with upcoming forecast

The Silver King Fire burns the hillside outside of Marysvale, Utah, on July 7, 2024. At over 17,000 acres, the Silver King Fire is currently the...

With six large fires burning in Utah, conditions could worsen with upcoming forecast

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