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Police bust man at Gwinnett McDonald’s they say tried to sell home he didn’t own

Gwinnett County police arrested a man at a local McDonald’s who they say attempted to sell a property he did not own by stealing the identity of its rightful owner.Police say 55-year-old Armond Long, of Lilburn, posed as the property owner and listed the land for sale on Zillow.The scheme unraveled when the actual owner discovered the listing while the sale was pending and contacted authorities.Records show the land was pending for $130,000 before law enforcement got involved.“He didn’t have any intention of selling that property, so he contacted local authorities,” said Cpl. Juan Madiedo.TRENDING STORIES: Authorities in Lake Havasu City, Arizona worked with Gwinnett County police to set up a sting operation.Long agreed to meet at a McDonald’s near the Mall of Georgia to sign final closing documents. An undercover Gwinnett officer, posing as a courier, handed Long documents […]

Karl The Fog December 20, 2024

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Mother of Olentangy High student that inspired sextortion bill hopes it saves lives

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide and sexual abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988.Jennifer Markus spent much of Wednesday watching The Ohio Channel as a bill to make "sextortion" a felony wound its way among lawmakers.She's a pediatric care nurse at Nationwide Children's Hospital where her colleagues have offered comfort after her son Braden Markus took his life three years ago when someone posing as a high school girl on social media asked him for intimate photos and then demanded $1,800 so they wouldn't be published.He initially refused. But within 30 minutes, the boy who loved sports and fireworks and Japanese food, who was about to get his driver's license, was gone."It's bittersweet," Mrs. Markus told The Dispatch Thursday. "Holy crap. my friends and a lot of people just got this […]

Karl The Fog December 20, 2024

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Family Mourns 6-Year-Old Who Died After Escaping Home, Running Across Interstate

A family in San Jose, California, is mourning their 6-year-old son King Holguin, a nonverbal and autistic child who was fatally struck by a car Friday, Dec. 13, on Interstate 280, per ABC 7 News.King was two weeks shy of his seventh birthday when he died.“I just want to hold him,” the boy’s father, who was not identified, told the outlet Monday. “I want him back, but I know he is in a better place. He was always outgoing, loving and the house is quiet without him. But I know everyone misses him and I miss him.”A news release from the California Highway Patrol obtained Wednesday by People confirmed a pedestrian “ran into the number three lane” of the northbound interstate that night and was struck by a 2024 Nissan Altima driven by a 36-year-old San Jose local.The pedestrian was […]

Karl The Fog December 19, 2024

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4 Things Retirees Should Stop Buying To Build Their Retirement Savings

monkeybusinessimages / iStock.com Maintaining financial stability during retirement is challenging for many retirees, because their income is fixed, whether it comes from Social Security, investments or pensions. Read More: 3 Things Retirees Should Sell To Build Their retirement Savings Be Aware: 10 Little Luxuries To Stay Away From in Retirement “Balancing enjoyment and security in retirement is about clarity and intention,” said Melissa Pavone, founder of Mindful Financial Partners. “By understanding your numbers, building a detailed cash flow plan, and revisiting it regularly with a trust advisor, you can embrace the retirement you’ve envisioned.” However, many retirees unknowingly spend money on items that drain their savings, making it harder to meet unexpected needs and stretch their money over time. Here are four things retirees should stop buying to build their retirement savings. According to Deloitte’s annual Digital Media Trends report, […]

Karl The Fog December 19, 2024

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US alarmed Russia close to accepting nuclear-armed North Korea

By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States voiced alarm at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that Russia was close to accepting a nuclear-armed North Korea, as Moscow and Pyongyang defended their growing cooperation.Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in September that Moscow viewed the notion of "denuclearising" North Korea as a closed issue, as it understood Pyongyang's logic of relying on nuclear weapons as the foundation of its defence.Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inboxSee for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories."Alarmingly, we assess that Russia may be close to accepting North Korea's nuclear-weapons program, reversing Moscow's decades-long commitment to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula," said U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield."We believe that Moscow will become more reluctant not only to criticize Pyongyang's development […]

