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James is a news reporter at MailOnline. He joined in March 2024. He covers crime, personal finance and cryptocurrency. His prior work includes live coverage of a financial crime trial in New York and writing a daily markets-focused newsletter for Bloomberg.

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Philly's no-nonsense new mayor begins zero-tolerance crackdown on crime in city's notorious Kensington neighborhood

18/07/24 08:29

Philadelphia's new mayor is bringing 'broken windows policing' back to the city of brotherly love, writes The Wall Street Journal's editorial board. Democrat Cherelle Parker (inset) was inaugurated as the city's first female mayor on January 2, and her first act was to declare a public safety emergency via an executive order. That order was issued to deal with the open-air drug markets that are all too common in the Kensington neighborhood (pictured above)....read

TikToker says seven-day trip to famously-beautiful US state was more expensive than entire cost of an 11 night jaunt to Italy
18/07/24 05:51
A TikToker who recently went to Maine - famous for its rocky beaches and Acadia National Park - claimed her seven-day trip there was more expensive than an 11-day trip to Italy with everything included.
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Moment boaters are confronted by scores of alligators while sailing through Georgia state park
18/07/24 03:37
A couple rowing through a river in a Georgia state park were treated to a frightening, scaly surprise as they turned a corner in their boat. Marty Welch and his wife spotted dozens of alligators ahead.
Face mask wars erupt again four years after COVID mandates - but this time there's an unusual twist
18/07/24 02:47
The fight over face masks has taken a stunning reversal after the initial pandemic mandates. There are still plenty of people opposed to them, but for an entirely different reason than before.
Stunning beach on 'Billionaire's Isle' is forced to close during peak season because of wind turbine debris
17/07/24 08:47
Nantucket had to shut many of its gorgeous beaches to tourists this weekend after fiberglass shards from a damaged wind turbine washed up on land. Beaches reopened Wednesday.
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Minnesota woman is denied car insurance by State Farm because of critical design error in the make and model of her car
17/07/24 06:10
Minnesota woman Erin Walters said she was denied car insurance because of the specific make and model she owns. A design flaw makes it easy it to get stolen, making it uninsurable.
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America's ritziest towns are trying to ban enormous McMansion trophy homes over claims they're an ugly blot on the landscape
17/07/24 04:33
Residents and officials in rich American towns are banding together to outlaw mega mansions they say are a blight on the landscape. Others say these efforts punish wealth and success.
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Connecticut family enjoying sun-dappled park face horrific nightmare that suddenly ran at them from nearby woods
17/07/24 04:29
A Connecticut family has revealed their horror at seeing two drunk machete-wielding gunmen run at them in a local community park.
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Extraordinary amount Stormy Daniels raised to pay Trump's legal bills
10/07/24 10:15
Stormy Daniels has raised a stunning sum to pay off legal fees she owes to former President Donald Trump after a court dismissed her defamation case against him in 2018.
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Father and son are arrested over explosion which launched shrapnel 100 yards away, leaving one person with 'wartime' injury and damaging nearby cars
10/07/24 06:15
A father and son duo were arrested after they allegedly set off an explosive in a suburban New Jersey neighborhood, throwing shrapnel the length of a football field in every direction.
Ohio man wearing leopard-print onesie is arrested with hamsters in his pocket after series of bizarre break-ins
10/07/24 05:43
Cops have arrested an oddball suspect accused of breaking into several stores in Ohio. Matthew Pancake was wearing a leopard-print onesie when he was perp-walked early Tuesday.
Stormy Daniels raises more than $1 million on GoFundMe to help pay Trump's legal bills from her 2018 defamation case dismissed by judge
10/07/24 03:10
Stormy Daniels has raised a stunning sum to pay off legal fees she owes to former President Donald Trump after a court dismissed her defamation case against him in 2018.
Tourists visiting Yosemite National Park are slammed for disgusting act
10/07/24 01:44
Yosemite National Park blasted tourists on social media for leaving a disgusting surprise on a trail in front of a beautiful waterfall. The Instagram post caused outrage in wilderness lovers.
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NASCAR fan tackles protesters who scaled fence to fly pro-Palestine flag at Chicago racing event
10/07/24 12:13
Two protestors dressed in all black were met with brutal resistance at a Sunday NASCAR race in Chicago after they chained themselves to a fence and tried to fly a pro-Palestine flag.
