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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks after the primary election for the midterms during the "Keep Florida Free Tour" at Pepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa, Florida, U.S., August 24, 2022. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File PhotoNEW YORK, Oct 21 (Reuters) - One of the 20 people arrested for voting illegally as part of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' effort to crack down on voter fraud had his charges dismissed on Friday. Voter fraud in the United States is exceedingly rare, studies have shown. Under state law, voter fraud requires intent. Wood registered to vote after being told he was allowed, received a voter card and cast a ballot, all without any objection, Davis said.

One in two trains were canceled on some suburban rail lines in Paris and Eurostar canceled four services between the French and British capitals on Tuesday and Wednesday, blaming strike action. French unions called for a nationwide strike on Tuesday, expanding a weeks-long refineries strike that has caused fuel shortages and miles-long lines at gas stations. “There will be as many ordered back to work as necessary,” to respond to the needs of French people, Veran told France 2 television. He criticized ongoing blockades at refineries by French union CGT, given that a majority of workers had now agreed to wage deals with ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies. While ExxonMobil workers agreed to end their blockade of the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and depot in southern France late last week following salary negotiations, strikes continue at TotalEnergies refineries.

☆ Treasury management startup Payflows raises $5.5 million in round co-led by Coinbase-backer Ribbit Capital
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Callum Burroughs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Ribbit Capital has co-led a $5.5 million round into French startup Payflows, Insider understands. Payflows, which is still in stealth mode, is developing treasury management software. Payflows, a fintech startup focused on treasury management, has raised $5.5 million in a round co-led by US investing giant Ribbit Capital, Insider understands. Coinbase and Plaid-backer Ribbit co-led the round, four sources familiar with the deal told Insider. "We are excited to partner with amazing finance teams of top European scale-ups to build the next-gen treasury management software," she said.

☆ Couple finds rare coins worth over $800,000 while renovating their kitchen floors
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Ronnie Koenig | Joyann Jeffrey | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A couple in England had the surprise of a lifetime when they discovered a stash of rare coins underneath the kitchen floorboards during a renovation project. The haul of rare coins were recently sold at auction for $852,380 against a provisional sale estimate of $231,390. According to The Yorkshire Post, the coins have been linked to a Hull merchant family, the Maisters. Spink and SonHe explained that while it’s ordinary for rare coins to be sold at auction, the unique history of these coins and their amazing discovery made the sale extraordinary. Still, he hopes that it won’t cause people to start renovating their homes in hopes of making a similar discovery.

Paris CNN Business —French President Emmanuel Macron called a crisis meeting with senior ministers on Monday to address crippling strikes at gas refineries that has caused fuel pumps to run dry. Elsewhere, nearly one third of gas stations have run out of at least one fuel, with the situation expected to worsen this week, according to French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. But French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said the strikes were “unacceptable and illegitimate,” because wage agreements had been met with the majority of workers. Transportation minister Clement Beaune told France Inter that the only way out of the crisis is an end to strikes. On Sunday, thousands marched through central Paris to protest the crisis and “climate inaction.”

Paris CNN —Some 28.5% – nearly one third – of gas stations in mainland France are out of stock of at least one fuel, French Energy Transition Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher told journalists Friday. A source from the office of the French prime minister on Friday blamed the long lines and exhausted stocks at French gas stations this week on panic buying, rather than just supply problems. This is despite gas companies providing between a 30% and 50% increase in supply of gas to pumps this week, compared to a normal week, the source said. Earlier this week, the French government ordered staff at an ExxonMobil refinery in Normandy to return to work, a highly unusual step. Meanwhile, on Friday, French energy giant TotalEnergies struck a deal with two French trade unions, CFE-CGC and the CFDT, to increase salaries for 2023.

☆ France tries to break oil refinery strike as drivers line up for gas
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Under French law, workers who ignore such an order could face a €10,000 ($9,700) fine or six months imprisonment. The rarely used measure can be imposed by the government when the country’s national security is at risk because of strike action. Striking workers have blockaded ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies (TOT) refineries for several weeks, disrupting supply to thousands of gas stations. Nearly one in three gas stations reported difficulties with supplies on Monday, according to France’s energy minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher. CNN affiliate BFMTV reported miles-long tailbacks at gas stations, with drivers at one site on the edge of Paris queuing for nearly two miles earlier this week.

