Walmart shoppers warned as data-swiping devices found hidden on card readers in multiple stores

In a heart-wrenching and disturbing case out of Maryland, three-year-old Nola Dinkins' life was tragically cut short, and her remains were discovered in a suitcase wrapped in Saran Wrap. Authorities are now pursuing murder charges against her mother, Darrian Randle, and her boyfriend, Cedrick Antoine Britten.

Well, folks, it’s official — starting July 1st, modifying the weather in Florida is banned. That’s right. No more amateur cloud whispering. No more budget Dr. Evils trying to tweak the thermostat or juice the humidity. The dream is dead. RIP Florida’s Supervillain Starter Kit.

Los Angeles police are investigating a heartbreaking crime after the body of a young boy, believed to be between 3 and 4 years old, was discovered early Saturday morning, July 12, near dumpsters in a Panorama City parking lot on the 8200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard.

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Attleboro has permanently closed its doors after serving the community for ten years, the organization announced this week. The ReStore operated on a model that benefited both the environment and affordable housing, accepting new and gently used items that might otherwise end up in landfills and selling them at significant discounts. All proceeds directly funded Old Colony Habitat's home building projects, which provide affordable housing to families in need.

A former Texas Southern University (TSU) football player was fatally shot following a dispute in the parking garage of his Houston apartment complex on July 11. Tyler Martinez, 24, who played four seasons with TSU’s football team as a defensive tackle through the 2023 season, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Houston Police.

CALIFORNIA – A California woman filed a class action lawsuit against PepsiCo, alleging its Popcorners are sold in oversized bags that are more than half empty. Plaintiff Bonnie Reyes purchased a bag of PepsiCo’s 7-ounce Sea Salt Popcorners in 2025 for $4.79.

The Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland over an order blocking the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals, ratcheting up a fight with the federal judiciary over President Donald Trump’s executive powers.

People wonder why AMBER Alerts are not issued for every missing child. It's because they are issued for the most serious child-abduction cases. Go here for more information. As of July 11, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are 25 missing children in Missouri, including a recent missing teenager since July 4, 2025.

If you’re still waiting an hour for your baked potatoes to cook in the oven, it’s time for a new method. This air fryer baked potato recipe skips the long bake time by starting in the microwave, then finishes in the air fryer to crisp up the skin. It’s quick, easy, and the texture is so good you’d never guess it wasn’t oven-baked.

National Weather Force’s Northern Plains Weather Force sector is monitoring an upper-level low coming out of the Pacific Northwest for Friday, June 27, 2025. This system is similar in zonal-flow and upper divergence (lift) to one earlier this month across North Dakota.

Myron Williams of Newark convicted alongside co-defendants in sweeping federal case targeting Jersey City street gang tied to three homicides and widespread narcotics sales. Myron Williams, 31, of Newark, a member of the violent Marion Gardens street gang, was sentenced on June 17 to two consecutive life terms plus an additional 30 years in prison for a series of gang-related crimes, including murder, drug trafficking, and weapons offenses. U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz imposed the sentence following Williams’s convictions for racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and use of a firearm during a crime of violence.

WRIC 8 News reported that 10 students from Washington County Public Schools were on a tour at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 when an accident occurred.

CALIFORNIA – An alleged victim of a crypto romance scam sued California-based East West Bank and Cathay Bank, July 1, claiming they failed to flag suspicious activity after he transferred a total of $16 million to scam accounts.

Cheesy, creamy, and straight-up comforting, this crock pot cheesy hash brown casserole is the kind of dish that disappears fast at potlucks and family dinners. It’s got big Cracker Barrel vibes with none of the oven babysitting.

US authorities have long been aware that modern car bumpers make for an easy place to hide drug shipments, but that does not stop smugglers from trying. The photo at the top of this article shows a $1.2 million dollar drug load discovered in the bumper of a car crossing into San Ysidro, California, from Mexico.

Nothing beats a cold thick milkshake on a scorching day. But if stepping outside into the heat sounds like a hard no, you’re in luck. This easy copycat frosty recipe lets you chill at home with all the creamy, chocolatey goodness—no drive-thru required. And guess what? You only need three simple ingredients.

Searching for a cruise packing checklist you can trust? Look no further. The staff at Cruzely has taken cruises from Miami to Vancouver, including trips done solo, as a couple, and with a family.

Tropical Storm Chantal is now inland making landfall last night in the northeast corner of South Carolina. The low center will now slowly weaken but the tropical moisture is well defined on tropical loops as well as on radars. There is risk for flash flooding across much of Central and Eastern North Carolina today and risk spreads northward into Southern Virginia tonight and Monday July 7. Rainfall amounts can exceed several inches or more in some aeras. The area on the map below from the Weather Prediction Center shows 15 to 40 percent risk for locaized flash flooding in the area in yellow. The green area indicates a 5 to 15 percent chance. This forecast through 8am Monday July 7th.

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

As if Florida didn't already have a reputation for weirdness — let's now add… pink blobs of doom. Yes, folks, just when you thought the Sunshine State couldn’t get any weirder, we’ve been blessed with bubblegum-colored nightmares stuck to every lakeside rock and twig.

AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. A massive recall has been issued by Schreiber Foods Inc. of Green Bay, Wisconsin, after 836,721 units of cream cheese were potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The recall spans multiple well-known brands and covers at least 20 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.

CHEYENNE—Standing outside a women’s restroom in the Wyoming State Capitol, Rihanna Kelver gazed downward, clasped her hands and took a deep breath. Like countless times before, Kelver, 27, was about to use a public restroom. But today was different. A new law had just gone into effect.

CALIFORNIA – The California Supreme Court ruled, July 3, in the Ford Motor Warranty Cases that the company cannot force car buyers to arbitrate lemon law claims using dealership contract clauses.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Matilda, a charming 4-month-old puppy who is ready and waiting to find her forever family. Matilda’s rescue story began when she was found by animal control down South in Tennessee. She was then transferred into the care of GDRNE, who, in turn, placed her with a loving foster family. Since entering foster care, Matilda has been thriving as she learns what it means to be a part of a family.

AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. In late 2024, Chinese state media announced a “supergiant” gold discovery in Hunan Province’s Pingjiang County: potentially 1,000 metric tons of gold—valued around US $83 billion—lying up to 3,000 m beneath the surface (reuters.com).

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

ULTIMATE Potato Salad– a classic potato salad that includes hard boiled eggs, crunchy celery, onion, and more tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing! Perfect for any BBQ, potluck, picnic, or summer outing!

When it comes to potatoes, I usually play it safe with mashed or loaded. But then I discovered this incredible recipe for Mississippi Mud Potatoes—and let’s just say, my boring spud days are over.

Great Dog Rescue New England, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Hank, a charming 4-year-old Boston Terrier mix seeking his forever home. Though we aren't sure what the beginning of his life looked like, at some point, Hank found himself in need of rescuing. Luckily for him, Great Dog Rescue New England was there to bring him into their care, and set him up with a loving foster home where he can live safely until the next chapter of his life begins.

CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a former AME Zion church bishop pleaded guilty, July 15, to federal fraud and conspiracy charges for using deception and forged documents to seize control over church properties in California.