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Xbox Acknowledges 'Major Outage' as Sign-In Issues Hit PC and Consoles
Microsoft has acknowledged a "major outage", with account issues across PC, Xbox Series X/S and other devices.
Yahoo Sports and Apple TV Team Up to Bring “The Cooligans” to a Live MLS Alternate Broadcast
NEW YORK (Wednesday, September 1, 2026) – Yahoo Sports and Apple TV are teaming up this season to deliver an alternate broadcast for select live Major League Soccer (MLS) matches, bringing fans a new way to experience the action with Yahoo Sports experts Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco of “The
Rural Internship Teaches CALS Student the Business of Bison
Through the CALS Rural Works! Internship Program, animal science major Lauren Schulte-Hock got firsthand experience in both business operations and animal care at Sunset Ridge Bison Ranch in Roxboro, North Carolina.
New literacy law brings science-of-reading training to hundreds of…
Oklahoma is beginning to implement a major overhaul of its approach to reading instruction after years of dismal literacy outcomes, with hundreds of…
EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Brings Fans Closer to The World’s Game With New Partners, Leagues, and Stadiums
Powered by the support of global football partners, EA SPORTS FC™ 27 captures The World’s Game with unrivalled authenticity. Today, Electronic Arts announced an expanded roster of leagues, clubs, partners and stadiums coming to EA SPORTS FC 27, bringing players closer to the football they love through one of the most authentic representations of The World’s Game. Additions include new and renewed partnerships with a number of major European clubs, the highly anticipated return of Liga MX, and the continuation of EA SPORTS FC’s long-term relationship with the Bundesliga, the ROSHN Saudi League and the A-League. FC 27 AUTHENTICITY “With EA SPORTS FC 27, we’re building on years of bringing our community closer to football,” said James Salmon, Senior Director Partnership Marketing, EA SPORTS FC . “New and renewed partnerships bring more of the clubs, leagues, players and stadiums fans care about into FC 27, with the authenticity they expect from us. Together, they make The World’s Game
Dead Last. Now What?
Hawai‘i has just been named the worst state in America to do business in CNBC's 2026 "America's Top States for Business" rankings. Hawaii Business Magazine's BOSS Survey backs up what the CNBC ranking suggests: a majority – 57% – told researchers that Hawai‘i is now a worse place to run a business than it was five years ago.
Santikos Far West expansion clears major hurdle
Santikos Entertainment closes on 22-acre acquisition in Far West San Antonio to build mixed-use development with entertainment center and retail.
“Ruined Mike Trout’s Entire Career” – Fans React After Angels Star Gives Verdict on Arte Moreno’s $4 Billion Sale To Rams Owner
Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout sounded optimistic about the Angels’ ownership changing hands in a reported deal worth $4 billion. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has a deal in principle to purchase a controlling majority stake in the ballclub from Arte Moreno.
Monster Hunter Wilds expansion ‘Ascendance’ trailers – ‘Boosted Action Overview’ and ‘Great Sword Boosted Action Breakdown’
Capcom has released a new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds major expansion “Ascendance” introducing the Boost Bracer, which adds new “Boosted Actions” for each of the 14 wea…
Jumpgate signs fully funded SEK 26.7 million publishing agreement with Daedalic Entertainment for new major strategy game
Jumpgate AB has entered into a publishing agreement with German publisher Daedalic Entertainment for the development of a new major strategy game for PC and consoles, based on a well-known IP with the project name “Galactic Exploration”. The game has a total development budget of approximately SEK…
South Korea science ministry seeks record $21.6 billion budget
S. Korea's science ministry proposed a record 29.6 trillion won budget for 2027, with major increases for AI models and computing infrastructure.
Federal judge tosses Trump lawsuit over young trans athletes in California school sports
In a major LGBTQ+ rights victory, the justice department cannot force the state to ban trans girls from women’s sports
Big Three Entertainment Unions Back Trump's Film Tax Incentive | Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM
Three major entertainment unions support President Trump's call for a federal tax incentive to boost U.S. film and TV production. The incentive aims to bring jobs back to America and compete with foreign subsidies. Unions emphasize the need for domestic production to sustain the industry and i...
