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Delta Co-Pilot Arrested at SFO on Child Pornography Charges

Federal agents arrested a Delta Air Lines co-pilot Saturday afternoon moments after his flight landed at San Francisco International Airport, in what authorities confirm is a case involving child sexual abuse material.

The flight had arrived from Minneapolis when multiple federal agents boarded the aircraft, reportedly pushing through first class and into the cockpit. According to eyewitnesses, passengers were instructed to remain seated while Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers entered the flight deck and removed the co-pilot in handcuffs.

Delta Air Lines has not publicly identified the crew member and referred all inquiries to law enforcement agencies. In a brief statement to media, the airline said it was cooperating with authorities. Continue reading Delta Co-Pilot Arrested at SFO on Child Pornography Charges →

Startups

French Startup Spiko Raises $22M as Tokenized Money Market Funds Take Off

Paris-based fintech startup Spiko has raised $22 million in a funding round led by Index Ventures, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing player in the tokenized money market fund (MMF) sector. High-profile angel investors in the round include Revolut co-founder Nikolay Storonsky, Kyriba founder Jean-Luc Robert, and Wise CTO Harsh Sinha.

Despite launching less than a year ago, Spiko has already amassed nearly $400 million in assets under management (AUM), placing it just outside the top five globally in tokenized MMFs. For comparison, fourth-ranked WisdomTree holds $489 million in AUM. Spiko’s stated goal of reaching $1 billion AUM by year’s end appears increasingly plausible given its rapid ascent. Continue reading French Startup Spiko Raises $22M as Tokenized Money Market Funds Take Off →

Finance

JPMorgan Sparks Industry Backlash with Plans to Charge Fintechs for Customer Data Access

NEW YORK — July 28, 2025 —
JPMorgan Chase has rattled the financial technology sector with its decision to begin charging fintech companies for access to customer financial data—an unprecedented move that critics say could destabilize business models and reshape the open banking landscape in the United States.

The country’s largest bank has already distributed rate sheets to data aggregators and fintechs that have long operated under the assumption that bank customer data would be freely accessible through APIs. The decision has prompted alarm across the industry, with many startups warning the new fees could exceed their annual revenues and force them to either shut down or pass costs onto consumers.

“This is a direct threat to competition,” said Steve Boms, executive director of the Financial Data and Technology Association. “The cost of accessing Chase data alone would account for 60% to over 100% of annual revenue for some of our members. That’s from just one bank.” Continue reading JPMorgan Sparks Industry Backlash with Plans to Charge Fintechs for Customer Data Access →

Finance

Wall Street Edges Lower as Tariff Decision, Fed Meeting, and Tech Earnings Stir Caution

NEW YORK — July 28, 2025 —
U.S. markets treaded cautiously today following news that the United States has agreed to impose a 15% tariff on cars and other imports from the European Union—lower than the more severe rates previously proposed by President Donald Trump. While the move avoids a deeper trade clash, uncertainty over the full terms of the agreement and a packed week of economic flashpoints have left investors in a holding pattern.

The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% by afternoon trading, pulling back slightly from a record-breaking streak last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.3%, or 142 points, while the Nasdaq inched up 0.2%, continuing its strong performance. Continue reading Wall Street Edges Lower as Tariff Decision, Fed Meeting, and Tech Earnings Stir Caution →

Health, Natural Healing

Sip Your Way to Sleep: A Soothing Herbal Tea Recipe for Insomnia Relief

Can’t sleep? You’re not alone. Whether it’s racing thoughts, hormonal shifts, or just too much screen time, insomnia has a way of showing up uninvited—like that one relative who never knocks. But before you reach for a sleeping pill, try this warm, grounding remedy straight from the Ayurvedic kitchen.

In Ayurveda, insomnia is often linked to an aggravated vata dosha—the wind element responsible for movement and nervous system activity. To counter it, you need warmth, heaviness, and calm.

This Sleepy Moon Milk Tea is like a lullaby in a cup.

It blends gentle herbs and spices known to relax your nervous system, calm digestion, and help your body remember: “Oh yes. We like sleeping.” Continue reading Sip Your Way to Sleep: A Soothing Herbal Tea Recipe for Insomnia Relief →

Technology

Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch as SharePoint Vulnerability Leads to High-Profile Breaches

Microsoft has released an emergency security update to address a critical zero-day vulnerability in its SharePoint Server platform, following reports that the flaw is being actively exploited by hackers to infiltrate government, academic, and energy-sector systems across the U.S. and abroad.

The vulnerability, now identified as CVE-2025-53770, affects on-premises SharePoint servers and is not present in Microsoft 365 or SharePoint Online. According to Microsoft’s advisory, the flaw is a variation of a previously patched issue, CVE-2025-49706, which was believed to have been fixed in the company’s July 8 update. However, new exploitation techniques have rendered that patch incomplete. Continue reading Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch as SharePoint Vulnerability Leads to High-Profile Breaches →

Finance

Markets Edge Higher as Big Tech Earnings, Tariff Tensions Take Center Stage

U.S. stocks opened the week on a strong note, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 moving closer to fresh records as Wall Street braces for a wave of Big Tech earnings and growing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy.

The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.7% by midday Monday, while the S&P 500 added 0.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 250 points, or about 0.5%, helped by gains in manufacturing and telecom names. Continue reading Markets Edge Higher as Big Tech Earnings, Tariff Tensions Take Center Stage →

Finance

Omega Funds Closes $647 Million Biotech Fund Despite Industry Slowdown

Omega Funds has announced the successful close of its eighth flagship fund, raising $647 million to back life sciences startups focused on tackling serious, unmet medical needs. The fund slightly trailed the $650 million raised in its previous round in 2021, but still exceeded its internal target of $600 million—thanks to strong backing from both longstanding supporters and new limited partners. Continue reading Omega Funds Closes $647 Million Biotech Fund Despite Industry Slowdown →

Numerology

What Does 21/07/2025 Mean in Numerology? A Full-Day Energy Forecast

Some people look at the date and see a calendar entry. Numerologists? They see a map. And today’s date—21 July 2025—hums with layered energies. Each number in the date has something to say, and when they come together, they create a very specific mood for life, love, success, and everything in between.

Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading What Does 21/07/2025 Mean in Numerology? A Full-Day Energy Forecast →

Business Professionals and Financial Advisors, Interviews

Interview with Leading Award-Winning California Business Broker Steve Sharp

Selling a business isn’t just a financial transaction—it’s often the emotional exit from years of hard work, long nights, and personal sacrifice. That’s why for small business owners in California, finding the right broker isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

One name that comes up again and again among satisfied clients is Steve Sharp, founder of Sharp Business Brokers. With a background as a successful entrepreneur himself—and a long list of credentials including Certified Business Broker (CBB), Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), and decades of real-world experience—Sharp brings a rare combination of empathy, insight, and negotiation expertise to the business transfer process. Continue reading Interview with Leading Award-Winning California Business Broker Steve Sharp →

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