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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
VFW offers aid and comfort in wake of Laurel County tornado
LONDON — In the aftermath of the devastating tornado that tore through London and Laurel County, local members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars have stepped in to provide support, resources, and relief to those impacted by the devastation. A member of the VFW from Corbin, Dustin Barnett, said that he didn't hesitate once the news of the devastation had struck. 'My wife woke me up, and I threw stuff into my vehicle and went straight to Sunshine Hills,' said Barnett. Sunshine Hills was one of the subdivisions directly in the storm's path, where numerous homes were leveled and several lives were tragically lost in its wake. Barnett has been on the ground since day one of the destruction, and has been one of the driving forces that has coordinated efforts to support the community of London and Laurel County in the wake of the EF-4 disaster. From organizing supply drives, clearing debris, and personally helping families in need — his work has not gone unnoticed. A member of the VFW from Grayson County said that the leveling and destruction was unlike anything he had seen before. 'I've been in combat zones that have been cleaner than this,' he described. The Grayson County VFW post has also been one of the many helpful volunteer efforts for the hard-hit areas. They have brought in side-by-sides, supplies, trucks, and many other tools to clear the debris. Barnett also spoke about the tremendous help from the home improvement retail chain Lowes, who has donated fence panels, multiple generators, sand tools, and gloves. Members from multiple VFW posts — including Laurel, Rockcastle, Pulaski, Lincoln, and Whitley counties — are also set up at the London-Corbin Airport to distribute essential supplies to community members. Volunteers set up under the tent have been handing out goods ranging from cleaning items, food, and personal care products — offering a small sense of comfort to those reeling from the destruction. 'It's beyond words to see the outpouring of donations and support that this area has received. We also had James Rundberg from the Department of Texas VFW on hand helping us. Thank you, to all the posts across the state and country that are helping right now with donations and time. It is well appreciated,' B.J. Thomason, State J.V. Commander detailed in a Department of KY VFW post on Facebook. The DAV of London (Disabled American Veterans) were also to be distributing emergency supplies Wednesday and Thursday, May 29) at 300 DAV Lane to provide financial assistance to veterans impacted by the storms. The event is open to all veterans in the community, regardless of DAV membership.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
VFW offers aid and comfort in wake of Laurel County tornado
LONDON — In the aftermath of the devastating tornado that tore through London and Laurel County, local members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars have stepped in to provide support, resources, and relief to those impacted by the devastation. A member of the VFW from Corbin, Dustin Barnett, said that he didn't hesitate once the news of the devastation had struck. 'My wife woke me up, and I threw stuff into my vehicle and went straight to Sunshine Hills,' said Barnett. Sunshine Hills was one of the subdivisions directly in the storm's path, where numerous homes were leveled and several lives were tragically lost in its wake. Barnett has been on the ground since day one of the destruction, and has been one of the driving forces that has coordinated efforts to support the community of London and Laurel County in the wake of the EF-4 disaster. From organizing supply drives, clearing debris, and personally helping families in need — his work has not gone unnoticed. A member of the VFW from Grayson County said that the leveling and destruction was unlike anything he had seen before. 'I've been in combat zones that have been cleaner than this,' he described. The Grayson County VFW post has also been one of the many helpful volunteer efforts for the hard-hit areas. They have brought in side-by-sides, supplies, trucks, and many other tools to clear the debris. Barnett also spoke about the tremendous help from the home improvement retail chain Lowes, who has donated fence panels, multiple generators, sand tools, and gloves. Members from multiple VFW posts — including Laurel, Rockcastle, Pulaski, Lincoln, and Whitley counties — are also set up at the London-Corbin Airport to distribute essential supplies to community members. Volunteers set up under the tent have been handing out goods ranging from cleaning items, food, and personal care products — offering a small sense of comfort to those reeling from the destruction. 'It's beyond words to see the outpouring of donations and support that this area has received. We also had James Rundberg from the Department of Texas VFW on hand helping us. Thank you, to all the posts across the state and country that are helping right now with donations and time. It is well appreciated,' B.J. Thomason, State J.V. Commander detailed in a Department of KY VFW post on Facebook. The DAV of London (Disabled American Veterans) were also to be distributing emergency supplies Wednesday and Thursday, May 29) at 300 DAV Lane to provide financial assistance to veterans impacted by the storms. The event is open to all veterans in the community, regardless of DAV membership.