Big Three Entertainment Unions Back Trump's Film Tax Incentive
Three major entertainment unions support President Trump's call for a federal tax incentive to boost U.S. film and TV production. The incentive aims to bring jobs back to America and compete with foreign subsidies. Unions emphasize the need for domestic production to sustain the industry and i...
Big Three Entertainment Unions Back Trump's Film Tax Incentive
Three major entertainment unions support President Trump's call for a federal tax incentive to boost U.S. film and TV production. The incentive aims to bring jobs back to America and compete with foreign subsidies. Unions emphasize the need for domestic production to sustain the industry and i...
Big Three Entertainment Unions Back Trump's Film Tax Incentive | NewsRadio 1370 AM & 92.9 FM WSPD
Three major entertainment unions support President Trump's call for a federal tax incentive to boost U.S. film and TV production. The incentive aims to bring jobs back to America and compete with foreign subsidies. Unions emphasize the need for domestic production to sustain the industry and i...
Big Three Entertainment Unions Back Trump's Film Tax Incentive
Three major entertainment unions support President Trump's call for a federal tax incentive to boost U.S. film and TV production. The incentive aims to bring jobs back to America and compete with foreign subsidies. Unions emphasize the need for domestic production to sustain the industry and i...
Big Three Entertainment Unions Back Trump's Film Tax Incentive
Three major entertainment unions support President Trump's call for a federal tax incentive to boost U.S. film and TV production. The incentive aims to bring jobs back to America and compete with foreign subsidies. Unions emphasize the need for domestic production to sustain the industry and i...
Capped or graduated income tax rate? Colorado voters to decide
The proposal to create income tax tiers — which would replace Colorado’s flat rate — has been certified for the November general election ballot, setting the stage for a major showdown between two competing forces seeking to define the parameters of state revenue. Initiative No. 195, which would raise the tax obligations on higher-income earners, will […]
On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has been in the majority in divided cases more times than any other chief since 1953. But not this time.
OpenAI has a major stake in SB Energy's IPO plans
SB Energy's IPO filing shows how it is entangled with OpenAI across its business, relying on the AI lab for demand in the AI buildout.
Arsenal owner Kroenke buys MLB franchise LA Angels
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke buys Major League Baseball franchise the Los Angeles Angels in a deal reportedly worth $4bn.
Days After GTA 6's Big Reveal, Rockstar Announces A Major GTA 5 Update
Grand Theft Auto 5 will introduce a revamped world with better NPCs in addition to other improvements, Rockstar says
Dolphins sign former Cowboys, Jets 1st-round bust defensive lineman
This is another addition to the Dolphins' roster amid some major roster reshuffling.
3 prominent Chicago-area hospitals to suspend OB services, Prime Healthcare announces
Obstetrical services at three major Chicago-area hospitals will soon be suspended by Prime Healthcare, the company announced in a new release.
The 21 seats Mike Johnson says will decide the House majority
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-LA, is eyeing 21 seats that will determine the House majority in the November midterm elections, including Colorado’s Congressional District 8. Johnson pointed to the nonpartisan Cook Political Report’s 21 toss-up seats, before rattling off a list of the races he is watching particularly closely. “Those 21 or so seats that are […]
Academy of Natural Sciences' museum is set to close this month
It's a massive and unexpected blow to Philadelphia's cultural scene, which will lose a major institution and tourist destination.
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announces agreement to buy Angels
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels. In a news release issued Tuesday, the ownership group said the deal with the Moreno family is expected to close early next year. The transaction would require approval from Major League Baseball. The Kroenke-affiliated group also owns…
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announces agreement to buy Angels
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels. In a news release issued Tuesday, the ownership group said the deal with the Moreno family is expected to close early next year. The transaction would require approval from Major League Baseball. The Kroenke-affiliated group also owns…
Stan Kroenke buys Angels, ending Arte Moreno's troubled tenure
Rams owner Stan Kroenke has purchased the Angels, marking the end of owner Arte Moreno's tenure and Kroenke's first move into Major League Baseball.
