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WESTPAC PNG APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF RETAIL BANKING TO DRIVE STRATEGIC GROWTH
PNG Haus Bung
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August 14, 2025
Westpac PNG has announced the appointment of Miriam Rothera as its new Head of Retail Banking, a key leadership move aimed at supporting the bank’s strategic transformation, community engagement, and alignment with Papua New Guinea’s national...
New York AG Sues Zelle Over $1 Billion Fraud Failures
Mezha
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August 14, 2025
The New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Early Warning Services (EWS), the operator of the Zelle payment system, accusing the service of failing to deliver on promises to protect users from widespread fraud and to...
New Massachusetts Law Will Affect Your Shopping Experience
WUPE - Massachusetts
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August 14, 2025
Massachusetts consumers are about to have a refreshing and fair shopping experience. Have you ever booked a hotel room, purchased concert tickets, or rented a vehicle and been hit with hidden or surprise fees? We all have, and it can be...
New ‘barricade’ checkout law adds additional step for shoppers – with ‘blocks’ in place before they can leave the store
The U.S. Sun
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August 14, 2025
A NEW checkout law adds an additional step for shoppers, inspired by a grieving mother in memory of her son. Following the tragic death of her child, a parent fought for stronger age verification checks in stores. 2 A new checkout law adds an...
New Cisco CFO takes helm amid $2 billion in AI orders
Fortune
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Good morning. Cisco Systems, long anchored in its networking hardware business—selling routers, switches, and other infrastructure products—has repositioned itself to meet surging enterprise demand for AI infrastructure. Its new chief financial...
Customer outraged over bizarre beauty product design: 'I actually have no words'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 14, 2025
"I don't understand." by Leslie SattlerAugust 14, 2025 A skincare company's attempt to make sunscreen trendy has garnered criticism online after shoppers found the brand selling decorative charms for its products. What's happening? A Reddit user...
New Londis splits South London neighbourhood as dozens write in over plans to open
MyLondon
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August 14, 2025
Plans to open a new Londis until 1am every day of the week have divided residents living in a South London neighbourhood. Plans have been submitted to turn two empty units located at 4 Melbourne Grove, East Dulwich into a Londis which would open...
New scam recruits Wisconsin food vendors for fake sports events
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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A new scam targeting food truck vendors in Wisconsin uses platforms like Cash App, Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to fraudulently collect funds from business owners hoping to participate in sporting events. According to the state Department of...
New DJI Mini 5 Pro leak suggests it could be perfect travel drone thanks to these two features
TechRadar
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August 14, 2025
A collection of new leaked DJI Mini 5 Pro photos has been released “C0” sticker suggests it will be the first sub-249g drone with a 1-inch sensor Battery appears to be the same as that used by DJI Mini 4 Pro and Mini 3 Pro A new set of leaked...
New 3% Home Loan Scheme Could Double Home Construction in Hungary, Say Experts
XpatLoop
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The government’s subsidised 3pc home loans scheme for first time buyers could nearly double the number of home construction projects from their current level by 2026 to 20,000-25,000 new homes, listed real estate broker Duna House said in a press...
New opportunities for youth with disabilities as job training program grows
Guelph Today
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August 14, 2025
With new funding and an expanded age range, the Boxes of Hearts Youth Job Readiness program is helping more young people gain employment skills Youth with developmental disabilities are learning employable skills through a newly expanded job...
New interstate highway could be coming to Columbus. Where would it be?
The Daily Record - Ohio
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Ohio is studying the feasibility of a new interstate, I-73, running from Toledo to Chesapeake, largely following the route of U.S. 23. The $1.5 million study, expected to conclude by December 2026, is part of a larger project to create I-73...
New Huddersfield restaurant promises 'surprises' after £250k investment
Yorkshire Live
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August 14, 2025
The owners of a new restaurant in Huddersfield are promising a few surprises for customers following a £250,000 investment in the new business. Zamorins is due to open next week in the Berry Brow premises that was occupied by much-loved Indian...
Consumers are skipping their usual fast-food breakfasts. Here's why.
CBS News
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The most important meal of the day is also shaping up to be the most skipped meal of the day, at least according to two of the country's largest fast-food chains. McDonald's and Wendy's last week, during their respective earnings calls, said...
New Look launches £30 'classic cardigan for winter' as shoppers rush to buy
Chronicle Live
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August 14, 2025
Emily Sleight Reviews & Affiliates Writer 13:56, 14 Aug 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Although the weather hasn't taken a particularly dramatic shift just yet,...
New EPA data show more towns have PFAS in their water. Cambridge is one of them
The Daily Jeffersonian - Ohio
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Shane Pepe knows exactly how his town's drinking water came to be polluted with the "forever chemicals" it recently reported to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The borough manager in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, points to a firefighter training...
New Look's 'beautiful' £30 cardigan in eight colours praised by shoppers
Belfast Live
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August 14, 2025
Emily Sleight Reviews & Affiliates Writer and Nadia Breen 12:27, 14 Aug 2025Updated 12:29, 14 Aug 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Despite the weather not yet...
New rules to improve governance and Kuwaitize supervisory roles in cooperatives
Arab Times
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August 14, 2025
A file photo of Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, during inspections of several cooperative societies in Jahra. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and...
New Hobbycraft x Mind UK research drives wellbeing push nationwide
Retail Times
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August 14, 2025
A major survey undertaken by Hobbycraft, the UK’s largest arts and craft retailer, to launch its partnership with national mental health charity, Mind, has revealed that 72% of the nation believe that healthcare experts should recommend structured...
New Sarasota County tax collector vows a balanced budget future
Observer - Florida
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August 14, 2025
Vowing to eventually eliminate excess fees the office returns to the county, former County Commissioner-turned-Tax Collector Mike Moran says he needs to invest in more staff and current technology. During his eight years as a Sarasota County...