Direct Express debit card customers could be looking at a small pay day, after a recent class action settlement was given the green light. Plaintiffs in the case accused the bank of mishandling fraud claims between 2018 and 2022, and while the bank had admitted to no wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle.

Direct Express Card $1.2 Million Settlement: Can You Claim?

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WashingtonExaminer

This week, 19 states and Puerto Rico are rolling out their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to qualifying residents.  SNAP benefits are paid to low- and no-income households that are in need of financial assistance to pay for food and groceries. Households qualify for SNAP if their net monthly income is at or below 100% of the federal […]

Food stamps: 19 states are delivering SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week

Inflation has been persistent for the past several years. The 2024 cost of living adjustment (COLA) for federal retirees was 3.2%. Some retirees were probably disappointed with the 2024 increase because of the larger increases in the two previous years. In 2023, the COLA was 8.7%, the highest in more...

Because of Inflation, 2025 COLA Estimates Going Up Every Month

We all know 4th of July cookouts are a staple of summer, but what are Americans stocking up on? Grocery delivery service Instacart has tracked and ranked the most bought items leading up to July 4. 1) Yellow Corn The demand for yellow corn is up 380% compared to the yearly average. 2) Charcoal Charcoal, essential to any barbecue, purchases have shot up 222% leading up to Independence Day. 3)Potato Salad The nation's favorite holiday salad, the potato salad, in third place, skyrocketing 177%. 4) Baby Back Ribs The sauce-drenched meaty chops, baby back ribs, have seen a 170% increase in purchases. 5) Hot Dog Buns It seems the hotdog versus burger debate has been settled, Americans have bought 163% more buns for July 4 than the rest of the year.

What Are Americans Buying Most Of For The Fourth Of July

Fargo, ND

New York Post

Wells Fargo last month terminated over a dozen employees after reviewing allegations that they were involved in pretending to work by using simulated keyboard activity, Bloomberg News reported Thursday.

The fired staffers worked in the bank’s wealth and investment management unit, according to the report, which cited the bank’s disclosures filed with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Wells Fargo accused of sexual discrimination, ‘unapologetically sexist’ workplace: suit

“Wells Fargo holds employees to the highest standards and does not tolerate unethical behavior,” a spokesperson told Reuters.



Jamie Dimon again warns about ‘uncertain’ year ahead as JPMorgan profit rises

It wasn’t clear from the regulatory disclosures if the employees were fired for allegedly faking active work from home, the report added.

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Devices and software known as “mouse movers” or “mouse jigglers” gained popularity during the pandemic as companies were forced to allow employees to work from home. 

Some exchanged tips on social media sites Reddit and TikTok on where to buy the gadgets and how to use them.

Wells Fargo in early 2022 had asked most of its employees, including those in customer-facing roles, to return to office and work under a hybrid flexible model.

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Wells Fargo fires over dozen employees for allegedly faking work by simulating keyboard activity

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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If you're thinking of living on your own, you'll need to make about $45,000 per year in most states just to get by. That's roughly the median income needed to cover basic expenses, according to a new analysis by SmartAsset, which looked at estimates for housing, transportation, health care, taxes and other common expenses, as tracked by the MIT Living Wage calculator.

The salary a single person needs to make ends meet in every U.S. state

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Sun Bucks Program Overview: USDA Supports Families with Summer Grocery Expenses Application Details and Deadline for Sun Bucks Program According to The U.S. Sun, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the Sun Bucks program to help families cover grocery costs during summer vacation. Eligible families including those receiving SNAP Temporary Assistance for Needy […]

Unlock $120 per Child: USDA’s Sun Bucks Program Helps Families Cover Grocery Costs During Summer Vacation – Apply by July 1!

Maine State

The US Sun

HOUSEHOLDS in a certain U.S. state will face a more expensive energy bill in less than a week. A major US energy company has revealed its customers could expect their monthly bills to increase by around $15.56. Central Maine Power announced that its residential customers could face an average annual increase of around $187 from […]

Millions of Americans will be hit with $15 extra on monthly energy bill from July 1 – three steps to avoid higher costs

If your child/children received free or reduced meals this past school year, they are eligible for a new program called Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT), also known as SUN Bucks, which helps households buy food during the summer when school is out. Your children will automatically be enrolled in the program. You do not need to apply.

Low-Income MEVSD Families Eligible For Summer EBT Benefits

Snopes

An online article claimed, "McDonald's is reportedly considering a drastic measure – exiting the California market altogether."

Fact Check: McDonald's Is Considering Leaving California Due to State's Minimum Wage Increase?

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, several individuals in custody at Coffee County Jail in Coffee County appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis for bond hearings. Many individuals were denied bond, and some were granted release, with all defendants facing at least one felony charge.

Several defendants denied bond and bond reductions on felony charges in Coffee County

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Douglas City, CA

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Daily Mail

Many Americans are moving from large coastal cities to smaller towns, with states like California losing significant populations. Cities and towns across the US are offering financial incentives

How seven US cities are offering residents up to $50,000 to move there

Mortgage rates are slowly inching down - or perhaps more accurately - centi-metering down. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.86% Thursday, according to the results of Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. That’s down exactly one basis point from last week, when the 30-year FRM averaged 6.87%.

Average Mortgage Rate Drops One Basis Point From Last Week

Washington State

An unexpected company is now laying off hundreds in Washington, part of its latest effort to cut costs and streamline operations. It’s important to note that under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, an employer with more than 100 full-time workers must provide a 60-day notice before laying off 50 or more people at a single site.

An Unexpected Company is Now Laying Off Hundreds in Washington

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Being able to shop at a discount store for the holidays is truly a reason to celebrate. One store in particular is known for having a great selection of fun and inexpensive items to make your summer...

How To Best Spend $20 at Five Below This Fourth of July

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Capital One $16 Million Settlement: Find Out if You’re Eligible

Capital One customers could be welcoming a pay out soon, as a class action settlement aimed at the bank comes to a close. The settlement affects...

Capital One $16 Million Settlement: Find Out if You’re Eligible

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