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A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) highlights a significant surge in Bitcoin ATM-related scams. Consumer losses have skyrocketed nearly tenfold since 2020, and in 2023 alone, reported losses exceeded $110 million. This alarming trend continues into 2024, with over $65 million lost to Bitcoin ATM fraud in just the first six months of the year.

Bitcoin ATM scams surge to $110 million in 2023 — is your crypto safe?

Trump Media & Technology Group stock has been on a downward trend for weeks, hitting new low after new low for much of August. As the markets opened after Labor Day weekend, Trump Media sunk even further. Suggested Reading. Shares of Trump Media, the company behind former President Donald Trump’s...

Trump Media stock keeps sinking as Donald Trump's share dump nears

September has historically been a tough month for the cryptocurrency market, with negative returns in eight of the past eleven years since 2013. This recurring pattern has made investors cautious during this time of year. However, recent market signals indicate that this trend might be on the verge of changing....

Uniswap, Aave, Dogwifhat, and more: Cryptocurrencies to watch this week

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates in September. Kristina Hooper, a strategist at Invesco, breaks down what the market's reaction will be.

Why you should consider investing in international stocks ahead of the Fed's rate cut decision, according to a strategist

Shares of Super Micro Computer SMCI recovered nearly 3% on Tuesday morning after the company reassured customers and partners in the wake of a critical report by Hindenburg Research. The company stated that the report was misleading and contained false or inaccurate information, and it will address the report in due course.

A key AI stock rebounds after labeling a short seller’s report misleading

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

BioAge Labs, a biopharmaceutical startup focused on obesity drugs and an Eli Lilly LLY collaborator, filed for an initial public offering on Tuesday, according to a filing with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Suggested Reading. Only a third of America's millionaires actually feel 'wealthy'. The filing comes as investors have...

A new weight loss drug from an Eli Lily partner targets the elderly

A team of scientists at ETH Zurich say they’ve developed a new type of electrode that rivals those used by other groups working on “brain pacemakers” and related tech, including Elon Musk’s Neuralink. Suggested Reading. Mehmet Fatih Yanik, a professor of neurotechnology at the public university...

Researchers say their new brain chip tech rivals Elon Musk's Neuralink

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Libra Moon trines Pluto on September 4 and will bring good luck to three zodiac signs. The astrological transition will favor them and earn them a fortune. Things will go their way everywhere. Some signs will envy them as they will excel at home and work. Are you anticipating good luck?

3 Zodiac Signs That Will Encounter Good Luck | September 4, 2024

Volkswagen — Europe’s largest automaker — is running out of time to turn itself around, according to its finance chief, as the German firm faces its first-ever factory shutdown. Suggested Reading. Arno Antlitz on Wednesday told a hall of thousands of workers, and more watching on screens...

The clock is ticking at Volkswagen

Almost two years after CEO Elon Musk acknowledged that Tesla’s TSLA Smart Summon function wasn’t performing as well as hoped, the automaker has unveiled a new — and seemingly upgraded — version. Suggested Reading. Tesla TSLA released the feature, Actually Smart Summon, on Labor Day, much...

Tesla's releases A.S.S. feature for its S.3.X.Y electric cars

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

If you’re the proud owner of a Tesla TSLA, you might think the biggest thing you have to worry about with your car is either the battery going flat, body panels falling off or, god forbid, water sparking a fire onboard. Now, it turns out there’s a new concern for America’s Tesla owners: cops towing their cars as evidence in crime scenes.

Teslas are getting towed by police because their cameras might have evidence of crimes

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In a high-stakes ruling, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated over $12 million in refunds for victims of a fraudulent real estate scheme involving prominent HGTV personalities Christina Hall and Tarek El Moussa. The landmark decision highlights the growing scrutiny on celebrity-endorsed ventures and the impact of misleading investment schemes.

Federal Trade Commission Orders $12M Refunds for Victims of HGTV Stars' Real Estate Scheme

Consumers are spending again, but they’re cutting back on spending for alcoholic beverages — and booze giant Constellation Brands STZ is feeling the impact. The beverage company plans to record a non-cash goodwill impairment loss of approximately $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion for its second quarter, prompting it to update its fiscal 2025 year outlook.

It was not a boozy summer

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Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

The Supreme Court in Brazil stood by its decision to ban the use of X TSLA in the country, where the social media platform has 21 million users. Five members of the court made the decision on Monday, according to The Guardian. Justices accused X owner Elon Musk of consistently ignoring court orders and acting as if the company was above the law. (Meanwhile, Musk has called the court’s actions illegal).

Elon Musk's X won't be up in Brazil anytime soon

According to Goldman Sachs GS, the best outcome of the 2024 election — for the U.S. economy — would be an overwhelming victory for Vice President Kamala Harris and her Democratic allies. Suggested Reading. Conversely, Goldman believes a Republican sweep in Congress and win for Former President Donald...

A Kamala Harris win and a Democratic sweep would give the biggest boost to the economy, Goldman Sachs says

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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Bitcoin has slipped to $56,000. An analyst blames a 'sell the news' effect

Bitcoin plunged deep into the red Wednesday morning, dropping nearly 4% to $56,000, as a massive sell-off in the stock market followed disappointing U.S. macroeconomic data....

Bitcoin has slipped to $56,000. An analyst blames a 'sell the news' effect

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