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Passenger saves man's life while waiting at airport terminal after spotting two worrying symptoms
09/07/24 06:13
A woman at a North Carolina airport saved a man's life after her quick thinking and medical know-how led her to believe he was having a heart attack.
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Solid Rock Church member is arrested for assault just months after pastor's wife Mica Miller was mysteriously found dead as community tears itself apart over shock suicide
09/07/24 05:16
A congregant of the Solid Rock Church sprayed demonstrators outside the South Carolina place of worship after last Sunday's service, leading to him getting slapped with assault charges.
Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch gets a hero's welcome at Florida beach club as she continues to cash in on her x-rated 15 mins
09/07/24 03:09
The Hawk Tuah girl, otherwise known as Haliey Welch, made an appearance at a Florida beach club over the weekend - and reportedly got a handsome payout for it.
Beloved smokehouse Fargo's Pit BBQ closes after 24 years in business due to 'challenging economic climate'
08/07/24 11:59
A popular smokehouse has shut after more than two decades of serving brisket, ribs and other Texas barbecue classics.
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Antique store to close after 50 years - but not before an epic sale
08/07/24 02:48
A popular store is going out of business after a 50-year run of selling antiques - but not before launching a fire sale to clear its inventory.
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Beloved Florida antique store to close after 50 years - but not before an epic sale
08/07/24 11:45
A popular store is going out of business after a 50-year run of selling antiques - but not before launching a fire sale to clear its inventory.
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Most dangerous mile of highway in the entire US is revealed
08/07/24 11:00
Research revealed there were 23 fatal crashes on this treacherous one-mile stretch of road between 2000 and 2019, killing a total of 24 people.
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Hurricane Beryl re-strengthens as it bears down on Texas
08/07/24 10:00
Beryl strengthened and became a hurricane once again late Sunday as it heads toward southern Texas, where the part outer parts of the storm hit the coast with rain and intensifying winds.
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Hurricane Beryl re-strengthens as it bears down on Texas as new tracking map shows when and where it will make landfall
08/07/24 06:34
Beryl strengthened and became a hurricane once again late Sunday as it heads toward southern Texas, where the part outer parts of the storm hit the coast with rain and intensifying winds.
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Uber passenger watches on in shock when his driver is pulled over and hauled away in handcuffs outside Miami International Airport
08/07/24 06:00
A passenger taking an Uber ride from Miami International Airport found themselves caught in the middle of a heated incident on Saturday.
Alaskan tourist hotspot fed up with cruise ships considers drastic move to give locals a break from pesky visitors
08/07/24 01:27
Voters living in the capital city of Alaska may pass a measure severely limiting the entry of cruise ships, a potential win for locals who have long been upset over the never-ending flood of tourists.
Texas shark attack victim breaks down the moment she kicked at beast after mistaking it for a 'huge fish' as she reveals the extent of her injuries
08/07/24 01:08
The mother who got her calf torn off by a shark at a Texas beach on July 4th has spoken out about the terrifying experience, saying she first thought the predator was just a 'huge fish.'
Chicago homeowner's property tax skyrockets from $1,800 to $30,000 after humble 1950s home he purchased for $115,000 in 2006 is valued at ridiculous level
07/07/24 10:43
A man living in Chicago Heights, an unincorporated suburban community outside Chicago, got a ruinously high tax bill that could drive him out of his humble 1950s home.
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America's deadliest mile revealed - where there are 50 TIMES more fatal crashes than the average highway
07/07/24 04:32
Research revealed there were 23 fatal crashes on this treacherous one-mile stretch of road between 2000 and 2019, killing a total of 24 people.
Savvy Americans have found a cunning way to build points with a rewards credit card
07/07/24 12:20
Wells Fargo and startup Bilt launched the Bilt Mastercard in 2022, a rewards credit card that attracted over one million new accounts in its first 18 months.
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Tiny rural idyll is transformed into buzzing boomtown where jobs market 'is going nuts' - but some locals are now furious at farmers for selling out: 'They hate us'
07/07/24 11:58
Rural towns across America are being transformed into centers for large scale retailers like Amazon and Walmart to ship their massive inventories of products.
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Wildlife officials reveal what happened to shark that attacked multiple people at Texas beach - after it was filmed lurking near woman it had just mauled
07/07/24 05:36
Wildlife officials revealed to a frightened public the fate of the shark that maimed two people on a Texas beach on July 4th.The attack happened on South Padre Island, Texas, on Thursday.
