Payments Are Going Digital, but Many Seniors Still Rely on Cash

Bank of America Flagged Suspicious Payments to Epstein Only After He Died

Senate staff members are urging that Bank of America be investigated for the way it reported payments to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier.

The New York Times - 8h

Western Digital Promo Code: 10% Off in December

Get 10% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.

Wired - 19h

How are credit card minimum payments calculated?

Knowing how your credit card minimum payments are calculated can help keep you out of serious financial trouble.

CBS News - 9h

German federal government and states agree digital education package

Yahoo News - 11h

Australia plans to tax digital platforms that don't pay for news

The Australian government says it will tax large digital platforms and search engines unless they agree to share revenue with Australian news media organizations

ABC News - 1d

Cyprus to rely more on desalination plants as arid winters leave dams dry

Cyprus will depend more on desalination plants to meet its water needs as a string of dry winters has reduced amounts in 108 dams to just a quarter of their capacity

ABC News - 2d

How mafias cash in by preying on hotels, restaurants in Italy

Organized crime groups preying on vulnerable companies are taking home $3.5 billion a year, a research institute warned.

CBS News - 2d

Nissan Motor Reshuffles Senior Management as Part of Turnaround Efforts

The Japanese automaker’s CFO Stephen Ma has been appointed as the chairperson of the management committee for China.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Gen Digital to Acquire MoneyLion in Deal Worth $1 Billion

Gen, which provides security, storage and systems management through brands such as Norton and Lifelock, said it will pay $82 a share in cash to acquire the digital financial-services and ...

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

'The end of seniority': Younger Democrats are challenging elders for powerful positions

A growing band of younger House Democrats is challenging senior members for powerful congressional posts.

NBC News - 3d

3 home equity borrowing mistakes seniors should avoid now

Home equity borrowing needs to be approached carefully by seniors. Here are three mistakes to avoid when doing so.

CBS News - 4d

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies

ABC News - 4d

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies

ABC News - 4d

College pianist plays for seniors with Alzheimer's

College sophomore Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It started during the pandemic, when she would play virtually for her isolated ...

CBS News - 5d

76ers beat Bulls in first complete game out of Big Three, but Philadelphia still has a long way to go

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George actually finished a game together on Sunday

CBS Sports - 5d

Give People What They Really Want: Digital Gifts

These creative annual subscriptions and unique apps won’t end up in the landfill.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Why Disney Is Plowing Cash Into a Cruise Line Expansion

The entertainment titan plans to launch seven new cruise ships by 2031, looking to overseas markets far from theme parks.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

The Digital Natives Will Revolt—and That’s Good for Everybody

From underconsumption and de-influencing to work-life balance and the novelty of no-tech, Gen Z will upend the status quo.

Wired - 5d

Trump’s Social Security pick is a CEO with no government experience. Can he guide a troubled program 67 million Americans rely on?

Experts wonder if Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano’s business background will help — or hurt — Social Security.

MarketWatch - 6d

Comerica Bank abused and neglected customers who relied on prepaid debit cards, watchdog finds

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday charged Comerica Bank with abusing and neglecting vulnerable customers who receive federal benefits.

NBC News - Dec. 6

Senior Biden aide commits to giving Ukraine avalanche of military assistance

White House games last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine, including $20bn in loans and sweeping sanctions on Russia. The White House has gamed out a last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine’s war ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

You Can Now Pummel Jake Paul In The Digital Ring Of Undisputed

Undisputed, a spiritual successor to EA's Fight Night boxing games, will soon see Jake Paul headline its next batch of downloadable boxers. Paul, who recently defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson via ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

'Deus in machina': Swiss church installs AI Jesus to connect the digital and the divine

A computer generated avatar of Jesus Christ has been developed using artificial intelligence or AI and allows worshippers in Switzerland to talk to him.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age'

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall

The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.

BBC News - Dec. 5

After arrest in killing of Arizona dancer found in burning car, her family still has many questions

Following an arrest in the 2023 killing of Mercedes Vega, her mother still remains far from understanding the grim circumstances surrounding the slaying.

NBC News - Dec. 5

My friend declared bankruptcy. Can creditors still go after him for child support, back taxes and student debt?

“Most of those old debts are credit-card debts.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Jeffries stays out of the way as Dems mutiny against senior panel leaders

Democrats are increasingly anxious about the incoming Trump administration and are no longer bowing to seniority rules to pick their committee leaders.

Politico - Dec. 4

Trump picks Monica Crowley for senior State Department post

President-elect Trump on Wednesday nominated Monica Crowley, a former Fox News contributor who faced public scrutiny during Trump’s first term over allegations of plagiarism, for a top public ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser

China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attack

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Trump taps ex-aide Peter Navarro for senior counselor on trade and manufacturing

President-elect Trump on Wednesday named his once-jailed former aide Peter Navarro as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing to the incoming White House, picking a loyal ally to help ...

The Hill - Dec. 4