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George Foreman became the oldest heavyweight boxing champion at age 45, knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round of their title bout.

In some states, taking ‘ballot selfies’ is against the law and offenders can even face prison time, but one legal expert believes these bans are "unconstitutional."

httpv://www.youtube.com/live/_aWDlaxvEZo Last Friday, The Cure celebrated the release of their new album, Songs of a Lost World, with a three-hour set at the Troxy in London. The band kicked off the show by performing all eight tracks from the album, before then playing another 23 songs, mostly hits from their large catalog of music. Originally […]

Ottawa researchers warn that Canada is at risk of losing some of the gains it made during the pandemic.

Seamless checkout is a winning mantra for retailers looking to capture sales and delight their customer bases. Customers largely expect a fast, secure and intuitive checkout process. However, hurdles remain, and a seamless checkout isn’t always as easy as click-pay-done. “Despite the shift to digital payments, barriers still exist, creating a poor experience for both […]

Among the nation’s most closely watched races is a rematch in southwestern Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. First-term Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is defending her seat against Republican Joe Kent, a former Green Beret who has called for the impeachment of President Joe Biden. The district narrowly went for Trump in 2020, making it a crucial target for both parties this year. Other campaigns of note in the state include the 4th Congressional District in central Washington. There’s no danger of the seat flipping parties... Читать дальше...

It has been 18 years since Connecticut voted to send a Republican to Washington. Republican George Logan will try to end the party’s long losing streak Tuesday in a rematch with U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, the three-term Democrat who defeated him two years ago by a margin of less than 1% of the vote. The race between Hayes and Logan is among the state’s most closely watched contests. Connecticut voters will also choose state legislators, a U.S. senator and the next U.S. president. In their first matchup in 2022... Читать дальше...

Voters in Washington state are considering whether to repeal a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for programs that include habitat restoration and helping communities prepare for climate change. The 2021 Climate Commitment Act is one of the most progressive climate policies ever passed by a state Legislature. It's under fire from conservatives who blame it for increasing energy and gas costs in Washington, which has long had some of the highest gas prices in the nation. Читать дальше...

Longtime Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is hoping to keep the governor’s mansion in Democratic hands, while former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert is trying to become the state’s first GOP governor in 40 years. The two are seeking to replace three-term Gov. Jay Inslee, who declined to seek reelection. Ferguson has been the state’s attorney general since 2013. He came to national prominence by repeatedly suing the administration of former President Donald Trump, including bringing the lawsuit that... Читать дальше...

Justices who split on whether to allow voters to consider scaling back Arkansas’ abortion ban are vying to lead the state Supreme Court. The race between Justices Rhonda Wood and Karen Baker is one of the most closely watched in Tuesday’s election. Wood wrote the court’s majority opinion when it upheld election officials’ decision to block the abortion-rights measure from the ballot. Baker wrote a blistering dissent. Additionally, all four of Arkansas’ Republican U.S. House members face challenges from Democrats in Tuesday’s election. Читать дальше...

Deputy Los Angeles District Attorney Tatiana Chahoian is the latest prosecutor to sue the county's top cop for alleged whistleblower retaliation.

Bigger doesn’t always mean better across financial services — especially when it comes to innovation. And as financial technology reshapes the payments industry, even smaller, regional credit unions are finding that they must adapt quickly or risk falling behind. The CFOs of these financial institutions are helping lead the charge, Lanny Berlingieri, CPA, CFO at Cardinal […]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s finalized rule on data sharing has its share of supporters and detractors. Those in favor of the new mandates — and as described by the CFPB itself — say the rule promotes competition among incumbent banks, levels the playing field between banking behemoths and smaller players, and gives consumers control […]

After nearly two years of campaigning, it's time for the voters to weigh in as Election Day 2024 arrives in the White House race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump

As consumers’ retail expectations rapidly evolve, Walmart is looking to omnichannel technology to revitalize the brick-and-mortar journey.   Cedric Clark, EVP of store operations at Walmart U.S., spoke with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster about how the retailer is leveraging digital tools to keep the physical store from becoming obsolete as consumers seek engaging on-site experiences. “[The] […]

Election experts weigh in on what counties they will be watching on election night and which bellwether counties will matter most.

No nationality takes coffee as seriously as Italians do. Let’s be honest, you can’t go to Italy and not try the coffee, and Venice is no exception.

Offering cryotherapy, infrared, ionised oxygen, and more in 30 minutes, is this the future of wellness in town?

He couldn't get to speak to a key founder of the bank, but TJ Strydom wrote a comprehensive account of Capitec's rise.

A large, almost 3-tonne SUV was probably never designed for track duty, and jumping into the Nissan Patrol Blackhawk was daunting at first, but I was really impressed with the vehicle and what it could do around the tight and twisty Zwartkops Top of the Hill circuit.

More than half of Georgia's active voters have already cast ballots heading into Election Day on Tuesday. Fox News Digital took a look at who those people are.

Georgia is home to more than 127,000 gang members, with enrollment in the state up by 80% since 2018, according to a new nonprofit survey.

As businesses adapt to a digital environment, many accounts payable (AP) departments are still using outdated practices. With rising business-to-business (B2B) payment volumes and cumbersome manual systems still in place, companies are prioritizing AP automation. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Automating Accounts Payable for Cost Savings,” in collaboration with Finexio, examines this shift, which enhances efficiency […]

French firm Toledano + Architects has renovated an apartment in the seaside town of Biarritz, adding a raised sleeping area that looks out towards the nearby lighthouse through a large bay window. The apartment was originally the entrance hall of a typical 1930s villa designed in the Basque style, with a bay window facing the