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Insider hints at why Steelers didn't trade Mason Rudolph
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't receive any legitimate trade offers for quarterback Mason Rudolph.
JD Vance confronts Jewish GOP skeptics ahead of a 2028 run
Vice President JD Vance has in recent months given voice to a rising skepticism in America toward Israel, leaving some Jewish Republicans uncomfortable, if not openly concerned, about the expected GOP frontrunner in the next presidential election.
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE): A Steady Cash-Generating Business Ignored in a Speculative Market
Riverwater Partners, an investment management company, released its ‘Small Cap Strategy’ Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The Small Cap Strategy underperformed the Russell 2000 in the second quarter as the benchmark experienced one of its strongest risk-on rallies in recent memory, although the strategy remained ahead year-to-date. The quarter was defined […]
Sony Bravia Theater Trio review: The three-piece soundbar alternative
The Bravia Theater Trio is a capable three-piece option for larger TVs, but you’ll need additional gear for truly immersive sound and adequate bass.
Holland & Knight Health Dose: September 1, 2026 | Insights
Congress returns to consider a continuing resolution funding the government through December 11, 2026, as healthcare policy and regulatory developments continue.
Inexpensive new cars are becoming tougher and tougher to find
Automakers in recent years have decided that the lower end of the market is no longer worth the investment.
Recently patched PaperCut zero-days used in data theft attacks
Two security vulnerabilities in the PaperCut NG and MF print management software, patched last week after being exploited as zero-days, are now being abused in data theft attacks.
Why Warriors Need to Get Steph Curry’s Contract Extension Done
Steph Curry will decide the Warriors' future with his extension decision.
Osaka's latest fashion statement inspired by 'trailblazer' Iverson
Naomi Osaka has proved she knows how to make a grand entrance at Grand Slams - and has done it again at the US Open.
49ers news: Brock Purdy finally addressed Drew Brees comparisons
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Brock Purdy, will be one of the key players in the offense when the team starts NFL regular-season action. He’s coming off an efficient but shortened last season and will be looking to bounce back. Entering his fifth career season, Purdy has been compared to Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees, who played for […] The post 49ers news: Brock Purdy finally addressed Drew Brees comparisons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
New OnePlus 16 leak once again points to major camera upgrade
Digital Chat Station, a reliable Weibo leaker, has once again reported on the camera setup of the OnePlus 16. In the latest leak, the tipster once again hints that the upcoming flagship phone will see a major upgrade over its predecessor.
CRC seawall science skeptics attempt 'political stand': Cahoon
The Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel's recently presented analysis and recommendations regarding proposed fixes for the Outer Banks' severe beach erosion were not the messages that commissioners opposed to the state ban on breakwaters and other hard structures on oceanfront wanted to hear, nor was the chair's sharp rebuke.
Philadelphia Eagles Sign Ex-Cowboys RB With ‘Maturity Issues’
Philadelphia Eagles sign former Dallas Cowboys running back and 2025 draft pick. The post Philadelphia Eagles Sign Ex-Cowboys RB With ‘Maturity Issues’ appeared first on HEAVY.
‘Most’ of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was furloughed ahead of launch
Last week was meant to be a moment of triumph for Bit Reactor, the Maryland-based game studio founded in 2021 with ambitions to create a great new tactical combat game. On Thursday, August 27, Bit Reactor’s debut title, Star Wars Zero Company, released to stellar reviews. And, from the Gamescom show in Cologne, Germany, studio co-founder Greg Foertsch was giving interviews discussing what the studio’s next game may be. But for many developers on the game, launch has been bittersweet. Fans love it. Critics prefer it to most recent Star Wars games. Zero Company, which is out for PS5, Xbox Series consoles and PC, is the top-selling game on Steam. Much of the team that made it, however, is currently going without pay. They were furloughed, just weeks ahead of the game’s launch. A rep for Bit Reactor confirmed to Game File today that the studio had furloughed many of its workers prior to the game’s release. They said it was a difficult decision and one that had been made before it was clear how launch would go. The rep emphasized that the call to do this was Bit Reactor’s alone (meaning not from publisher EA nor Star Wars license holder Disney). While the rep declined to comment on the scale of the furloughs, a previously unreported lawsuit brought by studio co-founder Alison Kelly in 2024 noted in a filing from August 12 of this year that Bit Reactor “has furloughed most of its employees and terminated contractors…” One source told Game File the furloughs impacted 80% of the team; another referred to there only being a skeleton crew left on Bit Reactor’s active payroll, ready to address any of Zero Company’s post-launch bugs. The issue is that Bit Reactor, a studio formed in 2021, had run