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Berry big mistake: Shopper's typo turns $7 blueberries into $700 fruit fiasco

When Jason Pinter placed an online grocery order after a family trip, he was expecting a routine delivery – not hundreds of dollars worth of blueberries. The New Jersey-based author was shocked when his Fresh Direct order from April arrived with dozens of cartons of the fruit, totaling around $700. “We had no idea and were just shocked to have dozens and dozens of cartons of blueberries waiting for us,” Pinter told Newsweek. “I believe we made a typo when placing the order, but have no idea how it ended up being $700 worth of blueberries as opposed to, say,

July 11, 2024
Berry big mistake: Shopper's typo turns $7 blueberries into $700 fruit fiasco
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LAPD reports homeowner shoots intruder in dramatic San Fernando Valley home invasion

A house invasion attempt in San Fernando Valley’s Valley Village neighborhood took an unexpected turn when the owner fired his gun at the would-be invaders. He and his accomplice were both shot; the wounded man is in critical condition. The accomplice then ran away. Some criminals broke into a house on Addison Street in the Los Angeles neighborhood. The man who lived there was alone, but he didn’t hesitate – he grabbed his gun and shot one of the thieves twice. LA police sent out Captain Kelly Muniz to speak to reporters about what happened. “Two suspects entered a residence

July 10, 2024
LAPD reports homeowner shoots intruder in dramatic San Fernando Valley home invasion
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Hiker saved after losing leg sensation in Sierra Nevada Mountains

A hiker paralyzed after a bite in California's Sierra Nevada mountains was safely rescued officials said. The woman encountered a terrifying ordeal when she lost feeling in her legs following the bite while fetching water from a creek.

July 10, 2024
Hiker saved after losing leg sensation in Sierra Nevada Mountains
Lifestyle

Man's second marriage revealed on Facebook lands him bigamy charges

A Texas man finds himself at the center of a bigamy scandal after his third wife uncovered his plans to marry another woman through a Facebook post, despite never finalizing their divorce. Marcus Shorten, 53, now faces criminal charges for allegedly attempting to enter into his fourth marriage while still legally wed to his current spouse.

July 09, 2024
Man's second marriage revealed on Facebook lands him bigamy charges
News|Entertainment

Danny Trejo targeted in "acid attack" at a July 4th parade

Danny Trejo targeted in "acid attack" at a July 4th parade

July 09, 2024
Danny Trejo targeted in "acid attack" at a July 4th parade
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Man sentenced to life for dismembering girlfriend found in trash bag

Man sentenced to life for dismembering girlfriend

July 08, 2024
Man sentenced to life for dismembering girlfriend found in trash bag
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Daughter's shocking admission: "I hate them" after murdering parents in cold blood

A woman in Utah told police she killed her parents and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Mia Bailey, 28, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with 11 felonies, including the murder of her parents, Joseph and Gail Bailey, and the attempted murder of her brother.

July 08, 2024
Daughter's shocking admission: "I hate them" after murdering parents in cold blood
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Seven-month old dies following vicious attack by family dog

Seven-month old dies following vicious attack by family dog

July 03, 2024
Seven-month old dies following vicious attack by family dog
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$2 million bail set for USC teen accused in homeless man's death

A 19-year-old USC student, Ivan Gallegos, was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly fatally stabbing a homeless man who was breaking into cars near a fraternity house on Greek Row.

June 26, 2024
$2 million bail set for USC teen accused in homeless man's death
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Texas twins go from attacking boyfriends with knives to facing charges of killing their own children

Texas twins Shamaiya and Troyshaye Hall are in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons – accused of killing their own children in separate incidents. According to reports, the 26-year-old sisters have a dark past, with both now facing charges of child murders, leaving their family and neighbors reeling. Police arrested Shamaiya Hall on March 3rd in Italy, Texas, after she allegedly stabbed her five children during a CPS home check. A CPS worker called 911 after deciding the children needed to be removed. What the police found when they arrived was gut-wrenching. Three children – including 5-year-old twins and

July 01, 2024
Texas twins go from attacking boyfriends with knives to facing charges of killing their own children
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LA mosquitoes are lighting up - but why?

Los Angeles residents, if you think you have been seeing glowing mosquitoes you’re not going crazy! A new strategy is being introduced to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which has proven resistant to insecticides and quite aggressive. These mosquitoes are notorious for their painful bites, often called ‘ankle biters.’ Steve Vetrone, the Vector Control District’s Scientific-Technical Services Director, told Secret Los Angeles, that “from mid-May to October’s end, we’ll be releasing sterile male mosquitoes in Sunland-Tujunga; we’ll start with 32,000 per week, gradually ramping up to around 60,000 weekly.” Over the project’s duration, the program could unleash approximately one million

July 01, 2024
LA mosquitoes are lighting up - but why?
Lifestyle

Woman's lost luggage found at homeless encampment after airline snafu

A Los Angeles woman is demanding answers from American Airlines after tracking her missing luggage to a homeless encampment in Hollywood using an Apple AirTag device. Aunny Grace says her travel nightmare unfolded after her flight from Dallas to Burbank was delayed on May 29. “American Airlines left thousands of people stranded in the airport overnight for days, actually,” Grace told NBC4. She spent the night in Dallas and was informed her bag would be delayed upon arriving in Burbank. However, five days later, Grace received the wrong suitcase. Grace had placed an AirTag tracker in her luggage, which showed

