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Pebblebee has upgraded its Clip tracker with a new Alert Live subscription that allows users to share real-time location with up to five trusted contacts during emergencies, along with a silent mode for discreet alerts, enhancing safety features for its AirTag alternative.
Pebblebee has introduced a free 'Alert' feature for its Clip tracker, enabling users to activate a siren, strobe light, and send location notifications to a safety circle in emergencies, enhancing personal safety seamlessly integrated into everyday carry items.
Minneapolis experienced a surge of 14 robberies over a half-day period, with most occurring after sundown and involving groups of three to six suspects wearing dark clothes and masks. The robbers targeted purses, wallets, and phones, often brandishing guns and physically assaulting some victims. Investigators suspect that at least eight of the incidents are linked to a carjacked gray SUV. Minneapolis Police are urging the public to stay vigilant and report any identifying details that could aid in apprehending the suspects.
Users of Paypal are being warned about a scam targeting their accounts, as fraudsters are sending out fake emails and text messages claiming to be from the company. The scam messages ask recipients to click on a link and provide their personal information, including login credentials and financial details. Paypal advises users to be cautious and not click on any suspicious links, and to report any fraudulent activity to their customer support.
Health officials in Idaho are on high alert after the first case of mpox, a contagious disease, was detected in a county. Measures are being taken to prevent a potential outbreak and ensure public safety.
Officials in north Georgia are warning residents to be cautious after a bobcat attacked children on two different properties in Oglethorpe County. The identities and conditions of the victims have not been released, and it is unclear if the bobcat has been captured. Authorities are advising residents to be vigilant and keep a close eye on their children when outdoors.
PJM, the regional transmission organization, has extended its Maximum Generation Alert/Load Management Alert and Hot Weather Alert due to the ongoing hot weather conditions. These alerts are issued to prepare generators and transmission facilities for the increased electricity demand caused by intense heat. PJM served a preliminary peak load of around 148,000 MW on July 27 and is forecasting a peak of around 155,000 MW for July 28. The Hot Weather Alert has been extended to July 29 for the Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions, where temperatures are expected to be near or above 90 degrees, driving up the demand for electricity.
Wildfire smoke has returned to Western New York, prompting an air quality alert for Monday.
Heavy rains in Uttarakhand triggered landslides and caused the Ganga river to cross the danger mark in Devprayag and reach the warning level in Haridwar. An alert has been issued in low-lying areas, and efforts are being made to repair a breached gate in the Bhimgoda barrage. The water level of the Ganga and Kali rivers has risen, leading to a flood-like situation in several villages. Rescue and relief operations are underway, and an orange alert has been issued for heavy rain in all 13 districts of Uttarakhand. Several houses, roads, and bridges have been damaged, and five people have died in the floods.
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies alert after three raccoons tested positive for the disease. Residents in specific areas are advised to be cautious and take preventive measures, such as avoiding contact with wildlife, keeping pets vaccinated, and seeking medical attention if bitten or scratched by an animal. Rabies is a fatal disease that affects the nervous system of humans and animals, and immediate treatment is necessary in case of exposure.
Chicago police are warning residents to be on alert after a group of masked men carried out 11 armed robberies on the city's Northwest Side over the weekend. The robbers, who approach victims in a car, hold them at gunpoint and demand money or their cell phones. Most of the robberies occur before 6 a.m. and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
An air-quality alert has been expanded as pollution levels have reached unhealthy levels for all groups in the New York City area. The alert, which was initially issued for sensitive groups, has now been extended to include everyone. The high levels of pollution are due to a combination of factors, including high temperatures, low wind speeds, and emissions from vehicles and power plants. People are advised to limit outdoor activities and to use public transportation instead of driving.
A Code Red alert has been issued for June 8 due to very poor air quality, which may be unhealthy for people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens. Residents are advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and keep any activity short. Wearing a mask may help limit irritation for those suffering from respiratory illnesses.
US banks are on high alert as commercial real estate valuations continue to fall, leading to concerns over potential loan losses. Banks are increasing their risk management efforts and tightening lending standards to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the commercial real estate market.
The Winona Police Department has issued an alert seeking public assistance in locating Madeline Jane Kingsbury, who was last seen on Friday morning. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police department or submit a tip via Crime Stoppers.