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Now that he is unable to access cryptocurrency, former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried trades fish to cover his jail expenses

Riya Sharma01 mins

The former crypto-billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried quickly became familiar with the Metropolitan Detention Center’s financial structure. While awaiting punishment on 7 felony counts, including wire fraud and an attempt to commit laundering funds, the infamous founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX was keeping busy by exchanging food products for services. It seems that a convict gave him the…

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How does your check compare to the typical Social Security benefit at ages 62, 66, and 71?

Riya Sharma02 mins

Fortunately for you, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases comprehensive data on all claimants and benefits received in the United States. But bear in mind that the amount of your every monthly payout is mostly determined by 4 things when considering your benefit to others: the number of years you were employed, the income you earned…

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Papa John's Pizza Settles Disability Discrimination Case for Over $100,000, Resolving Allegations Made by Visually Impaired Employee

Papa John’s Pizza Settles Disability Discrimination Case for Over $100,000, Resolving Allegations Made by Visually Impaired Employee

Roselyn Sarita03 mins

In a settlement exceeding $100,000, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revealed that Papa John’s Pizza will pay $175,000 to Michael Barnes, a visually impaired individual who was denied accommodation and terminated before commencing work. Papa John’s Pizza, the fourth-largest pizza delivery chain in the nation, has resolved disability discrimination allegations brought by a recently…

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Gas Prices Plummet: Potential Political Impact as Prices Reach Lowest Since 2020 Thanksgiving

Gas Prices Plummet: Potential Political Impact as Prices Reach Lowest Since 2020 Thanksgiving

Reia Leen Delantar03 mins

CNBC News reports that if gas prices plummet hit $3.25 on Thursday, it will mark the lowest cost since Thanksgiving Day in 2020. Gas prices plummet across the United States, bringing relief to consumers ahead of Thanksgiving According to AAA, gas prices have been steadily decreasing since late September, reaching a national average of $3.31…

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FAST PLAY Lottery Jackpot Winner

$136K Lottery Jackpot Winner Reveals She Will Buy New House To Live With Her Family After Winning Jackpot Prize In Baltimore

Catherine Mirandilla03 mins

A $136,000 lottery jackpot winner in Baltimore revealed that she will buy a new house for her family after winning the jackpot prize. Construction Worker Becomes Baltimore Lottery Jackpot Winner After Winning $136,000 in Casino Royale Slots A 27-year-old construction worker identified as Yesica Moya Jovel became the recent lottery jackpot winner in Baltimore as…

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Student Loans Discharged

Student Loans Discharged Cases Continue To Increase As Loan Borrowers File Bankruptcy To Avoid Paying Their Debts

Catherine Mirandilla03 mins

The number of student loans discharged continued to increase as loan borrowers filed bankruptcy to avoid paying their debts. Student Loans Discharged Continues Due to Loan Borrowers Filing Bankruptcy to Avoid Paying Debts Following Resumption The student loans discharged continued to increase due to high numbers of loan borrowers who have decided to file bankruptcy…

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Social Security Administration Brings Holiday Cheer with Extra Payments

Social Security Administration Brings Holiday Cheer with Extra Payments: Two Checks for SSI Recipients in December

Jinely03 mins

In the festive spirit of December, These recipients will receive their first SSI check on Friday, December 1, with the second installment following four weeks later on Friday, December 29. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to spread some financial cheer by issuing two checks this month to Supplement Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries This…

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Thanksgiving Travelers Celebrate as Lower Gas Prices Sweep the Nation, Anticipating Cheapest Rates Since 2021 by Christmas

Thanksgiving Travelers Celebrate as Lower Gas Prices Sweep the Nation, Anticipating Cheapest Rates Since 2021 by Christmas

Roselyn Sarita03 mins

As Thanksgiving approaches, holiday travelers are finding a reason to be grateful early for significantly lower gas prices. In Robeson County, the average cost per gallon stood at $2.96, while Lumberton reported even lower gas prices of $2.79 per gallon on Tuesday, marking the lowest prices since December of the previous year This trend isn’t…

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