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Credit card skimming scams: What they are, and how to avoid being a victim

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

SUDBURY, Mass. (NEXSTAR/WWLP) – The discovery of credit card skimmers at multiple New England-area retail outlets has prompted local authorities to urge customers to be wary of similar scams.On Christmas Eve, an employee at a Sudbury Farms supermarket in Sudbury, Massachusetts, was attending to the self-checkout area when they discovered a skimming device, which is designed to mimic the appearance of a legitimate credit-card reader, Nexstar's WWLP reported. A second skimmer was later found in another self-checkout lane.The supermarket chain’s parent company soon launched an investigation, finding skimmers at four other locations in Massachusetts. How to avoid the text message scam putting your cash at risk News of the discoveries also followed a November report from police in Concord, New Hampshire, who warned of skimmers that had been found in the city’s Walmart and Market Basket supermarket.“Similar incidents are being investigated by law enforcement agencies throughout New Engl...

2 dead in fiery crash on Research Boulevard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders said a vehicle caught fire in north Austin following a collision Saturday just before noon.Austin-Travis County EMS said a vehicle hit a fixed object and caught fire with two people inside. The two died at the scene. The Austin Fire Department said the collision occurred in the 8400 block of Research Boulevard, which is between Fairfield Drive and Lazy Lane. Austin-Travis County EMS also responded to the incident.Officials said the car fire is under control, and drivers should expect delays in the area.

How Sarkisian, Texas continue to build a winning culture that transcends football

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Conversations in the Texas locker room run much deeper than football, and that's a big reason why the Longhorns have excelled on the gridiron this season.Head coach Steve Sarkisian said Saturday that part of rebuilding the culture at Texas was becoming vulnerable, both for him and the players. It was about opening up to each other, speaking earnestly and honestly while developing deep, personal connections. With all Sarkisian has been through in his head coaching career in all the highs and lows, he said the first person to open up had to be him. Ewers says he hasn’t decided on staying, going; focused on ‘trying to win a national championship’ "We needed to get honest with one another so that we played more for one another thanplaying for ourselves," he said. "And to do that, it just felt like it was important for me to show them how and what that looked like. And so I became very open, transparent, honest."He tells the team his story every season. How he revitaliz...

How to keep your pets safe on New Year's Eve

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

(WETM) -- Pet parents should plan to take some extra precautions to protect their furry friends as they say goodbye to 2023 and celebrate the new year. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Parties and holiday celebrations pose extra risks for pets. This is especially true when alcohol and loud noises are around. The ASPCA released some tips to help pet owners keep their cats and dogs safe on New Year's Eve.According to the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) specialists, alcohol ingestion can lead to depression, unsteady walking, vomiting, major blood pressure drops, and major body temperature drops. Marijuana ingestion can cause unsteady walking, sleepiness, sensitivity to touch, decreased heart rate, and decreased body temperature. All alcohol and other substances need to be kept out of reach of pets. If you're hosting a gathering, be sure to tell your guests not to leave their drinks or marijuana products (like edibles) unattende...

Albany bar owners start Bars Against Drunk Driving initiative

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — When it comes to New Year’s Eve celebrations, parties and alcohol are among the first that come to mind. Todd Shapiro from The War Room Tavern and Chris Pratt from Lark Street Tavern expect large crowds but also want to ensure that each person drinks responsibly. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “We don’t wanna see any accidents happen,” Shapiro said. “We wanna keep our customers coming back for years and years.”The two and other establishments have created a new initiative… bars against drunk driving. Bar owners meet monthly to discuss safety initiatives while coordinating with local law enforcement agencies.They will also have breathalyzer tests available to make sure no one leaves too intoxicated and also to prevent a life-threatening mistake from being made.“Before they leave this place, not to drink and drive, we’re gonna pay for their Uber if they drank too much, we’re going to pay for their taxi,” Shapiro s...

Woman hit, killed by driver in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

A woman died Friday night after being hit by a driver on Alameda Avenue in Aurora.The crash happened near Alameda and South Frazier Court, Aurora police reported on X just before midnight.The woman died at the scene.Police said they do not have vehicle information, but they did not say if it was a hit-and-run crash.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Wrong-way driver killed in four-vehicle crash on E-470 in Thornton they caused Crime and Public Safety | Off-duty Adams County deputy killed in head-on crash on Christmas Eve Crime and Public Safety | One hospitalized in pedestrian-vehicle crash in Denver Sunday afternoon Crime and Public Safety | Woman killed in auto-pedestrian crash in Lakewood Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Multiple injured in three overnight Denver shootings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

Multiple people were injured overnight in three Denver shootings.All three were reported within a couple of hours of each other early Saturday morning.The first one happened in the 4800 block of West Colfax Avenue, Denver police reported about 1:55 a.m. on X. “Several” people were injured, but police did not know the extent of their injuries and have not updated the information.Police reported the second shooting about 20 minutes later near 17th and California streets. One person was injured to an unknown extent.The third shooting happened in the 4400 block of North Tower Road, police reported at 3:50 a.m. One person was injured.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Colorado Springs man killed in Christmas Eve shooting at Citadel mall Crime and Public Safety | 29-year-old suspect wanted in south Denver fatal shooting Crime and Public Safety | Gunfire erupts at Colorado Springs mall on Christmas Eve. One man is dead and 3 peo...

Silicon Valley minimum wage bump doesn’t cover costs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

(BCN) -- The minimum wage is going up across Silicon Valley in January, but it won't be high enough to cover the rising expenses of daily living.Although minimum wage is going up as high as $18.55 in Sunnyvale, workers and business owners say the increases aren't enough to make a dent in the region's expensive rent and other expenditures. Oakland PD officer killed in line of duty identified Victor Manzo, an employee at Sweet Sicily in Sunnyvale, said the city's 60 cent increase won't have a large impact. He said he struggles to support his family of five with his full-time job, as rent and groceries sap most of his income."Even if you increase the minimum, it doesn't help if everything goes up again," Manzo told San Jose Spotlight.The price of basic necessities have increased dramatically over the last few years. A study by doxoinsights ranked San Jose first in how much residents pay on common household bills in the nation's 50 largest cities -- beating out Boston, New York and Sa...

Powerful PAC supports several San Jose candidates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

(BCN) -- A political action committee that supports local pro-business candidates has announced its endorsements for next year's San Jose City Council and mayoral elections.Silicon Valley Biz PAC is putting its weight behind incumbent Mayor Matt Mahan for another term leading the city. For the council seats, the Biz PAC is endorsing Joe Lopez, a retired sheriff's deputy, for the District 2 seat, incumbent Councilmember David Cohen in District 4 and real estate investor Michael Mulcahy in District 6. The group is backing engineer Sukhdev Bainiwal in District 8, and is dually endorsing incumbent Councilmember Arjun Batra and Planning Commissioner George Casey in District 10. Beloved Fremont restaurant calls off closure "It's time to focus on supporting candidates that prioritize the needs of business owners all around San Jose and the greater Silicon Valley, and we are confident that these candidates will champion those issues," Victor Gomez, executive director of the Silicon Valley...

Maryland higher ed officials focusing on collaboration, teacher training to boost Blueprint reform plan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reforms will add billions of dollars in state funding annually for public schools within the next decade. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reforms will add billions of dollars in state funding annually for public schools within the next decade. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. As public school officials continue implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan, behind-the-scenes work remains on how colleges can help.The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is an integral part of the Blueprint plan to work on strategies to assess college and career readiness, to expand dual enrollment opportunities for h...