Parking tickets are the latest vector for scammers to empty out bank accounts from New York to Southern California. Calgary became the latest North American city to address the growing trend of fake tickets on Tuesday. The Canadian city’s parking authority advised drivers to destroy fake tickets that are cropping on windshields and not to attempt to pay those fines.

Bank accounts are being emptied thanks to scammers using fake parking tickets

MotorBiscuit


You may get a DUI or DWI charge for sleeping it off in your ride, even if you didn't drive anywhere. 
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Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping in Your Car?

Virginia State

UPI News

Several Virginia residents captured video when a mysterious black ring was seen floating in the sky over the Williamsburg area.

Watch: Origins of black ring in the sky over Virginia a mystery

New York Post

Keep it clean!

Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care doctor based in Virginia, is revealing the three body parts you’re probably overlooking in the shower — your belly button, feet and ears.

“Let’s get real — when’s the last time you gave your belly button some TLC?” Singh asked his 96,300 TikTok followers in a clip last month.





“This area harbors dirt, sweat and bacteria, particularly true for those with deep-set, or what we call innie, belly buttons,” Singh continued. “The anatomy is such that the navel creates a warm, moist environment that can be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus, which can then...

I’m a doctor — you need to remember to wash these 3 overlooked body parts

California State

The Golden State is a dream destination for many who can afford its high cost of living. But if you’re unsure which part of California to call home, we’re here to help. Each of these six vibrant cities offers its own unique atmosphere, perfect for a retiree’s lifestyle.

6 Enchanting California Cities for Retirees Looking To Relocate

TIME

Get ready for instant payments, in which money moves from your account to another immediately

The Personal Check Is Disappearing. Here's What Comes Next

Alaska State

Naknek, AK

MarketRealist

"Wow spending $109 at Albertsons just for a couple of basics is brutal"

Someone shared what $100 of groceries gets you in Alaska and internet is in shock

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

Florida State

The US Sun

DRIVERS are grappling with a rule change that will change their driving identification numbers forever. Car owners complained about the upcoming road law, with one driver saying they’ve already memorized their previous number. Starting July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, or FLHSMV, will implement new rules to bolster the […]

New law in effect July 31 will change driver’s licenses forever – vehicle owners call it a ‘bummer’ & blast ‘bad timing’

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Wisconsin State

Colorado State

FinanceBuzz

You’ll want to be extra careful to avoid money stress from getting a ticket in these 10 states where traffic policing is the heaviest.

10 States Where Cops are Most Likely to Write You a Ticket

Washington, DC

Just plane stalkerish.

A creepy guy followed a Georgia mother and daughter into an airport bathroom in Washington, DC, then onto a Delta flight without a valid boarding pass — prompting crew members to kick him off the plane and delaying takeoff, authorities said.

Lauren Benton noticed a disturbed man trailing her family — including her two children, ages 6 and 9 — near their gate at Washington Dulles International Airport as they prepared to fly home Aug. 2, she told USA Today.

“My heart sunk down into my stomach,” Benton said. “With our children we were trying to create the perception that...

Creep follows mom and daughter into airport bathroom and then Delta flight without valid boarding pass, causing delays

Hawaii State

Fortune

The U.S. is in the midst of what’s become an annual summer surge in COVID cases. In fact, the nation is experiencing its biggest spike in summer infections yet.

Got late-summer travel plans? Here’s where COVID cases are spiking in the U.S.

Baltimore, MD

A serial killer who once lurked around Baltimore killing and dismembering sex workers and homeless people in the 1990s would sometimes turn his victims into burgers and sold them to unsuspecting people as part of a sick game. Joe Metheny, 62, was convicted for the murder of two women in...

Baltimore serial killer murdered victims for thrills then turned their flesh into burgers to sell

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

New Jersey State

Massachusetts State

Fox Business

Massachusetts beat out its fellow 49 states to be named the best to reside in this year, WalletHub found. The personal finance website gave it a 60.52 overall score.

These are the top states to live in 2024

USA TODAY

The average U.S. household spends $2,126 a month on the 10 most common household bills, or $25,513 annually. In the most expensive state it's more like $37,000 annually.

California, Massachusetts or Hawaii? Which state has the highest cost of living?

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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FCPD 'Road Sharks' issue nearly 28,000 warnings and citations to aggressive drivers so far in 2024

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) issued more than 7,000 citations and warnings during the fourth wave of its 2024 \"Road Shark\"...

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) issued more than 7,000 citations and warnings during the fourth wave of its 2024 "Road Shark"...

FCPD 'Road Sharks' issue nearly 28,000 warnings and citations to aggressive drivers so far in 2024

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