# consumer protection (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover consumer protection. Page: Feed: --- ## [Should You Invest in Bonds Right Now?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/business/investing-bond-market-stocks-funds.html) _2026-08-21 · Jeff Sommer · NYT \> Your Money_ High-quality bonds are still safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value, so move cautiously, our columnist says. ## [FDIC Launches Office of Supervisory Appeals](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/21/fdic-launches-office-of-supervisory-appeals/) _2026-08-21 · Scott A. Coleman and John L. Culhane, Jr. · Consumer Finance Monitor_ The FDIC has announced the panel for its new Office of Supervisory Appeals. The panel is comprised of independent officials who will consider and resolve appeals of material supervisory determinations brought before the agency. The office is a standalone office inside the FDIC and replaces the Supervision Appeals Review Committee (SARC) as the last level of review of material supervisory… ## [Do You Need Flood Insurance? What to Know Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/your-money/flood-insurance-hurricane-season.html) _2026-08-21 · Ann Carrns · NYT \> Your Money_ No hurricane-strength storms have formed yet this year in the Atlantic basin, but the limiting activity isn’t certain to continue. ## [Why Cruise Line Are Hiking Certain Fees](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/travel/cruise-lines-fees.html) _2026-08-21 · Ceylan Yeğinsu · NYT \> Your Money_ Some major lines are increasing gratuities and deposit requirements, and charging more for certain packages. It’s all adding up. ## [Today’s Podcast Release: The “Confidence Advantage”: Why Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI Governance Are Becoming Business Imperatives](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/20/todays-podcast-release-the-confidence-advantage-why-privacy-cybersecurity-and-ai-governance-are-becoming-business-imperatives/) _2026-08-20 · Ballard CFS Group · Consumer Finance Monitor_ In the latest episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast that we are releasing today, we explore a topic that is becoming increasingly important for financial services companies and virtually every other business operating in today’s digital economy: how privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance can be transformed from compliance obligations into sources of customer confidence, resilience,… ## [DIDMCA’s Section 525 Opt-Out: Congress Allowed States to Reimpose Usury Limits on Their Own Banks, Not on Out-of-State Lenders](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/20/didmcas-section-525-opt-out-congress-allowed-states-to-reimpose-usury-limits-on-their-own-banks-not-on-out-of-state-lenders/) _2026-08-20 · Alan S. Kaplinsky and Ronald K. Vaske · Consumer Finance Monitor_ The purpose of this blog is to respond to questions we have received as to why a state like Colorado would ever use Section 525 of DIDMCA to opt out of Section 521 of DIDMCA if it would not preclude rate exportation by out-of-state, state-chartered banks. The question suggests that Congress would not have enacted Section 525 for any purpose other than to prevent rate exportation.... Continue… ## [Has every educational statistic gotten worse since the Department of Education was created?](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/20/has-every-educational-statistic-gotten-worse-since-the-department-of-education-was-created/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Yim · Oklahoma Watch_ The post Has every educational statistic gotten worse since the Department of Education was created? appeared first on Oklahoma Watch . ## [Several Big Brokerages Leave Customer Accounts Open to Theft, Senators Say](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/business/brokerage-accounts-fraud-protections.html) _2026-08-20 · Tara Siegel Bernard · NYT \> Your Money_ Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren, ranking Democrats on the Finance and Banking Committees, have urged regulators to require brokerages to provide stronger customer protections. ## [FTC Proposes Enforcement Policy on Personalized Pricing as States and Congress Move Toward Broader Restrictions](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/20/ftc-proposes-enforcement-policy-on-personalized-pricing-as-states-and-congress-move-toward-broader-restrictions/) _2026-08-20 · Alan S. Kaplinsky · Consumer Finance Monitor_ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken another important step in the rapidly developing debate over “surveillance pricing.” On August 19, the FTC issued for public comment a Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, warning businesses that using consumers’ personal data to set individualized prices without adequate disclosure may violate Section 5 of the FTC Act.