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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

Swedish fintech firm, Klarna, is setting its sights on large-scale banking corporations like JPMorgan and Bank of America as it prepares to launch its own retail-banking services. This served as a strategic move towards the firm’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO). With a comprehensive plan to provide new features such as savings accounts and debit cards, Klarna aims to separate itself from traditional banking institutions and evolve into a fully-fledged bank.

Klarna plans foray into retail banking ahead of IPO

Florida State

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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

Bennington, VT

Small-town residents are longing for new food options, and Chipotle's successful playbook is leading it and other other fast-casual restaurant chains, including Cava and Panda Express, to eye more stores in rural America. Covid dealt a death blow to independent diners, leaving an opening for national operators in towns where...

From Chipotle to Cava and Panda Express, more big restaurant chains are rapidly expanding into small town America

Colorado State

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

Las Vegas, NV

Zoreen Kabani always assumed she'd go into a traditional professional field. The 37-year-old's family immigrated from Pakistan to California when she was 14 and those were the paths she knew. In Pakistan, the cultural expectation is "you either are in finance or you're an engineer or you're a doctor," she says.

37-year-old went from working in finance to bringing in more than $100K a month selling clothes

Georgia State

Shine My Crown

Jessica Wright and Eshonda Blue, two trailblazing African American sisters and registered nurses, have made history with the launch of the Innovative Senior Solutions Adult Day Care Franchise. As the first woman-owned adult daycare franchise in the U.S., the company represents a significant milestone in the senior care industry. Officially...

Black Siblings Make History with Launch of First Woman-Owned Adult Day Care Franchise

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

San Francisco, CA

CNBC's TechCheck brings you the latest in tech news from CNBC's 1 Market in the heart of San Francisco.

CNBC TechCheck Evening Edition: August 20, 2024

Seattle, WA

Newport Beach, CA

Newly appointed Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol won't be required to relocate to the company's headquarters in Seattle when he joins the coffee giant next month. Instead, Starbucks says Niccol can live in his home in Newport Beach, California and commute to Starbucks' head office 1,000 miles away on a corporate jet, according to the new CEO's offer letter, which was made public in an SEC filing last week.

Starbucks' new CEO will supercommute 1,000 miles from California to Seattle office instead of relocating

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

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Trailer Empire

In a dynamic new episode of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast, NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright reveals how the National Association of REALTORS® is evolving to meet the shifting needs of its members. As the association navigates through significant changes, Wright emphasizes the critical role REALTORS® play in shaping its future and underscores the importance of active participation and feedback.

Nykia Wright Champions Evolution at NAR: A Vision for a Responsive Future

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Goldman Sachs’ chief technology officer, Atte Lahtiranta, is leaving for Citadel, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. Lahtiranta, whom Goldman hired in 2019, will run the hedge fund’s core engineering group, and be responsible for the technology on which its trading and risk functions rely, according to the wire service. Neither...

Goldman CTO to leave for Citadel: report

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the non-Agency third-party servicing segment of its Commercial Mortgage Servicing (CMS) business to Trimont. The transaction is expected to close in early 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Wells Fargo will continue servicing Agency/government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) loans and loans held on its balance sheet. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240819273164/en/ (Photo: Wells Fargo)

Wells Fargo Enters into Agreement with Trimont to Sell the Non-Agency Third-Party Servicing Segment of its Commercial Mortgage Servicing Business

In this episode of FCRA Focus, host Kim Phan is joined by fellow Troutman Pepper partner Stefanie Jackman and Michelle Macartney, managing partner and chief compliance officer at Bridgeforce. Together, they delve into the complexities of reporting collections activity to consumer reporting agencies. Michelle shares her extensive experience in consumer reporting compliance, offering valuable insights into the challenges and best practices for maintaining data accuracy and handling disputes. The discussion also covers the latest CFPB draft rulemaking on medical debt and its implications for consumer reporting agencies, end users, and furnishers. Tune in to learn how to navigate the intersection of FCRA and debt collection as well as discover effective compliance strategies to mitigate risks in today’s regulatory environment. Don’t miss this informative episode packed with practical tips and industry updates!

Navigating FCRA and Debt Collection With Special Guest Bridgeforce’s Michelle Macartney

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Arizona State

Three Republicans took the Democratic National Convention stage to rebuke their party's leader and urge Republicans to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. One of the Republican speakers was former Trump White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham, who in her speech said Trump has "has no...

'No empathy, no morals:' Three-time MAGA voter, former Trump aide, Arizona mayor on why they back Harris

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- Global architecture and design firm Corgan is pleased to announce that Chris Grossnicklaus has been promoted to national sector leader for the firm’s healthcare practice. Grossnicklaus has more than 18 years of experience in the design industry, with the last seven years at Corgan taking a leadership role in the healthcare practice. Ranked the fourth-largest architecture firm overall and the 18th largest healthcare design firm in the United States, Corgan’s portfolio includes major academic medical centers, behavioral health facilities, labs, oncology centers, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and medical office buildings. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240820933188/en/ Chris Grossnicklaus has been promoted to Healthcare Sector Leader at global architecture and design firm Corgan. (Photo: Business Wire)

Chris Grossnicklaus to Lead Corgan’s Healthcare Sector

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Rate cuts will help entire housing industry, including 'repair and remodeling': Ariel's Bobrinskoy

Charlie Bobrinskoy, Ariel Investments vice chairman,...

Rate cuts will help entire housing industry, including 'repair and remodeling': Ariel's Bobrinskoy

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