It has been estimated that Thanksgiving dinner will cost on average 20% more this year compared to last, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 2022 Survey. As we make our lists and purchase all the items needed to make the delicious Thanksgiving meal, often times we realize that we forgot a necessary...
Read MoreSafety is at the core of the Uber experience. The company announced Tuesday that it has partnered with ADT to provide riders with another option to seek help. Uber recently announced plans that set them apart as the leader in the industry with their new technology and innovative ways to help keep everyone who uses...
Read MoreThe Federal Communications Commission’s Robocall Response Team today announced that the Enforcement Bureau has ordered phone companies to stop carrying traffic regarding a known robocall scam marketing auto warranties. The calls are coming from Roy Cox, Jr., Aaron Michael Jones, their Sumco Panama companies, and international associates. Building on FCC action earlier this month,...
Read MoreSelling items on an online marketplace such as Offer Up, Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace can be an easy way to make extra money and get rid of items you no longer need. However the Better Business Bureau is sending a warning that scammers are using a clever trick to target sellers and set up a...
Read MoreAs the Arizona temperatures continue to climb, there are several important reminders when caring for our pets during the hot summer months. The summer is a great time to have a lot of adventures with your dog. But you also want to know everything you can about taking care of dogs in hot weather...
Read MoreA menacing wall of dust appears in the distance, suddenly blocking the sun as visibility drops to almost nothing. Blasts of wind scatter tree branches that block traffic lanes and dust gives way to torrents of rain that flood roadways. Drivers who don’t know how to respond can be shaken, stranded or even injured....
Read MoreTemperatures are rapidly rising and schools are letting out, which means summer is here. And since summers in Arizona get really hot, the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers to protect themselves and their vehicles this summer. Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed this week, May 23 – 27, as Heat Awareness Week....
Read MoreWith the April 18th income tax deadline approaching, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is urging Arizona consumers to be aware of potential tax-related scams. “It’s sad, but crooks and con artists will say and do anything to rip you off, even stooping so low as to pretend to be with the IRS,” said Attorney General Mark...
Read MoreTo mark Earth Day, Republic Services, Inc. is sharing myth-busting plastics recycling tips to help consumers be better recyclers. Demand is growing for recycled plastic to use in consumer packaging, so it’s especially important that plastic bottles, jugs and containers make their way into the recycling bin. “Republic Services is committed to helping our...
Read MoreAs temperatures rise, the likelihood of encountering rattlesnakes and scorpions increases. It is important to be prepared in the event of an encounter. As the weather starts to warm in the desert, the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center has already started to see an increase in calls regarding rattlesnake and scorpion envenomations. Arizona typically has...
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