Sept. 2026 Android Drop: Find Hub ‘Remembered’ list, Motion Assist, & Keep in Google Messages
Google today is rolling out the September 2026 Android Drop with a number of major features. Find Hub and Gemini can now...
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed takes shot at Texas
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed took a major shot at Texas recently.
How SBGA Helps Small Businesses Build Operations That Keep Up With Growth
. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses account for the vast majority of American companies and employ nearly half the private-sector workforce.
SoHo neighbors, businesses at odds ahead of $93M flood relief vote
The city of Tampa is preparing to move forward with the South Howard Flood Relief Project, a major infrastructure overhaul designed to address chronic flooding in the South Howard business and residential area.
Eagles’ interior offensive line depth eased a major concern
Drew Kendall, Willie Lampkin and Micah Morris eased one of Howie Roseman’s biggest concerns during Eagles training camp
'Sonos 27' Brings A Refreshed UI To The App And Lets AI Agents Control Your System
Sonos is embracing AI in its next major software update.
Sonos introduces new headphones, soundbar, and software in its biggest announcement in years
Here’s hoping it goes better than the last major app update.
LZ Sees Surprising Result in Search for Dark Matter
Key Takeaways Dark matter is the mysterious substance that accounts for the vast majority of matter in our universe. LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) is a world-leading dark matter detector and specializes in searching for WIMPs, or weakly interacting massive particles. A new LZ study found one particle interaction that is difficult to explain with known background processes and could potentially have been caused by a WIMP. LZ continues to run to see if additional data strengthens or weakens the hint of a dark matter interaction. For the better part of a century, people have been trying to understand dark matter. This invisible substance makes up roughly 85% of the mass in the universe but has never been directly detected. Determining exactly what it is remains one of the biggest questions about our world. Now, a new analysis from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment has recorded a single particle interaction that researchers have great difficulty explaining with known background signals from normal matter. The result does not yet meet the statistical threshold required to claim a discovery, but is the most compelling hint of dark matter reported by the experiment to date. LZ is an international collaboration of 250 scientists and engineers from 39 institutions. The detector is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and operates nearly one mile below ground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in South Dakota. The experiment uses 10 tonnes of ultrapure liquid xenon to search for dark matter and is optimized to look for WIMPs, or weakly interacting massive particles. The results were presented in a scientific talk at the 2026 TeV Particle Astrophysics conference in Japan. The paper will be released on the online repository arXiv and submitted to the journal Physical Review Letters. “We’re very intrigued to see this event in the data, in the region where we expect dark matter to show up and the competing backgrounds are very low,” said Rick Gaitskell, a professor at Brown University and the spokesperson for LZ. “With only one event, we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves. We are not claiming to have seen dark matter. But we have seen something interesting that we want to share with the scientific community for their input.” The LZ collaboration studies experimental data in batches. In the new result, researchers analyzed 220 live days of data collected between March 2023 and April 2024. The collaboration had previously searched this dataset for faint signals from the simplest kinds of WIMP interactions. The new analysis searched for a broader range of possible WIMP interactions that could deposit more energy in the detector. LZ is particularly sensitive to such signals while also minimizing false positives. “This was a detailed study in a region we hadn’t explored within this dataset, and we spent months of additional effort to understand all the possible causes of background events,” said Sam Eriksen, a senior research associate at the University of Bristol in the U.K. and lead author of the study. “We understand our detector and the backgrounds so well that even a single outstanding event, like the one we found, is important. We expect dark matter events to be extremely rare, so only a handful could mark the first detection of WIMP dark matter.” If the anomalous event was caused by dark matter, the WIMP that generated it would likely have a mass of at least 200 GeV/c2 (gigaelectronvolts), or more than 200 times the mass of a proton. It would also suggest a specific type of interaction between WIMPs and ordinary matter beyond the simplest model. The LZ results have not reached “5-sigma” significance, the statistical