CNET
4 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Best Memorial Day Appliance Sales Still Available: Last Chance to Wash, Dry and Freeze at a Discount
Memorial Day may have come and gone, but it didn't take all the discounts with it. We're still seeing many reductions in their final hours, so if you want to save money on home appliances, now is a great time to do it. These post-Memorial Day deals are likely to expire tonight, so if you see any bargains you like, grab them now. Our favorite Memorial Day appliance deals include stovetops, washers, refrigerators and dryers -- with discounts as high as 51% off. To save you the work, CNET's shopping experts have compiled the best deals from LG, Samsung and GE. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Best overall Memorial Day appliance sales Best Memorial Day kitchen appliance deals Best Memorial Day laundry appliance deals Samsung/CNET Samsung 5.2-cubic-foot top-load washer: $648 Save $301 $648 at Lowes Save money and energy with more than $350 off this high-efficiency Samsung washing machine. It has a 5.2-cubic-foot capacity and can complete a full load of laundry in just 28 minutes. Plus, it supports Wi-Fi connectivity so you can start, stop and monitor the cycle from anywhere. The device is automatically $301 off, and you'll save an extra $50 at checkout. $648 at Lowes Best Memorial Day home cleaning appliance deals When is the best time to buy appliances? Major holidays (Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.) are the best times to snag savings on appliances. Memorial Day sales are competitive and companies are motivated to sell at deep discounts before the start of summer for those who can't wait for sales later in the year. If you didn't get a chance to shop on Memorial Day and don't want to wait for the next major holiday, you can still snag some extended appliance deals now. When is Memorial Day 2025? On the last Monday of May each year, we celebrate Memorial Day, a holiday that honors US military service members who have died serving their country. This year's Memorial Day fell on Monday, May 26. What are the best Memorial Day sales? As is the case with other major holiday-based shopping events, Memorial Day sales are usually fairly wide-ranging, covering top brands and retailers. Appliances and mattresses tend to see the largest discounts, making it a great time to invest in those big-ticket home items. We saw a variety of deals on 4K TVs, furniture and decor, outdoor tools and more during the holiday weekend, and many of those deals are still live today after Memorial Day. How does CNET select the best Memorial Day appliance deals? Our team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters has spent years helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. We become very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals on appliances of every kind, so you get only the best offers. At CNET, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you. Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is. Quality reviews are important for any product but especially for deeply discounted items. An appliance is a big investment and if you don't get enough mileage out of it, the discount isn't really worthwhile. Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it'll be around for only a short while or will be available only for remaining stock, we'll let you know up front so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hello, Medicare? Not exactly – the warning from one man about the latest scam to get your money
Crooks are posing as Medicare and are trying to trick you out of your personal and financial information. It can be really confusing telling the imposters from the real thing. For Dwayne Melton in Cobb County, spoofed phone calls come to his phone on a regular basis. While trying to call his Medicare provider, Melton told Channel 2 consumer investigator Justin Gray that he ended up on the phone with someone else. 'I was calling Medicare to get a list of my providers in my network because I didn't know where to go,' Melton said. Gray was there as Melton called one of the spoofed numbers back. 'They pretend like they're Medicare, but they're not,' Melton said. Melton said he was promised free goods from Home Depot and Lowes, they just needed to confirm his credit card. TRENDING STORIES: Cobb Co. teacher, wife accused of denying their children food and bathroom, confining them Judge approves request to move trial of Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High shooting suspect State health department confirms new measles case in Georgia 'I gave him the expiration date. And he goes, 'What's the number on the card?' I'm like, 'You mean the last four digits? 'And he goes, 'No, the whole number.' 'Why do you need the whole number?'' Melton said. Kern Smith from the mobile security company Zimperium told Gray there are a variety of ways they are getting people on the line. But if you spot red flags, he said you need to hang up. 'It's not just the phishing attacks, it's mobile malware,' Smith said. 'It's incredibly important to trust but verify, or even in this day, maybe not trust that, still extra verify.' Melton spotted the scam, hung up the phone, reported it to Medicare, and then called Gray to help warn others. 'At least I had the sense to not give them my credit card number, but somebody that's thinking they have Medicare on the line, because that's the number they dialed, they would think nothing about it,' Melton said. Medicare said you should protect your Medicare number and your Social Security number, never give out identifying info, and that they will not be trying to sell things over the phone or offer gifts.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Record-breaking cattle prices a lifeline for farmers facing inflation, trade tensions