out of most of its money just ahead of the launch of its first game. Over the weekend, Zachariah Scott, a senior technical artist who worked at Bit Reactor from early 2023 until an acrimonious exit this past May, said on LinkedIn that the studio was “concealing the fact that the team was Furloughed weeks ago.” Reached by phone today, Scott told Game File that he spoke to nearly a dozen Bit Reactor workers over the weekend. “Everybody has essentially the same story, which is, ‘Yeah, I got furloughed three weeks ago.” The Bit Reactor rep told Game File that the studio hoped to bring furloughed workers back, suggesting that a successful launch of the game could be impactful. Scott told Game File that workers he spoke to were less confident that even if there were returns, that all who were furloughed would get their old jobs again. A heated dispute Bit Reactor’s mid-2026 was almost even more tumultuous. The lawsuit by co-founder Alison Kelly that first revealed the furloughs was initially slated to go to trial in June. The suit is a she-said/he-said about whether Kelly, until 2024 the chief operating officer of Bit Reactor, was a co-owner of the studio or whether it was solely owned by Greg Foertsch. In July 2024, Kelly sued, saying she was pushed out by Foertsch. She first sued in federal court and later refiled in Maryland’s Baltimore County, alleging breach of contract and that Foertsch had unjustly enriched himself. Kelly cited damages of over $20 million, on the basis of Bit Reactor allegedly being worth more than double that. Foertsch’s side has said Kelly was never a co-owner and has countered with claims about her job performance (which she has denied). The June trial was postponed until early 2027, as both sides have been deposing witnesses and filing more claims and denials along the way. Amid all of that, filings in the lawsuit reviewed by Game File paint a picture about Bit Reactor’s origins, early aspirations around tactics games, the team’s breakthrough in drawing the attention of Electronic Arts with the help of a pitch tied to one of EA’s non-Star Wars franchises, and early fractures among its co-founders. The real story about the company behind Zero Company
SU Art Museum 'Space and the Sacred' contrasts religion, science
The Syracuse University Art Museum's latest exhibit showcases pieces by Letterio Calapai that explore space and Catholicism.
Multiple Players Released by Lions Land on Practice Squad
Several players who were recently released by the Detroit Lions have landed on their practice squad for 2026. The post Multiple Players Released by Lions Land on Practice Squad appeared first on HEAVY.
Zach Ertz Reunion Rumors Addressed By Eagles GM
The Philadelphia Eagles were recently linked to their former star tight end Zach Ertz. Late last week, it was reported that Ertz would “love to” come back and play for the team he started his career with. On Monday, August 31, another report surfaced from the team’s perspective. According to PHLY’s EJ Smith, an Ertz […] The post Zach Ertz Reunion Rumors Addressed By Eagles GM appeared first on HEAVY.
The IDA Health Window Is Gaining Traction: Four Responses to the Proposal
I recently proposed an IDA Health Window as the future of multilateral global health financing. The proposal is beginning to gain traction. It has received interest (mostly positive, but always with good, constructive challenges) from colleagues associated with the Accra Reset; Africa CDC and the African High-Level Ministerial Committee on Global Health Architecture Reform; low- and middle-income country health and finance officials; key high-income donors including the UK, France, Germany, and Norway; the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank; the World Health Organization, Wellcome Trust, and civil society.
Clymer principal discusses art, science courses
CLYMER – With the upcoming school year approaching, Brianne Fadale, Clymer Central School’s building principal, gave an update to the school board during their most recent meeting on some plans for some specific courses for the year with the current changes in staffing. As far as course scheduling goes, Fadale said that things are being […]
Entertainment Look-A-Head: ‘NBA 2K27’, ‘Earle Meets World’, international films
From Sep. 1-7, many films, shows, games and albums will be released. Notably, the hit game series NBA 2K will receive its latest addition.
Nonbank lender finds niche in airport concession business
Los Angeles-based Lendistry recently received a $100 million credit facility from East West Bank to support loans to airport concession operators.
James Harrison calls out Steelers over shocking fan-favorite release
Pittsburgh Steelers legend James Harrison called out the team over its recent release of fan-favorite linebacker Elandon Roberts.
Hochul announces $36M in additional funding for victim services statewide
The announcement follows advocates speaking up for weeks about not receiving enough funding to operate their programs for their upcoming year.
North Adams businesses rebuilding after truck crashes into storefront
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (NEWS10) — Two businesses in North Adams have been picking up the pieces after a truck crashed into their storefronts Thursday night, shattering both the outside and inside…
Trump says U.S. might ‘smack’ Iran but that fighting is likely to remain limited
The president downplays the possibility of escalating military action against Tehran, despite recent tit-for-tat attacks.