threshold considered a discovery in physics. The new analysis is 2.6 sigma, meaning there is approximately a 0.5% chance that the event could be explained by known backgrounds. With additional data, researchers can test whether the finding continues to grow in significance or fades away. LZ has already accumulated the world’s largest dark matter dataset and will continue to accrue WIMP search data at SURF, substantially improving their search statistics. LZ searches for dark matter by looking for signature flashes of light from energy deposited in the detector. The collaboration leverages multiple methods to prevent or account for particle interactions caused by normal matter. This includes the mile of rock that shields the detector from cosmic rays from space, a water tank and outer detectors that protect the central detector from background neutrons, and a suite of computational tools that disentangle particle interactions and reject dark matter mimics. “Outlier events in the data are not unexpected, but they usually stand out as a background of some kind when you look at them deeper,” said Aaron Manalaysay, a physicist at Berkeley Lab and the chair of LZ’s Institutional Board. “This is the first example in any experiment I’ve worked on of an outlier that appears valid in every way. Of course, we’re still twisting our brains trying to think if there’s a rare background mechanism we could’ve missed, but it’s thrilling to wonder if this could be the first hint of a dark-matter observation.” LZ is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of High Energy and Nuclear Physics, and the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center, a DOE Office of Science user facility. LZ is also supported by the Science & Technology Facilities Council of the United Kingdom; the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology; the Swiss National Science Foundation; the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics; and the Institute for Basic Science, Korea. Thirty-nine institutions of higher education and advanced research provided support to LZ. The LZ collaboration acknowledges the assistance of the Sanford Underground Research Facility. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
49ers get major George Kittle news ahead of season opener
Next three days will decide George Kittle's Week 1 status.
All the major entertainment venues opening in metro Phoenix
The year has had major entertainment openings already, including the Arizona Boardwalk Big Wheel and Harkins Theatres 4D experience with more to come.
Lowe's launches major effort to help close America's skilled trades gap
Lowe's Foundation launched a coalition with Nvidia, General Motors and over 75 partners to train and certify 1 million skilled tradespeople by 2035.
Want to age well? Health experts say these habits matter most
U.S. News and World Report surveyed health experts to better understand how Americans can age healthily and what the next major health trend would be.
New OnePlus 16 leak once again points to major camera upgrade
Digital Chat Station, a reliable Weibo leaker, has once again reported on the camera setup of the OnePlus 16. In the latest leak, the tipster once again hints that the upcoming flagship phone will see a major upgrade over its predecessor.
JBL Just Introduced A Trio Of Wi-Fi Speakers For Whole-Home Audio
The Cove series is a major departure for JBL.
No One Knows All the Toxic Chemicals You’re Eating
More than 1,000 chemicals that migrate from packaging into food pose serious health risks, a new study shows. But the vast majority of chemicals lack enough information to tell if they’re safe.
New York Yankees Announce Aaron Judge Update Before Angels Series
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced a major update on Aaron Boone before Monday night's game against the Angels. The post New York Yankees Announce Aaron Judge Update Before Angels Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Bennettsville construction projects bring detours, challenges for local businesses
Driving through Bennettsville has become a maze of detours, road closures and changing traffic patterns as crews work on major water, sewer and road projects th
Las Vegas Strip to lose two major shows as Cirque’s "Mad Apple", Wynn’s "Awakening" close
AMC to Put Smaller Movies Into Theaters With New Venture
The major exhibitor is launching Leawood Films, a distribution company that will put indie movies in theaters that might otherwise be overlooked.
OOI Participates in Woods Hole Science Stroll
The Woods Hole Science Stroll is an annual event that highlights the major research institutions located in Woods Hole village (WHOI, MBL, NOAA, USGS, USCG), and also includes over 20 organizations representing a breadth of STEM research, education, and environmental groups (Fig 1). The all-day event is open to the…
9/11 and Immigration: Twenty-Five Years of Lessons and Unfinished Business
The Center for Immigration Studies will convene a panel discussing the role immigration and border security played in the attacks, the major policy changes that followed, and the national-security challenges that remain.