June 27, 2024
Woman's lost luggage found at homeless encampment after airline snafu
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Teacher and teacher's aide murdered months apart in eerily similar crimes

In 1996, two gruesome murders shook an apartment complex in Arlington, Texas. Christine Vu, a 26-year-old elementary school teacher, was discovered dead on September 17, 1996. According to WFAA, her body was found bound with duct tape and strangled in a partially filled bathtub. A little over three months later, the killer struck again in the same apartment complex. On December 24, 1996, 22-year-old teacher’s aide Wendie Prescott, who lived next to Christine Vu, was discovered bound with duct tape and strangled in her bathtub. Like Vu, Prescott had been sexually assaulted, per WFAA. “The crime scenes were absolutely horrific

June 27, 2024
Teacher and teacher's aide murdered months apart in eerily similar crimes
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DOJ charges California man in bank hostage situation one day after prison release

A 53-year-old Californian landed in hot water after an alleged bank robbery and taking three people hostage at Anaheim bank just hours after walking free from San Quentin State Prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Eric Walter Gray now faces one count of bank robbery and one count of forced accompaniment. Court records reveal that on May 8th, Eric Walter Gray purportedly struck at a BMO branch in Anaheim, displaying reckless disregard for the law and human life by holding up the bank less than a day after his release from state custody. Prosecutors allege Gray had been

June 27, 2024
DOJ charges California man in bank hostage situation one day after prison release
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What led to the gruesome slayings of 3 Virginia roommates?

A Virginia woman has been arrested for killing her roommates; three bodies were found in the shared house. Fredericksburg is shaken up after the triple homicide, and cops are perplexed. Police arrested Alyssa Jane Venable in New York a day after finding her roommates’ bodies. The Spotsylvania Sheriff said Robert John McGuire, 77; Carol Anne Reese, 65; and Gregory Scott Powell, 60 had upper body injuries when found during a welfare check. Officials said a concerned friend had called for the check after Venable reportedly said some disturbing things. Police are tight-lipped on the motive and cause of death but

June 27, 2024
What led to the gruesome slayings of 3 Virginia roommates?
Local

Small Earthquakes Shake Southern California: Could the 'Big One' Be Next?

A series of modest tremors, ranging from 3.5 to 3.9 magnitude, have jolted Southern California in recent days, leaving many residents unnerved at the prospect of a major, catastrophic earthquake often called ‘The Big One.’ The shaking kicked off with a 3.6 magnitude quake near Ojai on May 31st, rapidly followed by two comparable tremors beneath the El Sereno neighborhood of East Los Angeles. The California earthquakes struck three more near Newport Beach and Costa Mesa over the weekend. Though not immensely strong, the frequent quakes have revived anxieties among Californians that a devastating earthquake could strike at any moment

June 25, 2024
Small Earthquakes Shake Southern California: Could the 'Big One' Be Next?
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Woman faces charges after traffic stop uncovers meth in bong

A resident of North Dakota named Jessica Beske was pulled over last month while driving in Minnesota, and now she is staring down the barrel of up to 30 years in prison after cops say they found a bong that tested positive for liquid meth in her vehicle. The 34-year-old from Fargo was pulled over by Polk County sheriff’s deputies on May 8th in northwestern Minnesota. According to court documents obtained by the Minnesota Reformer, the deputies claim they smelled weed coming from Beske’s ride, which prompted them to search the vehicle. Inside, the cops allege they uncovered a bong

June 25, 2024
Woman faces charges after traffic stop uncovers meth in bong
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How this influencer found out about her boyfriend's affair through a pizza order

A vegan influencer discovers her boyfriend's infidelity through an unexpected pepperoni pizza order on a food app. The betrayal shatters their relationship.

June 20, 2024
How this influencer found out about her boyfriend's affair through a pizza order
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Video shows city workers stumbling upon five-foot alligator living underground in Florida sewers

Long Alligator Found In Florida Sewers

June 20, 2024
Video shows city workers stumbling upon five-foot alligator living underground in Florida sewers
Lifestyle

New laws might soon guard kids against oversharing parents on social media

Young adults who grew up with their lives overshared by social media influencer parents are pushing for new laws to protect child privacy and earn compensation.

June 12, 2024
New laws might soon guard kids against oversharing parents on social media
Lifestyle

"We're not posting that": The no-launch trend values privacy over likes

The social media world has ushered in a new age of sharing and interacting with others, but it has also sparked worries about privacy and its effects on intimate relationships. On Instagram, one new trend that has taken off is “No Launch,” in which couples purposefully decide not to share information about their partner on social media. People who value privacy and wish to shield their relationships from outside criticism and judgment are curious about this dating trend. The concept of a “No Launch” is straightforward – not launching your relationship online. In an article by Mashable, Tiffany Champion, a

June 04, 2024
"We're not posting that": The no-launch trend values privacy over likes

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