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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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If you have to hit the roads in the snow, here are some tips to stay safe
Get ready for some white-knuckle driving tomorrow. We haven’t had much practice driving in the snow in recent years and you may be a little rusty on what to do in slippery situations. Here are some reminders on what you need to know if you have to be out on the roads. Those warnings to stay home and off...
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Keep these travel etiquette tips in mind this holiday season
The holiday travel rush is here and that means delays, cancellations, large crowds and lots of patience frustration levels spiking. Jodi Smith is the owner of Mannersmith Counseling. She’s been teaching manners and etiquette for over two decades. She notes there are common courtesies that can make your travel experience more pleasant and easier for everyone. “The do’s and...
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Stop & Shop pilots kiosks to make digital coupons more accessible to customers
More and more grocery stores are offering digital coupons. But if you don’t have a smartphone or internet access, you can’t get the deals. Stop & Shop is now addressing the problem. There is a Savings Station placed front and center at the Quincy Stop & Shop where shoppers can activate and load digital coupons onto their loyalty card...
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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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Shutterfly Extends Access to Photos After Shocked User Reaches Out to NBC10 Boston
A viewer reached out to NBC10 Boston Responds to ask for help getting records of her memories restored on the photo service Shutterfly. The popular website that lets users turn their photos into cards, art, prints and more had a longstanding policy offering free and secure photo storage, but it modified the policy earlier this year, requiring users to make…
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Scammers Are Trying to Get to You Through Your Smart TV
You are probably savvy enough to avoid suspicious-looking text messages, emails and phone calls, but don’t let your guard down when you plop on the couch to watch a favorite show—scammers may be lurking. If you have a smart TV and use some sort of streaming device, you may be vulnerable to scammers. The Better Business Bureau put out...
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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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New England Businesses Grapple With Supply Chain Issues
A backlog of container ships waiting to dock, trucks unable to move inventory, skyrocketing freight costs and labor shortages have all contributed to the nation’s supply chain issues. Local companies are trying to navigate it all as they head into the crucial holiday shopping season. The holiday season is big for My Grandma’s of New England Coffee Cake. They...