Supreme Court clears way for White House ballroom construction to continue
The decision hands President Donald Trump a major political victory in his controversial bid to oversee the largest addition to the executive mansion in decades.
Naughty Dog Confirms Major Intergalactic Milestone Ahead of Sony's State of Play
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet gets an important update ahead of State of Play
iOS 27 beta 8 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade
Apple has released the eighth iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 8 continues Apple’s summer beta cycle...
Netflix’s #1 Movie Has Viewers Raving About the Cast—and Criticizing This One Thing
Netflix’s latest number one movie has viewers seriously divided. While the star-studded cast is earning plenty of praise, some viewers are calling out one major issue with the thriller.
Stability AI Raises $76M Series B, Backed by Major Entertainment Companies
Stability AI, the startup behind image generation model Stable Diffusion, has raised $76 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to $232
New York business and wealth exodus threatens economic standing, George Pataki warns
Former New York Governor George Pataki joins Maria Bartiromo to discuss the business and wealth exodus from New York. Pataki warns that high taxes and crime policies are driving major job creators to Florida and Texas.
🎾 Y! Sports AM: Novak knocked out
For the first time in 20 years, Djokovic lost in the first round of a major.
Prominent Black Democrats rally behind Keisha Lance Bottoms
Republicans want to make Bottoms' record as Atlanta mayor a major liability in the governor's race, but her successor, Andre Dickens, offered an unequivocal defense on Sunday.
Only Daryus Dixson Until Penn State Football
Do you feel that extra bit of electricity in the air? That’s the feeling of a game week for Penn State Football – and the very first one of the Matt Campbell era. Daryus Dixson is set to play a major role for the defense in 2026. He played in every game as a highly-coveted […]
A winner, a loser, and a mid-stage signal from a major cardiology research conference
The mental health system after Lindsay Clancy, pushing boundaries for new radiopharmaceuticals, and more health news from Morning Rounds
California lawmakers greenlight a new San Diego sports arena, bypassing environmental hurdles
California leaders pushed through a controversial last-minute deal to protect the major project from environmental lawsuits.
Greg Abbott's Texas affordability plan tackles housing, taxes
Half of Texans struggle to cover essential expenses. Greg Abbott's proposals target housing and property taxes, while experts say other major costs remain largely untouched.
Made in New Jersey: The science behind New Jersey's world-famous tomatoes
For nearly a century, Rutgers has played a major role in developing tomato varieties grown across New Jersey and beyond.
Made in New Jersey: The science behind New Jersey's world-famous tomatoes
For nearly a century, Rutgers has played a major role in developing tomato varieties grown across New Jersey and beyond.
Red Sox news: Ceddanne Rafaela grabs attention with post after controversial no-catch
Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela made his frustration clear after a disputed defensive play became a major turning point in a 16-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Sunday . Boston and New York was tied 0-0 in the fifth inning when Jazz Chisholm Jr. sent a 299-foot fly ball toward right-center field. Rafaela adjusted his route, charged […] The post Red Sox news: Ceddanne Rafaela grabs attention with post after controversial no-catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mega Mewtwo X and Y Adventure Effects Revealed, Plus New Additional Mega Charged Attacks
The Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale introduces a major update to Mega Evolution. Eligible Mega-Evolved Pokémon can now use an additional Charged Attack, while Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y gain new Adventure Effects through Dynamic Punch+ and Future Sight+. Several other featured Mega Pokémon will also receive new Charged Attacks during the […]
Florida Gators Receive Bold Prediction Ahead of 2026 Season
The Florida Gators have received a major prediction ahead of Jon Sumrall's first season with the program.
Penn State Receives Major Ranking Ahead of 2026 Season
The Penn State Nittany Lions have earned a bold ranking ahead of the 2026 season.
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county
Plans in one of Texas’ largest counties to use dozens fewer polling location than previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
Plans in one of Texas’ largest counties to use dozens fewer polling location than previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections.
