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GlobalFoundries, Marvell Expand SiGe Output at Vermont Fab for AI Networks — 1dABC Money noted a GFS short-sale spike to 0.463 and two unexplained Marvell Form 4s on 16 September, the day before the Vermont SiGe expansion; no link claimed.

Tom Gallagher Burlington getting more SiGe capacity is a smart move with all the power demands from new data center optics.

Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to $750,000 Epstein Fund Fraud — 2dJennifer Percival told a judge the $750,000 Epstein-fund fraud was "to obtain money, which gave me a sense of validation," and brought a $776,031 restitution check to her guilty plea.

Sam Okafor I don't buy the validation excuse at all, sounds like she just wanted the money and got caught.

Maduro Ally Saab Expected to Plead Guilty in U.S. — 4dAlex Saab, Maduro ally, is set to plead guilty Tuesday in Miami to money laundering over alleged skimming from Venezuela food-import contracts.

Sam Okafor This plea deal suggests Saab might be trying to limit his sentence by cooperating on bigger names in the Maduro circle.

Brazil Probes Flávio Bolsonaro Over Money Laundering — Sep 11, 2026Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering tied to the failed Banco Master and the financing of a film about his father, Jair Bolsonaro, with authorities unsealing documents earlier this year; Bolsonaro maintains the financing was legal as the election race against Lula da Silva remains tight. The probe, opened in July by Justice Mendonça at the request of the police, involves scrutiny of funding sources and transfers, including connections to a U.S. fund, as prosecutors seek details on the origins of the money behind the project.

Marcus Bell Flávio needs to fully disclose the film funding sources, as any ties to a failed bank like Master demand real transparency from a sitting senator.

Has the economy gone C-shaped? : Planet MoneyBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Trump Announces $500 Obamacare Rebate Checks to Nearly 1 Million — Sep 11, 2026President Trump announced $500 rebate checks for nearly a million Americans overcharged through Obamacare, framing it as returning money wrongly taken. The White House posted the direct address. @WhiteHouse

Elena Vasquez This helps a million folks but Obamacare still costs too much for everyone else.

Lil Wayne Joins Fortnite Icon Series — Sep 11, 2026Lil Wayne officially joins Fortnite's Icon Series with two outfits, back blings, a flaming Weezy Board Back Bling, a Young Money Stage Glider with pyrotechnics, three Jam Tracks, and two emotes, launching September 12 in the Item Shop with a Weezy Icon Cup competition; the bundle features reactive styles including gold graffiti, toggleable sunglasses, and ember-reactive options, with items like Milli Bricks Back Bling and Weezy Board Back Bling contributing to the overall Young Money aesthetic. The collaboration runs through September 21, offering a discounted bundle and ongoing updates as players track the new cosmetics.

Global Bright Future Launches GBF Send for International TransfersTech — 4dGlobal Bright Future LLC unveiled GBF Send, a fully online international money-transfer service that lets verified users send up to $10,000 per transaction with funds received directly into bank accounts or mobile wallets, and it features transparent exchange rates, fees, and delivery estimates. The service emphasizes clear communication, human-supported assistance, and quick explanations when transfers are reviewed for compliance or security checks.

Rachel Meyers Ten thousand dollar limit per transaction works for most needs but families sending bigger amounts will still need workarounds.

PBOC Plans Metrics to Limit Banks’ Long-Bond Holdings — 4dChina’s central bank plans to add new metrics to the Macro Prudential Assessment to curb banks’ excessive long-dated bond and fund holdings and to monitor deviations between money-market and bond yields, with specific thresholds still under consultation. The move comes as the bond market rallies while global markets sell off, potentially prompting smaller banks to adjust portfolios as regulators tighten risk controls under the dual-pillar framework.

Emmys honor Dolly Parton amid wins for The Pitt and Widow’s Bay — 4dAt the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Pitt won Outstanding Drama while Widows Bay dominated the night, and Dolly Parton was honored in a tribute alongside news of fashion icon Bob Mackie’s death. The ceremony also spotlighted book-to-screen adaptations with several winners including Remarkably Bright Creatures, Slow Horses, Palm Royale, Love Story, Bridgerton, and Margo's Got Money Troubles, and highlighted ongoing controversy over Sydney Sweeney’s racy ad campaign promoting a sports-betting app.

Derek Foss The book adaptations sweeping awards shows how strong those stories translate to screen.