Adorable baby gorilla is born at Seattle Zoo - only to be rejected by his uninterested mother
07/07/24 03:48
A male gorilla, weighing just over four pounds, was born last week at a zoo in Seattle. Tragically, his mother abandoned him and didn't show 'appropriate maternal behaviors.'
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Incredible Philadelphia no-kill CAR shelter turns broken-down old rust buckets into Mad Max-style vehicles
07/07/24 03:11
The No Kill Car Shelter has been taking broken-down vehicles normally bound for the trash heap and transforming them into ferocious road demons reminiscent of the dystopian saga Mad Max.
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Armed vagrants set up homeless encampment in backyard of family's historic $800,000 home - and threaten to kill them on being asked to leave
07/07/24 12:50
Robin Bach and her husband have had to contend with death threats from vagrants living in woods they own just behind their stunning 19th Century Walker House.
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Trader Joe's issues urgent recall for popular $3.99 product sold in stores across America over fears it'll burn houses down
04/07/24 12:24
Trader Joe's is recalling one of its products for fears that it could cause fires in homes. Shoppers are urged not to use the product. They should throw it out or return it to their nearest Trader Joe's.
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Two female school employees Railey Greeson and Brooklyn Shuler are arrested for having sex with male students
03/07/24 02:56
Two former employees of the Calhoun City School District have been indicted and arrested for allegedly having sex with their students.
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Virginia town reeling over sudden death of beloved radio star
02/07/24 08:28
A popular radio host broadcasting to central Virginia died over the weekend, leaving longtime listeners and friends heartbroken. Kat Simons was a mainstay host on Richmond's 98.1.
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Texas man dies during Grand Canyon hike as park officials make dire warning about silent killer
02/07/24 06:47
A Texas man hiking a popular trail in the Grand Canyon over the weekend has been declared dead, the National Park Service announced.
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Saudi spy's 9/11 video sparks outrage from victims' families as they demand Biden bring justice
02/07/24 04:56
9/11 Justice members slammed Biden as well as Donald Trump for failing to address the 'damning' footage of Omar al-Bayoumi during their recent presidential debate.
Star high school athlete dies 'out of nowhere' after being pulled out of swimming pool
02/07/24 04:26
An incoming freshman football player expected to be a star athlete died days after almost drowning in the pool at Chino High School. The boy was participating in activity with the team at the pool.
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Mystery as man charged with $7million Ponzi scheme drowns in river before he was due to stand trial
02/07/24 02:14
A Canadian man accused of running a $7.8 million Ponzi scheme has drowned in a British Columbia river seven months before his trial was set to kick off in Edmonton.
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Shirtless man with gold chain takes TikTok by storm as he is hailed by fed-up voters as better alternative to Biden AND Trump
01/07/24 09:28
After President Joe Biden's calamitous debate performance, it seems a new presidential candidate has risen as an alternative to Biden and former President Donald Trump. Enter Bruce Mahnken III.
Mystery of tattered 'ghost ship' that washed up on Florida beach is solved - and there's a heartbreaking twist
01/07/24 07:04
Florida's Pensacola Beach was the site of something extremely unusual last month - a shipwreck. A tattered 45-foot sailboat washed up on shore, and weeks earlier, two men were rescued from it.
Deeply satisfying moment teenager puts 'Karen' in her place after she gets called a b*tch for refunding $6 snow cone
01/07/24 03:42
A 17-year-old manager at a snow cone stand in Willis, Texas, laid down the law with a rude female customer who called her a b*tch. The epic showdown over just $6 was caught on security cameras.
Beautiful home in Maine beach town known for $7 million price tags sells way below market value for unexpected reason
01/07/24 02:21
Thanks to an affordable housing lottery, a single mom just bought the house of her dreams for a fraction of what a typical home goes for in ritzy Kennebunkport, Maine.
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Scientists drop extinction bombshell, claim freak event killed the last woolly mammoths
30/06/24 08:44
Scientists behind a new study now claim the last woolly mammoths on Earth were wiped out in an extreme storm or a plague - which means if the worst hadn't happened, they might still be alive.
