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Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It
Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It The promise sounds tempting. That is exactly why scammers keep using it. Authorities are warning that messages promising “free money” from the government are often scams, especially when they arrive by text, email, ads, or websites. The government does not offer free money or grants for personal needs, USAGov says. Legitimate federal assistance programs do exist, but they have eligibility rules, application steps, and deadlines. The Federal Trade Commission issued similar guidance warning consumers about fake government grant scams that promise money for bills, education, home repairs, deb…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Get $2.50 Car Washes For Nation's 250th Birthday: Here's How Get $2.50 Car Washes For Nation's 250th Birthday: Here's How
Get $2.50 Car Washes For Nation's 250th Birthday: Here's How Speeders Car Wash is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with a special discount for drivers. Customers can buy any wash package for just $2.50, the chain announced in a news release on Monday, June 29. The offer will be valid at any Speeders location in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York through Friday, July 31. To get the discount, you must claim it on Speeders' website between Friday, July 3, and Sunday, July 5. "As our nation marks 250 years of history, we wanted to recognize this milestone by giving back to the customers and communities who support us year-round," sai…

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by Chris Spiker
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1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know 1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know More than 1.7 million grill brushes are being recalled as families nationwide prepare for Fourth of July cookouts. Conair issued the recall for about 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recall affects eight different models of grill and pizza stone brushes. The brushes were recalled because small metal bristles can detach from them and stick to grills or food. Swallowing the bristles can create a risk of serious internal injuries that may require surgery.  Conair, based in Stamford, Connec…

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by Chris Spiker
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LI Employee Writes $7K In Checks To Boyfriend's Business After Boss Dies: Police LI Employee Writes $7K In Checks To Boyfriend's Business After Boss Dies: Police
LI Employee Writes $7K In Checks To Boyfriend's Business After Boss Dies: Police An employee is accused of stealing more than $7,000 from her employer after the company's owner died, police announced on Thursday, July 2. Precious Ortiz, 34, of Deer Park, allegedly wrote two company checks totaling $7,032 to her boyfriend's business after the owner of Paragon Advertising died on Feb. 26, Suffolk County Police said. The Hauppauge business is located at 70 Corporate Drive. Investigators said Ortiz falsified the company's records to make it appear the checks had been issued to one of the business's vendors. Ortiz was arrested Thursday at Suffolk County Police's Third Pre…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall
Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall A popular children's toy is being recalled after a child began choking when a part detached and exposed small plastic balls inside. Target issued the recall for about 49,000 Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recall was issued because the toy's clear plastic dome can be separated from its blue whale-shaped base, allowing children to access small plastic balls. The recalled toy features colored balls inside a clear plastic dome that pop into the air when a child presses an external plunger on top. The Giggles…

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by Chris Spiker
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100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know 100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know
100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know More than 100,000 fireworks are being recalled just two days before the Fourth of July, officials said. Winco Fireworks International issued the recall for about 100,620 fireworks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recalls include about 87,120 Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake fireworks and about 13,500 Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack fireworks. The Unity fireworks can tip over, creating a risk of serious injury from explosions and burns. The Roman candles can malfunction and send shots out the side of the tube, creating similar hazards. N…

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by Chris Spiker
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Workplace Dress Rules May Push Employees To Quit, Survey Reveals Workplace Dress Rules May Push Employees To Quit, Survey Reveals
Workplace Dress Rules May Push Employees To Quit, Survey Reveals What employees wear to work is becoming more than a matter of policy. It may be a breaking point. A growing number of workers say they would consider leaving their job if company dress rules clash with their personal style, according to a new survey by Monster. The survey found that 44 percent of workers would consider quitting over a dress code that does not align with how they want to present themselves. That shift reflects a broader change in how workers view workplace attire. For many, especially younger employees, clothing is tied to identity, confidence, and company culture. It is n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know A quick shopping trip may now leave behind more than a receipt. Automated license plate readers are being used in parking lots at some major retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Target, and Costco, according to multiple reports. The systems, known as ALPRs, use cameras and software to capture license plate numbers from vehicles as they enter, leave, or pass through parking areas. Retailers say the technology is being used for security, theft prevention, and public safety. Privacy advocates say shoppers may not know when their plate is being scanned, how long the data is kept, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nationwide Potato Chip Recall Gets Highest FDA Risk Classification Nationwide Potato Chip Recall Gets Highest FDA Risk Classification
Nationwide Potato Chip Recall Gets Highest FDA Risk Classification A snack recall first issued in the spring now carries the federal government’s most serious warning level. The US Food and Drug Administration has upgraded the recall of certain Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips to Class I, its highest-risk classification. A Class I recall means there is a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The recall involves about 684,000 bags of chips sold nationwide because a seasoning ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella. Utz Quality Foods first announced the voluntary reca…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detector Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detector
Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detector A product meant to warn families of danger is now under recall because it may pose its own risk. Treatlife smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, sold exclusively on Amazon, are being recalled because they may fail to alert consumers to a fire, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The failure can pose a risk of serious injury or death from smoke inhalation or burns, CPSC said. The recall was announced on Wednesday, June 25. About 20 units are included in the recall. The affected products are Treatlife Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. They are white, circular, AA-bat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice
M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice One of America’s most recognizable candies is getting a new look. Mars plans to debut an artificial dye-free version of M&M's in August, The Wall Street Journal first reported. The new version will not include the full classic color mix at first. The dye-free M&M's will launch in red, yellow, orange, and green, according to the WSJ report. Blue and brown will be omitted from the initial release. The problem is blue. Mars has been working to replace synthetic dyes with colors from natural sources, but creating a reliable blue at a huge scale has been difficult and expensive, the J…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Supplement Recalled By Long Island-Based Company Over Salmonella Risk Popular Supplement Recalled By Long Island-Based Company Over Salmonella Risk
Popular Supplement Recalled By Long Island-Based Company Over Salmonella Risk A popular organic supplement is being pulled from online shelves nationwide. Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, New York, voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins moringa products due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Friday, June 26. No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the announcement. The recall covers TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa 1,200 mg Capsules and TNVitamins 100 percent Organic Moringa Powder. The recalled products were distributed nationally through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the co…

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by Joe Lombardi