No. 7 Miami Crushes FAMU 77-7Sports — Sep 11, 2026The Miami Hurricanes faced injuries at cornerback early in the season, prompting defensive shuffles that still helped them dominate FAMU, while also analyzing how their coverage schemes evolved from Week 1 to Week 2. The Florida Classic’s broader context highlights FAMU’s costly guarantee game against UM, sparking debate over money games, player safety, and the financial realities shaping HBCU programs. The discussion is further enriched by fan and media reactions to Miami’s win and ongoing coverage of the rivalry.

Trump Claims Judge in Hush Money Trial Is ‘Making Big Money off of This Scam’Reporting — May 14, 2024Former President Donald Trump is suggesting the judge in his hush money trial is making money off the case. In a post on Truth Social Tuesday morning Trump took aim at Judge Juan Merchan, writing, “Virtually every Legal…

Kenya awaits World Bank funds to offset rising oil prices — Sep 10, 2026Kenya is poised to receive about $400 million (roughly KSh51–52 billion) in World Bank emergency financing within six weeks to shield the economy from Ebola, El Niño disruptions and high fuel prices, with a Rapid Response Option framework being finalized for rapid access during crises. Separately, Kenya enacted the Trust Administration Act requiring disclosure of beneficial owners for trusts, linked to anti-money laundering efforts and FATF compliance, with penalties for noncompliance.

Chris Dalton The World Bank money should ease fuel costs but only if it's spent on real relief instead of getting lost in bureaucracy.

The Green Climate Fund Ran Short Of Other People’s Money — Aug 6, 2026The UN's climate funds spent a July dialogue asking for more money. The best thing America did was stop sending it.

Hudson Taylor Goes InlandGood News — FROM 1865A young doctor prayed on Brighton beach for workers for inland China — and founded a mission that asked no one but God for money.

Prosecutors in Hush Money Case Aren’t Against Move That Could Delay Trump’s SentencingReporting — Jul 2, 2024When the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision regarding presidential immunity, it affected the hush money case against former President Donald Trump. Trump has requested to file a motion that his hush money…

Woman Sentenced To Two Years In Jail For $20 Million Chinese Money Laundering Scheme — Feb 2, 2026The Department of Justice (DOJ) sentenced a New York woman to two years in prison Monday for laundering over $20 million of drug trafficking money, in what the department described as a “Chinese money laundering…

DNC Platform Vows To End ‘Dark Money’ As Dems Raise Hundreds Of Millions In The Shadows — Aug 19, 2024The Democratic Party’s 2024 platform released Monday decries the influence of “dark money” on elections despite the party receiving tens of millions of dollars from sources that fit its own definition of dark money…

‘You’re Not Going to Beat Trump’: Nikki Haley Questioned About ‘Wasting’ Money on Television AdsReporting — Jan 22, 2024Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley was questioned about why she is “wasting” money on television ads instead of using that money to go towards causes that help veterans. During a meet and greet event at a Chick-fil-A…

‘Follow The Money’: After Tesla Attacks, Josh Hawley Says It’s Time To Blow Lid Off Left’s ‘Dark Money’ Operation — Mar 11, 2025Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley said Monday on Fox News that it’s “time to blow the lid off” Democrats’ “dark money” operations, following ongoing and intense protests against the Department of Government…

Trump Denied Third Time to Move Hush-Money Case — Aug 28, 2026A federal judge again blocks Donald Trump’s bid to move his New York hush-money conviction to federal court, ruling that the grounds cited are neither new nor sufficient, leaving the state proceedings intact as Trump seeks reversal following the immunity-era ruling. This latest denial comes amid multiple efforts to overturn the 2024 conviction for falsifying business records related to payments to Stormy Daniels.

Matos Wins Rhode Island Democratic Primary Despite Fundraising Shortfall — Sep 10, 2026Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos won the Democratic primary with about 37% of the vote, defeating four challengers including Xay Khamsyvoravong, who conceded as Matos held a solid lead and will go on to face Republican John Loughlin in November. The race featured heavy fundraising, including a dark‑money PAC push in the final days, with Matos’s background as the governor’s pick and an Afro-Latina trailblazer shaping the backdrop to debates over corporate influence and policies like grocery-store covenants.

Bill Gates Reportedly Turns Off Money Spigot For Left-Wing Dark Money Network — Aug 27, 2025The Gates Foundation quietly halted supporting a major left-wing dark money network with ties to the Democratic Party earlier this summer, the New York Times (NYT) reported Tuesday. A June 24 internal foundation…

Plurality Of Americans Say All Their Money Is Going Toward Living Expenses Amid Affordability Crisis — May 15, 2026A plurality of Americans said all of their money is currently being spent on living expenses, according to a Napolitan News Service poll released Thursday.