New digital funds spur questions over shopper privateness, safety

As more and more consumers embrace new methods of payment on e-commerce sites, questions over cybersecurity have become even more critical for businesses. In a Mastercard survey on new payments, conducted across 18 markets globally, a majority of consumers polled said they were willing to consider emerging payment methods such as digital or mobile wallets, QR …

CDC leaving it as much as states to set tips for masks, director says

Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), takes off a protective mask during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Greg Nash | Bloomberg | Getty Images CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Wednesday the U.S. agency is leaving it up to …

Former Secretary of Protection Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the Iraq struggle, dies on the age of 88

WASHINGTON – Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has died at the age of 88, according to a statement released by his family on Wednesday. “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of Donald Rumsfeld, an American statesman and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. At 88, he was …

Decide Slams Lamar Odom In Current Court docket Listening to—“If He’s In Good Sufficient Form For A Boxing Match, He Can Pay Youngster Assist”

#Roommates, the latest update in Lamar Odom’s ongoing child support drama just took a turn that he may not be too happy about. During a recent court hearing, a Manhattan judge slammed Lamar Odom for still not paying child support—but instead choosing to participate in a celebrity box match. @PageSix reports, Manhattan Supreme Court Judge …

Invoice Cosby launched from jail after court docket overturned his conviction

Bill Cosby was released from prison Wednesday after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his conviction of indecent assault. The state’s highest court overturned Cosby’s conviction based on an agreement he made with a former prosecutor that would have prevented Cosby from being prosecuted in the case. The ruling prohibits a retrial, court documents say. The …

“Hamilton” receives US $ 30 million in Covid assist from the federal government

People walk in front of “Hamilton” at the Richard Rodgers Theater in Times Square on May 12, 2021 in New York City. Noam Galai | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Broadway hit “Hamilton” could receive up to $ 50 million from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, a $ 16 billion federal aid program …

Allison Mack Sentenced to three Years in Jail for Position in NXIVM Case

Allison Mack is going behind bars. The former Smallville actress was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday, June 30, for crimes committed while involved with the NXIVM cult. She was also ordered to pay a $20,000 fine, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. In 2019, Mack pled guilty to racketeering conspiracy and racketeering …

The 1/6 committee will likely be non-partisan as Rep. Adam Kinzinger is sure

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) became the first House Republican to announce that he would vote yes to the creation of the 1/6 committee. Kinzinger said the committee is not his preferred option, but he will vote for it: The first Republican to stand in favor of the Committee on Jan. “I’ll be voting for it …

Biden meets with Western governors about file wildfires, warmth wave

People rest at the Oregon Convention Center cooling station in Oregon, Portland on June 28, 2021, as a heatwave moves over much of the United States. Kathryn Elsesser | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted virtual meeting with Western governors to discuss the drought and heat waves in the U.S. that …