<figure><div data-editornodeinfo="%7B%22type%22%3A%22editor-image-node%22%2C%22imageUrl%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fi.prt.news%2F3cabbae5a0c2f9bf3a658a7372ff7850.blob%22%2C%22imageCaption%22%3A%22Photo%20courtesy%20by%20Forbes%2FGoogle%22%2C%22creditText%22%3A%22Forbes.com%22%2C%22creditUrl%22%3A%22%22%2C%22imagePlatform%22%3A%22SELF_UPLOAD%22%2C%22imageOriginalWidth%22%3A900%2C%22imageOriginalHeight%22%3A506%7D"><div class="editor-image-wrap"><div class="editor-image"><img class="" src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=09a15H_0qQkyVKe00" data-image-caption="Photo courtesy by Forbes/Google" data-credit-text="Forbes.com" data-credit-url="" data-image-platform="SELF_UPLOAD" data-image-original-width="900" data-image-original-height="506" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=09a15H_0qQkyVKe00" width="900" height="506" ></div>Photo courtesy by Forbes/GooglePhoto byForbes.com</div></div></figure><a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/doj-set-historic-antitrust-case-google-trial/story?id=103105859" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">Google </a>will pay millions of U.S. consumers a combined $700 million from a <a href="https://coag.gov/press-releases/state-attorneys-general-reach-agreement-with-google-in-play-store-monopoly-case" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">settlement </a>with state attorneys general over fees the tech giant charges for use of its app store.The <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Business/eligible-googles-700-million-settlement-payout/story?id=105770477" rel="noopener" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">company will pay $630 million</a> to a fund that will go directly to approximately 100 million consumers nationwide, according to details of a <a href="https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60042641/522/state-of-utah-v-google-llc/" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">settlement </a>that was made public last week. There will be an additional $70 million to be paid into a fund for states to properly disburse to consumers for similar claims.If you recall, the settlement resolves a 2021 lawsuit brought against <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/google" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">Google</a> for its market dominance by charging exorbitant fees for app creators. Some consumers felt <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Business/eligible-googles-700-million-settlement-payout/story?id=105770477" rel="noopener" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">Google conducted</a> poor business practices and took advantage of them.As part of the settlement <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Business/eligible-googles-700-million-settlement-payout/story?id=105770477" rel="noopener" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">agreement</a>, Google will allow users of its Android mobile devices to directly download apps, bypassing the Play Store altogether. According to Google Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy Wilson White, who said in a <a href="https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/reaffirming-choice-and-openness-on-android-and-google-play/" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">blog post </a>on Monday. “This settlement builds on Android's choice and flexibility, maintains strong security protections, and retains Google's ability to compete with other OS makers, and invest in the Android ecosystem for users and developers," White went on to say, “We're pleased to resolve our case with the states and move forward on a settlement."<a href="https://coag.gov/" rel="noopener" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser </a>said, “All companies no matter how big or powerful cannot refuse to play by the rules, including Google. We brought this lawsuit because it is illegal to use monopoly power to drive up prices and limit consumer choice," Weiser <a href="https://coag.gov/press-releases/state-attorneys-general-reach-agreement-with-google-in-play-store-monopoly-case" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">said </a>in a statement.How do I file a claim from this settlement:<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Business/eligible-googles-700-million-settlement-payout/story?id=105770477" rel="noopener" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">Around 70% of eligible consumers,</a> which is equivalent to more than 71 million people, will automatically receive payments stemming from the settlement without having to file a claim, per the <a href="https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60042641/522/state-of-utah-v-google-llc/" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">court filing </a>from the states.Details within the <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Business/eligible-googles-700-million-settlement-payout/story?id=105770477" rel="noopener" class="NBAIEditor_Theme__link">settlement define an eligible consumer</a> as a person with a legal address in their Google payments profile in one of the U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands when they purchased an app from Google Play or made an in-app purchase through Google Play. 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Summer is quickly approaching and children are finishing up school. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program better known as SNAP is introducing a new program to give an additional boost for eligible families facing increased grocery store costs due to their kids being home for the summer. This means they will have to prepare more meals for their families.

SNAP Summer EBT: Extra Grocery Support for Eligible Families

There is a new consumer alert to be aware of due to scammers are using illegal skimmers to steal Snap Recipients' card information, then grabbing their benefits for themselves.