Karl The Fog December 18, 2024

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Who still uses coal? Answers to questions about Green Bay coal piles and the possible move

GREEN BAY - The Green Bay region is closer than ever to reaching a deal to relocate the C. Reiss Co. coal piles storage from its longtime home on prime, riverfront property.The lease terms the Brown County Board will consider Wednesday are the result of years of collaboration and negotiations between Brown County, the city of Green Bay and C. Reiss Co.The terms call for C. Reiss to move its coal storage to a 14.5-acre chunk of the county-owned former J.P. Pulliam power plant site where the Port of Green Bay wants to expand ship deliveries. C. Reiss would pay the county $3.7 million over the first 25 years of the lease and would have the option to extend the lease by another 50 years.The lease terms are not quite the end of the line, as there would still be […]

Karl The Fog December 18, 2024

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Motive appears to be combination of factors, police say

Officials are trying to determine why a 15-year-old girl allegedly opened fire at her school, Abundant Life Christian School, on Monday morning, killing a fellow student and teacher in a heinous crime that shocked the community of Madison, Wisconsin.The motive appears to be a combination of factors, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said at a news conference Tuesday.Police are talking to students to determine if bullying was one of the factors, he said."Everyone was targeted in this incident and everyone was put in equal danger," Barnes said.PHOTO: A police officer stands guard in front of the Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)MORE: Teen suspect in deadly Wisconsin school attack points to rarity of female shootersThe suspect, Natalie Rupnow, who went by Samantha, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Officers did […]

Karl The Fog December 17, 2024

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High temps, cold fronts, rain, possible frost, hail

You might want to make sure you keep your umbrella close by today and Wednesday.And if your weekend plans include being outdoors as you finish your holiday shopping, you better bring a jacket, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville.➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by locationWe could see temperatures drop by 20 degrees between Wednesday and Saturday.Here are the latest weather conditions and forecasts to help you out today, Tuesday, Dec. 17, along with a heads up on the cold fronts heading our way.Water quality: Is it safe to swim or fish in Jacksonville? See latest health advisories, test results5-day weather forecast for Jacksonville, FloridaFive-day outlook for Jacksonville calls for cooler temperatures arriving by the weekend.Tuesday and Wednesday: Warmer, with temperatures above average, and 30-50% chance for showers and low chance […]

Karl The Fog December 17, 2024

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UK high street retailers accused of recruiting young workers without employment rights over Christmas

UKhigh street retailers have been accused of recruiting young workers as store assistants without basic employment rights over the busy Christmas period (Getty Images) UK high street retailers have been accused of recruiting young workers as store assistants without basic employment rights over the busy Christmas period. Major brands – such as Urban Outfitters, Lush, Gymshark, Uniqlo and Emma Sleep – are allegedly drafting in “freelance” shop assistants through gig apps for the festive season, which means the workers would not be covered by most employment protections because they are technically classed as self-employed. Describing the new development as “worrying”, Tim Sharp, senior policy officer for employment rights at the Trades Union Congress (TUC), told The Independent: “It would seem absurd to most people that someone can do a job like working in a shop and not be entitled to […]

Karl The Fog December 16, 2024

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Japan’s largest bank apologizes over theft of millions of dollars from safe deposit boxes

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s biggest bank apologized Monday for the alleged theft by an employee of more than 1 billion yen ($6.6 million) from customers’ safe deposit boxes.The bank, formally known as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., said Monday that it was investigating and that verified thefts from about 20 of the 60 clients thought to have been affected amounted to 300 million yen (nearly $2 million). Compensation was being worked out, it said.The thefts occurred at two Tokyo branches of the bank, from April 2020 until the end of October this year, when the problem was discovered.Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inboxSee for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories.MUFG’s president and CEO Junichi Hanzawa told reporters the female employee responsible for managing the safe deposit boxes and […]

Karl The Fog December 16, 2024

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