Patricia Heaton Reveals Secret Code Hollywood Conservatives Used to Find Each Other
Patricia Heaton says Hollywood conservatives once felt so uncomfortable discussing their political beliefs at work that they created a secret group to find out who was “safe” to talk to on set. The Ev...
‘Ghost employee’ scheme earns former senior director at Optum 3 years in prison
As part of a fake job scam where a friend received a six-figure salary despite doing no work, a former senior director at Optum was found guilty of committing fraud and money laundering.
Lebanon asks Greece to help enforce agreement with Israel
After Greece agrees to Israeli weapons deal, Joseph Aoun asks Athens to help advance US-brokered framework agreement.
Schefter: Steelers Received Trade Offers for QB Mason Rudolph
The Pittsburgh Steelers will enter the regular season with four quarterbacks on their roster, as Mike McCarthy made sure to […]
FTC sues Amazon, alleging it overcharged advertisers
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company.
FTC sues Amazon for allegedly overcharging advertisers on its platform
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company.
Illinois Quick Hits: Champaign business owner charged with COVID relief fraud
(The Center Square) – A Mahomet man has been charged with fraud and failing to pay employment taxes to the Internal Revenue Service.
Vending machine brings free Narcan, health supplies to Raytown. How it works
Jackson County Public Health recently opened its second Bluebox outside of a Raytown business, offering free naloxone and other supplies.
Man hits Atlanta police with bottle containing feces during mental health crisis
The was charged with aggravated assault.
Sen. Ed Markey, Democrat, across decades in Massachusetts politics
Markey has served in Congress for nearly 50 years. Here he is in recent years.
Chiefs claim LB Jack Pyburn, DT Bryson Eason
Linebacker Jack Pyburn played at LSU last season and his potential return to the college ranks has been discussed quite a bit recently, but he's now set to be in Kansas City rather than Baton Rouge.
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges have been filed
Despite the lack of charges, the report ignited a new round of criticism aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top state Republicans over the charity receiving $10 million from a state Medicaid settlement intended to help poor children get health insurance.
Fable Leans Hard on "Limitless" Life Sim and RPG Gameplay
The upcoming release of the Fable reboot has generated quite a bit of hype, with the studio behind the game recently revealing some impressively forgiving minimum hardware requirements for PC gamers. Following that reveal, Polygon published an interview with Xbox about Fable and its content,...
We need more mega-science projects, says CERN Director-General
CERN's Director-General Mark Thomson advocates for more mega-science projects, highlighting the transformative Future Circular Collider during a Mumbai visit.
Iowa sports doctor, coach weigh risk of CTE as fall sports begin
High school football season has officially kicked off, but a recent study on the game’s potential for brain injury has some parents concerned.
Steve Jobs' 8th grade science project sells for $34,375 as rare Apple memorabilia fetches millions at auction
Even in middle school, Jobs was fascinated with the tech world.
Pearlsnap Picnic opens in Jones Center
An approximately 2,500-square-foot café recently opened at the Jones Center in Springdale. Pearlsnap Picnic is a coffee and smoothie bar co-owned by Leo Orpin and Corinna Rose. “We partner with...
Pearlsnap Picnic opens in Jones Center
An approximately 2,500-square-foot café recently opened at the Jones Center in Springdale. Pearlsnap Picnic is a coffee and smoothie bar co-owned by Leo Orpin and Corinna Rose. “We partner with...
12 actors, TV personalities and industry veterans we said goodbye to in August
Hayden Panettiere is among the actors, reality stars and Hollywood figures whose deaths were reported in recent weeks.
Ex-Cowboys RB Named NFL’s Best ‘Bargain’ Free Agent
Former Dallas Cowboys running back called NFL's best "bargain" free agent following release. The post Ex-Cowboys RB Named NFL’s Best ‘Bargain’ Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.
Maine lawmakers call on MaineHealth to keep Lincoln County labor unit open
Another labor and delivery unit in Maine is slated to close before the end of the year. A Maine Legislature committee is trying to take action to keep services open.
House lawmakers return to Washington with stopgap funding bill among priorities
The bill would keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections
House lawmakers return to Washington with stopgap funding bill among priorities
The bill would keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections
CT’s Community Health Centers Earn National Recognition
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration recently awarded Community Health Quality Recognition badges to community health centers across the country, including Connecticut’s 17 health centers.
