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Malware Crooks Plant Fake YouTube Ads on Google to Trick Users
The latest internet scam does not involve Nigerian princes or secret lotto winnings, but it’s tricky enough to fool users who are just trying to find some cute kitten videos. According to The Inquirer, popular antivirus software firm Malwarebytes says that the latest trick that online criminals are using involves Google search results. It’s called […]
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8 Members of Ohio’s Beef Jerky Burgling Ring Indicted for Theft and Money Laundering
A Delaware County grand jury recently indicted eight beef jerky bandits who operated a theft ring across central Ohio, according to the Marion Star, following a six-month investigation of the group’s alleged thefts. The group had been running a shoplifting ring across 10 Ohio counties, reported This Week News, and primarily focused on items like […]
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The Time for Heating and Cooling Upgrades in Connecticut is Now
The hot summer days are in the rear-view mirror, and before long the temperate fall weather will give way to the bitterness of winter in Connecticut. On top of getting mentally prepared for that cold fact, it’s also time for homeowners to make sure their houses are ready to withstand the hardships of winter. Enter […]
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Family of 3 Left Homeless After Orlando Apartment Fire
A family of three is homeless today after a fire in an Orlando apartment complex ravaged their living space. At about 4:20 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 24, the Orlando Fire Department was called to the Village at Rosemont Preserve apartment complex, according to News 13 in Orlando. Authorities have so far been […]
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Local Bakery’s Egg and Butter Cartoon Characters Violation of Ordinance
In July the Knoxville City Council in Tennessee approved a new sign ordinance outlawing signs on the top of businesses roofs, with an exception for artwork, according to the local ABC affiliate WATE.com. Presumably, the regulation was meant to prevent big chains from mounting massive, flashy eyesores in an attempt to attract business from the […]
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Regular New Yorkers Learn How To Screen Others for Mental Illness and Substance Abuse in New Training Program
Screenings for substance abuse and mental health concerns are notoriously difficult to enact, but New York City has started taking a new approach by training regular people to respond to individuals who may be facing an addiction, mental illness, or are experiencing abuse. According to the Associated Press, a youth outreach organization called The Door […]
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Dog Stands By ‘Best Friend’ Trapped in Hole For Nearly a Week
When asked about their preference of furry companion, 70% of Americans describe themselves as “dog persons,” rather than the 20% who say they are “cat persons.” People love dogs due to their friendly nature and fierce loyalty. But how loyal can a dog really be? Well, if they’re anything like Tillie, it could be enough […]
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English Bride Undergoes Dental Surgery — in the Middle of Her Reception
While a lion-killing dentist gets all the press in America, there is a hero across the Atlantic Ocean that saved the wedding day of one unfortunate bride. According to Express UK, Stacy Rodgers, a bride-to-be from Ayrshire, England, woke up in the middle of the night on the most important day of her life with […]
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Afghan Teacher Who Taught Refugee Girls in a Tent Honored by the UN
Life for refugees of war-torn nations can be tough. But one woman is being honored by the United Nations for her work to help young girls get an education, even while in exile. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has chosen to honor Afghan refugee and teacher Aqeela Asifi for its […]
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Courageous Students Help Police Track Down Peeping Tom
Eight female college students are being commended for their bravery in helping police identify and arrest a man who was peeping into their windows on multiple occasions. According to local Minnesota news affiliate WCCO, University of St. Thomas student Emma Button noticed a man staring into her window on the night of Sept. 7. Upon […]