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CBS News
05-08-2025
- Business
- CBS News
How to get the most out of waiting until the last minute for back to school shopping
Back to school shopping is in full swing, but if you haven't checked supplies off your list just yet, you're not alone. KDKA's Jessica Riley shows how procrastinating your shopping could work in your favor. It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping. Whatever you may be shopping for or whatever reason you're shopping late, what do you do when you find yourself in that predicament? If you find yourself scrambling, there can be some advantages. "You have to shop safe and shop smart, especially with back to school supplies," said Caitlin Driscoll with the Western Pa. chapter of the Better Business Bureau. Start by checking what you have and as a result, you know that in some cases, waiting could mean saving. For some categories of merchandise, the prices will actually go down," said Point Park University marketing and sales professor Dorene Cilleti. "They may be able to get access to additional clearance, deep discounts, and merchandise the retailer hasn't sold and wants to turn over." But that doesn't mean everything is worth the wait. "Things like electronics," Ciletti said. "Those prices will probably level out. Clothing prices will also level out, so those back to school sales will go away." And some items may just be gone. "There may be cases where the items students need are just not available or maybe difficult to find," Ciletti said. If you're shopping on a budget or on a time crunch, get creative. Think thrift stores, outlet malls, or small businesses -- and there's nothing wrong with shopping at home and be sure to keep an eye out for student discounts. You can sign up for store emails and reward programs and also be sure to look for coupons or rebate offers, but remember price comparison is key. "You do comparison shopping regardless if you're buying ahead or procrastinating and buying last minute," Driscoll said. "Watch out for mimic sites and imposter ads that might be promoted on social media that can even be targeted based on your previous search history." So if you're still working on that school list, just remember there's pros and cons, but shop smart.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Smith County Jail medication tech arrested for delivering pills to inmate, officials say
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Smith County Sheriff's Office has arrested a contracted medical employee working at the Smith County Jail for allegedly bringing pills to an inmate. 3 arrested for promoting prostitution in Smith County after undercover operation According to a press release from the sheriff's office, Jessica Riley, 41 of Tyler, was working in the jail as a medication tech when she was arrested at around 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Officials said an investigation was started after investigators were given information claiming that Riley had been illegally dispensing controlled substances to an inmate. The sheriff's office said that investigators were able to review video that allegedly showed Riley passing something to an inmate from her medical cart. Officials then searched the cell of Tyirese Ladale Dews, 24 of Tyler, who was arrested for the unrelated charge of promoting prostitution on March 6. Two tablets of Seroquel were found inside the bunkbed in Dews' cell, according to a press release. Riley was arrested for prohibited substance in a correctional facility and booked at the Smith County Jail before she was transported to the Gregg County Jail, which the sheriff's office said is protocol when a jail employee is arrested. They added that her bond was set at $150,000. Dews was also charged for prohibited substance in correctional facility on top of his prior charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
21-02-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Tariff threats a top concern for Kitchener South-Hespeler voters. Here's what candidates say they'll do
After participating in a panel discussion on CBC K-W's The Morning Edition, Kitchener South-Hespeler candidates were asked to explain how they'd address and deal with U.S. tariffs. The three candidates who took part in the panel were Jessica Riley of the Green Party, NDP's Jeff Donkersgoed and Liberal Ismail Mohamed. There are five candidates in total in this riding. The other candidates are: Incumbent Jess Dixon of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, who declined to participate in the panel, and John Soule of the New Blue Party.