☆ Factbox: Voters in five U.S. states to decide on legalizing marijuana in November midterms
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-07 | by ( Joseph Ax | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Customers are seen inside Shango Cannabis shop to purchase legal recreational marijuana beginning at midnight in Portland, Oregon October 1, 2015. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola/File PhotoOct 7 (Reuters) - Voters in five states will decide whether to legalize adult-use marijuana in November's midterm elections, as 19 other states and the District of Columbia have done. Residents approved a prior marijuana referendum in 2020, but Governor Kristi Noem, a Republican, challenged the result in court. In addition to the statewide referendums, voters in some cities around the country will decide whether to decriminalize marijuana possession laws and whether to allow licensed cannabis retailers in their areas. All told, 19 states and the District of Columbia allow recreational use of marijuana, and 37 states regulate cannabis for medical use.

WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A production cut by the OPEC+ oil cartel is reigniting U.S. voters' No. The move late in the campaign season unsettled a growing consensus that Biden's Democrats could stem their losses in the U.S. House of Representatives -- though they are still expected to lose their narrow majority. Republicans have hammered Democrats all year over inflation, which has reached four-decade highs as gasoline prices surged with Russia's March invasion of Ukraine. Moscow is also a member of OPEC+ and played a role in the cartel's decision this week to cut output. Forecasters do not expect gasoline prices to surge back to summertime highs.

☆ Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express card review: Earn a 70,000-mile bonus and get potentially hundreds in ongoing benefits for Delta flyers
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-05 | by ( Joseph Hostetler | Credit Cards Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +32 min

How to earn miles from the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business cardThe Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card isn't a fabulous choice for everyday spending. Also, note that you won't qualify for the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card welcome bonus offer if you've previously held this card. If you already have or had other Delta cards, like the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card or the personal Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you are still eligible for this card's welcome bonus offer. When you earn Delta miles with your Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card, your rewards will automatically deposit into your Delta account. If you're only an occasional Delta flyer, the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card is likely the better card for you.

☆ Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Business card review: Earn 80,000 American Airlines miles and a $95 statement credit, and get perks like an annual companion certificate and free checked bag
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-05 | by ( Joseph Hostetler | Credit Cards Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +30 min

American Airlines benefits, including a free first checked bag and preferred boarding Check mark icon A check mark. It offers the standard American Airlines perks, such as:First checked bag free on American Airlines domestic itinerariesPreferred boarding on American Airlines flights25% discount on inflight food and beverageBut it's also got some more unique benefits, such as a 5% annual bonus on all the points you've accrued via spending and a domestic companion certificate after meeting yearly spending requirements. And remember — even if you never fly AA, American Airlines miles can be extremely useful for achieving your travel goals. American Airlines is partnered with airlines such as:Air Tahiti NuiAlaska AirlinesBritish AirwaysCathay PacificEtihadFinnairIberiaJapan AirlinesMalaysia AirlinesQantasQatar AirwaysRoyal Air MarocRoyal Jordanian AirlinesS7 Airlines (temporarily suspended)SriLankan AirlinesYou can use American Airlines to fly on any of these airlines. 25% savings on inflight American Airlines purchasesYou'll save 25% on American Airlines inflight food and drink when you use this card.

☆ Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express card review: Earn a 85,000-mile bonus and get elite-like benefits, including a companion certificate
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-03 | by ( Joseph Hostetler | Credit Cards Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +37 min

Review: Is the Delta Platinum Business Card the best credit card for you? Insider estimates that this small business card bonus is worth $55 more than the personal card bonus. There are myriad reasons you may want the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card beyond the bonus. If you already have or had other Delta cards, like the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card, or even the personal Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, you could still qualify for this card. Do you need to pay for your ticket with the Delta Platinum Business card to get a free checked bag?

In this article EXPE Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTTravelers headed to Hong Kong no longer need to quarantine in a hotel upon arrival. The news came the day after Hong Kong lost its No. Expedia's search data for accommodations in Hong Kong increased 50% over the weekend, compared to the week before the announcement. Pang Yiu-kai, chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, acknowledged on Tuesday that the eased rules are "expected to initially attract mainly business travelers, family visitors and returning Hong Kong residents." The easing of Covid-19 measures in Hong Kong spurred hope among residents of China that they could soon see relaxed rules as well.

☆ U.S. state legislative races carry high stakes for abortion access
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Joseph Ax | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Both the Republican State Legislative Committee (RSLC) and the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), which support legislative candidates, reported a record pace of fundraising in the first half of the year. A Democratic-aligned group, the States Project, said it would spend a massive $60 million on state legislative races this cycle. Democratic candidates have sought to ensure voters understand the connection between legislative races and abortion access after decades of federal protection. The state Supreme Court this year ruled the state constitution does not protect abortion rights, reversing its own ruling from four years earlier after several new appointees joined the court. She reeled off a list of steps the Democratic majority has taken to expand abortion rights.