… ## [How to Find the Best Flights and Travel Deals Over Labor Day and Beyond](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/travel/travel-deals-labor-day.html) _2026-08-20 · Elaine Glusac · NYT \> Your Money_ Last-minute budget strategies rest on one key principle: flexibility. ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GcavKRJNqAG3) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [ShopMy Claims Credit for Sales It Didn’t Drive—and Tells Merchants to Cancel Other Affiliates’ Commissions](https://www.benedelman.org/shopmy-tells-merchants-to-cancel/) _2026-08-20 · Benjamin Edelman · Ben Edelman_ Creator-commerce platform ShopMy de facto runs an affiliate network, joining a variety of incumbents who have operated in this space for literally decades. Merchants considering running two or more affiliate programs face an obvious risk of double-paying or, if they try to de-duplicate, paying the wrong commission. I was shocked to recently discover ShopMy’s recommendation … Continue reading… ## [Tax Hikes, Democrat Donations and Defending Trump: Fact-Checking Claims Made in Runoff Election Ads](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/20/tax-hikes-democrat-donations-and-defending-trump-fact-checking-claims-made-in-runoff-election-ads/) _2026-08-20 · Keaton Ross · Oklahoma Watch_ Outside groups and candidates have spent more than $13 million on Oklahoma's August 25 runoff since July 1, most of it on the GOP governor's race. Several advertisements make claims that warrant scrutiny, from allegations of tax hikes and smelter spending to accusations about gender transition surgeries and Trump impeachment. The post Tax Hikes, Democrat Donations and Defending Trump:… ## [Help! Lyft Charged Me $150 for Vomiting in a Car, but I Didn’t Do It.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/travel/lyft-cleaning-charge.html) _2026-08-20 · Seth Kugel · NYT \> Your Money_ A passenger who said he had an uneventful ride home from the airport was shocked to be hit with a cleaning fee for a mess in what appeared to be a different vehicle. ## [Namibia moves to align qualifications with AI, emerging technology skills](https://technews.com.na/2026/08/20/namibia-moves-to-align-qualifications-with-ai-emerging-technology-skills/) _2026-08-20 · reporter · TechNews Namibia: Namibia’s Top Tech & Startup News_ Namibia is moving to overhaul its qualifications system to respond more quickly to skills demand created by artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and other fast-changing industries. The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) says the National Policy on Qualification Standards will allow qualifications to be developed and updated in line with labour market requirements, as technological… ## [Own the garage: Africa’s next AI leap is about what we control](https://technews.com.na/2026/08/20/own-the-garage-africas-next-ai-leap-is-about-what-we-control/) _2026-08-20 · reporter · TechNews Namibia: Namibia’s Top Tech & Startup News_ By Stantin Siebritz A few weeks ago, I argued that Africa has never suffered from a talent gap. What it has suffered from is an investment and infrastructure gap. The continent has long produced world-class athletes, entrepreneurs, engineers and innovators despite often lacking the ecosystems needed to support them. Football provides a useful analogy. Africa \[…\] The post Own the garage: Africa’s… ## [Utility Shock, Housing Protections and Juvenile Murder Laws](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/19/utility-shock-housing-protections-and-juvenile-murder-laws/) _2026-08-19 · Oklahoma Watch · Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Utility Shock, Housing Protections and Juvenile Murder Laws Andrea Eger breaks down what is driving the massive spike in Oklahomans’ electricity bills, while Jake Ramsey examines the lack of legal recourse for tenants dealing with negligent landlords failing to provide essential services. Plus, Brenna Witchey details Oklahoma’s controversial felony murder doctrine, which \[…\] The… ## [Many Student Loan Borrowers May Have to Switch to Worse Repayment Plans](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/student-loans-ibr-paye.html) _2026-08-19 · Tara Siegel Bernard · NYT \> Your Money_ In an unusual move, Congress worsened terms for some existing borrowers. Now they’ll have to pay more, and for a longer term. ## [From the Mississippi Miracle to Consolidation and Cursive: Fact-Checking the Oklahoma State Superintendent Runoff Debate](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/19/from-the-mississippi-miracle-to-consolidation-and-cursive-fact-checking-the-oklahoma-state-superintendent-runoff-debate/) _2026-08-19 · Oklahoma Watch · Oklahoma Watch_ Republican state superintendent runoff candidates Robert Franklin and James Taylor debated Monday ahead of the August 25 election, sparring over literacy reform, private school vouchers and religion in public schools. Oklahoma Watch reviewed their major claims and found several that were inaccurate, overstated or missing key context. The post From the Mississippi Miracle to Consolidation and… ## [The law is not just for lawyers](https://technews.com.na/2026/08/19/the-law-is-not-just-for-lawyers/) _2026-08-19 · reporter · TechNews Namibia: Namibia’s Top Tech & Startup News_ By Chisom Obiudo Have you ever opened an Act or regulation, read the first paragraph, and wondered whether the law was written for ordinary people at all? Legal texts can feel like a foreign language. Sentences are often long, a single section may refer to several others, and familiar words can carry special legal meanings. \[…\] The post The law is not just for lawyers first appeared on TechNews… ## [Organized Money: An AI Expert Explains the Hype](https://prospect.org/2026/08/18/organized-money-an-ai-expert-explains-the-hype/) _2026-08-18 · David Dayen and Matt Stoller · Podcasts Archives - The American Prospect_ Part vaporware, part useful tool, AI’s utility is worth a discussion. The post Organized Money: An AI Expert Explains the Hype appeared first on The American Prospect . ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3d0Ud0kDjxPU) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Is Oklahoma among the states with the shortest life expectancies for women?](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/18/is-oklahoma-among-the-states-with-the-shortest-life-expectancies-for-women/) _2026-08-18 · Matthew Yim · Oklahoma Watch_ The post Is Oklahoma among the states with the shortest life expectancies for women? appeared first on Oklahoma Watch . ## [Ten States Take on the OCC Over National Bank Preemption of State Escrow-Interest Laws](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/18/ten-states-take-on-the-occ-over-national-bank-preemption-of-state-escrow-interest-laws/) _2026-08-18 · Alan S. Kaplinsky · Consumer Finance Monitor_ The battle over the scope of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s authority to preempt state consumer financial laws has entered a new phase. On August 11, 2026, Oregon and nine other states with “blue” attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging two rules adopted by the OCC that purport to preempt state laws requiring mortgage lenders to pay interest on funds held in escrow… ## [CFPB Ends Publication of Consumer Complaint Narratives and Data Visualizations](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/18/cfpb-ends-publication-of-consumer-complaint-narratives-and-data-visualizations/) _2026-08-18 · Alan S. Kaplinsky, John L. Culhane, Jr. and Richard J. Andreano, Jr. · Consumer Finance Monitor_ The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on August 14, 2026, that it will cease its discretionary publication of consumer complaint narratives and associated data visualizations in the Consumer Complaint Database which it is statutorily required to maintain under the Dodd-Frank Act. The CFPB’s announcement represents a significant change in the way the Bureau makes consumer complaint… ## [Oklahoma Kids Use Drugs at Higher Rates Than the National Average. A New Initiative Wants to Change That.](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/18/oklahoma-kids-use-drugs-at-higher-rates-than-the-national-average-a-new-initiative-wants-to-change-that/) _2026-08-18 · Brenna Witchey · Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma's attorney general is offering school districts a free, evidence-based drug prevention curriculum through a new initiative funded by opioid abatement grants. But educators and substance abuse experts warn the program alone cannot address the state's youth substance use crisis, which exceeds national averages in most drug categories, without adequate counseling staff. The post Oklahoma… ## [The Markets Have Been on a Roll. Is It Time to Hedge Your Bets?