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Walmart Is Finally Making the Huge Checkout Change Shoppers Have Wanted for Years

Walmart shoppers will soon be able to leave their physical wallets at home. The nation's largest retailer is finally introducing tap-to-pay technology at its U.S. checkout registers, allowing customers to pay with contactless cards, smartphones and smartwatches.

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Breitbart

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Florida Chamber’s Billboards Name Illinois Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker Runner-Up for ‘Economic Developer of the Year’: ‘Thanks for the Jobs!’

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is using its billboard campaign to take a jab at Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) for his help in moving billions of dollars to the Sunshine State. The organization is launching a billboard campaign in Illinois as it said data showed the money was benefiting the Republican-led state, Fox Business reported Tuesday.

Illinois · 2d

Knewz

A fun-filled drinking night of friends in Florida suddenly turned deadly when a family friend began attacking a couple and stabbed the man

Hogg allegedly stabbed the man multiple times before attacking her friend after getting drunk. BY: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/FACEBOOK and UNSPLASH A 33-year-old woman attacked a couple in Florida, stabbing the man multiple times before injuring and mocking a woman who tried to save him. The accused stabbed the man multiple times after the party The Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home on W Highway 318 near Flemington, Florida, around 3:15 a.m. after...

Marion County, FL · 2d

New York Post

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Catfishing couple allegedly abducted, raped 12-year-old found ‘shaking’ and begging for her ‘mama’

A twisted couple allegedly abducted a 12-year-old girl they groomed online — taking her nearly 700 miles for the husband to rape her in their home, where she was found “shaking” and begging for her “mama.” Brandon Lee Britten, 31, and Sierra Dawn Britten, 28 — parents of a young son — chatted to the girl online for months by pretending to be a smitten 15-year-old boy, according to an affidavit obtained by KAIT . After exchanging nude photos with her, they traveled to Spartanburg, South Carolina, where they abducted her from her home on Sept. 8 — then drove her nearly 700 miles to their home in Independence County, Arkansas, the documents said. Brandon Lee Britten, 31, and Sierra Dawn Britten, 28, were arrested on Sept. 9. Son of Baltimore prosecutor’s office employee accused of raping two 13-year-old girls — impregnating one There, Brandon raped the child — while his wife “slept in their young son’s bedroom,” according to the affidavit. Police investigating the initial abduction used Flock cameras to track the Brittens’ black Chevy Malibu to their home the next day. The wife and mom then blocked responding officers from getting inside their home and “locating the 12-year-old,”

Independence County, AR · 1d

People

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Woman Goes to the Hospital After Experiencing Immense Pain. 2 Hours Later, She Unexpectedly Welcomes a Baby Girl

“It didn’t feel like she was mine,” Anna Wolfe, a new mom, told Fox 10 News

Missouri · 21h

Edmond Thorne

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Buc-ee’s CEO Faces Backlash for Political GOP Stance: Then Lawsuits in Florida & Other Red States

The wildly popular travel center steps straight into the culture wars, leaving investors stunned and customers asking why a gas station chain is suddenly taking sides in politics and suing businesses on the side it chose.

Florida · 28d

PolitiFact

Fact-checking Rob Sand’s comparison of Iowa public schools’ ranking

Iowa public schools used to rank among the top of the nation in the 1990s, but they were never the clear overall leader. Iowa’s testing scores are now about average, and one ranking puts its K-12 schools at 26th among the states. In a gubernatorial campaign ad posted on...

Iowa · 17h

Thomas Smith

Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Has Now Sickened 11,458 People -- And Routine Tests May Miss It

A massive foodborne illness outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has now sickened at least 11,458 people across 20 states, according to federal health officials. The outbreak has also resulted in 495 hospitalizations and two deaths, making it one of the most consequential produce-linked outbreaks in recent years.

Texas · 25d

Keosauqua IA Daily Brief

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🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Roles Open Now in Keosauqua, Iowa

Keosauqua’s plant scene is steady and hiring, especially for folks who like hands-on work and clear, steady shifts. Below are several full-time manufacturing jobs with Hillphoenix right here in Keosauqua, IA.

Keosauqua, IA · 2d

Thomas Smith

5 Dryer Mistakes That Can Easily Start a House Fire

Your clothes dryer may look harmless, but a combination of heat, restricted airflow and highly combustible lint can turn it into a serious fire hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that clothes dryers cause an average of 6,400 fires each year, resulting in approximately 180 injuries and nearly $105 million in property damage.

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Thomas Smith

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors. Getting inside is the most important thing you can do when thunder starts rumbling. But being inside a house does not eliminate every danger from lightning.

