Lanham, MD

As it winds through bankruptcy, 2U is looking to shed leases — and with them, rent — for office space that it no longer needs. The company filed a motion Thursday to exit a property in Lanham, Maryland, where its headquarters is located, as well as properties in Brooklyn, New York; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Boca Raton, Florida; Los Angeles and Boston. The lease exits will require court approval.

2U looks to shed leases for office space amid bankruptcy

The US Sun

HUNDREDS of Americans are eligible for part of a massive $6.49 million settlement that could result in tens of thousands of dollars being deposited in their bank accounts. Individuals that were impacted in a 2022 data breach are eligible to claim part of the large settlement. The settlement stems from...

Americans to get one-time $10,000 payment as company coughs up $6.49m for data breach – and you don’t need documentation

Illinois State

Sourcing Journal


				













	A federal appeals court has ruled that Walmart will be required to face a class-action lawsuit alleging that it charges consumers higher prices at the register than advertised on the shelf. Nike Shareholder Files Class Action Over Brand's Lackluster DTC Sales Strategy




	Yoram Kahn first filed the lawsuit in 2022, alleging that “Walmart’s shelf pricing frequently misrepresents the prices consumers are charged at the point of sale. As a result, consumers fall victim to a classic ‘bait and switch,’ and unknowingly overpay Walmart a higher price for the falsely advertised merchandise at checkout.”




	But in 2023, the Illinois district court where Kahn...

Walmart Faces Class Action Alleging ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Pricing Practices

Colorado State

The Independent

The potential megamerger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of the largest supermarket operators in the United States, is on hold while lawsuits play out in state and federal court.On Thursday, the two companies agreed to a temporary injunction in Colorado – where the state Attorney General Phil Weiser sued to block the $24.6 billion deal from closing. Weiser said the merger violated Colorado antitrust laws and would cause “irreparable harm” to “consumers, workers and suppliers.”Simultaneously, the Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Oregon, raising concerns the deal would lead to higher prices, fewer choices for...

Kroger pauses massive merger with rival grocery chain after numerous lawsuits and regulatory challenges

Business Insider

Ho's stake in the newly-public company is worth nearly $70 million. Bloomberg estimates his family's fortune at $13 billion.

Meet the 29-year-old son of a casino billionaire who just took his influencer and esports company public

Albertsons and Kroger have been in talks to merge since October 2022, however, the deal has faced many challenges. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) moved to block a $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, citing concerns that it could negatively impact consumers by reducing competition in the grocery sector. This merger, the largest in U.S. supermarket history, would combine major brands like Safeway and Vons under one umbrella.

Albertsons and Kroger Pause Merger

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

McPhersonBuzz News

Google has been ordered to pay out $700 million to consumers and the states after being found guilty of violating antitrust laws and engaging in anti-competitive practices. Google Forced to Pay Out $700 Million The US Department of Justice and several states sued Google four years ago, accusing the tech giant of abusing its power […]

Google Forced to Pay Out $700 Million: Consumers to Receive $2 Minimum Payout After Antitrust Violations

The musician and mogul's firm Marcy Venture Partners may be undergoing a merger with Pendulum Holdings, a firm co-founded by Barack Obama's former financial advisor. Jay-z is reportedly making major waves in the venture capital space. The music legend and mogul’s venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partner may be laying...

Jay-Z's Venture Capital Firm Is Reportedly Laying Plans To Deploy A Merger That Could Be Valued At $1B

A $1.82 million Nissan data breach resulted in compensation for Canadians whose information was compromised in a 2017 cyber attack. The settlement benefits Canadian residents who had an active lease or loan with Nissan between Dec. 22, 2016 and Jan. 12, 2017. The settlement also benefits Quebec residents who received...

$1.82M Nissan data breach class action settlement

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Anika Jindal

In today’s social media-dominated world, it is common to feel pressured to share everything. But amidst the oversharing frenzy, it is vital to remember the importance of discretion. Certain parts of our lives are best off kept private. It safeguards our well-being along with that of others.

18 Private Details You Should Keep To Yourself

FinanceBuzz

If you want to avoid sitting behind a desk all day and the white-collar life isn't for you, here are blue-collar jobs that can offer you at least $40 an hour.

10 Blue-Collar Jobs That Pay at Least $40 an Hour

Fortune

Heights founder unwinds by stroking his cat ‘for hours’, rents out his £2 million home for photoshoots and flies economy to not spoil his two year old daughter.

Millennial entrepreneur behind a £35 million supplements startup Heights wishes he could tell his 20-year-old self to ‘sack off NFTs’

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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

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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2U looks to pay $20.8M it owes to university clients during bankruptcy

When 2U filed for bankruptcy last week, court filings show it owed tens of millions of dollars to universities around the country. The online program manager,...

2U looks to pay $20.8M it owes to university clients during bankruptcy

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