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/business/stock-market-ai-bonds-rally.html) _2026-08-17 · Jeff Sommer · NYT \> Your Money_ The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive double-digit gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down. ## [FDIC Considers Industry Standard-Setting Organization for Third-Party Service Providers](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/17/fdic-considers-industry-standard-setting-organization-for-third-party-service-providers/) _2026-08-17 · Alan S. Kaplinsky, Ronald K. Vaske and Adam Maarec · Consumer Finance Monitor_ According to an exclusive Bloomberg Law report , the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is considering plans to work with banking and financial technology industry groups to establish a new standard-setting organization. The report is based on a term sheet that would establish a Banking Industry Standards Development Organization (BISDO) to develop standards and issue standard certifications to… ## [NYC’s SHIELD Debt Collection Rule: DCWP’s New FAQ Clarifies Key Compliance Questions](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/17/nycs-shield-debt-collection-rule-dcwps-new-faq-clarifies-key-compliance-questions/) _2026-08-17 · Alan S. Kaplinsky and John L. Culhane, Jr. · Consumer Finance Monitor_ In March, we re p orted on New York City’s new Stopping Harassment and Intimidation and Ensuring Lawful Debt Collection Rule (the “SHIELD Rule”), which substantially expands the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (“DCWP”) regulation of debt collection in New York City and goes beyond the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) and Regulation F. ... Continue Reading ## [Left Anchor: A Biden Climate Retrospective](https://prospect.org/2026/08/17/left-anchor-biden-climate-retrospective/) _2026-08-17 · Ryan Cooper · Podcasts Archives - The American Prospect_ What can we learn from the partial dismantlement of the Inflation Reduction Act? The post Left Anchor: A Biden Climate Retrospective appeared first on The American Prospect . ## [The Secret Documents: Attorneys Unveil Insurance Scheme](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/17/the-secret-documents-attorneys-unveil-insurance-scheme/) _2026-08-17 · J.C. Hallman · Oklahoma Watch_ Lawyers who have accumulated more than 1,200 bad faith insurance cases against State Farm and Allstate are now speaking publicly for the first time about secret documents that reveal decades-long schemes to deny roof damage claims. Meanwhile, a judge set a December trial date in the Hursh case and another ordered the deposition of State Farm's CEO. The post The Secret Documents: Attorneys Unveil… ## [AI and employment: Namibia must prepare its youth before disruption becomes a crisis](https://technews.com.na/2026/08/17/ai-and-employment-namibia-must-prepare-its-youth-before-disruption-becomes-a-crisis/) _2026-08-17 · reporter · TechNews Namibia: Namibia’s Top Tech & Startup News_ By Apolonia H. Ndakolo Last week, an artificial intelligence tool was introduced at my workplace in the information technology industry. Although we had received training beforehand, the system was not well received by everyone. Some colleagues preferred the familiar routine, while others felt the tool was too complicated. This was understandable: workplace change often creates \[…\] The post AI and… ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PQtHeLOArFu9) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [How to Protect Your Home While You’re on Vacation](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/your-money/vacation-protecting-home.html) _2026-08-15 · Ann Carrns · NYT \> Your Money_ Store food in sealed containers and fix any leaking faucets or pipes, experts told our columnist, who had her own nightmare upon returning home. ## [FTC Abandons Disparate Impact and “Unfair Discrimination” Theories: A Major Shift in Federal Consumer-Protection Law](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/14/ftc-abandons-disparate-impact-and-unfair-discrimination-theories-a-major-shift-in-federal-consumer-protection-law/) _2026-08-14 · Richard J. Andreano, Jr., John L. Culhane, Jr., Alan S. Kaplinsky and Ronald K. Vaske · Consumer Finance Monitor_ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a major step toward dismantling two theories of discrimination. In a new Policy Statement Regarding Disparate-Impact Claims and “Unfair Discrimination” Claims, the FTC announces that it will no longer pursue disparate-impact claims under the FTC Act or the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). Just as significantly, although less prominently emphasized… ## [Senate Judiciary Hearing Reveals Bipartisan Support for Federal Action on AI-Driven “Surveillance Pricing”](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/14/senate-judiciary-hearing-reveals-bipartisan-support-for-federal-action-on-ai-driven-surveillance-pricing/) _2026-08-14 · John L. Culhane, Jr. and Alan S. Kaplinsky · Consumer Finance Monitor_ The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism held an unusually consequential hearing on August 4 entitled “ Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing .” The hearing produced something that has become increasingly rare in Washington: substantial bipartisan agreement that Congress should do something about the use of consumers’ personal data… ## [Illinois Enacts Disparate Impact Standard for Credit Decisions: What Lenders Need to Know](https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/08/14/illinois-enacts-disparate-impact-standard-for-credit-decisions-what-lenders-need-to-know/) _2026-08-14 · Alan S. Kaplinsky, Richard J. Andreano, Jr. and John L. Culhane, Jr. · Consumer Finance Monitor_ Introduction Illinois has joined a growing number of states that are expanding fair lending obligations at the state level even as the federal government moves in the opposite direction. On July 31, 2026, SB 3777 became Public Act 104-0744 , amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (Act) to prohibit not only intentional discrimination in lending and credit card issuance, but also the use of facially… ## [Here’s Why Oklahoma Electric Bills Are Going Up and It’s Not Just Data Centers](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/14/heres-why-oklahoma-electric-bills-are-going-up-and-its-not-just-data-centers/) _2026-08-14 · Andrea Eger · Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma electric customers are seeing higher bills this summer driven by utility rate increases, rising regional transmission costs, grid infrastructure investment and summer air conditioning demand. Data centers are a contributing factor but not the primary cause, state lawmakers and regulators said at a Tulsa town hall Thursday. The post Here’s Why Oklahoma Electric Bills Are Going Up and It’s… ## [Data depletion, consumer protection and economics of connectivity](https://technews.com.na/2026/08/14/24000/) _2026-08-14 · reporter · TechNews Namibia: Namibia’s Top Tech & Startup News_ By John Ekongo Recent conversations surrounding data depletion and conduct by operators within the digital access space gave credence to this opinion piece. Of late heightened interest and insight the comments raised through various platforms about consumer protection and transparency within the connectivity and data fraternity – and it is indeed a topic of national \[…\] The post Data depletion,… ## [Are vaccines a partial cause of autism, as Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested?](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/13/are-vaccines-a-partial-cause-of-autism-as-secretary-markwayne-mullin-suggested/) _2026-08-14 · Matthew Yim · Oklahoma Watch_ The post Are vaccines a partial cause of autism, as Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested? appeared first on Oklahoma Watch . ## [“I Can’t Believe This is Ours.” OKCPS Opens New High School on City’s South Side.](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/13/i-cant-believe-this-is-ours-okcps-opens-new-high-school-on-citys-south-side/) _2026-08-13 · Jennifer Palmer · Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma City Public Schools opened a $116 million Capitol Hill High School on the city's south side Tuesday, replacing a 1920s building that lacked modern amenities and efficient air conditioning. The new campus serves a predominantly Latino community where 99% of students are economically disadvantaged and half are English-language learners. The post “I Can’t Believe This is Ours.” OKCPS Opens… ## [Show me the money: Why AI’s next chapter is about value, not hype](https://technews.com.na/2026/08/13/show-me-the-money-why-ais-next-chapter-is-about-value-not-hype/) _2026-08-13 · reporter · TechNews Namibia: Namibia’s Top Tech & Startup News_ By Stantin Siebritz Artificial intelligence is entering a defining new phase. After years of breathless headlines, billion-dollar investments and promises of disruption, business leaders are beginning to ask a tougher and far more important question: where is the return on investment? Like many technological revolutions before it, AI has moved \[…\] The post Show me the money: Why AI’s next chapter… ## [Fact-Checking the Debate, Title IX Resistance and Tenant Fallout](https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/08/12/fact-checking-the-debate-title-ix-resistance-and-tenant-fallout/) _2026-08-12 · Oklahoma Watch · Oklahoma Watch_ Oklahoma Watch · Fact-Checking the Debate, Title IX Resistance and Tenant Fallout Keaton Ross discusses Oklahoma Watch’s fact-check of the August 3 debate between Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond, while Jennifer Palmer looks into an Oklahoma high school’s resistance to following federal laws such as Title IX. Jake Ramsey details the fallout \[…\] The post… ## [Is your workforce ready for AI?](https://technews.com.na/2026/08/12/is-your-workforce-ready-for-ai/) _2026-08-12 · reporter · TechNews Namibia: Namibia’s Top Tech & Startup News_ By Chisom Obiudo A two-hour AI training session can show an employee how to use an AI tool. It cannot tell staff what the organisation permits, provide an approved tool, fix disorganised information, identify suitable workflows, or equip managers to supervise AI-assisted work. Training alone is therefore insufficient to prepare a workforce for AI. For \[…\] The post Is your workforce ready for AI?