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European banking giant HSBC is reportedly slowing hiring and asking investment bankers to reduce expenses. It’s part of an effort by CEO Noel Quinn to reduce costs as banks around the world anticipate interest rate cuts, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (July 2). HSBC is in some cases not filling open...

HSBC Scales Back Hiring Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts

As aggregators compete to win the spending of financially struggling consumers, more players in the space are expanding their acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments. Target-owned same-day delivery aggregator Shipt, for instance, recently said it has begun accepting these benefits on its marketplace, reaching...

Aggregators Expand SNAP EBT Acceptance to Woo Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers

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

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

Last week, a federal judge rejected Visa and Mastercard’s $30 billion settlement with merchants. Now, new court filings provide more detail about U.S. District Judge Margo Brodie’s rejection of the deal in the decades-old litigation between the two payments giants and retailers over credit card “swipe fees.”

Swipe Fee Settlement Judge Says $30 Billion Agreement Is ‘Paltry’

The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), the nonprofit news organization that produces Mother Jones and Reveal, has sued OpenAI and that firm’s largest shareholder, Microsoft. CIR’s lawsuit alleges that the companies committed copyright violations, the nonprofit said in a Thursday (June 27) press release. “OpenAI and Microsoft started...

OpenAI, Microsoft Face Copyright Lawsuit by Mother Jones Publisher CIR

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

No one understands the irony better than a writer who, excelling in his 2023 copywriting role with a 60-strong team, found himself, by the next year, the last human standing amidst AI imitators he had to train; a situation paralleled in the service industry where underpaid workers secretly powered AI systems, ultimately leading to his firing and subsequent employment with a firm specializing in making AI writing harder to detect.

Writer Shocked as AI Replaces Entire 60-Person Team

Daron Acemoglu, MIT Institute professor, and Vahan Janjigian, Greenwich Wealth Management CIO, join CNBC's 'The Exchange to discuss the hype surrounding AI, the effects of AI in productivity, the economic impact of AI, and more.

No evidence that AI will reduce inequality or boost wages: MIT professor Daron Acemoglu

Target will reportedly lower the threshold at which store staff can attempt to stop nonviolent theft. In a new guideline expected to be implemented this summer, the retailer has dropped that threshold to $50 from the previous $100, Bloomberg reported Friday (June 28), citing unnamed sources. Asked about the change...

Target to Lower Threshold for Apprehending, Prosecuting Shoplifters

As buy now, pay later (BNPL) options become more common around the world, the Land Down Under is leading the charge by a considerable margin. On Wednesday (June 26), PYMNTS Intelligence released this year’s edition of the “How the World Does Digital” report, which surveyed a whopping 67,000 consumers across 11 countries accounting for about half of the world’s gross domestic product about their digital engagement.

Australia Outpaces US in Online BNPL Adoption Nearly 3 to 1

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

Bugcrowd recently released its “Inside the Mind of a CISO” report, which surveyed hundreds of security leaders around the globe to uncover their perception on AI threats, their top priorities and evolving roles, and common myths directed towards the CISO. Among the findings, 1 in 3 respondents (33%)...

91 Percent of Security Leaders Believe AI Set to Outpace Security Teams

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

Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

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Douglas City, CA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Oregon State

A group of senators have called on partners and investors of middleware fintech Synapse to return millions of dollars to customers whose money is inaccessible amid the embattled firm’s bankruptcy proceedings. In a June 28 letter, Senate Banking Chairman Sherrod Brown, D-OH, along with Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of...

Senators prod Synapse partners to return customer funds

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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Everyone faces challenges from their childhood to adulthood. Some zodiac signs have creative solutions to their problems while others seek help from their loved ones. At times, an individual’s emotional state can enable or prevent them from solving a certain problem quickly. It is crucial to be logical when pondering about obstacles. Still, you can use your unique abilities to overcome challenges rather than consulting someone else. Which individuals are talented at overcoming adversity?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Experts With Creative-Solving Problems

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, June 28, that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All (DFA) Shared Appreciation Loan program.

CalHFA issues all 1,700 vouchers for down payment assistance program

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BIS Says AI Poses Opportunities and Challenges for Central Banks

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform the financial sector and broader economy, creating opportunities and risks that central banks must navigate carefully, according to a top...

BIS Says AI Poses Opportunities and Challenges for Central Banks

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