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Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get their money and personal information.
Older adults are often key targets, so it is important to stay alert to common scams and financial abuse signs that can help protect older loved ones from becoming a victim.
By Paul Blume
Published July 28, 2024 10:15 pm CDT
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – There was some big news out of the Olympics on Sunday for St. Paul’s hometown hero, Suni Lee. The reigning all-around gold medal gymnastics champion has officially qualified to defend her crown in Paris.
Lee had to qualify as one of the top two gymnasts from Team USA to advance in the all-around competition. And with Simone Biles as your teammate, that is no easy feat.… Read more
In the palpable excitement over Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascension as the Democratic Party’s standard-bearer, and the remarkable fundraising haul in the hours after President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, it is critical that we not lose focus on the big picture: Defeating Trump isn’t enough. We must defeat Trumpism to continue to transform America into a more “perfect union.”
The Supreme Court’s landmark July 1 decision granting broad immunity to the former president for so-called “official acts” exacerbated the dangers Trump poses if he is reelected, with the power of the government in one hand and the Project 2025 playbook in the other.… Read more
The road to the American presidency is long and fraught with challenges, but six remarkable Black women have dared to step onto that path, each making their mark on the political landscape. Their campaigns have not only pushed the boundaries of American politics but have also opened doors for future generations.
Vice President Kamala Harris is now among the intrepid Black women determined to claim the highest office in the land. On Sunday, she officially launched her presidential campaign, aiming to secure the Democratic nomination.… Read more
Those are the first words spoken in Prince’s 1984 film Purple Rain, released two days after his multi-generational defining studio album of the same name. Thirty years before Beyoncé gave us her masterful film-album, Lemonade, in 2016, the Artist Who Reclaimed His Name Prince set the bar not yet otherwise reached by anyone else by bringing his album to the screen, walking us into not only the realm where his spirit lived, but the visuals that resided alongside it.… Read more
With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games set to begin, the USA is bringing out its best as flag bearers.
The latest athlete to carry the honor is Coco Gauff, officially named Team USA’s female flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony. Gauff makes history as the first tennis player to get the rare opportunity.
The 2023 US Open winner said in a press release that she’s excited to get the chance to represent her country in a show of unity.… Read more
Kamala Harris made history in 2020 as the first female Vice President of the United States. Now, at 59 years old, the political trailblazer is poised to potentially become the first female President of the U.S.
Before her groundbreaking tenure in the White House, Harris forged a path marked by significant achievements in social justice, criminal justice reform, and advocacy for women’s rights. Her dedication to serving the American people has garnered widespread anticipation about her future impact once she assumes the presidency.… Read more
Tory Lanez fans who are currently suffering due to the lack of music because their short king is presently behind bars, we have some good news for you: he is working on new tunes.
Spotted on HipHopDX, Tory Lanez is gearing up to drop new music, even though he is behind bars.
According to the website, the rapper/singer has figured out a way to deliver new tunes without sacrificing quality after announcing that he figured out how to “record in high fidelity from prison.”… Read more
One of Beyoncé’s hits is now the backdrop for Vice President Kamala Harris’ first presidential campaign video.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid to become president in November has taken off briskly. And her first campaign video features one of Beyoncé’s greatest hits to capture the energy of the moment. The ad, entitled “We Choose Freedom,” has the R&B superstar’s song “Freedom” from her 2016 album, Lemonade, in the background. It begins with a voiceover narration from Harris: “There are some people who think we should be a country of chaos.… Read more
Happy birthday to bassist extraordinaire Verdine White, co-founder and longtime member of the group Earth Wind & Fire, born July 25, 1951. The Chicago native formed the legendary group with older brother Maurice back in 1970, and it went on to become one of the most revered acts of the last half century.
Verdine White’s exceptional bass skills and distinctive on-stage presence has played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s signature sound, fusing elements of soul, R&B, funk, jazz, and pop.… Read more
