Columbus, OH

Chicago, IL

The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, today announced the addition of Republic Bank of Chicago as its newest member. As a family-owned bank founded in 1964, Republic serves Chicago communities and businesses with personalized solutions that meet unique local needs. Through a growing suite of innovative fintech products, Republic Bank of Chicago enables customers to access leading technology through a reliable community banking partner.

Republic Bank of Chicago Joins American Fintech Council (AFC)

South Carolina State

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Florida State

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Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

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

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

The US Sun

NEW studies show that Hyundai and Kia’s tech upgrades have staved off thieves after hundreds of cars were caught in a TikTok trend firestorm. The promising numbers come after particular Hyundai and Kia owners continued to apply for their chunk of a one-time settlement payment. Research from the Highway Loss Data Institute suggested that vehicle thefts […]

Hyundai & Kia customers can still claim one-time $3k payment – as brands insist new tech has led to big drop in theft

Kem, the fastest-growing P2P payment app in Kuwait, has received a $3 million investment from Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry. This landmark deal is set to improve regional adoption of USD₮, combining Tether’s commitment to expanding access to digital finance systems with Kem’s position as an emerging real-time payments leader in the Gulf region.

Tether Makes Strategic $3mln Investment in Kuwaiti Fintech Kem

Keeping your email lists healthy and up-to-date requires the removal of invalid email addresses. These contacts often contain typos, cannot receive incoming emails, and have a high probability of bouncing. Using an email verifier lets you check if an email address exists and removes the risky emails from your list so you can get accurate email campaign results, protect your sender reputation, and get better ROIs.

5 Best Email Verifiers

Workpay, the cloud-based HR, payroll and benefits platform for organisations with employees across Africa, today announces that it has raised $5m in a Series A funding round led by Norrsken22. The round also includes participation from Visa, Y Combinator, Saviu Ventures, Axian, Plug n Play, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures and Acadian Ventures, a venture firm which specialises in investment into the next generation of work technologies. This follows Workpay’s successful pre-series A round of $2.7m in early 2023.

Workpay Raises $5m Series A Investment to Expand HR and Payroll Platform Across Africa

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

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum team was notified of a woman shoplifting at Sephora on Wednesday. When loss prevention tried to stop her, she refused to stop. As the Spectrum team arrived, loss prevention lost the suspect in the parking lot. An excellent citizen told the officers they observed the suspect enter a white Tesla and crawl into the trunk.

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

GoTo, the company making IT management, support, and business communications easy, announced more than 40 product enhancements to the GoTo Connect portfolio. These newest innovations further enhance the customer experience for businesses and enable effortless business communications through unified technology tools, data analytics, and simplified workflows. As businesses contend with...

GoTo Boosts Customer Experience with 40+ New Features

GOBankingRates

A new era of travel has ushered in -- and the younger generation are taking full advantage of it. Exploring their journey for self-discovery, these youngsters are charting new territory with their...

7 Ways To ‘Passion Travel’ Without Breaking the Bank

Entrepreneur

Most business leaders plan to use AI agents to automate tasks within the next few years.

'Human-Capable' AI Agents Will Change the Workforce Within 3 Years, According to a CEO Currently Creating the 'Perfect' AI Employee

Carrollton, TX

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Trailer Empire

In a real estate play that rivals his prowess on the basketball court, former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has swiftly sold his Texas mansion for $1.7 million, just a month after listing it. This rapid sale not only highlights O’Neal’s shrewdness in property investments but also signifies a significant profit from his original purchase.

Shaquille O’Neal Scores Big in Real Estate: Texas Mansion Sold in Just One Month for $1.7 Million

Thera, a leading payroll and payments platform, has announced that it has raised a $4 million Seed round with participation from Y Combinator, 10x Founders, Amino Capital, Zillionize, and Bayhouse Capital. Notable angels in the round include Oliver Jung, Chris Bakke, Andrew Yeung, Akash Magoon, and Bobby Matson. The company will use the funds to accelerate its growth by further developing its platform and expanding its team in New York City.

Thera Raises $4 Million in Seed Funding

North Carolina State

Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

FCC Environmental Services started work as St. Johns County’s new trash hauler Aug. 1, but after three weeks on the job and thousands of complaints from residents, the county is leaving the company out on the curb.

St. Johns County tosses new trash company

Employers are actively seeking out alternatives to curb rising health benefit costs by sidestepping traditional carriers, a new report from Brighton Health Plan Solutions shows. Of the 150 health benefit respondents cited for the report, 75% said they are actively having conversations about direct contracting. A significant segment, 41%, which...

Employers embracing direct contracting and bypassing insurers: survey

Jacksonville, FL

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

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

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52% of Consumers Would Buy From Insurers that Actively Invest in New Technologies to Improve Claims Experience Following Severe Weather, According to Insurity Survey

Insurity, the leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, has announced findings from its 2024 Severe Weather Consumer Pulse Survey,...

52% of Consumers Would Buy From Insurers that Actively Invest in New Technologies to Improve Claims Experience Following Severe Weather, According to Insurity Survey

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