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Bank deposit delays: Some customers still haven’t been paid

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:58:19 GMT

New York (CNN) — Some customers still haven’t received their direct deposit paychecks following a “human error” last week deep in the plumbing of America’s banking system.The deposit delays are linked to a problem that emerged on Friday with the Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments system, causing headaches for consumers and employers.Banks stressed to customers that all funds are secure. Payments that did not go through late last week had to be resent, a process that can take time.It’s not clear how widespread the impact continues to be or how long it will take for all customers to receive their deposits.An industry source confirmed to CNN on Monday that it’s likely some customers haven’t received their deposits yet. The source stressed that banks are at the mercy of the originating bank to resend payment files.Federal regulators are watching closely. In a statement to CNN, a spokesperson for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said the agency is “aware of the issue and mon...

Jewish man dies after altercation during competing pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian protests in Southern Califoria

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:58:19 GMT

A Jewish man died Monday after falling and striking his head during a confrontation over the weekend between competing pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Thousand Oaks, authorities said.At about 3:20 p.m. Sunday, deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a battery at the intersection of Westlake Boulevard and Thousand Oaks Boulevard, where both demonstrations were being held, authorities said.The victim, identified as Paul Kessler, 69, from Thousand Oaks, was found suffering from a head injury. He had fallen backward and struck his head on the ground during a physical altercation with one or more counter-protesters, according to authorities and witness accounts.The Ventura County Medical Examiner has ruled the man’s death as a homicide, with the cause of death being a blunt-force head injury.“Witness accounts indicated that Kessler was involved in a physical altercation with counter-protester(s). During the altercation, Kessler fell b...

Concord police, CHP arrest 13 in weekend anti-retail theft operation

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:58:19 GMT

(BCN) -- Concord police and the California Highway Patrol joined forces over the weekend, launching an anti-retail theft operation that led to 13 arrests and several thousand dollars of merchandise recovered. Police said on social media Monday one of the suspects arrested was wanted for a 2021 vehicular manslaughter in another jurisdiction. Series of violent robberies leaves Walnut Creek residents on edge Cases are on their way to the district attorney's office for prosecution, said police, and they plan on doing similar operations in the near future. Police reminded the public not to leave valuables inside their cars, pay attention to their surroundings, and report suspicious activity. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Expeditors International: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:58:19 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — SEATTLE (AP) — Expeditors International of Washington Inc. (EXPD) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $171.4 million.On a per-share basis, the Seattle-based company said it had net income of $1.16.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.25 per share.The logistics services provider posted revenue of $2.19 billion in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.32 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXPD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXPDSource

CorEnergy: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:58:19 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust Inc. (CORR) on Tuesday reported a loss of $5.1 million in its third quarter.The Kansas City, Missouri-based company said it had a loss of 47 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 20 cents per share.The traded fund posted revenue of $33 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CORR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CORRSource

Australia’s leader calls for free and unimpeded trade to resume with China after ties deteriorated

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:58:19 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for the “full resumption of free and unimpeded trade” with China in a meeting Tuesday with counterpart Li Qiang that marked the return of talks after a four-year hiatus.A joint statement said the countries agreed to resume an annual leaders meeting, which had been halted by a sharp deterioration in relations during which China slapped tariffs and other restrictions on imports from Australia.Ties have improved in the past year, and China has lifted some trade restrictions, which are estimated to have cost Australian exporters up to 20 billion Australian dollars ($13 billion) a year. China has been a major market for Australia in a range of goods including coal, wine, beef, barley and lobsters.“We can grow the relationship while advancing our respective interests, if we wisely navigate when there are differences,” said Albanese, the first Australian leader to visit China in seven years.Li said China is willing to w...

Need some fall comfort foods? Flavorful twists on 2 classics, apples and bread

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:58:19 GMT

The smells of warm apple pie or fresh baked bread are two of the pleasures of fall. Especially in today’s anxiety-provoking world, there’s a welcoming spot at home for cozy comfort foods.Consider some flavorful twists for making the most of two seasonal staples — in meals, with friends or just because. (The two even come together in some yummy Thanksgiving stuffing recipes.)APPLESBeyond traditional apple pies, crisps and cakes, there are lots of apple-forward recipes, including dumplings, salads, cider-glazed chicken and apple butter.Starbucks, which gave us the pumpkin spice trend, has debuted an iced apple crisp oat milk shaken espresso this fall. Trader Joe’s has a popular, seasonal Honeycrisp Apple scented candle. And there are lots of home and body products that promise fresh, apple-y goodness.Editors at shelter magazines suggest apple-themed parties as a way to reconnect with nature and celebrate the changing seasons. Ideas include:Apple Tastings. According to the ...

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and state governors agree on new measures to curb migration to Germany

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:58:19 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the 16 state governors agreed on new and stricter measures to curb the high number of migrants flowing into the country, reaching a compromise on an issue that has become a huge political problem for the government and a hot-button topic in society.The new measures include speeding up asylum procedures, benefit restrictions for asylum-seekers and more financial aid from the federal government for the states and local communities dealing with the influx.Speaking early Tuesday after an overnight meeting that lasted several hours, Scholz, a Social Democrat who leads a center-left government, called the agreement “a historical moment” — a remark that showed how much of a burden the topic had become for the government.The number of new asylum applications for the year to date was around 73% higher at the end of September than in the same period last year, official statistics show. Shelters for migrants and refugees have been filling up in G...

Celebrities join Prince William on the Singapore green carpet for his Earthshot Prize awards

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:58:19 GMT

SINGAPORE (AP) — Celebrities joined Britain’s Prince William to walk the “green carpet” in Singapore on Tuesday for the third Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, where five winners ranging from solar-powered dryers to combat food waste to making electric car batteries cleaner were unveiled.The Prince of Wales said at the first ceremony held in Asia that the solutions presented by all 15 finalists proved that “hope does remain” as the devastating effects of climate change are felt across the world. Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, actors Donnie Yen, Lana Condor and Nomzano Mbatha, as well as Australian wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin presented the award to winners in five categories: nature protection, clean air, ocean revival, waste elimination and climate change.The winners, who each won 1 million pounds ($1.2 million) to scale up their innovations, are: — Acción Andina, for a community-based initiative in South American bringing tens of thousands of local and indigenous people toge...

One of Virginia’s key election battlegrounds involves a candidate who endured sex scandal

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:58:19 GMT

In this image taken from a video, Virginia legislative candidate Susanna Gibson addresses the Women's Summit in Virginia Beach, Va., in September of 2022. Gibson has denounced the disclosure of live videos on a pornographic website in which she and her husband engaged in sex acts. (Neil Smith via AP)(AP/Neil Smith) In this image taken from a video, Virginia legislative candidate Susanna Gibson addresses the Women's Summit in Virginia Beach, Va., in September of 2022. Gibson has denounced the disclosure of live videos on a pornographic website in which she and her husband engaged in sex acts. (Neil Smith via AP)(AP/Neil Smith) RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As Democrats seek to gain control of the Virginia House of Delegates...