Columbus, OH

The European Commission announced preliminary findings Monday that social media company Meta was in violation of the Digital Markets Act over its “pay or consent” advertising model. Meta, Facebook’s parent company, introduced a new option for EU Facebook and Instagram users to choose between a paid ad-free version...

European Commission accuses Meta of digital competition violation over paid ad-free option

LONDON -- European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms on Monday of breaching the bloc's new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. Meta began giving European users the option in November of paying for ad-free...

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

The NFC Forum, the non-profit org made up of big tech companies promoting the NFC standard, envisions a future wherein one tap is all you need for multiple actions at once. With a single tap, for instance, you could pay for your purchase, get points on your rewards account and receive a digital receipt on your phone. The organization released a document that can give you an overview of what the NFC multi-purpose tap capability is and how it can potentially be used.

NFC Forum wants to bundle age verification and payment receipts in tap-to-pay

The charges against the US tech titan follow a finding last week against Apple that marked the first time Brussels had levelled formal accusations under the EU's ground-breaking Digital Markets Act (DMA). The latest case focuses on Meta's new ad-free subscription model for Facebook and Instagram, which has sparked multiple...

Meta risks fines over 'pay for privacy' model breaking EU rules

EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has slammed Apple’s decision not to launch its A.I. features in EU, saying it proves the company is “disabling competition.”. Apple is under fire in the EU for its App Store policies, with the company poised to be the first major tech company...

EU Official Slams Apple’s ‘Stunning’ Decision to Exclude EU From A.I. Launch

Newark, NJ

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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

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

Victims and survivors of domestic violence face many difficult choices, not the least of which is choosing between staying in an abusive relationship or homelessness. Housing is one of the biggest challenges domestic violence survivors face.

Pennsylvania Tenants Who Are Survivors of Domestic Violence Need State Lawmakers to Finally Pass Reforms to Protect Them

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

U.S. District Judge Margo Brodie in Brooklyn rejected a preliminary $30 billion settlement between Visa Inc. (V.N) and Mastercard Inc. (MA.N) and merchants who claimed they were overcharged on swipe fees. Judge Brodie’s decision, detailed in an 88-page opinion released on Friday, suggests that Visa and Mastercard could likely withstand a much larger settlement than what was proposed.

Federal Judge Suggests Visa and Mastercard Can Afford Higher Settlement

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Missouri State

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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

Android Central

WhatsApp and Messenger seem to be experiencing a partial outage, impacting people trying to send and/or recieve images or voice notes.

WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger experience partial outage

On Tuesday, Yieldstreet spokesperson Clare Burrows confirmed to TechCrunch that “some Yieldstreet customer information may have been impacted” as a consequence of the Evolve breach. “We have communicated this to all potentially affected customers and continue to follow best practices regarding third-party cybersecurity incidents,” Burrows said in an...

Yieldstreet says some of its customers were affected by the Evolve Bank data breach

PYMNTS

Adobe Commerce merchants can now offer their customers Klarna’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) services and other flexible payment options. The partnership will help these merchants meet the growing demand for BNPL, the companies said in a Tuesday (July 2) press release. “Klarna’s global footprint enables Adobe Commerce merchants...

Adobe Commerce Adopts Klarna’s BNPL Services

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Picking the individual winners of the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) race is no simple task. But one exchange-traded fund (ETF) that provides investors with exposure to a basket of AI stocks could be the solution.  While many investors struck gold by purchasing shares of NVDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) before the chipmaker’s stock took off last year, […]
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This Is My Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF to Buy Right Now

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’

Like it or not, starting a business (or trying to become an influencer) means having to put yourself out there. Utilizing social media is a step in the right direction, but launching a brand website is mandatory if you want to make yourself stand out. HostVerge helps you create as...

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Vision Pro’s App Store gains support for alternative payment methods in EU

Apple has added support for alternative payment methods to the visionOS App Store. This move comes following the release of visionOS 1.2 in early June. The...

Vision Pro’s App Store gains support for alternative payment methods in EU

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