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Urgent recall of blood pressure medications over fear pills can cause irregular heart beat, cardiac arrest
30/06/24 06:57
A whopping 135 batches of blood pressure medication have been recalled over fears that the pill capsules won't properly dissolve when ingested by patients.
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The 6 to 1 rule to save time and money at the supermarket
30/06/24 06:23
If you want to save money and time at the supermarket, Will Coleman says he has the answer. It's called the 6 to 1 rule, and it makes shopping easier because you don't to bring a list.
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Gunman who murdered five-year-old because he was 'going to snitch' sentenced to 28 to 60 years in prison
30/06/24 05:15
Malcom Ray Hardy, 18, was sentenced to a maximum of 60 years in prison for murdering a family in a Detroit home, including a five-year-old boy and his mother.
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Driver says Kia suddenly broke down in the middle of the road - she cannot believe the dealership's response
30/06/24 03:44
A 21-year-old Canadian woman shared a story on TikTok about her parents' 2014 Kia Sorento suddenly coming to a screeching halt while immersed in dangerous highway traffic.
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'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Beryl could grow to monster Category 4 as it rapidly intensifies and heads toward Caribbean
30/06/24 12:59
Hurricane Beryl has been upgraded to a Category 3 storm by the National Hurricane center as it barrels toward the southeast Caribbean. It's the first major storm of hurricane season.
Fury as one of America's oldest companies slashes jobs in the Midwest as it shifts work to Mexico: 'It's greed'
29/06/24 01:19
John Deere, one of America's oldest companies, is sparking outrage now that it's laying off American workers and moving more of its agricultural equipment manufacturing to Mexico.
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Secret deals hidden in your fast food apps: From a half-price Big Mac to free six packs of nuggets at Wendy's
29/06/24 01:06
Fast food chains such as McDonald's and Wendy's are warring with one another to offer the best deals with their respective mobile apps. These apps can hook users with enticing rewards.
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Olive Garden to hike prices this year despite lackluster sales
27/06/24 01:32
The chain will be raising prices as much as 3 percent this year in the face of lackluster sales, angering the very customers they're trying to appeal to.
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Stock market looks 'eerily similar' to last big crash, veteran Charles Schwab analyst says in dire warning for 401(k)s
27/06/24 04:39
Charles Schwab economists are pointing out that current market conditions are becoming more similar to 2021, the year before the most recent time stocks soured.
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Legendary family-favorite chain to hike prices - as inflation weary customers say 'just shut down'
27/06/24 04:38
The chain will be raising prices as much as 3 percent this year in the face of lackluster sales, angering the very customers they're trying to appeal to.
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Budget airline offers tickets for less than $30 this summer - and there are dozens of vacation hotspots to choose from
26/06/24 02:34
A major airline is offering customers $29 tickets for 100 domestic routes. Popular destinations include Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
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Ice cream products recalled after listeria detected in Hershey's, Friendly's brands
25/06/24 09:30
Food watchdogs have recalled more than 70 ice cream brands after tests revealed they could be contaminated with listeria.
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High-flying two-star Air Force general charged with raping a female officer - as vile allegations are revealed
24/06/24 08:15
Major General Phillip Stewart went on trial Monday for allegedly raping a female subordinate last year. He was the commander of the San Antonio-based 19th Air Force.
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PhD student Nicole Virzi accused of murdering her friend's baby talked about depression in women days before the attack
24/06/24 05:19
A video posted days before Ph.D student Nicole Virzi allegedly killed a friend's baby shows the academic discussing a paper she wrote about depression in women.
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American man, 31, vanishes in Spain after traveling to Barcelona to attend Pride festival
24/06/24 03:56
An American man vacationing in Spain has been missing for the last two weeks, prompting his family to turn to social media for help in locating him. Ryan Anthony, 31, still hasn't been found.
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Wyoming town scores victory over billionaire's plans for swanky resort
24/06/24 03:25
A billionaire's best laid plans to transform a sleepy valley in Wyoming into a destination resort for rich people will potentially be delayed for years thanks to environmental regulations.
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Small town scores major victory over billionaire as decision could delay his grand plans for swanky resort aimed at wealthy city elite
24/06/24 03:12
A billionaire's best laid plans to transform a sleepy valley in Wyoming into a destination resort for rich people will potentially be delayed for years thanks to environmental regulations.
