Columbus, OH

Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the leading infrastructure provider for cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Europe, now provides the technical infrastructure for KfW, one of the world’s leading promotional banks, for its new blockchain-based digital bond. Boerse Stuttgart Digital manages wallets and secures private keys throughout the issuance and redemption processes of the crypto security planned by KfW in the coming weeks in accordance with the German Electronic Securities Act (eWpG).

Germany’s Largest Development Bank KfW Selects Boerse Stuttgart Digital as Infrastructure Partner for Its New Blockchain-Based Digital Bond

Leading global specialist insurer, Hiscox has now gone live with the London insurance market’s first lead underwriting model enhanced by generative AI* – providing sabotage and terrorism insurance quotes to customers faster and more efficiently than ever before. Initially developed as a proof of concept in December 2023...

Hiscox’s Generative AI-Enhanced Lead Underwriting Model Enabled by Google Cloud Goes Live

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Amazon and Barclays, one of the UK’s largest credit card providers, announce a new partnership to launch a co-branded credit card in the UK. The new card enables customers to earn rewards on everyday spending, which can be redeemed for gift cards on Amazon.co.uk. Amazon Barclaycard customers earn 1%...

Amazon and Barclays Launch New Co-Branded Credit Card That Gives Users Rewards on Everyday Spending

New Jersey State

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New Brunswick, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Ticombo®, the international ticket marketplace, has announced a new partnership with Mangopay, a modular and flexible payment infrastructure provider for platforms, to transform the ticket selling and buying experience. Mangopay will manage Ticombo’s end-to-end payment flow from pay-in to payout as Ticombo works to provide a fair, trusted, and...

Ticombo Selects Mangopay to Transform the Ticket-Selling Experience

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

AzeriCard, a premier card processing service in Azerbaijan, announces the integration of Apple Pay and Google Pay for its users. This enhancement, facilitated by Akurateco’s payment solutions, marks a significant milestone in AzeriCard’s commitment to providing cutting-edge financial services. Solving Integration Challenges. In recent years, Azerbaijan’s payment landscape...

AzeriCard Integrates Apple Pay and Google Pay with Akurateco’s Expertise

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

New York City, NY

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Wells Fargo name is gone from the Downtown skyline. The name atop the former Wells Fargo Center was removed Sunday . A helicopter flew away each of the 20 letters and deposited them at a lot across from the Maxwell House Coffee plant on East Bay Street.

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Paterson, NJ

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

Pennsauken Township, NJ

Sicklerville, NJ

Charges include altering and cashing stolen checks, with potential penalties up to 30 years in prison. Four men from South Jersey have been officially charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. The defendants—Tracy Felder-Carter, 23, of Blackwood; Dante Ford, 28, of Pennsauken and Sewell; Quamell Keyes-Griffin, 21; and Donovan Bunch, 22, both of Sicklerville—appeared today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Pascal.

Jersey Men Charged in Stolen Mail Check Fraud

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

The Office of Homeless Youth announced on Wednesday it is paying young people to spearhead a new program for homeless and housing insecure youth. Teens and young adults ages 16 to 25 who have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness can join the program as paid consultants, the Department of Commerce reports further.

Young consultants wanted for homelessness pilot program

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Cockroach Labs and PwC UK Announce Strategic Collaboration, Delivering Solutions for Operational Resiliency, Data Sovereignty, and Mainframe Modernization

Cockroach Labs, the pioneer and leader of the cloud-native distributed SQL database market with CockroachDB, and PwC UK, a leader in professional services, today announced a...

Cockroach Labs and PwC UK Announce Strategic Collaboration, Delivering Solutions for Operational Resiliency, Data Sovereignty, and Mainframe Modernization

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