Columbus, OH

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The transportation industry is a high-speed world of logistics and delivery, where efficiency and speed are paramount. Yet, the methods by which many transportation businesses conduct financial transactions are not moving at the same pace. A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Moving Faster Than Ever: Real-Time Payments in the Transportation Industry,”...

Data Shows 93% of Truckers Would Use Instant Payments if Offered

The value of funds taken in hacking activities and ransomware attacks rose during the first seven months of the year. These increases were driven by the higher value of bitcoin and by ransomware attacks targeting larger organizations, Chainalysis said in a Thursday (Aug. 15) crypto crime mid-year update. Stolen funds...

Chainalysis: Value of Crypto Hacks, Ransomware Payments Rise in 2024

Evolving threat actor tactics are capitalizing on business and technology consolidation to launch widespread ransomware attacks and requiring organizations to rethink how to address new vulnerabilities to stay secure and resilient. A report from cybersecurity firm Resilience revealed mergers and acquisitions (M&A), along with increased reliance on key software vendors,...

Ransomware Surge Exploits Cybersecurity Gaps Caused by M&A

In today’s operating landscape, cybersafety and business success tend to go hand in hand. While understanding the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) employed by a rising cohort of cybercriminals is crucial for businesses aiming to fortify their defenses against such threats, so too is fostering a culture where employees feel empowered to act when they identify potential risks.

Mastercard Executive Urges Companies to Embed Security in Their Business DNA

Death and taxes have long been life’s unavoidable realities. Now, add to that list the rising prevalence of cyberattacks — and the growing imperative for businesses to defend against them, especially in B2B payments. “You’re only as secure as your weakest link,” Chris Wyatt, chief strategy officer at...

Cyberattack Surge Demands Culture of Proactive Security

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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

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

GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) can be a powerful business tool. Adopting this technology enables you to automate repetitive tasks, letting your staff focus on more revenue-driven activities. GenAI facilitates your company’s fast and personalized responses to customer inquiries and ensures data-driven business decisions. While GenAI has become increasingly popular...

4 GenAI Risks for Businesses

ITPro

The move marks the second round of Cisco layoffs so far this year, with 7% of its global headcount expected to be cut

Cisco layoffs cut deeper than expected as firm ramps up AI focus

Chardon, OH

LOS ANGELES, California — A federal grand jury has indicted six individuals for their roles in a years-long scheme to steal millions of dollars from American consumers’ bank accounts, the Justice Department announced today. According to court documents, Henry LoConti, 63, of Chardon, Ohio; John Flynn, 43, of...

Federal grand jury indicts six in multi-million dollar bank fraud scheme

A high school in London, UK will let students around the age of 15 use AI tools before taking standardized exams next year, despite experts warning that they make for a poor replacement for human teachers. As Business Insider reports, David Game College's pilot project is meant to help students...

High School Starts Replacing Teachers With AI

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

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

Thousands of additional brands that use Shopify can now make their products available for creators to tag in shopping-related videos on YouTube. YouTube and Shopify have expanded their partnership to allow all eligible Shopify Plus and Advanced merchants in the United States to sign up for YouTube Shopping’s affiliate program through the Google & YouTube app on Shopify, YouTube said in a Tuesday (Aug. 20) blog post.

Shopify and YouTube Expand Video Offering to More Merchants

Denver, CO

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

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

New Jersey State

New Brunswick, NJ

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

All of the investments made this year by Bezos' family office — called Bezos Expeditions — have been in artificial intelligence, according to data provided to CNBC by FINTRX, a private wealth intelligence platform. Bezos Expeditions has always tilted heavily toward tech. Fully 70% of the family office's...

Jeff Bezos' family office is making big investments in AI

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Invisible Technologies is emerging as a pioneer in AI-driven automation. At the helm of this innovative company is CEO Ben Plummer, who is guiding some of the world’s most forward-thinking enterprises in their journey to solve complex operational challenges. With a unique blend of artificial intelligence, automation, and a global workforce of experts, Invisible Technologies is redefining how businesses approach problem-solving in the digital age.

Invisible Technologies CEO Ben Plummer on AI’s Transformative Impact on Business and Workforce

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Cybercrime Goes Corporate As Ransomware Gangs Seek Bigger Payouts

In periods of softening consumer spend, businesses are increasingly turning to the vast B2B marketplace to boost their bottom-line. They aren’t alone. Criminals have taken notice...

Cybercrime Goes Corporate As Ransomware Gangs Seek Bigger Payouts

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