West Virginia governor blames politics for sudden bank auction of $1.5B resort amid key Senate bid
One of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s most prized possessions is set to be auctioned against the governor’s wishes later this month, and a Republican Senate candidate says the situation reeks of blatant politics. In 2009, the Democrat-turned-Republican bought the Greenbrier, a luxury resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, from CSX and saved it […]
New Zealand food bank distributes ‘potentially lethal’ meth disguised as candy
A charity in Auckland, New Zealand, was unknowingly distributing methamphetamine that it had received as donations from members of the public inside food parcels. The New Zealand Drug Foundation reported that each candy contains 300 times the normal amount of methamphetamine, making it potentially lethal. Authorities say the candy’s high street value makes it likely […]
Watch Your Bank Account, Retirees – If you were born in this year, you will receive a new Social Security check in a few hours – La Grada EN
Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) Retirement benefits Millions of seniors across the country receive enough money to keep up with inflation and cover their monthly living expenses. To qualify for retirement benefits, retirees must first meet certain requirements, such as receiving Social Security benefits within the full retirement age range, having sufficient work […]
Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts cash rate by 25 basis points – CNBC
A security guard stands at the main entrance of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in downtown Wellington, New Zealand on July 3, 2017. David Gray | Reuters The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Wednesday. The move surprised economists polled by Reuters, who […]
Russian Central Bank Pulls Amex Subsidiary’s Banking License – PYMNTS.com
The Russian Central Bank has reportedly revoked the banking license of its subsidiary in Russia. American Express. According to Reuters Reported The central bank did so on Tuesday (August 13) at the company’s request. According to the report, which cited Russia’s business registration agency SPARK, American Express had voluntarily applied to liquidate its Russian operations […]
Israel accuses Iran of smuggling weapons into Jordan, West Bank
As the world braced for a retaliatory Iranian strike, Israel on Monday accused Tehran and its proxy, the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, of smuggling weapons into Jordan and the West Bank, undermining stability in the region. Israeli Foreign Minister Katz said on Monday that a “grave and dangerous situation is unfolding in Iran.” Katz alleged […]
Bank of America no longer seeing a recession, CEO says
Jeff Sica, founder of Circle Squared Alternative Investments, argues this week’s CPI and PPI inflation data will make or break Varney & Co.’s stock market. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said over the weekend that the bank’s economists no longer believe the U.S. is heading for a recession. “Bank of America Research is no […]
Regions Bank says card issues resolved, apologizes for customer inconvenience – Alabama's News Leader
Update: Regions Bank reports that bank cards are now working. Media representative Ashley Foster said: We became aware this morning of an issue where debit cards were being declined for certain transactions, including at ATMs. All affected services have been restored and transactions are being processed as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and […]
Royal Bank of Canada ex-CFO sues for $36M after she was fired over affair accusations
Royal Bank of Canada’s former chief financial officer, Nadine Ang, has filed a $36 million lawsuit against the bank after she was fired over allegations that she had an affair with and given preferential treatment to another employee, charges she denies. The lawsuit, filed in Ontario Superior Court, alleges that Ang suffered “public humiliation” and […]
Brat summer felt like relief, like freedom. Pity it was killed, as many good things are, by a bank | Madeleine Gray
TThey say the dead never leave us, as long as they live in our hearts. So was Summer of Brat. She was the bra strap we refused to hide and the bra we never wore at all. She was the cigarette butt that burned holes in our sheets. She was the fifth bottle of wine […]