Cattle prices have soared to what producers are calling record highs in 2025, offering long-awaited financial relief to Manitoba ranchers after years of stagnant returns and rising operational costs. Barry Lowes, a producer from McAuley in southwestern Manitoba, watched the Livestock Markets Association of Canada auction in Virden Friday, marking down prices in amazement as bids soared to unprecedented levels. "They're all amazed at the prices," Lowes said. "It's just quite a spectacle." He already had a record-breaking bull sale that saw animals sell for just under $11,000 in February. That's up around $2,600 compared to last year. Since then, prices have continued to climb. His 393 black steers at the Virden auction also went for the highest prices he's ever seen. It's a relief after years of turbulence in the industry, he says. For producers like Lowes, the price swell, driven by tight cattle supplies and strong consumer demand, is easing the financial pressure ranchers have endured for years. Canada has around 10.9 million head of cattle, a number that's dropped nearly five per cent in just three years, according to Statistics Canada. Cattle auctioneer Rob Bergevin says in the 25 years he's been in the business, prices have never been so good for producers. One bull at Friday's auction sold for $3.18 a pound, one of the highest values he's ever seen on the auction floor. "It is a ton of fun selling these cattle, I have to tell you. There's so much interest," Bergevin said. Live sales are up at least $1,000 per animal compared to last year, says Rick Wright, CEO of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada. Statistics Canada says cattle for slaughter were selling for as much as nearly $263 per hundredweight (meaning per 100 pounds of live weight) as of March 2025 — the highest price recorded in the StatsCan data, which goes back to 1985. The cattle market typically moves in 10-year cycles, Wright said. The 2015 market saw prices as high as $193 per hundredweight, but they dropped sharply in 2016, falling to as low as $91 by the end of that year. The current market surge is offering temporary relief from high feed and fuel costs, and global trade uncertainty, Wright says. But while some see opportunity, others are cashing out, raising questions about the long-term future of Canada's industry. Pipestone area farmer Trevor Atchison hopes the current prices will encourage younger people to stay in the industry and help build up North American cattle herds. His family has been in the business for around 100 years and has a herd of about 600 mother and calf pairs. But the soaring prices can be a double-edged sword, he says, making it difficult for new producers to join in while the market is hot. "It just takes so many more dollars to buy," he said. Wright expects to see a further market contraction because the industry is increasingly expensive to get into. At the same time, longtime ranchers are opting to cash out while the money is good. "There are a lot of guys that are my age that are looking at cashing in," said Wright. "The last good time was in '15, and they missed it." That means it will be hard to grow herd numbers, he says, to meet demands for Canadian beef. That generational shift is already showing up in national data. The number of cattle in Canada has dwindled to the lowest levels since 1989, according to a 2024 report from Statistics Canada. Dallas Johnston, who farms near Brookdale, northeast of Brandon, Man., has been raising cattle since the 1980s. Right now, he has about 30 cattle in his herd, after downsizing from 70 over the last couple years. Johnston, who is in his 60s and nearing retirement, knows this may be the best return on cattle he'll ever see. The prices are giving his family time to figure out their next steps. "It's pretty nice when you see guys walk out of the Auction Mart … holding their cheque in their hands and just a big smile on their faces," Johnston said. Meanwhile, any time he visits the grocery store, Johnston makes a point of checking out the meat aisle, and finds the current prices mind-boggling. He thinks it shows that the industry is entering uncharted pricing territory, from the farm to the grocery aisles, and he's not sure it's sustainable. Current prices are making beef a luxury food, like lobster, for special occasions, based on what consumers can afford, Wright says. When he couples that with the current global economic uncertainty, it's hard to gauge how long the high prices will last. Pipestone farmer Atchison says for now, he's counting on consumer demand for Canadian beef to keep the industry strong. "It's supply and demand, and there's lots of demand," Atchison said. "The supply is tight. It just keeps those prices either increasing, or at least holding, for the foreseeable future."
