Elkhart, KS

Columbus, OH

New York Post

The ex-CEO of a small Kansas bank was sentenced to more than 24 years for stealing a whopping $47 million – and he never saw a profit, according to court documents.

Former Heartland Tri-State Bank CEO Shan Hanes was duped by scammers in a “pig butchering” scheme who persuaded him to send millions of dollars via wire transfers with promises to unlock his returns on crypto investments, federal prosecutors said.

The 53-year-old orchestrated a series of wire transfers over eight years that collapsed the Elkhart bank and led to a FDIC takeover – making it one of only five US banks that...

Ex-Kansas bank CEO sentenced to 24 years for embezzling $47M in crypto scheme

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Depositing $15,000 or More in Your Bank Account? Here's What You Need to Know

Wisconsin State

The US Sun

AMERICANS can get payments from a major interest rate settlement. Big Picture Loans, a private money lender, is paying out big bucks after allegations it charged excessive interest rates. The company is known for offering thousands in loans to people with bad credit and then charging high interest rates. Those high rates can make the […]

Americans can claim one-time payment from $65 million interest rate settlement – but it depends on which state you live

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

A new scam is hitting US bank accounts by starting with an unusual target – people’s photos on social media. In a warning to consumers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says the scam begins with unsolicited messages on social media from someone who says they like a photo you took, and are willing to pay thousands of dollars to use it in a painting.

New Bank Scam Boosts Account Balances, Tempts Targets Into Giving Their Money Away: FTC Warning

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

GOBankingRates

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a type of savings account offered by credit unions and banks. Typically, these accounts have higher interest rates than either traditional or high-yield savings...

I’m a Banking Expert: 4 Reasons You Should Not Open a CD

Nearly 65 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits to pay the bills and enhance their lifestyles in retirement. Factors like when they claim their benefit, the percentage of their income...

I’m a Bank Teller: 4 Mistakes Social Security Recipients Make

A SPIRIT Airlines passenger was furious after discovering the front row seat she paid extra for had been taken by someone else who was reluctant to move. The woman had booked seat 1A but was greeted by another passenger who would not get up until a flight attendant offered to look for their original seat. […]

I paid to sit at front of plane but a woman was in my seat – a polite offer from flight attendant sent her scampering

Business Insider

Two local credit unions are offering CDs with at least 9% interest before the Fed cuts interest rates. Find out how to qualify for the CD specials.

Some credit unions are offering CDs of 9% APY or more before an anticipated Fed rate cut

The number of poisonings connected to Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing candies has reached 145 cases across 29 states. Since the illnesses first came to light in early June, 59 of those sickened have required hospitalization, and health officials have reported people having seizures, needing intubation, and being admitted to intensive care units. Two deaths are under investigation. Yet, despite tireless efforts to analyze the candies' components, the cause of the poisonings remains a mystery.

With 145 sickened, 2 dead, microdosing candy poisonings are still a mystery

Mediaite

Fred Trump III, Donald Trump’s nephew, claimed during a recent interview with Dean Obeidallah that Trump is showing signs of dementia similar to the former president’s father and grandfather. On Friday’s edition of The Dean Obeidallah Show, Trump spoke to Obeidallah about his uncle’s mental health and potential...

‘I Know What I Saw’: Trump Nephew Fred Tells Liberal Host Donald Trump Showing Signs of ‘Dementia’ Like Father And Grandfather

Louisiana State

As the more than 30 hospitals in the Steward Health Care System scrounged for cash to cover supplies, shuttered pediatric and neonatal units, closed maternity wards, laid off hundreds of health care workers, and put patients in danger, the system paid out at least $250 million to its CEO and his companies, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

CEO of failing hospital chain got $250M amid patient deaths, layoffs, bankruptcy

When it comes to your Social Security check, deciding where it goes is just as important as getting it in the first place. But with the wild amount of bank accounts out there, how do you know which...

I’m a Bank Teller: 7 Best Bank Accounts To Deposit Your Social Security Check

The Motley Fool

There's never been a better time to switch banks. Here are three reasons you should consider making a change this month.

3 Reasons to Switch Banks in August

Nashville, TN

In April, the National Library of France removed four 19th century books, all published in Great Britain, from its shelves because the covers were likely laced with arsenic. The books have been placed in quarantine for further analysis to determine exactly how much arsenic is present. It's part of an ongoing global effort to test cloth-bound books from the 19th and early 20th centuries because of the common practice of using toxic dyes during that period.

That book is poison: Even more Victorian covers found to contain toxic dyes

Chicago, IL

USA TODAY

Empty seats at the DNC sparked controversy online, but transportation delays caused by protests were the real issue.

Why were there so many empty seats at the Democratic National Convention? Here's why:

Credit cards can be great financial tools when in the right hands. You can use them to build your credit score and rack up rewards like airline miles or cash back on purchases. While it’s tempting to use your credit card for every major expense, there are some things you’re...

15 Things You Should Never, Ever Put on Your Credit Card

JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest credit card issuer, will bar customers from using its credit cards to repay increasingly popular “buy now, pay later” installment loans. Chase said in an emailed statement that buy now, pay later installment loans “are a form of credit” and that the...

Chase to Bar Customers From Using Credit Cards for ‘Pay Later’ Loans

Rolla, KS

Richfield, KS

Keyes, OK

Goodwell, OK

Walsh, CO

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Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse

A federal judge sentenced a 53-year-old Kansas man to more than 24 years in prison after the former bank CEO abused his trusted position to embezzle...

Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse

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