… ## [Organized Money: Mamdani Marts vs. Big Grocery](https://prospect.org/2026/08/11/organized-money-mamdani-marts-vs-big-grocery/) _2026-08-11 · David Dayen and Matt Stoller · Podcasts Archives - The American Prospect_ It’s not socialism. It’s really nothing any more revolutionary than how military families shop for food. The post Organized Money: Mamdani Marts vs. Big Grocery appeared first on The American Prospect . ## [More Phia Affiliate Misconduct: On-Exit Clicks and Cookie Refreshes](https://www.benedelman.org/phia-on-exit-and-refreshes/) _2026-08-11 · Benjamin Edelman · Ben Edelman_ Under affiliate marketing contracts, an affiliate link may only be invoked in specific circumstances. (Rakuten: only when “the user knowingly tak\[es\] an action”; Awin: “if the user voluntarily and intentionally interacted with the Ad Media or Tracking link.”) I wrote last month about Phia’s “auto\_drop” feature forcing clicks when users visit a merchant’s shopping cart – Continue reading "More Phia… [Listen](https://www.benedelman.org/images/revolve-2026-07-07.mp4) ## [Africa Online, Radio Electronic explore satellite broadband expansion into Namibia’s underserved regions](https://technews.com.na/2026/08/11/africa-online-radio-electronic-explore-satellite-broadband-expansion-into-namibias-underserved-regions/) _2026-08-11 · reporter · TechNews Namibia: Namibia’s Top Tech & Startup News_ Namibia is exploring the use of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology to extend high-speed internet to remote industries and underserved communities following a collaboration between Africa Online and Radio Electronic (Pty) Ltd to evaluate OneWeb’s satellite network. The two companies have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to assess the technical, commercial and operational \[…\] The post Africa… ## [Medicare Advantage’s Perks Are Getting Scrutiny](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/business/medicare-advantage-benefits.html) _2026-08-10 · Susan Jaffe · NYT \> Your Money_ Officials said no to health plans that wanted to expand extra benefits to cover medical marijuana, streaming services and shopping clubs. More changes are coming in 2027. ## [NTA signs AI and robotics partnerships with China and South Africa to modernise TVET](https://technews.com.na/2026/08/10/nta-signs-ai-and-robotics-partnerships-with-china-and-south-africa-to-modernise-tvet/) _2026-08-10 · reporter · TechNews Namibia: Namibia’s Top Tech & Startup News_ The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) has signed strategic partnerships with China’s Nanjing Zhongxing Xinyada Information Technology Co. Ltd and South Africa’s Orbit TVET College to strengthen technical and vocational education through artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, digital innovation and advanced skills development. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), signed in Windhoek on Monday, are… ## [Can A.I. Get You Where You Want to Go for Less?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/travel/ai-travel-savings.html) _2026-08-10 · Elaine Glusac · NYT \> Your Money_ A wave of new services uses A.I. to monitor flights and hotel reservations to help you find lower prices. We look at how these tools work. ## [The Bond Market Is Signaling Rising Risks. Investors Should Listen.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/07/business/bonds-stocks-federal-reserve-interest-rates.html) _2026-08-07 · Jeff Sommer · NYT \> Your Money_ While the Fed didn’t raise rates, the bond market did. That means hardship for home buyers and higher hurdles for A.I. data centers and the stock market. But it’s also a boon for retirees. ## [V5 Digital urges businesses to move beyond AI chatbots to enterprise automation](https://technews.com.na/2026/08/07/v5-digital-urges-businesses-to-move-beyond-ai-chatbots-to-enterprise-automation/) _2026-08-07 · reporter · TechNews Namibia: Namibia’s Top Tech & Startup News_ Namibian businesses are missing the biggest productivity gains from artificial intelligence by limiting its use to simple chatbot prompts instead of integrating it into core business workflows, according to digital transformation firm V5 Digital. Speaking during the company’s First Fridays executive breakfast in Windhoek, V5 Digital executives said organisations should shift from experimenting… ## [If You’re Struggling to Pay Day-to-Day Bills, There’s Help](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/07/your-money/debt-bills.html) _2026-08-07 · Ann Carrns · NYT \> Your Money_ Nonprofit financial counselors say there has been a significant increase this year in the number of borrowers seeking their advice.