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US tourist describes ‘nightmare' after arrest in Turks and Caicos
The 31-year-old has been on Grand Turk Island since his arrest over two weeks ago.
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TSA reviews airport security after Turks and Caicos ammo arrests
The Transportation Security Administration looked into how ammunition made it through U.S. airport security before citizens were arrested with it in Turks and Caicos Islands.
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US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island
The U.S. State Department is warning travelers about strict new laws in Turks and Caicos Islands that carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years for bringing guns or ammunition to the island.
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‘We Were Terrified': Break-in Gives College Students Real-Life Lesson in Off-Campus Safety
A Boston University student watched her off-campus apartment’s Ring camera in horror as she realized there was a burglar in her roommate’s bedroom. What students and their parents should know about their safety.
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Black Friday in October? Early Holiday Deals Are Already Here
Ready or not, the holiday sales season is already kicking off, with two major retailers holding sales events in the coming days. It’s been a trend retail experts have been tracking for years. The pre-holiday sales events keep starting earlier and earlier. It’s still only the first week of October, and already the opening act to Black Friday sales...
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Airbnb Host Cancels Vacation Rental After Guest Asks About Camera Surveillance
Renee Bushey of Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood booked an Airbnb in New Hampshire, and when she asked questions about the security cameras inside the house, she says the host canceled last-minute.
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EPA Investigating Pet Incidents Involving Seresto Collars
There are new safety questions about one of the leading flea and tick collars on the market. Some members of Congress want the maker of Seresto products to temporarily remove them from store shelves. That request came after new federal records showed Seresto collars were named in thousands of incidents where pets were harmed. The Environmental Protection Agency is also...
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Bowser Buyer Beware: How to Avoid Being Scammed Buying a Dog or Cat
There’s been a lot of pandemic puppy love happening this year as many families taking advantage of the time at home to get a pet. But fraudsters are taking advantage of the pandemic, telling buyers they can’t meet the animals before sending money. The Better Business Bureau says puppy and kitten scams have more than doubled this year, with projected...
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Don't Let Your Guard Down When Scanning That QR Code, Expert Warns
QR codes are becoming popular with businesses. They offer a convenient and touchless way to share information and are popping up on product packaging, in parking garages and restaurants. But don’t let your guard down when using them. “You don’t just click around without thinking about it on your computer, so if you’re doing it on your phone you...
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Family Out $13K After Son Makes Series of In-Game Xbox Purchases
Having teenage video gamers can lead to big fights about screen time limits, but in the Schoepke house, it cost the Bolton, Massachusetts, family more than just their time. “Thirteen months of multi-hundred dollar charges. Everybody was just floored,” said Liz Schoepke. Schoepke and her husband said they are out $13,000 after their son made a series of in-game Xbox...