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CJ Coombs

Missing since 1973 from Creswell, Oregon: Deborah Lee Tomlinson just turned 16 when she disappeared

Deborah Lee "Debbie" Tomlinson has been missing from Creswell, Oregon (Lane County), since October 15, 1973, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her photo above (right) is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have looked at 58, though she would now be 68.

Creswell, OR · 8d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2023 from Redmond, Washington: Noah and Oliver Richard have had little media focus

Noah Henry Richard has been missing from Redmond, Washington, since December 14, 2023, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Noah, pictured above, was two when he went missing, but he would now be five years old. His brother, Oliver Richard (pictured below), was only seven months old when he also went missing on the same date. Oliver would now be three.

Redmond, WA · 8d

Dianna Carney

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Tiny 9-Week-Old Chihuahua Mix Puppy Looking For Love After Being Dumped

A sweet little puppy named Heath is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Heath Candy after he came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The CANDY litter are a mix of adorable pups who were dumped at a ferry landing in Tennessee. They're excited to leave the stray life behind and find their way to candy land!”

Massachusetts · 25d

Thomas Smith

The FBI Is Investigating a Claim That 153 Million Driver's License Scans Were Stolen

The FBI is investigating an extraordinary claim that digital scans of more than 153 million driver's licenses from the United States and Canada were stolen and offered for sale online.

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Dianna Carney

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Bibi Is Still Waiting: The Tiny 6‑Pound Pup Who Just Wants a Family

Small Dog Rescue of New England is sharing that, sadly, Bibi is still waiting for a forever home! According to the nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue organization, Bibi is now about 11 months old, weighs around 6 pounds, and is currently in Texas but ready to travel north to the Northeast for adoption. The group describes Bibi as an active young dog who loves playing with other dogs, and they are urging potential adopters to help “find this guy a forever home.”

Rhode Island · 13d

CJ Coombs

The Baby Jane Doe, who was abandoned in 1998 in Northeast Washington D.C. is still a mystery

Baby Jane Doe was found abandoned in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 1998. She would now be 28, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). As of today, seven missing children from Washington, D.C. are listed with the NCMEC, and the oldest case dates back to 1961. Notably, not all missing children are reported to the NCMEC, but they should be.

Washington, DC · 14d

ScienceBlog.com

Some fifth-generation Iowa farmers have stopped raising corn, soybeans and cattle since wind turbines went up on their land — they lease the fields to other people to farm while collecting $7,000 to $10,000 per tower a year, and a few now call themselves wind farmers

Drive across northern Iowa and the horizon is full of slowly turning blades — more than 6,000 turbines now stand in the state’s corn and soybean country, and Iowa generates around 60 percent of its electricity from wind, a bigger share than anywhere else in the country. Underneath...

Iowa · 2d

Dianna Carney

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This 8-Pound Yorkie-Chihuahua Mix is Stealing Hearts & Looking for Love

Prince may only weigh 8 pounds, but this “scruffy perfection” is making a big impression at Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts. The shelter introduced the small senior pup in a recent post, describing Prince as “about eight years old — an older adult looking for that forever kinda love,” and emphasizing that while he’s tiny, he’s full of personality and ready for a home that can offer time, patience, and consistent affection.

Fall River, MA · 29d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2019 from New Orleans, Louisiana: Eriel Mack-Mariscal vanished when she was an infant

Eriel Lynette Mack-Mariscal has been missing from New Orleans, Louisiana, since July 27, 2019, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be seven years old.

New Orleans, LA · 12d

unearththevoyage.com

Iowa’s Soaring Single-Tower Bridge Sweeps Drivers Across the Mississippi With Nothing but Open Scenery

There is a spot in eastern Iowa where a single tower rises tall above the wide Mississippi, holding up a fan of cables that seem to catch the whole sky. Drivers cross it every day without realizing they are rolling over one of the most striking pieces of engineering along the river.

Burlington, IA · 2d

Correctionville IA Daily Brief

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🏥 Correctionville, IA Healthcare Jobs: Multiple CNA & LPN Openings

Correctionville’s long-term care scene is busy right now, especially for caregivers. If you’re licensed in Iowa and like a small-town feel, these roles are worth a look. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Weekend Package Evenings.

Correctionville, IA · 1d

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.5K followers

5 Ways You’re Damaging Your Car (Without Even Realizing)

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.

realbalanced

user · 1.2K followers

7 Christmas Eve Dishes Different American Families Swore By

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. On December 24th, the question was never what to cook for Christmas Eve supper. It was already decided, usually before anyone in the house was born. In Texas, that meant tamales. In Minnesota, lutefisk. In New Mexico, a pot of posole that had gone on the stove that morning. Each family treated the meal as settled law, and each was absolutely certain their version was the correct one.

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CJ Coombs