Students connect over niche interests at Marine Science Club
The University of Alabama offers over 200 majors for undergraduate degrees, but one of the rarest is marine science. Since Tuscaloosa is not a coastal city, it can make some of the coursework unconventional. The Marine Science Club, however, makes it streamlined. While the Marine Science Club is open to all majors, it provides valuable...
It's Not Just Restaurants. It's a Luxury Lifestyle Business
GQ looks at the trio of men behind Major Food Group and the Carbone empire
Italian American Powerhouse AGBO Unveils New Hit Thriller ‘The Whisper Man’ on Netflix
AGBO's latest feature film, The Whisper Man, premiered Friday on Netflix and surged to the platform's no. 1 spot, marking another major release for the independent studio founded by Italian American filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo. Based on Alex North's bestselling 2019 novel, the psychological crime thriller brings together an acclaimed cast led by Robert…
Frederick filmmaker Brenda Emery talks scrappy, shoestring filmmaking
Frederick resident Brenda Emery has had a lifelong appreciation for movies of all kinds. The former college psychology major said she turned to film after realizing cinema was her stronger
Dolphins cut 129-tackle starter in shocking defensive shakeup
The Dolphins are making a surprising change on defense, releasing Tyrel Dodson despite his career-high 129 tackles last season and clearing the way for rookie Jacob Rodriguez to take over a major role.
Buccaneers’ quarterback battle ends with a major surprise
Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels entered Buccaneers camp as a long shot, but his impressive preseason changed everything. Now, he’s beaten out veteran Jake Browning for the job behind Baker Mayfield.
New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today further outlined what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 set to be unveiled on September 9. While it was initially rumored that Touch ID may be coming to the Apple Watch this year, Gurman reiterated that he does not expect the Series 12 or Ultra 4 to have any major design changes compared to the current Series 11 and Ultra 3 models. Gurman does expect a ceramic case option to return for the Apple Watch Series 12.
College sports kicks off its season under the long shadow of court fights over eligibility
Threats and lawsuits have rocked college sports for weeks. The NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule has led to lawsuits, with all major conferences barring players from returning after turning pro.
Colorado Sues EarnIn For “Immoral, Unethical, Oppressive and Unscrupulous” Business Practices
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(Fintech Takes Banking) Untangling Guggenheim: How Private Credit Built Its Own Universe (Net Interest) The Hater’s Guide To Circular Financing — Part One (Ed Zitron) Fiat Ventures Rebrands to FGV Capital, Announces $35M Oversubscribed Fund II (BusinessWire) Socure Announces Strategic Growth Investment at $5.2B Valuation and Acquires Agentic Operations Platform Fravity (Socure) Listen: When Consumer Protection Disclosures Work Too Well (Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast) Colorado Sues EarnIn For “Immoral, Unethical, Oppressive and Unscrupulous” Business Practices When Andreessen Horowitz led EarnIn’s $39 million Series B in 2017, Alex Rampell, a partner at the storied venture capital firm, described EarnIn’s small-dollar advance product as “free,” relying on “entirely on voluntary contributions instead of fees.” Rampell favorably compared EarnIn’s approach to typical payday loans, writing, “Payday loans historically have had the potential to be a slippery slope for consumers into financial distress: opaque systems and steep fees that are hard to repay and set individuals back further than where they started. For many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, that kind of slide into debt can be extremely difficult to recover from.” But EarnIn’s product — which, the company says, isn’t a “loan,” legally speaking — ends up being anything but free for most users. While it is technically possible to take a no-fee advance from the company, most users incur “Lightning Speed” (instant funding) fees and/or ostensibly optional tips that combined can equate to annualized percent rates that can reach over 1,000%. With an average term of 9.77 days, even fees and tips that are small on an absolute dollar basis are equivalent to high APRs on an annualized basis. A lawsuit filed last week by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser against EarnIn describes the company and its product and business practices quite differently than Andreessen’s Rampell; “EarnIn’s business practices