New York Judge , Finds Trump Liable for Fraud.
On Sept. 27, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that the former president, his sons, Donald and Eric, and his business partners committed fraud, NPR reports. .
On Sept. 27, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that the former president, his sons, Donald and Eric, and his business partners committed fraud, NPR reports. .
The partial summary judgment pertains to the lawsuit filed by NY Attorney General Letitia James.
James filed suit last year following
a three-year investigation.
She accused Trump and his team of fraudulent business practices such as inflating the value of the former president's business and real estate holdings. .
She accused Trump and his team of fraudulent business practices such as inflating the value of the former president's business and real estate holdings. .
Engoron found that Trump's
net worth was indeed exaggerated
in order to close deals and secure more financing. .
As a result, he has ordered their business licenses to be revoked in New York.
An independent monitor will also continue
to oversee the Trump Organization. .
Eric Trump called the ruling "corrupt and coordinated" and an attempt "to destroy my father and kick him out of New York.".
Six other claims against the defendants will be argued at trial, which is set to begin on Oct. 2.
James is seeking penalties
of about $250 million
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How To Talk to Customer Service , in an Effective Way.
How To Talk to Customer Service , in an Effective Way.
A call to customer service is
oftentimes a dreadful experience.
Here are some tips to actually
get what you want from the call:.
Here are some tips to actually
get what you want from the call:.
Representatives
Are People Too.
Don't forget the voice on the other end
of your customer service call is usually a
person once you make it through the robots.
They are not personally responsible
for whatever problem you're experiencing,
so treat them respectfully.
What I'll tell them is, 'Look,
I know that you don't have anything to do with this.' , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
I know you're trying to help me, but I want to tell you what happened. , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
Be Human.
I'll say something like, 'Hey, hang on one second, sorry, my stove's on, and...I'm cooking food for my mom.' , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
That might open a short conversation – is it
dinner where you are?
What are you making? , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
That might open a short conversation – is it
dinner where you are?
What are you making? , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
Now that's two humans talking as opposed to a customer service representative and a person they have to deal with. , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
Be Nice.
Experts say to express your gratitude
with "caretaking statements," such as:.
I appreciate you being patient with me as we figure this thing out. , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
Don't raise your voice
at a customer service agent.
If you are feeling angry, try this instead:.
I'm really frustrated. I just want to tell you what's been my experience so far. , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR
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Biden Administration , Proposes New Plan to Help , Americans With Medical Debt.
On September 21, the Biden administration
announced a new initiative aimed at helping
Americans find their way out of medical debt.
On September 21, the Biden administration
announced a new initiative aimed at helping
Americans find their way out of medical debt.
CBS reports that the new plan is to develop
federal rules that bar unpaid medical bills
from impacting people's credit scores.
If enacted, the new regulations have the potential to help
tens of millions of people living under medical debt by
eliminating information that hurts their consumer scores.
If enacted, the new regulations have the potential to help
tens of millions of people living under medical debt by
eliminating information that hurts their consumer scores.
CBS reports that the new rules would
be one of the most significant federal
actions ever taken to tackle medical debt.
According to a KFF Health News-NPR investigation,
an estimated 100 million Americans have medical debt
which forces them to take extra work or lose their homes. .
No one in this country should
have to go into debt to get
the quality health care they need, Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, via CBS.
These measures will improve
the credit scores of millions
of Americans so that they will
better be able to invest in their future, Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, via CBS.
According to the Biden administration,
the new rules will be developed next year. .
The decision has been praised by patients and
consumer groups who have been pushing for the federal
government to boost protections against medical debt.
This is an important milestone in our
collective efforts and will provide
immediate relief to people that
have unfairly had their credit
impacted simply because they got sick. , Emily Stewart, Executive director of Community Catalyst, via CBS
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Research Suggests , High Fiber Diets , Come With Myriad of Health Benefits.
NPR reports that a recent review of studies on fiber-rich
diets found links to lower risk for major health problems
like obesity, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Fiber provides fuel for trillions of microbes
that live in the gut, producing chemical
messengers that influence health.
The U.S. government's dietary guidelines suggest
eating 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories. .
However, NPR reports that only about 9% of women
and 3% of men meet those daily recommendations.
According to researchers, the best source
of fiber is from a number of plant-based foods,
like whole grains, beans, seeds and nuts.
Foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, pears, asparagus,
brown rice and pumpkin seeds are not only a good source
of fiber, but also vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, pears, asparagus,
brown rice and pumpkin seeds are not only a good source
of fiber, but also vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, pears, asparagus,
brown rice and pumpkin seeds are not only a good source
of fiber, but also vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Salads can be another good source
of fiber if iceberg lettuce is
substituted with cabbage or kale.
NPR recommends taking small steps to introduce
more fiber into your diet in order to give the
gastrointestinal tract time to adjust.
As your daily intake of fiber
is increased, keep track of how
different high-fiber foods affect you. .
At the same time, it is very important to drink plenty of
water, which will help fiber move through your system and
prevent it from hardening, causing gas and constipation.
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Caesars and MGM , Hit by Cyberattacks.
Caesars and MGM , Hit by Cyberattacks.
On Sept. 11, MGM Resorts revealed that
it had been targeted by hackers.
On Sept. 14, Caesars Entertainment announced
that it had also been targeted in a cyberattack. .
NPR reports that Caesars told the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) that tens of millions of customers' sensitive information was potentially exposed. .
We have taken steps to ensure that the stolen data is deleted by the unauthorized actor, although we cannot guarantee this result, Caesars Entertainment, via statement.
According to Brett Callow, threat analyst for the New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm Emsisoft, Scattered Spider claimed responsibility for the attack.
They appear to be native English speakers under the umbrella of a Russia-based operation called ALPHV or BlackCat, Brett Callow, threat analyst for the New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm Emsisoft, via statement.
According to cybersecurity firm Mandiant, the hacker group gets password reset information and multifactor bypass codes via SMS text phishing and calling help desks.
This relatively new entrant in the ransomware industry has hit at least 100 organizations, most of them in the U.S. and Canada, Mandiant, via statement.
MGM Resorts International is the biggest casino company in Las Vegas, while Caesars is the world's largest casino owner, NPR reports. .
MGM Resorts International is the biggest casino company in Las Vegas, while Caesars is the world's largest casino owner, NPR reports. .
It's not clear if ransoms were paid by either casino.
It is believed that the highest ransom
ever paid to hackers was $40 million by
CNA Financial in 2021, NPR reports.
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