Marshall Health Network adds five pediatricians to its care team
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Health Network recently welcomed five pediatricians to its team of providers. Rita M. Ryan, M.D., professor and chair of pediatrics at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, is a board-certified neonatologist and nationally recognized neonatal lung specialist. She brings extensive experience as a clinician and pediatric leader, including previous service as pediatrician-in-chief at the Medical […]
CarPlay keeps getting better with three recent exciting app updates
CarPlay is about to get even better with iOS 27 in September. New features including a dedicated Siri app and...
SB Nation Launches App Home for Its 200 Fan Communities
SB Nation and Sportico are both part of Penske Media Corporation’s PMX Global division. SB Nation is launching an app to pull together content and chats from its network of close to 200 team- and league-focused sports communities. The launch comes as artificial intelligence impacts the amount of web search traffic media publishers receive and …
Ancon Construction Receives 2026 Governor’s Half Century Business Award
Ancon Construction has been named a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Half Century Business Award, recognizing the company for 50 years of continuous operation in Indiana and its longstanding …
RFK Jr. packs health agencies with political appointees
Eighteen months into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s tenure leading the Health Department, he’s stacked his agencies with more political appointees than any other recent administration, while reducing staffing to a 20-year low.
RFK Jr. packs health agencies with political appointees
Eighteen months into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s tenure leading the Health Department, he’s stacked his agencies with more political appointees than any other recent administration, while reducing staffing to a 20-year low.
High Fertility Costs Push Americans Abroad For IVF Treatment
By LJ Dawson and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersMONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — In the summer of 2024, Emilie and Justin Solomon found themselves on a top-secret mission in Greece. Their family and friends thought the adventure-loving couple was on another jet-setting vacation, but they ...
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV Stock Holdings Decreased by Wellington Management Group LLP
Wellington Management Group LLP trimmed its position in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) by 31.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,891,959 shares of the company's stock after selling 873,002 shar
Villa-Chelsea transfer links are about business, not friendship, says Emery
Aston Villa do not share a special relationship with Chelsea despite a number of transfers between the clubs in recent years, manager Unai Emery said on Sunday, describing the deals as purely business transactions.
JD Vance set to address Jewish conservatives, as some Jews in GOP share concerns about his recent Israel remarks
Vice President JD Vance is set to address a gathering of Jewish conservatives on Monday, even as some Jews in the GOP have raised concerns about his remarks on Israel.
Is Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Undervalued Following Its 2027 Ride And Halloween Plans?
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has put fresh attention on its stock after outlining a packed slate of 2027 capital projects and Halloween events, along with continued spending at parks like Carowinds and Carolina Harbor. Against this backdrop of new rides and expanded Halloween events, Six Flags Entertainment’s share price has been weak in recent months. The 30 day share price return is down 6.41% and the 90 day share price return is down 21.64%. This has contributed to a 1 year total...
36,781 Shares in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR Acquired by Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 36,781 shares of the company's stock
Legal & General Group Plc Takes $13.61 Million Position in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR
Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new stake in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 450,848 shares of the company's stock, valued at approxi
ELDEN RING Community Quests
In celebration of the recently released ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch and the Tarnished Pack available on PlayStation, XBOX, and STEAM we encourage all Tarnished to return to the lands between and rise together in shared quests to unlock new artwork commemorating each challenge.
Study: Rural, dual-eligible patients less likely to receive timely home health rehab
Medicare patients who were rural and dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid were less likely to receive home health rehabilitation services within 48 hours of discharge from the hospital, according to an August study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.
Southwest inland port gets $20M state boost
The southwest Virginia inland port at Oak Park receives a $20 million state budget allocation to support site development and infrastructure.
Mega Mewtwo X and Y Adventure Effects Revealed, Plus New Additional Mega Charged Attacks
The Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale introduces a major update to Mega Evolution. Eligible Mega-Evolved Pokémon can now use an additional Charged Attack, while Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y gain new Adventure Effects through Dynamic Punch+ and Future Sight+. Several other featured Mega Pokémon will also receive new Charged Attacks during the […]
Florida Gators Receive Bold Prediction Ahead of 2026 Season
The Florida Gators have received a major prediction ahead of Jon Sumrall's first season with the program.
Penn State Receives Major Ranking Ahead of 2026 Season
The Penn State Nittany Lions have earned a bold ranking ahead of the 2026 season.
3 Things We Learned From the Bengals' Final Roster Cuts
Surprising departures and a seventh-round steal reshape Cincinnati’s depth chart, revealing a new plan for the receiver room and long-term stability at the tight end position.
Panthers Set Initial 53-Man Roster For 2026 Season
The Panthers made the necessary moves to get down to 53 players on Sunday.
