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Military members warned about fake rental listings scam

The Federal Trade Commission this week warned members of the military about a scam involving fake real estate listings. Scammers promote nonexistent rentals or reuse photos from legitimate...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 11:08 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Texas woman floods apartment after at-home pole-dance move

A Texas resident accidentally flooded her apartment building when a pole-dancing move activated a sprinkler system. The resulting water damage affected multiple units and drew attention on social...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 10:31 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Legionella found in 76 Upper East Side buildings

New York City health officials have identified 76 buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria as a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 10:22 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

What $500,000 Can Buy in Northampton County: Week of July 6

During July 6–12, Northampton County offered a range of properties priced at $500,000 or below across several neighborhoods. This roundup lists the top five properties in each area...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT

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Brownsville, TX, Has the Safest Drivers; Boston Has the Worst

An Insurify ranking identifies Brownsville, Texas, as the city with the safest drivers and lists Boston as the worst. Separately, Allstate’s 2026 America’s Best Drivers Report reports that...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

1878 quarter eagle sells for $439,200 at auction

A rare 1878 U.S. Mint experimental quarter eagle, produced thinner and wider than the standard $2.50 gold coin, fetched $439,200 at auction. The Mint experimented with the design...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 9:49 AM EDT

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TSA can’t search the contents of your phone at security

If you’re a traveler passing through security at an American airport, TSA officers cannot search the contents of your phone at the checkpoint. Travelers will encounter two types...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT