2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on How to Unlock Revenant in Nightreign: Guide
If you’re diving deep into the thrilling, dark world of Elden Ring: Nightreign, you’ve likely heard the buzz around one of its most enigmatic and powerful characters — Revenant. This spectral necromancer isn’t available from the start, but once unlocked, she can turn the tide of any expedition with her ghostly allies and strategic playstyle. ... Read more
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Beloved grocery chain ‘cheaper than Walmart’ opens new store as part of 225-location plan – see where to get the savings
A BELOVED grocery chain that fans dub cheaper than Walmart is set to open a new spot as a part of its 225 store plan.
The company has lofty ambitions over the coming months, and plans to open hundreds of stores in the next few years.
GettyThe company has lofty ambitions over the coming months, and plans to open hundreds of stores in the next few years[/caption]
Aldi is making a good attempt to take over the US supermarket game with its rapid expansion.
If this 225 target is met, it will mark the highest amount of new stores Aldi has ever opened in a single year in the US.
Aldi has already opened 40 stores so far this year already, with a huge target of 800 stores by the end of 2028.
Just in June, 20 stores will be opened by Aldi across the country.
Florida will be the state to see the most new spots, with 18 to be exact.
Matt Thon, Aldi regional vice president, commented on a store opening in Ocala, Flordia on June 5,
He said: “At our new Ocala ALDI store, shoppers will find that every decision we make, from our product selection to store layout, is to provide our customers with the best products at the lowest possible prices of any national grocer.
“Our customers can save up to 36% on an average household’s shopping list.”
On top of this, about 220 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores will be converted to the smaller, simpler Aldi format by 2027.
Aldi CEO Jason Hart said: “With the acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets, Aldi will serve even more communities in the Southeast, bringing us closer to our customers in a region where we’ve already experienced significant demand for affordable, quality groceries.”
THIS MONTH
One of the new stores opening soon is in Medford on Long Island.
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Pheobe Bishop cops arrest 34-year-old flatmate who was last to see missing Aussie teen on explosive journey to airport
AUSSIE cops have arrested the 34-year-old flatmate of Pheobe Bishop – the last person to see the teen before her trip to the airport.
James Wood taken taken into custody in the Queensland city of Bundaberg on Wednesday – but no charges have been laid.
FacebookJames Wood, 34, has now been arrested[/caption]
FacebookThe search for missing teen Pheobe Bishop has taken a grim turn[/caption]
He was pulled over at gunpoint while driving the grey Hyundai hatchback that has been at the center of cops’ investigation, 7 News Australia reported.
It comes just days after cops stopped the search for Pheobe – who went missing three weeks ago.
May 14: Pheobe Bishop’s last known bank transaction occurs.
May 15: Pheobe is reportedly dropped off near Bundaberg Airport’s terminal by her housemates, James Wood and Tanika Bromley, intending to catch a flight to Brisbane and then to Perth to visit her boyfriend.
May 15, 8:30am:Pheobe makes a final phone call to her boyfriend before her scheduled flight. Her phone is then switched off and has remained inactive since.
May 15, post-8:30am: Pheobe fails to check in for her flight. CCTV footage confirms she did not enter the airport terminal.
May 16: Family and police initiate search efforts. Pheobe’s social media accounts show no activity during this period.
May 24: Nine days after disappearing, Pheobe’s distressed mum pleads the public for information. She says she is “absolutely begging anyone with any information to contact the Queensland Police Service”.
May 25: The search effort is widened to cover more area and homicide officers are brought in to help.
More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Final day for Americans to claim direct payment from $16.5 million ‘privacy’ settlement – you just need to fill out form
NEARLY four million computer users will need to race to score a slice of a $16.5 million settlement.
Just one day remains to lodge a claim against software provider Avast over alleged privacy failures.
AFPThe Federal Trade Commission accused Avast Software of breaching privacy laws[/caption]
GettyAvast has entered into a settlement with the FTC to resolve allegations[/caption]
AlamyAvast is an antivirus and virtual private network (VPN) software provider[/caption]
The Federal Trade Commision (FTC) alleged that from August 2014 to January 2020, Avast misrepresented how it would share browsing information collected from some of its products.
The commission reached out to users affected by Avast’s alleged privacy failures.
From February 24, 2025, the FTC emailed 3,690,813 people who bought antivirus software from Avast, an antivirus and virtual private network (VPN) software provider.
Last June, the FTC announced it had finalized an “order banning Avast from selling, disclosing, or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes.”
This was “to settle charges the company and its subsidiaries sold such information after promising that its products would protect consumers from online tracking.
“The company also must pay $16.5 million, which is expected to be used to provide redress to consumers.”
However, affected consumers have just one day left to lodge a claim for a chunk of that pot of cash.
To be eligible, you must file a claim by tomorrow’s deadline – June 5, 2025.
The FTC said it doesn’t know how much compensation each claimant will receive.
Individual payments will depend on several factors, including how many people file a claim.
It was also vague about the exact date the money will be paid to successful claimants.
However, it advised consumers they should expect to receive payments by mail in 2026.
“We don’t have a mailing date yet for payments,” it added.
Settlements you can claim in June, 2025
Listed here are the claim deadlines you need to be aware of:
The FTC said that, in its complaint, it had “alleged that UK-based Avast Limited via its Czech subsidiary, unfairly collected consumers’ browsing information through the company’s browser extensions and antivirus software.”
How to claim payment from Avast's $16.5 million settlement
The FTC has emailed notices to 3,690,813 people who bought antivirus software from Avast and may be eligible for a payment.
You may apply for a payment if you bought antivirus software from Avast between August 2014 and January 2020.
If you need help filing a claim, call the refund administrator at 1-866-290-0165.
Deadline:
To be eligible, you must file a claim by June 5, 2025.
Its allegation added that this information had been “stored indefinitely, and sold it without adequate notice and without consumer consent.
“The FTC also charged that Avast deceived users by claiming that the software would protect consumers’ privacy by blocking third party tracking.
“But it failed to adequately inform consumers that it would sell their detailed, re-identifiable browsing data.
“The FTC alleged Avast sold that data to more than 100 third parties through its subsidiary, Jumpshot.”
Under the order, Avast and its subsidiaries was told it “must delete the web browsing information transferred to Jumpshot and any products or algorithms derived from that data.”
DATA DELETED
Avast said it had “shut down Jumpshot in January 2020.”
It said that as part of its agreement with the FTC, Avast “will delete the Jumpshot data.
“We will delete all browsing information from Jumpshot’ s databases and have reached out to the companies that bought data from Jumpshot, to ask that they do the same.
“Avast will narrowly limit who it shares your data with. The settlement with the FTC prohibits Avast from selling or sharing your browsing information for third-party advertising purposes.”
Americans can also tap into other agreed settlements.
These include a $5,300 cash payment after Retina GroupofWashingtonagreed to a $3.6million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve allegations made against it.
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on ‘Pretty harsh’ – New York Knicks fan John McEnroe left stunned during French Open broadcast after Tom Thibodeau firing
JOHN McEnroe was caught completely off guard Tuesday like the rest of the New York Knicks fan base.
McEnroe, 66, is a regular at Madison Square Garden for Knicks home games.
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GettyThe tennis icon is also a massive New York Knicks fan[/caption]
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on New Caitlin Clark teammate rescues Indiana Fever from alarming slide in first win since superstar’s injury
THE Indiana Fever finally won their first game since Caitlin Clark’s injury.
Clark, 23, watched from the team bench again as her Fever side won Tuesday.
APInjured Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham watched from the bench as the Indiana Fever ended their losing streak[/caption]
GettyAari McDonald made her debut for the Indiana Fever with a big impact[/caption]
And the win was powered by emergency signing Aari McDonald.
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Major mobile brand to DELETE accounts in weeks unless users act now – check yours
IF you haven’t used your Samsung account in a while, you should probably start now before the phone maker deletes it for good.
The Korean phone giant is having a big clear out of its Galaxy user accounts this summer.
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GettyIf you’ve logged into your account at least once in the last 24 months, there should be no risk of removal[/caption]
Samsung accounts are used to access apps on Galaxy devices.
The Galaxy Store and all of Samsung’s native apps, like Health and Galaxy Wearables, require an account to log in.
This can be tied to a Google Account, which will not be affected by the shut down.
However, they are often separate.
If you haven’t signed into your Samsung account in the past two years, the phone maker with deem it inactive.
The company will delete inactive accounts on 31 July.
For people who use their Samsung devices regularly, this shouldn’t be a worry.
It is difficult to operate a Samsung device without logging into your account.
However, if you switched from Samsung to another mobile brand, you might want still want to keep your account in case you switch back.
Alternatively, if you have a secondary account that you don’t want to lose, then it’s important to act now.
If you’ve logged into your account at least once in the last 24 months, there should be no risk of removal.
But it is a good idea to check and make sure your account doesn’t get culled.
