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In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, each generation brings its own distinct approach to digital engagement. This insight emerges from the PYMNTS Intelligence report, “How The World Does Digital,” which dives deep into global generational habits, offering critical guidance for businesses shaping their digital strategies. Generation...

How the Generations Navigate the Digital Economy: An 11 Country Perspective

Achieving success with loyalty programs often proves elusive for brands that prioritize the wrong elements. The concept of product-market fit, widely discussed in entrepreneurial circles, highlights the imperative of aligning products with market demands. Many loyalty initiatives flounder because they focus inwardly on the program mechanics rather than outwardly on understanding genuine customer needs.

Unlocking Loyalty’s Potential: How Product-Market Fit Drives Program Success

As OpenAI unveils its compact GPT-4o mini and pursues human-level reasoning with “Project Strawberry,” AI’s reach expands across industries, sparking innovation and concern. From potentially homogenizing creativity to transforming finance and construction, AI’s rapid advance has regulators and businesses scrambling to harness its power while navigating risks like algorithmic bias and data privacy issues.

This Week in AI: From Mini GPTs to Construction Cash Flow

Augmented reality (AR) startup Magic Leap reportedly cut 75 jobs on Thursday (July 18) as it reorients its business toward technology licensing. The company’s cuts included its entire sales and marketing departments, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 19). “Magic Leap has been evolving our go-to-market approach to better align with...

Magic Leap Cuts 75 Jobs, Shifts Focus to Technology Licensing

How often do you visit LinkedIn? The platform wants your answer to be “every day.”. To that end, the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (FT), LinkedIn is offering artificial intelligence (AI)-powered career advice and has rolled out games to get its users visiting more often and drive growth. The...

LinkedIn Employs AI and Games to Promote Daily User Visits

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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?

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Ohio State

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Big news out of Ohio: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is making a major shift by relocating 175 jobs from its Akron headquarters to a new facility in Costa Rica. This move, part of their "Goodyear Forward" transformation plan, will take effect in early 2025.

A major Ohio company is moving its jobs overseas

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Galileo Financial Technologies now offers 3D Secure to help clients protect against card-not-present (CNP) debit and credit card fraud. The company’s new Galileo 3D Secure Access Control Server is available to clients in the United States, Canada and Latin America, Galileo said in a Tuesday (July 23) press release.

Galileo Launches 3D Secure Product to Guard Against Credit Card Fraud

Parents are spending less on retail purchases each month, as budget pressures demand cost-cutting measures. The recent PYMNTS Intelligence exclusive report “The Last Transaction: Family Spending Habits Reveal Merchant Opportunities in Retail and Travel” drew from a May survey of more than 2,700 U.S. consumers in conjunction with data from previous months to understand recent shifts in purchasing behaviors.

Single Parents’ Retail Spending Plunges 35% in One Month

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

During Thursday’s Q2 earnings call, Netflix officials discussed a redesigned homepage aimed at improving content discovery for users, along with excitement connected to its advertising business targeting subscription tiers with streaming ads. Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said during the call that continually enhancing the member experience is an ongoing...

Netflix Co-CEO Touts Programming Flexibility and Eyes Ads Tier Business

Revolut is reportedly preparing a share sale that would value it at $45 billion. The British FinTech is close to a deal that would see it sell roughly $500 million in employee-owned shares, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (July 23), citing sources familiar with the matter. The report...

Report: Revolut Could Hit $45 Billion Valuation After Share Sale

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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AI Leading to New Tools, Job Cuts in Creative Industries

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to expand human creativity and enhance collaboration, but it may also lead to the disappearance of certain creative jobs. The...

AI Leading to New Tools, Job Cuts in Creative Industries

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