California State

The US Sun

AMERICANS have only two weeks to claim free money from a massive data breach settlement. U-Haul agreed to settle in a $5 million class action lawsuit after consumers' personal data was compromised. The settlement benefits California residents whose information was compromised in a data breach that occurred in September 2022...

U-Haul is handing out $100 checks from $5 million data breach settlement – but you must fill out the form

You may be eligible for a $2,500 cash settlement payout, if in the last six years you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to send or receive money. A proposed class action lawsuit settlement for $15 million claims Cash App and its parent company, Block, failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Can Claim a $2,500 Payout. How to Submit a Settlement Claim

Colorado State

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David Heitz

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

‘No risk, no reward’ is a famous statement in Finance. However, risk assessment isn’t an easy job. Finance expert Manasa Savanur talks about how she manages risk in her organization and personal life. With a career spanning some of the leading banks in the United States, Savanur’s understanding...

Understanding Financial Risk With Finance Expert Manasa Savanur

The Marijuana Herald

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As the legal marijuana industry continues to grow and mature across the United States, some states are experiencing notably high sales per capita. Using marijuana sales data from January to July 2024, this analysis highlights the top 10 states with the highest legal marijuana sales per person. Data was collected via state regulatory agencies, as … 
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The 10 States Leading in Per Capita Marijuana Sales

Kem, the fastest-growing P2P payment app in Kuwait, has received a $3 million investment from Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry. This landmark deal is set to improve regional adoption of USD₮, combining Tether’s commitment to expanding access to digital finance systems with Kem’s position as an emerging real-time payments leader in the Gulf region.

Tether Makes Strategic $3mln Investment in Kuwaiti Fintech Kem

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Guaranteed replacement cost (GRC) insurance is a homeowners insurance coverage option that pays to rebuild your home exactly as it was before a loss, even if the cost exceeds policy limits. However, this insurance comes with many caveats, can vary by state, and is typically more expensive than standard homeowners...

What Is Guaranteed Replacement Cost Insurance?

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Afrotech

A security breach has put many social security numbers at risk. Bloomberg reports that background check company Jerico Pictures Inc., doing business as National Public Data, revealed sensitive information for nearly 3 billion people in April 2024. Hacking group USDoD reportedly stole and released that data on the dark web under “National Public Data.” This… Continue reading Data Breach Reportedly Leads To Stolen Social Security Numbers Of Nearly 3 Billion Americans

Data Breach Reportedly Leads To Stolen Social Security Numbers Of Nearly 3 Billion Americans

Georgia State

Shine My Crown

Jessica Wright and Eshonda Blue, two trailblazing African American sisters and registered nurses, have made history with the launch of the Innovative Senior Solutions Adult Day Care Franchise. As the first woman-owned adult daycare franchise in the U.S., the company represents a significant milestone in the senior care industry. Officially...

Black Siblings Make History with Launch of First Woman-Owned Adult Day Care Franchise

Kentucky State

Who: Health insurance company Humana agreed to pay $90 million to the federal government. Why: The settlement ends claims Humana submitted fraudulent bids for Medicare contracts. Where: The Humana settlement was lodged in a Kentucky federal court. Health insurance company Humana agreed to pay a $90 million settlement to the...

Humana to pay $90M to settle fraudulent Medicare bid lawsuit

Due to a perfect storm of climate-related factors, stress has arrived at some ministry doors, leaving people concerned about the financial future of those churches. The Baptist Paper reported that an "ongoing wave of disasters," including hurricanes, wildfires, and floods, are combining with ballooning construction costs to send insurance companies into a panic.

Major insurance companies drop churches from coverage as natural disasters become more frequent: 'This does not make sense'

Florida State

Details are emerging about a data breach at National Public Data (NPD), a consumer data broker that recently spilled hundreds of millions of Americans’ Social Security Numbers, addresses, and phone numbers online. According to a KrebsonSecurity.com another NPD data broker which shares access to the same consumer records inadvertently...

Report: Security Breach at Fla Based Data Co Spreads Fears as Hundreds of Millions of Records are Dumped Online

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Employers are actively seeking out alternatives to curb rising health benefit costs by sidestepping traditional carriers, a new report from Brighton Health Plan Solutions shows. Of the 150 health benefit respondents cited for the report, 75% said they are actively having conversations about direct contracting. A significant segment, 41%, which...

Employers embracing direct contracting and bypassing insurers: survey

Maine lobster, Alaska salmon, and catfish from the Louisiana bayou—across the United States, you can find some of the best fish and seafood around. Whether you enjoy classic dishes like lobster rolls, gumbo, and clam chowder or prefer international options such as sushi and fish tacos, there's a seafood restaurant in the country that will impress you.

North Carolina Eatery Crowned 'The Best Seafood Restaurant' in The State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Tandem Bank has welcomed four new heavyweights to its growing team as it accelerates the journey to become the UK’s greener digital bank. With over 72 years of combined experience across the highest levels of the financial services industry, these new hires are set to fuel Tandem’s mission to offer banking for a greener future.

Tandem Turbocharges Leadership With Raft of New Appointments to Accelerate Green Banking Revolution

Carrollton, TX

Trailer Empire

In a real estate play that rivals his prowess on the basketball court, former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has swiftly sold his Texas mansion for $1.7 million, just a month after listing it. This rapid sale not only highlights O’Neal’s shrewdness in property investments but also signifies a significant profit from his original purchase.

Shaquille O’Neal Scores Big in Real Estate: Texas Mansion Sold in Just One Month for $1.7 Million

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52% of Consumers Would Buy From Insurers that Actively Invest in New Technologies to Improve Claims Experience Following Severe Weather, According to Insurity Survey

Insurity, the leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, has announced findings from its 2024 Severe Weather Consumer Pulse Survey,...

52% of Consumers Would Buy From Insurers that Actively Invest in New Technologies to Improve Claims Experience Following Severe Weather, According to Insurity Survey

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