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Cash App's Parent To Pay $45M Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures Cash App's Parent To Pay $45M Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures
Cash App's Parent To Pay $45M Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures Cash App's parent company is paying $45 million after it was accused of misleading millions of users about the safety of the popular payment app. Block Inc. agreed to the settlement with 46 states, the attorneys general announced on Wednesday, July 8. The states accused the company of failing to protect users from fraud, along with not providing the fraud help and refunds it promised and was required by law to provide. New York will receive $1.6 million, Connecticut will get $1.5 million, Pennsylvania will be paid more than $1.13 million, and Massachusetts will receive $730,000. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In NJ As Company Questions Swirl Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In NJ As Company Questions Swirl
Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In NJ As Company Questions Swirl President Donald Trump is backing "Freedom Fuel" stations, promising cheaper gas despite rising oil prices amid the Iran war and unanswered questions about the business behind the effort. The White House celebrated the first "Freedom Fuel Network" gas station in a Facebook reel on Tuesday, July 7. A website for the initiative claims to have 25 locations in the greater Philadelphia area and South Jersey. The gas stations advertise regular unleaded gas for $3.47 per gallon. That's about 30 to 40 cents lower than the countywide averages in Freedom Fuel's purported coverage area, according…

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by Chris Spiker
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Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know
Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know More than 325,000 Honda minivans are being recalled because a rearview camera problem can block a driver's view while backing up. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 325,588 Odyssey vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, July 1. The recall affects certain 2018 through 2020 Honda Odysseys. The issue involves water entering the rearview camera assembly, which can corrode the camera's circuit board. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk …

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by Chris Spiker
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Trader Joe's Paramus Provides Update On Reopening Trader Joe's Paramus Provides Update On Reopening
Trader Joe's Paramus Provides Update On Reopening The good news: Most of the power at the Trader Joe's in Paramus has been restored. The bad? The Route 17 store won't fully reopen for at least another day. The store has been closed since the Saturday, July 4, storms knocked out power. It is expected to reopen Wednesday afternoon, July 8, with nonperishable dry goods only, a store employee told Daily Voice. Electrical surges during the outage left some of the store's technology on the fritz, and crews are working through those issues before delivery trucks return with refrigerated and frozen products. The Paramus location is hoping to re…

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by Cecilia Levine
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More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know
More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know More than 110,000 Ford Mustang vehicles are being recalled because two separate safety problems could increase the risk of crashes. Ford Motor Company issued the recalls for 110,626 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, June 30. The recalls affect certain 2024-2026 Ford Mustangs, 2025-2026 Ford Mustang GTDs, and 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach-Es. One recall involves 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles. In cold temperatures of 32 degrees or lower, the windshield wipers may only work on high speed, and the washing system may not work …

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by Chris Spiker
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USPS Raising Forever Stamp Prices By Nearly 5%: What To Know USPS Raising Forever Stamp Prices By Nearly 5%: What To Know
USPS Raising Forever Stamp Prices By Nearly 5%: What To Know The US Postal Service is expected to raise the cost of Forever stamps and other mailing services. The USPS has proposed increasing the rate of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents. The new price would officially go into effect on Sunday, July 12, if approved. The proposal would also raise metered 1-ounce letters from 74 cents to 78 cents, domestic postcards from 61 cents to 65 cents, and international postcards and 1-ounce international letters from $1.70 to $1.75. The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters would stay at 29 cents. The Postal Se…

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by Chris Spiker
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Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options
Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options Burger King is giving one of its longest-running menu items a couple of new twists. The Miami-based chain is expanding its Original Chicken Sandwich lineup with two limited-time varieties, according to a news release on Monday, July 6. The Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich and Club Original Chicken Sandwich will arrive at participating US restaurants on Tuesday, July 7. The Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich features creamy jalapeño sauce, crispy and pickled jalapeños, crispy onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and American cheese. The Club Original Chicken Sandwich includes cris…

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by Chris Spiker
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Panera Bread Giving Away Free Food To Celebrate Swift-Kelce Wedding: What To Know Panera Bread Giving Away Free Food To Celebrate Swift-Kelce Wedding: What To Know
Panera Bread Giving Away Free Food To Celebrate Swift-Kelce Wedding: What To Know Panera Bread is celebrating one of the biggest celebrity weddings in years with a special giveaway. The fast-casual chain will hand out 13 free sourdough loaves at select US cafes on Thursday, July 9. The loaves will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The promotion comes after pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3. The ceremony was held in front of loved ones, friends, celebrities, athletes, and business moguls. Fans can also stop by participating cafes for free bread-themed …

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by Chris Spiker
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Walmart Rolls Out Summer Price Cuts On Beef, Soda, These Other Items Walmart Rolls Out Summer Price Cuts On Beef, Soda, These Other Items
Walmart Rolls Out Summer Price Cuts On Beef, Soda, These Other Items Summer shoppers are getting a new round of price relief from the country’s largest retailer. Walmart announced on Monday, July 6, that it is lowering prices on thousands of items through its summer Rollbacks program, including groceries, household essentials, outdoor living products, toys, and apparel. The company said the cuts are aimed at helping customers save on cookouts, family trips, pool days, and weekly shopping.  Featured rollbacks at most Walmart stores include: 1-pound 73 percent fresh ground beef roll ($5.94, was $6.74) Fresh sweet corn on the cob ($0.25 each, was $0.68)…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Come To New Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Popular Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Come To New Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Popular Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Come To New Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Krispy Kreme is giving Girl Scout Cookie fans a new way to enjoy some iconic flavors this summer. The chain unveiled its Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Dozen in a news release on Monday, July 6. The limited-time collection will be available at participating shops nationwide beginning Tuesday, July 7. The dozen doughnuts feature the flavors of Thin Mints, Lemon-Ups, and Coconut Caramel cookies. "Girl Scout Cookie flavors are iconic for a reason," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "Reimagining them as doughnuts is a fun way to bring those familiar favorites to fans in…

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by Chris Spiker
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Microsoft Laying Off Nearly 5K Workers: Here's Why Microsoft Laying Off Nearly 5K Workers: Here's Why
Microsoft Laying Off Nearly 5K Workers: Here's Why Microsoft is laying off about 4,800 workers worldwide amid massive cuts at Xbox. The company announced the layoffs in employee messages on Monday, July 6. The cuts represent about 2.1% of Microsoft's global workforce, with most of the layoffs affecting the company's Commercial and Xbox organizations. Xbox plans to eliminate about 3,200 jobs through fiscal year 2027, including approximately 1,600 positions on Monday. The cuts will ultimately affect about one-fifth of the gaming division's workforce, CNBC reported. In her letter, CEO Asha Sharma called the layoffs "the most significant restr…

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by Chris Spiker
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Norway Celebrates World Cup Win With 20 Pizzas (And Bizarre Request) From Unlikely NJ Spot Norway Celebrates World Cup Win With 20 Pizzas (And Bizarre Request) From Unlikely NJ Spot
Norway Celebrates World Cup Win With 20 Pizzas (And Bizarre Request) From Unlikely NJ Spot Norway's World Cup win at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 5, came with an unusual postgame celebration: 20 pizzas from an unlikely New Jersey restaurant. The order went to Bagels by Jarrett, now known as BXJ, at 451 Mount Pleasant Ave. in West Orange, owner Jarrett Seltzer confirmed to Daily Voice. The request came after one of Seltzer's customers sent him an Instagram message. Her husband, the executive chef at the MC Hotel in Montclair, where Norway's national team was staying, needed 20 pizzas. The team's biggest request was simple: "Heavy on the pepperoni." There were also a hand…

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by Cecilia Levine