Author: Max Smith
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Only a few hours elapsed between the time that Carl’s pay landed in his checking account and when online thieves pilfered it. “They took all of it but like 67 cents,” he said. Months before, Carl had signed up for One Finance, a banking app. It’s owned and promoted by Walmart, where Carl works in a grocery department. He was enticed by features like cash back on purchases at Walmart and the chance to receive his pay two…
Invesco Inc. increased its stake in Allegiant Travel (NASDAQ:ALGT – Free Report) by 17.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company's latest filings with the SEC. The fund now owns 80,583 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 11,858 shares during the quarter. Invesco held approximately 0.44% of Allegiant Travel's shares, valued at $6,194,000, at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors have also recently increased or decreased their stakes in the stock. Illinois City Retirement Fund acquired a new stake in Allegiant Travel in the 3rd quarter valued at…
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Today, board members increasingly face personal responsibility for their organization's cyber posture. This has increased the risk of authentication and created the need to gain insight into cyber programs.One of the most effective ways to do this is to conduct an independent cybersecurity audit. This key element of responsible organizational governance can provide proactive leadership and expose potential blind spots. Cybersecurity audits are also necessary to comply with regulations that hold boards of directors and executives accountable for validating the effectiveness of their companies' cybersecurity programs.recent regulationsAs cyber regulatory scrutiny increases, dynamic evidence of compliance is required. The Securities and…
New York University freshmen are spending thousands of dollars on a weekend trip to sunny Florida, but it's not what you might think. This college student pays a lot of money to spend his weekends working instead of relaxing on the beach. Big Apple college student Vincent Campanaro, who flies to Florida every weekend for his internship at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, estimates the trip will cost him more than $10,000 when his six-month gig ends next month. New York University students fly to Florida every weekend for internships at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. MichaelVi – Stock.adobe.com “It costs about $500 a…
The first group of participants in a newly created program to increase the number of women of color in the tech industry are set to graduate. The first Black women in technology graduate on Friday, March 15th.This program provides both entry-level technology skills and more advanced training. Both aim to help those starting or changing jobs in technology, as well as those looking to improve their skills and progress in the field.Black Women in Tech is a collaboration of the Urban League of Greater Southwest Ohio, the Brighton Center, Community Action Agency, and the Gaskins Foundation, with support from JPMorgan…
With the Los Angeles Clippers moving to Intuit Dome in Inglewood next season, the days of the Los Angeles Clippers having to worry about back-to-back afternoon games should be over. Judging by how Tyronn Lue handled his rotation Sunday against Milwaukee and his words before the game, no one in the organization supports this setup. Sunday's contest was the second in as many days, so Paul George and Kawhi Leonard missed out. While this has left players either on the fringes of the rotation or completely out of the mix (hello, P.J. Tucker), two “usual suspects” have popped up on…
More than four years ago, when India's Hindu nationalist government carved out Ladakh from Indian-administered Kashmir, the regional capital Leh erupted in jubilation. A majority of voters even voted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party to fulfill their long-term demands. They had accused the Kashmir-based leadership of discriminating against the Buddhist-majority Himalayan region, known for its snow-capped mountains and lush grasslands. However, Leh's joy did not last long. The government's decision to rule the region directly from New Delhi is a sign of the region's democratic marginalization, lack of voice in development projects, and the ecologically sensitive Himalayan region located…
Video games have evolved into a powerful advertising platform, providing a unique and engaging medium for brands to connect with consumers. With the rapid growth of the gaming industry, advertisers are recognizing the tremendous potential to reach diverse demographics, including hard-to-reach younger audiences, through this interactive channel. Video game advertising can range from subtle product placement and in-game signage to more immersive experiences like “advergames” (i.e., games specifically designed around a brand). This convergence of gaming and marketing not only provides an innovative way for advertisers to get their messages across, but also adds a new dimension to the gaming…
Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) that provide vehicle financing have performed well and net interest income growth in FY2025 is expected to be driven by strong revenue and product diversification, analysts said. Analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities said this growth for NII will come despite auto sales volumes remaining subdued and borrowing costs still likely to rise, and trends in credit costs. It added that while there are mixed possibilities, there are no red flags regarding the quality of the assets. . “A combination of product diversification, focus on yields and fees, and a benign credit cycle are likely to support…