Any accounts that are deemed inactive will be deleted, and it will be impossible to retrieve them.
Save your Samsung account
Simply log into your Samsung account before 31 July.
This will mark the account as active to Samsung, and spare it from deletion.
Galaxy users who haven’t logged in for a while should receive an email from Samsung notifying them of the change.
Though, as 9to5Google notes, that may prove ineffective if the email associated with the account is also inactive.
Samsung – a brief history
Here's what you need to know...
Samsung is a major South Korean company made up of many businesses that operate globally
It’s known locally as a “chaebol”, which means “business conglomerate”
It was founded by Lee Byung-chul in 1938 as a trading company
But over several decades, it branched out into food processing, insurance, textiles and retail
It wasn’t until the late 1960s when Samsung entered the electronics industry – for which it’s best known in the West today
It also launched businesses in construction and shipbuilding in the 1970s
Today, Samsung’s most important sources of income are its smartphones and computer chips
The firm accounts for around a fifth of South Korea’s total exports, and roughly 17% of the country’s GDP
More than 270,000 staff are employed by Samsung globally
And in 2023, Samsung Electronics turned over the equivalent of $194 billion in revenue
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Busted 1968 Chevy found abandoned in a garage after rusting for 32 years – inside is even worse but owner wants $25k
A BUSTED classic car from the 1960s that’s been left abandoned in a garage for some 30 years could be yours for a hefty sum.
A 1968 Chevrolet Camaro in very poor condition is currently up for sale – having been taken apart in 1993 for a planned restoration that was never completed.
EBayA classic Chevy is currently up for sale for a pretty hefty sum[/caption]
EBayWhile the motoring icon remains a hit with enthusiasts, this model requires a lot of work[/caption]
EBayThe car is essentially a disassembled mess and has been sitting that way for three decades[/caption]
The US icon, which is one of the most famous nameplates in motoring, is often a hit with enthusiasts.
This model is certainly no different, with the eBay listing claiming it’s the highly sought-after Camaro RS/SS iteration – meaning it combines the Rally Sport (RS) and Super Sport (SS) packages – and was originally equipped with a 396ci Turbo-Jet V8 engine, the top engine option for that year.
And while the factory engine is missing, the seller is including a 1968 396ci engine with dual quads, which maintains the car’s performance pedigree.
They also claim that all parts needed for the car are available, except for the taillight bezel, which at least makes restoration possible.
However, the work needed is off the scale – and would require the know-how of an expert and the patience of a saint.
According to the listing, the car is essentially a disassembled mess and has been sitting that way for three decades.
Furthermore, having been sat for such a long time, it’s likely that some of the metal parts need attention – possibly due to rust or decay.
Despite that, the owner is looking to sell it for $24,900, although the trusty Make Offer option is also enabled – meaning eBayers can also let others submit their offers.
For interested buyers, the Camaro is located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and the next owner will definitely need a large trailer to take the car and extra parts home.
A classic Chevelle SS 396 was rediscovered back in 1994 when it was parked in a garage, where it remained untouched for over 30 years.
According to the YouTuber Parker Blubaugh from the channel Backyard Barn Finds, the car’s long-time owners, a husband and wife from Sangerville, Maine, had kept the car since the husband purchased it as a teenager in 1976 for just $500.
But recently, the couple decided to pass the car on to their nephew, who plans to restore it to its former glory.
Before that, the owners opted to invite the YouTube channel to take a look at it – showcasing its worn but surprisingly well-preserved state.
Indeed, despite being parked up for many years and living on the coast – notorious for salty air that can make cars rust faster – the Chevelle had survived remarkably well, largely thanks to the shelter from the garage.
Five steps for restoring a car
Restoring a car can be a massive undertaking. Here's a simpler way to think about the process as a whole:
Plan
This includes setting a budget, preparing a work area, researching parts, and establishing a timeline to get the work done.
Strip the vehicle
This involves disassembling the vehicle and assessing the condition of the parts being removed.
Bodywork
This means stripping the paint and repairing any rust and dents, followed by repainting.
Engine restoration
This involves restoring a car’s power – including engine repairs.
Rebuild
After reassembling and detailing the car, all that’s left is to take it for a test drive.
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Urgent warning to all mobile users as crooks plant FAKE contacts for banks – they can even pretend to be mum and dad
CRUEL cyber crooks have found a way to add fake contacts onto people’s phones in an attempt to gain trust and empty bank accounts.
Cyber security experts have warned that the scam is a “truly global threat”.
