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Inside NYC’s ‘perfect scam’: Luxury cars, dusty shelves and the EBT secret behind the counter

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Stocked with food that expired years ago and lined with dusty shelves, some New York City bodegas and delis have allegedly been operating as fronts for organized Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card-skimming schemes, using hidden devices to steal information and ultimately taxpayer-funded benefits, according to an expert … Read more

How to Design Counter Mats That Actually Get Noticed

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Counter mats occupy valuable counter space where customers pause, pay, sign, and wait. That brief contact gives the format unusual influence over recall and last-second decisions. A strong piece can direct attention, reinforce a message, and support a sale without demanding much time. Weak execution, by contrast, disappears into the surface below it. Effective mats … Read more

Democrats redrew California’s map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

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California Democrats persuaded voters to let them redraw the state’s congressional map so the party could potentially gain five seats in the U.S. House to counter GOP redistricting in Texas. Tuesday’s primary will be the first indication of whether that will pay off. The state’s unusual primary system, in which the top two vote-getters advance … Read more

Pentagon rush to counter drone threat may be undermining safety standards, Army explosive safety specialist warns

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Washington — As the U.S. military races to adapt low-cost, expendable drones for battlefield use, an Army explosive safety specialist warned that the Defense Department’s rush to innovate may be outpacing basic explosive safeguards, raising the risk of accidents.  The assessment was tucked inside a memo obtained by CBS News detailing how a mini-drone had … Read more

That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs

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Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal — with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars — the decision to accept it is complicated, especially for people with insurance. Even as prescription drug costs rise, patients with … Read more

Democrat Beyer blasts GOP plan to counter Virginia redistricting by eliminating his seat

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Republican lawmaker is proposing to return Arlington and Alexandria to Washington, D.C., a move aimed at countering Democrats’ newly strengthened grip on Virginia’s congressional map following this week’s redistricting vote. The “Make D.C. Square Again Act” from Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., comes after voters approved Virginia’s … Read more

A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears

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PORTLAND, Ore. — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — “Push!” “Press!” “Good ball!” As the volunteer soccer coach shouted words of motivation, one of his players nudged the ball past the opposing team’s goalie and into the net, prompting the sideline to erupt in cheers. This was the scene Sunday in Portland, Oregon, at a soccer tournament … Read more

Dems block DHS funding after GOP rejects their counter, Thune says Schumer ‘going in circles’

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats blocked a last-minute attempt by Republicans to end the Homeland Security shutdown after the GOP rejected their “unserious” counteroffer.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., forced a vote on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill after swiftly killing Democrats’ offer earlier Wednesday afternoon. He … Read more