South Africans ‘sacrificing essentials to keep betting’

The research, conducted in May, surveyed 1,028 South Africans who had gambled online within the previous 30 days. It also analysed 2,569 voice notes collected through the company’s WhatsApp-based research platform. In the South African Gambling Impact Study conducted by Yazi, a South African-founded artificial intelligence-powered consumer research platform, the study found nearly three-quarters of…

Mexican Lender Banorte Raises $1.35 Billion Debt

Mexican financial institution Banorte (GFNORTEO.MX) has successfully secured $1.35 billion in international markets through the sale of hybrid debt. This substantial deal underscores a robust investor appetite for higher-yielding bank paper emanating from Latin America. Banorte, a prominent Mexican lender, provides a comprehensive suite of financial services to individuals and businesses across its home country,…

Miranda Kerr And Evan Spiegel Just Wiped Out $550 Million In Medical Debt For More Than 260,000 Californians

On Thursday, Kerr and Spiegel announced they’re partnering with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to erase more than $550 million in unpaid medical bills, providing relief to an estimated 261,000 people across California. Families don’t have to apply, fill out paperwork, or prove financial hardship after the fact. If they qualify, they’ll receive a letter…

Michigan House Republicans : Post

Rep. Bohnak secures House passage of medical debt forgiveness plan State Rep. Karl Bohnak today secured the passage of his comprehensive plan to help Michigan families struggling under the growing weight of medical debt, ensuring greater transparency, fairness and protection for patients across the state. The legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. “No one sees…