Franklin Templeton held the final closing of its second enterprise technology growth equity fund. The fund, managed by Franklin Venture Partners, the private investing arm of Franklin Templeton’s Franklin Equity Group, aims to capitalize on mid- to late-stage venture companies in the enterprise technology sector that show potential for an initial public offering.

Franklin Templeton closes second enterprise technology growth equity fund

Resurgens Technology Partners (RTP), a private equity firm specializing in lower middle-market software companies, held the final close of its third fund with $800 million in commitments. This latest fundraising effort marks a significant increase from the firm’s previous funds, with Fund I raising over $200 million and Fund II securing more than $500 million.

Resurgens closes third software investment fund at $800m

Stockholm-based EQT has set a $12.5 billion target for its latest Asian private equity fund, BPEA Private Equity Fund IX (BPEA IX), signaling the firm’s continued commitment to expanding its presence in the Asian market. The firm noted that the final fund size could vary from the target, depending...

EQT announces $12.5bn target for new Asian PE fund

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Colorado State

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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

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Firms focused on the real estate market have been actively recruiting talent, including DWS, Heitman and Madison International Realty. Other key investment hires over the past week were at CPP Investments, Russell Investments and Ilmarinen, a Finnish mutual pension insurance company.

People moves for the week ending Aug. 16

DWS is expanding its global private credit operations with the addition of four executives within its real estate credit business announced this week. Jay DeWaltoff has joined as head of U.S. Real Estate Debt in the firm’s New York offices reporting directly to Todd Henderson, co-global head of Real Estate and head of Real Estate […]

DWS hires from J.P. Morgan for RE debt

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH – A utility company that has already purchased and razed much of a Shenandoah...
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Court filing: PPL wants South Market Street

Crystal River, FL

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One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Nashville, TN

ITPro

The DoJ has charged an individual for running US operations in  a campaign where North Korean hackers infiltrate US firms posing as tech staff

US citizen charged with aiding North Korean hackers moonlighting as tech workers

New Hampshire State

Trailer Empire

In a whirlwind of strategic shifts and bold expansions, the real estate landscape is evolving with significant moves from key players. From family firms joining forces to luxury brands expanding their reach, here's a snapshot of the latest industry developments that are setting the stage for a new era in real estate.

Real Estate Shake-Up: Major Brokerage Moves and New Industry Innovations

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

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Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

A global survey of 1,850 IT and cybersecurity decision-makers finds more than half (51%) reporting that directors or executives have faced fines, jail time, loss of position, or loss of employment following a cyberattack. Conducted by Sapio Research on behalf of Fortinet, the survey also finds more than 50% of...

Survey: Senior Executives Being Held More Accountable for Cybersecurity

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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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Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

WyoFile

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

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

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EQT to acquire majority stake in AMCS, boosting circular economy software

EQT Private Equity announced plans to acquire a majority stake in AMCS, a provider of...

EQT to acquire majority stake in AMCS, boosting circular economy software

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