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Blytheville, AR

Columbus, OH

A total of 94 US banks are at significant risk of experiencing bank runs by uninsured depositors if they show financial weakness, according to a new report. An analysis from Florida Atlantic University finds the billion-dollar banks in question – which include seven US financial giants – have all reported a 50% or higher ratio of uninsured deposits to total deposits.

94 US Banks at ‘Serious Risk’ of Bank Runs, Including BNY, State Street, JPMorgan Chase and Citi: Report

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Edward Jones Taps U.S. Bank for Client Checking and Credit Services

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U.S. Bank has acquired healthcare financial technology firm Salucro Healthcare Solutions. The 20-year-old Arizona company, which focuses on patient payments and billing, had been a partner of Elavon, U.S. Bank’s merchant acquiring unit, while the bank had initially invested in Salucro in 2022, the bank announced Thursday (Aug. 22).

US Bank Purchases Healthcare Payments Firm Salucro

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

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

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

A third of private sector landlords in England and Wales would consider selling their rental properties if rent controls were introduced, according to new research involving members of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). The study, conducted by research consultancy Pegasus Insight, also revealed that 82% of landlords reported strong...

Rent controls will force landlords to sell – study

Specialty managing general agent Nexus Group has formed an alternative risk transfer (ART) unit within its US operations. The newly launched business line will be led by Christof Bentele, who serves as president of Nexus Specialty Casualty. The ART division is set to provide multi-year structured (re)insurance solutions, primarily targeting...

Nexus forms alternative risk transfer unit in the US

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

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

Time is running out on high certificate of deposit rates. Today’s best CDs offer up to 5.25% annual percentage yield, or APY, but rates have been slipping for months. And with the Federal Reserve expected to cut rates at its September meeting, APYs have fallen even faster over the last few weeks.

Best CD Rates Today -- Don’t Let These APYs Pass You By, Aug. 22, 2024

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Straight Arrow News SANcom

Can Frosters and Slurpees coexist? What about Polar Pops and Big Gulps? We may soon find out thanks to a giant of an offer.

7-Eleven gets buyout offer from owner of Circle K

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A handful of institutional investors bought large positions in former President Donald Trump’s media company in the second quarter ahead of the company's inclusion in two Russell indexes, regulatory filings released on Wednesday showed.

BlackRock, Vanguard big purchasers of Trump Media shares in Q2, filings show

Kansas State

CNBC’s Steve Liesman and Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss state of the economy, health of the labor market, the Fed's inflation fight, rate path outlook, and more.

Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid: Probably want to act before inflation reaches 2% target

New York State

Rootbound Homestead

Rural America is experiencing a significant amount of quiet stress. With an eye toward outpacing the current low crop prices, farmers are still concentrated on growing this year's crop. Many of them believe 2024 will go down in history as their worst financial year ever.

What's Happening To Our Farmers: USDA Predicts Worst Financial Year In History

Wyoming State

Pinedale, WY

WyoFile

PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years.

Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat

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

Money Week

Tens of thousands of pensioners will be written to over the summer because their pensions have gone above the frozen income tax thresholds

Pensions: 140,000 pensioners to be hit by surprise tax demand

After private equity firms buy hospitals, the facilities are often stripped of assets and face pressure to pay down the debt that was incurred to make the purchase, which not only increases healthcare costs for patients, but may also endanger lives by reducing the level of care provided. According to...

Hospitals Bought By Private Equity Firms Often Face Decreased Ability to Serve Patients: Study

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Two NEA banks with common ownership to share common charter

The holding companies of Piggott State Bank in Piggott and Farmers Bank and Trust in Blytheville announced plans to share a common charter on Tuesday (Aug....

Two NEA banks with common ownership to share common charter

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