SNAP Update: Protect Yourself From Illegal Snap Benefits Card Skimming

Finally, SNAP recipients can spend their benefits online with popular retail stores. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps, provides monthly benefits to low- and no-income households to assist with the cost of groceries. Administered by the federal government, the food benefit is paid by state and local authorities to Americans who would otherwise struggle to reach adequate nutrition levels with their regular income.

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Cambridge, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

By William C. Mao and Dhruv T. Patel, Crimson Staff Writers. Alice Stewart, a Republican political adviser and CNN commentator who was best known at Harvard for her dedication to undergraduate students as a member of the Institute of Politics Senior Advisory Committee, died early Saturday morning. She was 58.

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Buford, GA

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There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Madera County, CA

Golden Gate Media

The Madera County Sheriff's Office has issued a "Be On The Lookout" (BOLO) alert following a grand theft incident involving copper materials at the TA Travel Center, located at 32603 Avenue 7. The theft occurred in the early hours of May 19, 2024, at approximately 1:07 a.m.

Scumbag copper thief cuts, steals 14 Tesla supercharger cables from a California charging station

Northern Kentucky Tribune

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Iran:. “Last night, Iran confirmed that its president and foreign minister died in a helicopter crash. The condolences from sympathetic regimes were swift.

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Lexington, KY

The Lexington Times

Federal authorities recently employed an unconventional yet effective method to link an alleged Lexington drug trafficker to a fentanyl stash house. A plea agreement, filed Wednesday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, details the elaborate investigation that culminated in the arrest and subsequent guilty plea of a key individual. A key piece of evidence in the case? The defendant's DoorDash order history.

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Denver, CO

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Several migrants from the southern border packed the Denver City Council chambers Monday and asked for improved conditions at their “refugee camp,” a congregate shelter where families are packed together.

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

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North Carolina State

Lexington, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina burger joint loads its patties with cheese, and fans can’t get enough of them. According to results published by Yelp, a Lexington-area restaurant now ranks as the state’s best place to get a cheeseburger.

Best cheeseburgers in North Carolina? The ones served at this restaurant rank No. 1

Fishyrobb

You've probably heard of dyslexia - a common learning disability that affects reading. But just as many, if not more, young people have severe difficulties with basic math - and there's a name for it - dyscalculia.

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Somers Point, NJ

Morristown Minute

Austin T. Mahan misused USPS credit cards for personal purchases totaling over $54,000. Austin T. Mahan, 44, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, pled guilty today to misappropriating postal funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Mahan admitted to the charge before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

Postal Supervisor Embezzles $54K in USPS Funds

Newark, NJ

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

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NEWARK, N.J. – An Arizona man, Walid Khater, has admitted to conspiring to defraud the IRS of over $4.4 million, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Khater, 38, of Mesa, Arizona, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti in Newark federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to defraud the IRS. His conspirator, Omar Khater, 33, of Fairfield, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty to the same charges and is set for sentencing on June 12, 2024.

Man Guilty in $4.4M IRS Fraud: Identity Theft Scheme

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Have you ever wondered why certain people conveniently betray the trust of their loved ones? It could be their zodiac signs having a good influence on their lives. Betrayal of trust hits differently when it is coming from family, a bosom friend, a spouse, or other loved ones.

3 Zodiac Signs That Will Betray Your Trust

Massachusetts State

Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

BinStar, which describes itself as "New England’s new destination for a fun & sustainable shopping experience", has revealed they're opening a fourth location in Massachusetts. The store, which specializes in selling merchandise from both large and small brands and retailers at deeply discounted prices, has quickly become a favorite among bargain hunters in the region. At BinStar, the price of items decreases throughout the work week, starting at ten dollars on Monday and dropping to just one dollar for deals after 4 pm on Friday. Then items spike to nineteen dollars on Saturday and fifteen dollars on Sunday, offering a truly dynamic shopping experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

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Today’s horoscope centers on the theme of organization. Remember that taking steps to organize and prioritize can lead to greater clarity and peace of mind. Let’s explore what the cosmos have in store for each zodiac sign today.

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As Americans continue to battle their ever-increasing grocery store bills, some are cutting brand-name products and picking up lower-priced store brands, which are surging in popularity.

Faced with bigger grocery bills, many Americans are switching from national to private-label brands

Green Bay, WI

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

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Googlewill pay millions of U.S. consumers a combined $700 million from a settlementwith state attorneys general over fees the tech giant charges for use of its app store. The company will pay $630 million to a fund that will go directly to approximately 100 million consumers nationwide, according to details of a settlementthat was made public last week. There will be an additional $70 million to be paid into a fund for states to properly disburse to consumers for similar claims.

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