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☆ Ending Hong Kong's hotel quarantine is a step forward for tourism sector: AmCham Hong Kong
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEnding Hong Kong's hotel quarantine is a step forward for tourism sector: AmCham Hong KongJoseph Armas of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong says, however, that doing away with Covid-19 tests will attract more tourists and business travelers back to Hong Kong.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks after the primary election for the midterms during the "Keep Florida Free Tour" at Pepin's Hospitality Centre in Tampa, Florida, U.S., August 24, 2022. But introduced as "America's governor," DeSantis' one-hour speech sounded like a presidential-style campaign address heavy on his Florida track record. The X-factor remains former President Donald Trump, a fellow Republican who has strongly suggested he will launch another White House run. A USA Today/Suffolk poll released on Wednesday showed DeSantis leads Trump 48%-40% among Florida Republicans in a 2024 presidential primary contest. We're about getting Ron DeSantis to run and electing him so we beat Joe Biden and save our country."

REUTERS/Nate RaymondBOSTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors on Thursday said they reached an agreement to drop criminal charges filed during the Trump administration against a Massachusetts judge accused of impeding a federal immigration arrest of a defendant in her courtroom. Federal prosecutors said they had agreed to dismiss the obstruction charges filed against Newton District Court Judge Shelley Joseph in exchange for the judge referring herself to a state commission tasked with investigating judicial misconduct. Prosecutors are also dropping obstruction charges against her former courtroom deputy, Wesley MacGregor, who entered into a deferred prosecution agreement to resolve a remaining perjury count. Prosecutors claimed Joseph and MacGregor in 2018 helped a previously deported state court defendant evade being detained by an ICE agent by allowing him leave their Newton courthouse through a rear door. "I have concluded that the interests of justice are best served by review of this matter before the body that oversees the conduct of Massachusetts state court judges, rather than in a continued federal criminal prosecution," Cunha said.

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☆ The Chase Ink business cards all come with hefty welcome bonus offers, and the best one depends mostly on how you spend and travel
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-26 | by ( Holly Johnson | Joseph Hostetler | Freelance Writer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +28 min

The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card are offering record-high welcome bonuses for a limited time. The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card stands out because it offers more rewards in popular business categories. If you don't spend a lot on these categories, the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is probably a better choice. If you're intrigued about the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, you should know that it offers more perks on the travel front. Holly Johnson Freelance Writer Holly Johnson is a credit card expert, award-winning writer, and mother of two who is obsessed with frugality, budgeting, and travel.

☆ 9 hotel credit cards that offer free nights after each account anniversary — and 7 alternatives that can save you money on stays each year
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-26 | by ( Joseph Hostetler | Credit Cards Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +90 min

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Wylie did not respond to messages requesting updates on Rushdie's condition on Saturday, though the New York Times reported that Rushdie had started to talk, citing Wylie. In a statement on Saturday, President Joe Biden commended the "universal ideals" that Rushdie and his work embody. Rushdie was stabbed 10 times, prosecutors said during Matar's arraignment, according to the Times. There has been no official government reaction in Iran to the attack on Rushdie, but several hardline Iranian newspapers praised his assailant. A Hezbollah official told Reuters on Saturday that the group had no additional information on the attack on Rushdie.

"Salman will likely lose one eye; the nerves in his arm were severed; and his liver was stabbed and damaged." Stunned attendees helped wrest the man from Rushdie, who had fallen to the floor. The Iranian government said in 1998 it would no longer back the fatwa, and Rushdie has lived relatively openly in recent years. 1/25 A general view shows UPMC Hamot Surgery Center, where novelist Salman Rushdie is receiving treatment after the attack, in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 12, 2022. "I felt like we needed to have more protection there because Salman Rushdie is not a usual writer," said Anour Rahmani, an Algerian writer and human rights activist who was in the audience.

☆ How creators and advertisers make money from user-generated content ads on platforms like TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-11 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

TikTok has led to a surge in UGC, or user-generated content, ads. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe content feels native to TikTok and appears authentic, helping brands establish trust with consumers, agencies said. In fact, some brands prefer creators with small followings because their content is usually cheaper and feels more authentic. Read more about the frustration TikTok creators experience with building stable careers on the platformAnd it's not only a frustration with TikTok that's causing UGC to boom. Read the pitch deck Insense used to raise $2.5 million to help e-commerce brands find UGC creators

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