MSU Alum Montorie Foster Jr. Makes Seahawks’ 53-Man Roster
From substitute teaching to winning a Super Bowl, the former Spartan standout has traded his real estate aspirations for a permanent role in Seattle’s elite receiving corps.
Why Paolo Banchero Needs to Have an Elite Year
With Desmond Bane joining a revamped roster, Orlando’s franchise centerpiece faces a defining crossroads to silence critics, master his shooting, and elevate the Magic into elite contention.
Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral
Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private Nashville service attended by immediate family following her death at age 80, her great-niece shared on Instagram.
Is PENN (PENN) Using Its New Orleans Rebrand To Quietly Redraw Its Capital Allocation Map?
PENN Entertainment recently announced it will invest about US$195 million to relocate its Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans riverboat operations to an adjacent landside site and rebrand the property as Hollywood Casino New Orleans, pending regulatory approval, with plans including 140,000 square feet of new development, roughly 875 slot machines, 45 table games, a retail sportsbook, and multiple dining options. This move, which continues PENN’s pattern of shifting riverboat assets ashore...
UC San Diego Receives Up To $11.3 Million to Develop Smarter Red Blood Cells
Researchers at UC San Diego have been awarded a DARPA contract to redesign red blood cells to temporarily boost human performance.
6 things we learned from the Rams’ 53-man roster
Rams 53-man roster instant reaction: LA wins Tutu Atwell trade, Wesley Bailey makes it, and more
Vikings-Packers Week 1 Game Receives Two Key Updates
As the Minnesota Vikings make their final roster decisions on Aug. 30 before the deadline, news emerged about their Week 1 opponent, the Green Bay Packers.On Aug. 30, the NFL announced that they are placing Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. As a result, Green Bay won’t have their running back […] The post Vikings-Packers Week 1 Game Receives Two Key Updates appeared first on HEAVY.
Donald Trump threatens to report ‘Meet the Press’ moderator Kristen Welker to FCC for ‘punishment’
Donald Trump is lashing out at NBC News’ Kristen Welker, long one of the primary objects of his ire, for saying his endorsement of recent candidates for elected office have had ‘mixed results.’
With Aaron Donald back, Rams become one of the strongest Super Bowl favorites in recent years
NVIDIA Shuts Down RTX 5000 Power Limit Control OC in Latest Driver Update
We recently reported on the open-source overclocking tool, mVolt+, unlocking power limit control on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000-series GPUs, allowing certain GPUs, like the RTX 5090, to draw up to 125 W of additional power and enabling significantly higher core clock speeds as a result. With the...
WATCH: Politics Today for the week of Aug. 30, 2026
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — On Aug. 30, during the Politics Today episode on KAMR Local 4 News, Jack Kessler reviews several recent political developments and topics of interest in the Amarillo a…
Packers place Micah Parsons on injured reserve to start regular season while recovering from ACL tear
Parsons started training camp on the PUP list after tearing his ACL in December, and has been aiming for an October return.
'14,000 runs for a reason'
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
Oregon Ducks Receive Promising Update on 2028 QB Prospect
Rising high school star Tommy Devany eyes a high-stakes visit to Eugene as Dan Lanning pivots his powerhouse recruiting strategy toward a new generation of elite quarterbacks.
