What is a ‘brushing’ scam and how can you spot it?
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WPXI) – A woman is warning others about a potential scam after she received what looked like a diamond ring in the mail. “Anybody could fall for this,…
Crime and Public Safety | Man, 35, fatally shot in chest behind Queens retail strip
A 35-year-old man was shot to death in a lot behind a Queens retail strip early Sunday, police said. The victim was shot multiple times in the chest behind a…
‘My in-laws ruined my wedding day when they dropped huge bombshell on my wife’
Sometimes, important news can wait an extra day. Weddings are meant to be joyous occasions, with the spotlight firmly on the happy couple. It’s a day when the bride and…
The immediate Rangers realisation Jack Butland needs Philippe Clement’s new boys to grasp quicker
Once upon a time, standards at Rangers were set as solidly as Ibrox’s famous red brick facade. Nowadays, performances levels are sinking quicker than a botch builders’ dodgy foundations. Saturday’s…
Scots dad binning dead rats every day after home swamped with infestation
A Glasgow dad says he is being forced to live in inhumane conditions after his home became swamped – with a rat infestation. Craig Lawrie, 42, says he’s been been…
Expert claims you can ‘cure a cold in 24 hours’ using one item you already have at home
Battling the sniffles as the UK weather turns nippy? Colds are a common nuisance, with symptoms like congested noses, sore throats, sneezing, and achy bodies. Luckily, there’s no shortage of…
Crime and Public Safety | NYC stabbing spree, tourist slashing, ex-con killed by cop showcase cracks in criminal justice, mental health systems
Three chilling crimes on city streets this week represented every New Yorker’s nightmare and symbolized two major criticisms of the criminal justice system — revolving-door justice and a lack of…
Police make fresh appeal for missing Stornoway teen
Police are continuing to appeal to help trace a missing Stornoway teenager who vanished almost a week ago. Aleksandr Benga, 16, was last seen at around 8.45am on Monday, November…
Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?
Air travelers face a host of headaches on their journeys: slow security lines, long waits for plush lounges, the threat of delays or cancellations — and the airport Starbucks. Many…
Opinion | LEONARD GREENE: JFK’s warning about political power never rang truer than it does today
The greatest words never uttered by an American president may have come from John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated just hours before he was scheduled to deliver a speech in…