Uber Technologies Inc. was hit by a record €290 million ($324 million) fine by the Dutch privacy watchdog for failing to abide by European protection standards when it shipped swathes of sensitive data about its drivers to the US. The Dutch Data Protection Authority said Uber was collecting information...

Uber Hit by Record $324 Million Fine for Data Transfers to US

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The Dutch Data Protection Authority on Monday fined ridesharing app Uber $324 million for transferring the personal data of its European drivers in the United States without proper protections.

Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324M for unsafe transfer of driver data to U.S.

The Guardian

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) — The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324 million) fine over the transfer of personal data of European drivers to U.S. servers. The regulator said the transfers were a "serious violation" of the European Union's General...

Dutch hit Uber with huge fine over driver data

The US Sun

AMERICANS have the opportunity to claim a one-time payment from a billion-dollar class action settlement. Visa and Mastercard agreed pay $5.6 billion after consumers paid excessive fees to accept their payment cards. The lawsuit alleged that Visa and Mastercard violated the antitrust laws. Antitrust laws also referred to as competition laws, are statutes developed by […]

Americans to receive one-time payment from $5.6 billion Visa Mastercard settlement – and the deadline has been extended

This fine is the largest ever issued by Committee on Foreign Investment, and one of only six issued in the last 18 months. T-Mobile has been fined $60 million by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a regulatory committee that scrutinizes foreign investment for national security risks.

T-Mobile fined $60 million over data security violations

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NewsNinja

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Massachusetts State

Sportscasting

DraftKings is one of the two most popular sportsbooks in the U.S. along with FanDuel. Recently, DraftKings has found themselves in a class action lawsuit. The industry leader is accused of offering a misleading advertising sign-up bonus of $1,000. DraftKings’ motion to dismiss the case was overruled by a Massachusetts judge. On behalf of the state, Shane Harris and Melissa Scanlon are being represented by the Public Healthy Advocacy Institute. The two individuals claim that DraftKings did not disclose the requirements for this sign-up bonus. According to the lawsuit, customers would need to make an initial deposit of $5,000 and place $25,000 in wagers within 90 days to receive the $1,000 non-withdrawable credit. Those terms were not displayed clearly and DraftKings is going to have to answer for their mistake.

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Amina's son left Senegal on a boat to reach Spain. His body was found off the Dominican Republic.

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Sag Harbor, NY

Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

The neighbouring hotel on the old A14 is advised to keep its doors and windows closed.

Former Burger King goes up in flames

Maine State

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Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

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Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash, which happened on the A4112 near Kinnersley.

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IDPartner Systems, a US-based provider of online identity verification tools, is set to wind down after failing to secure the necessary funding to continue its operations. In a LinkedIn post announcing the news, company CEO Rod Boothby writes: “After almost three years of hard work, IDPartner Systems is shutting down.”

US identity verification start-up IDPartner Systems to shut down

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Two dogs seized when a man died of bite injuries in a back garden were proscribed breed XL bullies, police have confirmed. On Tuesday, police named the man as Nicholas Glass, 32. He was found dead near a relative’s property on Hereford Close in Rubery, West Midlands, during the early hours of 21 August.

Dogs seized over man's death were XL bullies

In a groundbreaking announcement that could reshape global communications, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, revealed today on X (formerly Twitter) that SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service will offer free emergency services access for mobile phones worldwide. This initiative is a monumental step towards ensuring that individuals in distress, regardless of their location or financial situation, can reach emergency services when they need them most.

SpaceX Starlink to Provide Free Emergency Services Access for Mobile Phones Worldwide

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Uber fined €290m for personal data transfer

The ride-hailing app Uber has been hit with a €290m (£246m; $324m) fine for transferring the personal data of European drivers to US servers in violation...

Uber fined €290m for personal data transfer

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