are unfair because they are immoral, unethical, oppressive and unscrupulous,” the complaint, filed in District Court in Denver, Colorado, says. EarnIn’s marquee product, Cash Out, isn’t a loan, the company says, as Cash Out is not “[f]orward [l]ooking” because “[t]he money is transferred based on earnings to date,” does not carry a mandatory fee to access funds, and is “non-recourse,” meaning EarnIn cannot pursue recovery from users who don’t repay advanced funds. EarnIn is sometimes referred to as an “Earned Wage Advance” service. Though, unlike some others in the broader category, EarnIn does not integrate with employers’ payroll or time and attendance systems. Rather, EarnIn attempts to verify a user’s income and employment, by examining direct deposit transaction data in their linked external bank account, by using GPS location and Bluetooth data to estimate a user’s time spent at work, if they work in a fixed location, and/or by having a user provided a work email address. While repayment is theoretically optional, as EarnIn would have no recourse, such as reporting non-payment to the credit bureaus or a collections agency, this is anything but clear to users of the EarnIn app, Colorado’s complaint argues. During the process of taking a Cash Out, users must agree to a preauthorized debit of the amount advanced, plus any expedited funding fee and/or tips. Though users technically can revoke this ACH authorization, the fact that they have this right isn’t presented to users during the Cash Out process, but rather is included in linked terms and conditions few users are likely to actually read. And users who do wish to revoke their ACH authorization must do so three or more days before the scheduled transaction date by emailing EarnIn’s customer support. Similarly, EarnIn’s marketing claims that it carries “no interest” and “no mandatory fees” is technically true, but is not the reality for many of the app’s users, the Colorado complaint argues. Further, EarnIn has extensively marketed to users the ability to “access your pay today,” to get “instant” funds, and to get funds “the same day you work” — when, in reality, this speed of access was only possible by paying the additional, undisclosed Lightning Speed fee. The Colorado complaint highlights this contradiction specifically, noting: EarnIn tells consumers that they can ‘Make any day payday with EarnIn’ and that there no ‘hidden’ or ‘mandatory fees.’ For a consumer to access their pay on the same day requested, they would have to pay the Lightning Speed fee. In the fine print of the advertisement EarnIn discloses that ‘[f]ees apply to use Lightning Speed,’ a direct contradiction to the larger text of the advertisement, and a fact that would not be immediately understood by a consumer as ‘Lightning Speed’ is not defined nor explained. Like other small-dollar lending services, rather than explicitly charge interest, EarnIn collects a markup on the optional Lighting Speed fee, which, given the nature of the transactions, many users opt for, as well as offering users the option to leave “tips.” EarnIn leverages either Real-Time Payments (RTP) rails or push-to-card via debit rails if a user opts for the optional Lightning Speed. But while these capabilities cost EarnIn, on average, $0.075 or $0.20 per transaction, respectively, EarnIn charges users significantly more. Initially, EarnIn charged as little as $1.99 for Cash Outs up to $24. But EarnIn has hiked these fees multiple times, and now charges $4.99 for Cash Outs up to $75 and $6.99 for those over $75. According to the Colorado complaint, EarnIn leverages “dark patterns” to manipulate users and to make it more difficult to avoid tipping. Examples of these “road blocks” highlighted in the complaint include: As of 2023, in the EarnIn app, a consumer attempting to get a loan under the default settings had to make at least eighteen separate taps to complete the transaction and reduce the tip to $0. There is an alternative method to leave a $0 tip, via the “Custom tip” feature, but EarnIn made this option difficult to access by visually deemphasizing it and positioning it near devices’ “home” button. Using language and imagery such as “Tip to pay it forward,” “Your generosity supports the service + helps,” “Your tips make a difference,” and “[t]he APR for this cash out is 0%. Your tips help support us.” While Lightning Speed and tipping are, in theory, both optional, in practice, users nearly always ended up paying something. According to the Colorado suit, users were charged either a tip or an expedite fee for more than 92% of transactions, with an average APR of nearly 388%. And, although the advances are “non-recourse,” EarnIn successfully collects on nearly all transactions — 99.18%, according to the complaint, which, Colorado