North Carolina: Rabid baby goats at a mobile petting zoo prompts health warning
On Friday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported confirmed multiple rabies cases in baby goats at a mobile petting zoo located in Iredell County. They were first notified of a potential rabies exposure among four baby goats at Farm Adventures in Harmony, North Carolina on August 27. The goats were most likely exposed to rabies by a skunk that had entered the pen where they were kept in late July. The NC State Laboratory of Public Health confirmed rabies viruses in three of the baby goats on August 28; a fourth goat was not tested but is also assumed to have been infected. Based on information gathered on August 28, it was determined that no other animals on the farm pose a risk of rabies exposure to people. Learn about rabies Anyone who had contact with baby goats from the Farm Adventures mobile petting zoo either at their location in Harmony, North Carolina, or at an off-site event, between July 28 and Aug. 27, 2026, may have been exposed while the animals were infectious. Impacted individuals should contact their local health department to determine whether medications are needed to prevent infection. Individuals are encouraged to call before visiting an emergency department or urgent care clinic to determine if treatment is needed and where it can be accessed. Known potential exposure dates and locations include: July 28: Jurney’s Assisted Living, 1942 Van Haven Drive, Statesville in Iredell County July 30: Private event in Mecklenburg County Aug. 1: Community Connections Back-to-School Bash, Breeden Amphitheater, 333 S. Main St., Lexington in Davidson County Aug. 6: Brookdale Peachtree, 2806 Peachtree Road, Statesville in Iredell County Aug. 8: Private event in Watauga County Aug. 9: Private event in Burke County Aug. 15: Masonic Picnic Grounds, 201 Poplar St., Mocksville in Davie County Aug. 16: Private event in Durham County Aug. 22: Private event in Iredell County Aug. 23: Private event in Durham County Rabies is a deadly disease that can spread from wild animals to pets and people, primarily through a bite, scratch or when infected saliva touches broken skin or mucous membranes. Human rabies infections are extremely rare in the United States. No human cases have been reported in North Carolina since 2011. Rabies is almost always fatal in mammals, including people, unless medications to prevent infections are given before symptoms develop. Symptoms can begin weeks to months after someone is exposed. Early symptoms are flu-like illness including weakness, fever or headache as well as a prickling or itching sensation where someone was bitten or exposed. In 2025, over 4,000 animals were submitted to the NC State Laboratory of Public Health for rabies testing, and of these, approximately 6% tested positive. In North Carolina the disease most often occurs in wild animals especially skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Trump ‘border czar’ denies that Milo Yiannopoulos was deported after arrest
Tom Homan says rightwing influencer overstayed visitor visa after receiving final order of removal
Infirmary Health says it has received more than $5 million to expand rural health care.
Infirmary Health says the grants are among 138 awards totaling more than $144 million announced Aug. 24, 2026, by Gov. Kay Ivey.
Business People: Regions Hospital emergency department gets national recognition
HEALTH CARE Regions Hospital, St. Paul, announced its emergency department has earned a 2026 Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association, the first Minnesota hospital to receive the national recognition. ADVERTISING/PUBLIC…
Washington to receive $227M in Meta settlement to protect children’s mental health
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown said the harm done by platforms like Instagram and Facebook has taken away things that used to be normal for kids.
100+ Black-owned businesses to take part in Black on the Block in Chicago
Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral, family confirms
Parton was laid to rest Friday in a private Nashville funeral, her great-niece confirmed. Tennessee also moved to rename Nashville's airport in her honor.
What voters in the U.S. can learn from Australia’s political system
The overall tone of a parliamentary session I attended during a recent visit was kind, even jovial. It reminded me that we have to learn how to argue without the anger that’s infected our politics.
PlayStation May Delay Digital-Only Shift Following Rumors of "100% Physical Xbox Helix"
We recently reported that Xbox's disc-to-digital entitlement program and the new CEO's refusal to address questions about Helix's disc drive suggested that the gaming giant was moving towards a new all-digital future, starting with Project Helix. However, a competing rumor—via Eurogamer...
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning
He joined the Colts earlier this month on a one-year deal and will enter his 14th season in the league.
NASA Deep Space Network’s New Goldstone Antenna Goes Online
Long shadows are cast by the recently completed Deep Space Station 23 at the Deep Space Network’s Goldstone complex near Barstow, California, in August 2026.
Keenan Allen Arrested on OWI Allegations Hours After Colts Preseason Debut
Keenan Allen’s first game in an Indianapolis Colts uniform was followed hours later by an arrest in downtown Indianapolis. The six-time Pro Bowl receiver was ... Read More
New Colts WR Keenan Allen arrested for DUI after preseason debut
After catching one pass in Colts' loss to Lions, veteran WR Keenan Allen was arrested on two preliminary DUI charges early Sunday morning.