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The latest danger leads victims to believe they’re being called by a trusted person such as their bank, when actually it’s the scammers behind it.
This means a “bank support” contact will appear on screen, leading targets to believe it’s safe.
In doing so, bad actors can pretend to be your bank and dupe you into giving access to your account.
Technically, they could masquerade as anyone, such as loved ones or friends.
It’s all part of an evolved Android malware campaign known as Crocodilus.
Hackers can only modify contact lists of those infected by it.
“We believe the intent is to add a phone number under a convincing name such as “Bank Support”, allowing the attacker to call the victim while appearing legitimate,” experts at Threat Fabric warned.
“This could also bypass fraud prevention measures that flag unknown numbers.”
The cyber security firm first uncovered Crocodilus targeting people in Turkey in March.
But now the company claims it has spread to other countries across the globe.
“With newly added features, Crocodilus is now more adept at harvesting sensitive information and evading detection,” Threat Fabric continues.
“Notably, its campaigns are no longer regionally confined; the malware has extended its reach to new geographical areas, underscoring its transition into a truly global threat.
“This shift not only broadens the potential impact but also suggests a more organised and adaptive threat actor behind its deployment.
“As Crocodilus continues to evolve, organisations and users alike must stay vigilant and adopt proactive security measures to mitigate the risks posed by this increasingly sophisticated malware.”
How to stay safe
As ever, money-grabbing malware of this kind usually comes from apps downloaded outside of the Google Play Store.
So it’s best to stick to apps from the official platform.
It’s also important to ensure you have Play Protect switched on as this will help pick up on suspicious activity.
Must-know Android tips to boost your phone
Get the most out of your Android smartphone with these little-known hacks:
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on USPS customers warned as Amazon and Walmart packages will be ‘held hostage’ in closed facilities in 24-hour blackout
USPS customers have been warned of a looming mail pause for Walmart and Amazon packages.
All of the service’s branches are set to close for 24 hours – for a huge event.
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GettyThis year, the holiday falls on a Thursday[/caption]
USPS has confirmed that all of its branches are set to close for 24 hours for Juneteenth.
This is an important federal holiday that recognizes the freedom of formerly enslaved black people.
That means there’ll be no mail delivery by USPS workers, impacting millions of customers, including Walmart and Amazon shoppers.
Plus, all of the service’s postal locations will be temporarily shut on June 19.
The confirmation has prompted a mixed response from customers throughout the US.
Some have joked on social media that they won’t miss receiving junk mail or bills for just one day.
But others have complained that the non-delivery day will upset older Americans relying on the service to provide vital medication.
But before then, the holiday was already celebrated in several different states.
EXCLUSIONS
Although USPS confirmed the 24-hour stoppage, there are some exclusions.
USPS said in an operational report, “Juneteenth is a non- widely observed holiday, which means that many businesses are open and producing outgoing mail.
“There will be no regular delivery service except for holiday premium priority mail express and holiday same day package delivery.
“Retail services will not be available, except in those facilities normally open on this holiday.
“Post offices should provide post office box access for customers.”
All I get is bills anyway
USPS customer
The report also advised, “This Juneteenth holiday presents an opportunity to consolidate and compress plant operations to generate savings.
“All offices should carefully review their staffing plans for this holiday and adjust as necessary to meet the needs of their communities.”
Normal postal services will resume on June 20, it said.
FEDEX CONTINUES
USPS also confirmed that, “normal FedEx operations are planned during the Juneteenth holiday period.”
Non-deliveries have long been a source of irritation for USPS customers.
HELD HOSTAGE
One person even complained on Reddit two years ago that their undelivered package was “being held hostage” at their local post office.
Reactions on social media to postal workers having a day off prompted one customer to joke, “All I get is bills anyway.”
But a disgruntled person on the lack of delivery on the holiday was “really annoying and unsettling!” And one concerned citizen said, “Older people need their meds and depend on them.”
Juneteenth explained
Juneteenth is the holiday to celebrate the date in 1865 when the last enslaved people in America were freed, and slavery ended.
It originated in Galveston, Texas, and recognized the day Union General Gordon Granger rode to the city and told slaves of their emancipation in 1865.
A total of 27 states recognise it as a paid day, including Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska and Texas.
Juneteenth often causes a lot of disruption to public services, with most major banks often shutting down for the entire day.
Juneteenth has not always received full support however, with right wing commentator Candace Owens brandishing the holiday as “lame” and a Democratic move to “repackage segregation”.
However, Juneteenth has had powerful backers in the past, including Donald Trump.