argues, “demonstrat[es] that EarnIn’s advances function as high cost loans, not voluntary payments.” The share of EarnIn users incurring fees — despite the product being marketed as 0% APR — is hard to reconcile with Andreessen investor Rampell’s favorable description of EarnIn vs. “opaque systems and steep fees” associated with payday loans, which, Rampell says, can be “extremely difficult” for borrowers to extricate themselves from. According to Colorado’s suit, EarnIn’s Cash Out product “trapped many consumers in extreme cycles of high-cost reborrowing.” The suit gives an example of one consumer in the state, who took out a whopping 1,151 loans, paying a total of $4,038.50 in Lightning Speed expedited funding fees on loans that averaged the equivalent of 1,421% APR. Another Colorado user, the suit says, took out 1,033 loans, paying $8,561.22 in tips and fees at an average APR of 1,539% . These types of usage patterns demonstrate “the severe and repeated financial harm caused by EarnIn’s illegal lending model,” the Colorado complaint argues. In aggregate, from January 2023 through July 2025, EarnIn extended 3.1 million loans to 56,778 users in Colorado — an average of nearly 55 transactions per person during the time period. EarnIn lent more than $300 million and collected more than $16 million from Colorado users in Lightning Speed fees and in tips. Ultimately, the Colorado complaint argues that “EarnIn’s Cash Outs are loans under Colorado law, and EarnIn’s contention that its product is not a loan based on its disclaimer of any legal repayment obligation lacks any real-world significance given how the Cash Out transactions actually operate in practice.” Colorado further argues that “EarnIn was not working with companies here in providing consumers with funds but acted as a third-party lender and charged illegally high rates, used deceptive design strategies to extract some charges, and trapped consumers in repeat borrowing. Colorado will continue to stand up for consumers and hold companies accountable when they violate our credit laws or attempt to evade them through misleading practices.” Colorado’s suit alleges EarnIn assesses finance charge in excess of that permitted by Colorado law, that EarnIn failed to make legally required disclosures to Colorado borrowers, that EarnIn made supervised loans to consumers without obtaining the requisite license, that EarnIn violated the state’s Deferred Deposit Loan Act, that EarnIn engage in unfair and deceptive trade practices, and that EarnIn made false or misleading statements concerning price. The suit seeks a court order enjoining EarnIn from violating relevant Colorado laws, for EarnIn to refund amounts charged in excess of state law, fees, costs, and penalties, and other relief the court deems to be just. 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Learn more about sponsor opportunities or request a media kit by dropping me an email. Q2 Quarterly Banking Profile: Five Quick Takeaways The FDIC released its quarterly banking profile, which is always worth a read, for the second quarter. The profile provides an aggregate snapshot about the overall health of the 4,238 institutions whose deposits are insured by the FDIC, who, collectively, hold more than $26 trillion in assets and saw a total net income of more than $90 billion in the second quarter. Net income was up 12% vs. Q1 2026, with lower provisions and realized gains on securities helping to drive the improvement, somewhat offset by increases in non-interest expense and applicable income taxes. Overall net interest margin was basically flat quarter over quarter (up 1 basis point vs. Q1 2026), though community banks saw NIM grow by 10 basis points, to 3.81%. Unsurprisingly, given that interest rates haven’t changed, unrealized losses on securities changed little, edging up slightly to $326.7 billion vs. $325.1 billion in Q1 2026. Aggregate credit quality has remained benign, with asset quality actually improving slightly in Q2. Overall, institutions reported a 9 basis point decline in their past-due and non-accrual rate, to 1.44%. Net charge off rate also declined by 2 basis points, to 0.57%. And finally, the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund stands at $161.1 billion, making the DIF reserve ratio 1.48% — above the statutory minimum of 1.35%, but still below the designated target reserve ratio of 2%. [Paid Subscriber Exclusive] Nissan Withdraws ILC App, State Associations Plan BankChain Alliance, FDIC Defines “Unsafe or Unsound Practice” For First Time Automaker Nissan withdrew its application to charter a Utah industrial loan company and its corresponding application to the FDIC for deposit insurance last week, on August 19th. 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