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Fed's Real-Time Payment System Coming as Early as May '23
The Federal Reserve's new real-time payments system known as FedNow is expected to go live as early as May 2023, a Fed official said Monday.
FTC Accuses Data Broker of Selling Sensitive Location Data
Federal regulators have sued a data broker they accuse of selling sensitive geolocation data from millions of mobile devices, information that can be used to identify people and track their movements.
Zombie Ice from Greenland will Raise Sea Level 10 Inches
Greenland's rapidly melting ice sheet will eventually raise global sea level more than twice as much as previously forecast, according to a study published Monday.
Nebraska HS Students Publish LGBTQ+ Articles, Administration Cancels Newspaper
After publishing a number of LGBTQ+ articles, a Nebraska high school newspaper was ordered to cease publication by the school administration.
Engine Problem Leads NASA to Scrub Launch of New Moon Rocket
A fuel leak and then an engine problem during final liftoff preparations led NASA to call off the launch of its mighty new moon rocket Monday on a shakedown flight with three test dummies aboard.
'Tape or Chewing Gum:' Twitter's Lapses Echo Worldwide
A recent bombshell whistleblower report from Twitter's former head of security alleges that the social media company has been negligently lax on cybersecurity and privacy protections for its users for years.
NASA Moon Rocket on Track for Launch Despite Lightning Hits
NASA's new moon rocket remained on track to blast off on a crucial test flight Monday, despite a series of lightning strikes at the launch pad.
DC Children's Hospital Harassed over Trans Youth Services
Medical providers at Children's National Hospital in Washington have become the latest targets of social media campaigns harassing U.S. hospitals for the treatments they offer transgender youths.
Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen this Week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
Secret Service Recovers $286M in Stolen Pandemic Loans
The U.S. Secret Service said Friday that it has recovered $286 million in fraudulently obtained pandemic loans and is returning the money to the Small Business Administration.
GOP, Dems Seek Political Boost from Student Loan Debt Plan
To Democrats championing the White House's student loan forgiveness plan, it was the long-awaited delivery of one of President Joe Biden's campaign promises.
NYC Gay Bar Owner, Nightlife Promoter Michael J. Cohen Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Michael J. Cohen, a longtime fixture of New York City's gay nightlife scene, has been accused by nine men of groping, sexual manipulation, and, in one case, assault — charges Cohen denies.
Atlanta Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Painted Swastikas on Rainbow Crosswalks
Atlanta police arrest man believed to be responsible for spray-painting swastikas on rainbow crosswalks. The suspect was arrested in Atlanta outside his apartment after a roughly five-hour standoff with a SWAT team.
Pete Buttigieg Thanks Out Florida Teen Suing over 'Don't Say Gay'
Openly gay Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sent his thanks and encouragement to a youthful leader who's pushing back against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.
Defective Sex Toys Get a 2nd Chance — as Fashionable Shoes
Sex toys and shoes? Try, sex toys IN shoes.
Takeaways from the Unsealed Mar-A-Lago Search Affidavit
The Justice Department on Friday unsealed the FBI affidavit justifying the unprecedented search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Court: Arkansas Can't Ban Treatment of Transgender Kids
A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
NC Transgender Inmate's Suit May be Likely to Proceed
A federal judge indicated Tuesday that the case of a transgender inmate suing North Carolina for gender affirming medical care may be likely to proceed.
Voting Machine Tampering Points to Concern for Fall Election
Lies about the 2020 election led to security breaches at some election offices. Authorities are investigating whether officials provided access to their voting systems to conspiracy theorists.
Student Loan Crisis Awaits New Generation Despite Biden Plan
For millions, President Biden's student loan cancellation offers a life-changing chance to escape the burden of debt. But it doesn't fix the underlying reason for the crisis: The rising cost of college.