San Antonio, TX

The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, today announced the addition of TransPecos Banks as its newest member. Concentrated in the TransPecos region of West Texas and San Antonio, TransPecos Banks offers a full range of banking products as well as fintech services. With its focus on honesty, integrity, and serving consumer needs, TransPecos is a natural partner in AFC’s work to create a more consumer-centric financial system.

TransPecos Banks Joins American Fintech Council (AFC)

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Shivanshu Vyas has been dreaming of coming to the U.S. for the World Cup for a very long time. In fact, he’s been counting the days since 2018 when he watched his favorite soccer team, Manchester United, play in a friendly at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. For the 32-year-old, being in that big American stadium was overwhelming.

A red flag for the 2026 World Cup: Getting U.S. visas in time

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

It’s a well-known fact, banks that do digital transformation get more clients. Sella decided to join the number of innovators and launched the test version of biometrical credit. But isn’t it too late? Mastercard and zwipe has tested it first in 2014 with Sparebanken DIN bank in Norway.

INNOVATION IN THE WORLD OF CREDIT CARDS

Denver, CO

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

Flavor Flav partied in Vegas with Team USA women's water polo following the Olympics.

Flavor Flav Parties With USA Women's Water Polo Team In Vegas After Olympics

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

If a significant life change has made it harder for you to pay your mortgage, you may be able to reduce your mortgage payments through refinancing or loan modification. Although loan modification and loan refinancing both offer pathways to reduce monthly payments or adjust loan terms, they cater to different financial situations and come with distinct benefits and drawbacks. Let’s look at the differences so you can make an informed decision tailored to your needs.

Mortgage Loan Refinancing vs. Modification: How to Choose

Missouri State

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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

Apache Junction, AZ

Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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

Flagstone, the UK’s leading cash deposit platform*, has more than doubled the size of its Assets under Administration (AUA) since January 2023. The fintech business’s AUA now stands at £13.5 billion having consistently increased by more than £1 billion per quarter in the last 18 months.

Fintech Savings Platform Flagstone Doubles Customer Assets in 18 Months

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

Leading insurance core technology provider Socotra announced today that Jetty, the financial services company on a mission to make renting a home more affordable and accessible, has gone live and migrated Jetty Deposit, a surety product, and Jetty Protect, a renters insurance product, to Socotra’s cloud-native insurance platform. Jetty...

Innovative Renters Insurance Carrier Jetty Goes Live with Core Systems from Socotra in Less Than 12 Months

How would you like to pay? Seven in 10 Gen Z Canadian adults (69 per cent) have embraced the mobile wallet, and six in 10 (63 per cent) prefer to leave their physical wallet at home for short trips, according to a recent survey commissioned by Interac Corp. (Interac). Gen Z’s use of mobile wallets outpaces all other generations including Millennials (60 per cent), Gen X (44 per cent), Boomers (27 per cent) and the Silent Generation (10 per cent).

Interac Survey Shows Gen Z Is Driving a Surge in Mobile Spending

London is a hotbed for fintech startups, and the three companies that come up most frequently in conversations are Monzo, Revolut, and Starling Bank. These companies are considered the most successful in the London fintech space, but which one is the best for aspiring fintech employees?. This article offers an...

Revolut, Monzo and Starling: Who will you be joining in 2023?

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FIFA Announces Bank of America as Official Bank Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA is proud to announce Bank of America as its Official Bank Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26™, confirming a historic partnership that underscores the global...

FIFA Announces Bank of America as Official Bank Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26™

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