Columbus, OH

The US Sun

BANK of America customers may be eligible for a one-time payment from a $21 million settlement. Current and former Bank of America members with a BOA checking and/or savings account who were charged fees for this everyday transaction may have been unlawfully charged. Bank of America customers may be eligible to receive a portion of […]

Bank of America customers to get one-time payment from $21 million settlement – everyday transaction makes you eligible

THE deadline is looming to apply for a chunk of a multi-billion dollar settlement. Visa and Mastercard users could be eligible for a one-time payment due to claims that the organizations violated antitrust laws. Such laws are in place to ensure consumers and businesses have a right to a competitive industry, rather than the dominance […]

Americans have just weeks to cash in on $5.6bn Visa Mastercard settlement – but don’t worry if you didn’t receive form

A US banker has admitted to stealing millions of dollars from customers’ accounts in a 15 year-long scheme. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri says 36-year-old Megan Lea Dougherty has pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud for looting $2.393 million from over a dozen Exchange Bank of Missouri customer accounts.

$2,393,288 Drained From Customers’ Bank Accounts As Insider Falsifies Records, Transfers Funds to Herself and Family: US Department of Justice

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Motley Fool

Making one extra payment a year on a 30-year mortgage can save you serious interest. But it might not be the best use of your money.

Is It Worth It to Make Just 1 Extra Payment a Year on Your 30-Year Mortgage?

New York State

AMERICANS who used the Lyft app during a specific period could qualify for distributions from a recent settlement pot. The direct payment opportunity comes after a class action lawsuit was filed against the ride-share company by the New York State Attorney General (OAG). Lyft was accused in the suit of...

Lyft will send one-time payments from $38m sales tax settlement – but only if you used the app between specific dates

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu recently faced significant market downturns, causing stir among investors. The crypto community is buzzing about a potential new opportunity. CYBRO, an emerging digital asset, has grabbed attention. This article explores why traders are eyeing CYBRO and whether it’s poised for growth amid the current market shake-ups for DOGE and SHIB.

Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) Hit by Market Corrections, Is This Why Investors Are Moving to CYBRO?

The resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit could drive XRP’s price higher. The expansion of Ripple’s blockchain and lower interest rates could bring back more investors. But investors shouldn’t ignore its competitive and macro challenges. XRP's price could soar once it resolves its biggest near-term challenges. XRP...

The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000

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

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

SmartAsset

Investing in mortgage notes is an alternative path to traditional real estate investments, offering a unique opportunity to diversify your investment portfolio and potentially earn passive income. When you purchase a mortgage note, you are buying the debt and the right to receive the payments from the borrower. Mortgage note investing can be a lucrative […] The post How to Invest in Mortgage Notes appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

How to Invest in Mortgage Notes

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

TheDailyBeast

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has again blocked a Biden Administration plan to forgive some borrowers’ student loan debt. A Friday evening ruling from the court enjoined its previous ruling, barring the “United States Secretary of Education from implementing a plan to forgive approximately $475 billion in federal student loan debt,” called SAVE. The court previously issued an administrative stay to pause SAVE on July 19, but the court said the “Government continues to forgive loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE,” according to NPR. But, on Friday, the court upped the ante, blocking the program altogether by writing: “this injunction will remain in effect until further order of this court or the Supreme Court of the United States. The administrative stay is hereby superseded.” The decision was delivered by two Trump appointees, Judges Ralph Erickson and L. Steven Grasz, and a Bush appointed judge named Raymond Gruender. Read it at U.S. 8th Circuit Court of AppealsRead more at The Daily Beast.

Appeals Court AGAIN Strikes Down Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

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A court blocked the SAVE student-loan repayment plan. All 8 million impacted borrowers will be placed on forbearance.

8 million student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan don't have to make payments after a federal court blocked the program in full

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning to crypto traders last week about scammers who steal funds by posing as exchange employees. The FBI notes that these fraudsters will contact victims and pretend there are problems with their exchange accounts. The scammers, acting like exchange employees, will...

FBI Issues Alert, Warns of Scammers Posing As Crypto Exchange Employees To Steal User Funds

Aurora, CO

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

Sam Bankman-Fried’s defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its affiliate Alameda Research will pay $12.7 billion to creditors following the approval of a consent order by a New York judge. This resolves a long-running lawsuit filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), marking a significant development in the collapse of FTX.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX will pay over $12 billion to creditors

New Jersey State

Jackson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY — Linda Mika, 73, of Jackson, New Jersey, and her son, Kenneth Mika, 53, of Ewing, New Jersey, have both entered guilty pleas in a federal court for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme targeting the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The scheme, which lasted from March 2016 to April 2020, involved the provision of non-authorized military equipment parts in violation of their contractual obligations.

NJ Mother-Son Duo Plead Guilty in Scheme to Defraud DoD

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Tether’s $2.4 Billion Fraud Accusations: What Celsius Network Doesn’t Want You to Know!

Tether denies Celsius Network’s $2.4 billion fraud claims, asserting that Bitcoin transfers were for risk management purposes. Celsius alleges Tether’s fraudulent Bitcoin transactions contributed to its...

Tether’s $2.4 Billion Fraud Accusations: What Celsius Network Doesn’t Want You to Know!

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