Colorado Sues EarnIn For “Immoral, Unethical, Oppressive and Unscrupulous” Business Practices
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(Fintech Takes Banking) Untangling Guggenheim: How Private Credit Built Its Own Universe (Net Interest) The Hater’s Guide To Circular Financing — Part One (Ed Zitron) Fiat Ventures Rebrands to FGV Capital, Announces $35M Oversubscribed Fund II (BusinessWire) Socure Announces Strategic Growth Investment at $5.2B Valuation and Acquires Agentic Operations Platform Fravity (Socure) Listen: When Consumer Protection Disclosures Work Too Well (Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast) Colorado Sues EarnIn For “Immoral, Unethical, Oppressive and Unscrupulous” Business Practices When Andreessen Horowitz led EarnIn’s $39 million Series B in 2017, Alex Rampell, a partner at the storied venture capital firm, described EarnIn’s small-dollar advance product as “free,” relying on “entirely on voluntary contributions instead of fees.” Rampell favorably compared EarnIn’s approach to typical payday loans, writing, “Payday loans historically have had the potential to be a slippery slope for consumers into financial distress: opaque systems and steep fees that are hard to repay and set individuals back further than where they started. For many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, that kind of slide into debt can be extremely difficult to recover from.” But EarnIn’s product — which, the company says, isn’t a “loan,” legally speaking — ends up being anything but free for most users. While it is technically possible to take a no-fee advance from the company, most users incur “Lightning Speed” (instant funding) fees and/or ostensibly optional tips that combined can equate to annualized percent rates that can reach over 1,000%. With an average term of 9.77 days, even fees and tips that are small on an absolute dollar basis are equivalent to high APRs on an annualized basis. A lawsuit filed last week by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser against EarnIn describes the company and its product and business practices quite differently than Andreessen’s Rampell; “EarnIn’s business practices are unfair because they are immoral, unethical, oppressive and unscrupulous,” the complaint, filed in District Court in Denver, Colorado, says. EarnIn’s marquee product, Cash Out, isn’t a loan, the company says, as Cash Out is not “[f]orward [l]ooking” because “[t]he money is transferred based on earnings to date,” does not carry a mandatory fee to access funds, and is “non-recourse,” meaning EarnIn cannot pursue recovery from users who don’t repay advanced funds. EarnIn is sometimes referred to as an “Earned Wage Advance” service. Though, unlike some others in the broader category, EarnIn does not integrate with employers’ payroll or time and attendance systems. Rather, EarnIn attempts to verify a user’s income and employment, by examining direct deposit transaction data in their linked external bank account, by using GPS location and Bluetooth data to estimate a user’s time spent at work, if they work in a fixed location, and/or by having a user provided a work email address. While repayment is theoretically optional, as EarnIn would have no recourse, such as reporting non-payment to the credit bureaus or a collections agency, this is anything but clear to users of the EarnIn app, Colorado’s complaint argues. During the process of taking a Cash Out, users must agree to a preauthorized debit of the amount advanced, plus any expedited funding fee and/or tips. Though users technically can revoke this ACH authorization, the fact that they have this right isn’t presented to users during the Cash Out process, but rather is included in linked terms and conditions few users are likely to actually read. And users who do wish to revoke their ACH authorization must do so three or more days before the scheduled transaction date by emailing EarnIn’s customer support. Similarly, EarnIn’s marketing claims that it carries “no interest” and “no mandatory fees” is technically true, but is not the reality for many of the app’s users, the Colorado complaint argues. Further, EarnIn has extensively marketed to users the ability to “access your pay today,” to get “instant” funds, and to get funds “the same day you work” — when, in reality, this speed of access was only possible by paying the additional, undisclosed Lightning Speed fee. The Colorado complaint highlights this contradiction specifically, noting: EarnIn tells consumers that they can ‘Make any day payday with EarnIn’ and that there no ‘hidden’ or ‘mandatory fees.’ For a consumer to access their pay on the same day requested, they would have to pay the Lightning Speed fee. In the fine print of the advertisement EarnIn discloses that ‘[f]ees apply to use Lightning Speed,’ a direct contradiction to the larger text of the advertisement, and a fact that would not be immediately understood by a consumer as ‘Lightning Speed’ is not defined nor explained. Like other small-dollar lending services, rather than explicitly charge interest, EarnIn collects a markup on the optional Lighting Speed fee, which, given the nature of the transactions, many users opt for, as well as offering users the option to leave “tips.” EarnIn leverages either Real-Time Payments (RTP) rails or push-to-card via debit rails if a user opts for the optional Lightning Speed. But while these capabilities cost EarnIn, on average, $0.075 or $0.20 per transaction, respectively, EarnIn charges users significantly more. Initially, EarnIn charged as little as $1.99 for Cash Outs up to $24. But EarnIn has hiked these fees multiple times, and now charges $4.99 for Cash Outs up to $75 and $6.99 for those over $75. According to the Colorado complaint, EarnIn leverages “dark patterns” to manipulate users and to make it more difficult to avoid tipping. Examples of these “road blocks” highlighted in the complaint include: As of 2023, in the EarnIn app, a consumer attempting to get a loan