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Revered New York hot dog joint that closed after 100 YEARS announces comeback
24/06/24 12:19
A century old hot dog joint that shut down during the pandemic has announced it will be reopening its doors - to the delight of its many, many fans. The restaurant is famous for hot dogs with meat sauce.
Chilling new 9/11 video shows Saudi spy filming, planning attacks
24/06/24 11:00
A disturbing video has come to light showing a man believed to have ties to Al Qaeda terrorists filming important landmarks in Washington DC a little over a year before the 9/11 attacks.
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Sarah Becker dead aged 52: Reality TV star who appeared on MTV's 'The Real World Miami' dies by suicide
23/06/24 08:52
Sarah Becker, a reality TV star who appeared on the fifth season of MTV's The Real World, has died by suicide, TMZ reported. Becker's family confirmed that she died early last week at her Illinois home.
Owners of iconic restaurant are busted after 'threatening to kill customers' in Wild West-style duel over wait times
23/06/24 06:58
The owners of a Western-styled steakhouse in Wyoming got into a confrontation with tourists that authorities say escalated to death threats and a serious assault to a police officer.
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Antiques Roadshow guest breaks down in tears at five-figure valuation of artwork she thrifted for just $9.99: 'My kids say it's ugly!'
23/06/24 04:20
A guest on Antiques Roadshow showed off a painting she thrifted years ago for $9.99 - and was shocked at how much her abstract piece could fetch if she sold it to a gallery.
Chilling never-before-seen 9/11 footage shows Saudi spy filming Capitol Hill 'to plan attacks'
23/06/24 02:22
A disturbing video has come to light showing a man believed to have ties to Al Qaeda terrorists filming important landmarks in Washington DC a little over a year before the 9/11 attacks.
Controversial millennial clothing brand becomes greatest stock market rally of 2024 as price continues to soar
22/06/24 07:55
A clothing retailer that used to cater to svelte white teens has seen a huge stock rise in the last year due to key strategic changes. It's an even better performer than Nvidia.
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Iconic Texas store loved by Drake abruptly shutters after two decades
22/06/24 11:28
A popular Texas retailer carrying stylish cowboy hats and boots has abruptly closed three locations after 20 years. The niche store was beloved by stars Drake and Letoya Luckett.
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Mall fixture fashion chain sparks fears of mass store closures as it asks landlords to cut rent in half
21/06/24 05:32
A fashion retailer that was once the go-to store for American teenagers is the latest to to have money problems. There are fears for its 380 stores.
I'm a barista - here are the mistakes you need to avoid to make a great iced coffee in the heatwave
21/06/24 03:46
Beat the heat with a great iced coffee! Here are some tips and tricks from baristas - while also saving $6 on a fancy one from Starbucks.
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Walmart launches brilliant alternative to Amazon's Prime Day - here are the best deals
20/06/24 10:21
Walmart is rolling out its own version of Amazon's hugely popular Prime Day. The second annual Walmart+ Week offers special offers and boosted perks to customers with its $98 a year membership.
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Kroger copies small business - then steals their photos to promote it
20/06/24 03:48
Kroger has been forced into a grovelling apology after stealing the photos used by a small company to promote its peach truck - after also copying the business idea.
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Kroger copies small business - and then steals their photos to promote it: 'Boycott confirmed!'
20/06/24 03:20
Kroger has been forced into a grovelling apology after stealing the photos used by a small company to promote its peach truck - after also copying the business idea.
Walmart shuts three more stores as the total closures for 2024 hits 11
18/06/24 04:19
Walmart has decided to close three more stores across the US, bringing this year's total number of failed locations to 11. The retail giant said the stores underperformed financially.
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Walmart quietly shutters another three stores as the total closures for 2024 hits 11
18/06/24 03:40
One of America's biggest retailers has decided to close three more stores across the US, bringing this year's total number of failed locations to 11. The retail giant said the stores underperformed financially.
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Security guard at America First rally in Detroit punches popular streamer in the face
17/06/24 09:13
Dramatic footage shows popular American streamer Sneako getting punched in the face by a security guard during a far right wing political event in Detroit. One of his front teeth were chipped.
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Heartbreaking moment police stop terrified elderly woman from depositing more cash into Bitcoin ATM after she was cruelly scammed
17/06/24 05:44
Heartbreaking video footage shows the moment an elderly woman is tricked into depositing thousands of dollars into a Bitcoin ATM - just before police swoop in to help her.

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