under the default settings had to make at least eighteen separate taps to complete the transaction and reduce the tip to $0. There is an alternative method to leave a $0 tip, via the “Custom tip” feature, but EarnIn made this option difficult to access by visually deemphasizing it and positioning it near devices’ “home” button. Using language and imagery such as “Tip to pay it forward,” “Your generosity supports the service + helps,” “Your tips make a difference,” and “[t]he APR for this cash out is 0%. Your tips help support us.” While Lightning Speed and tipping are, in theory, both optional, in practice, users nearly always ended up paying something. According to the Colorado suit, users were charged either a tip or an expedite fee for more than 92% of transactions, with an average APR of nearly 388%. And, although the advances are “non-recourse,” EarnIn successfully collects on nearly all transactions — 99.18%, according to the complaint, which, Colorado argues, “demonstrat[es] that EarnIn’s advances function as high cost loans, not voluntary payments.” The share of EarnIn users incurring fees — despite the product being marketed as 0% APR — is hard to reconcile with Andreessen investor Rampell’s favorable description of EarnIn vs. “opaque systems and steep fees” associated with payday loans, which, Rampell says, can be “extremely difficult” for borrowers to extricate themselves from. According to Colorado’s suit, EarnIn’s Cash Out product “trapped many consumers in extreme cycles of high-cost reborrowing.” The suit gives an example of one consumer in the state, who took out a whopping 1,151 loans, paying a total of $4,038.50 in Lightning Speed expedited funding fees on loans that averaged the equivalent of 1,421% APR. Another Colorado user, the suit says, took out 1,033 loans, paying $8,561.22 in tips and fees at an average APR of 1,539% . These types of usage patterns demonstrate “the severe and repeated financial harm caused by EarnIn’s illegal lending model,” the Colorado complaint argues. In aggregate, from January 2023 through July 2025, EarnIn extended 3.1 million loans to 56,778 users in Colorado — an average of nearly 55 transactions per person during the time period. EarnIn lent more than $300 million and collected more than $16 million from Colorado users in Lightning Speed fees and in tips. Ultimately, the Colorado complaint argues that “EarnIn’s Cash Outs are loans under Colorado law, and EarnIn’s contention that its product is not a loan based on its disclaimer of any legal repayment obligation lacks any real-world significance given how the Cash Out transactions actually operate in practice.” Colorado further argues that “EarnIn was not working with companies here in providing consumers with funds but acted as a third-party lender and charged illegally high rates, used deceptive design strategies to extract some charges, and trapped consumers in repeat borrowing. Colorado will continue to stand up for consumers and hold companies accountable when they violate our credit laws or attempt to evade them through misleading practices.” Colorado’s suit alleges EarnIn assesses finance charge in excess of that permitted by Colorado law, that EarnIn failed to make legally required disclosures to Colorado borrowers, that EarnIn made supervised loans to consumers without obtaining the requisite license, that EarnIn violated the state’s Deferred Deposit Loan Act, that EarnIn engage in unfair and deceptive trade practices, and that EarnIn made false or misleading statements concerning price. The suit seeks a court order enjoining EarnIn from violating relevant Colorado laws, for EarnIn to refund amounts charged in excess of state law, fees, costs, and penalties, and other relief the court deems to be just. 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Learn more about sponsor opportunities or request a media kit by dropping me an email. Q2 Quarterly Banking Profile: Five Quick Takeaways The FDIC released its quarterly banking profile, which is always worth a read, for the second quarter. The profile provides an aggregate snapshot about the overall health of the 4,238 institutions whose deposits are insured by the FDIC, who, collectively, hold more than $26 trillion in assets and saw a total net income of more than $90 billion in the second quarter. Net income was up 12% vs. Q1 2026, with lower provisions and realized gains on securities helping to drive the improvement, somewhat offset by increases in non-interest expense and applicable income taxes. Overall net interest margin was basically flat quarter over quarter (up 1 basis point vs. Q1 2026), though community banks saw NIM grow by 10 basis points, to 3.81%. Unsurprisingly, given that interest rates haven’t changed, unrealized losses on securities changed little, edging up slightly to $326.7 billion vs. $325.1 billion in Q1 2026. Aggregate credit quality has remained benign, with asset quality actually improving slightly in Q2. Overall, institutions reported a 9 basis point decline in their past-due and non-accrual rate, to 1.44%. Net charge off rate also declined by 2 basis points, to 0.57%. And finally, the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund stands at $161.1 billion, making the DIF reserve ratio 1.48% — above the statutory minimum of 1.35%, but still below the designated target reserve ratio of 2%. [Paid Subscriber Exclusive] Nissan Withdraws ILC App, State Associations Plan BankChain Alliance, FDIC Defines “Unsafe or Unsound Practice” For First Time Automaker Nissan withdrew its application to charter a Utah industrial loan company and its corresponding application to the FDIC for deposit insurance last week, on August 19th. Nissan’s application had been outstanding for more than a year, as it originally applied in June 2025. Recent applications to the OCC to form national banks have been decisioned, one way or the other, substantially more quickly than has historically been the case.
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