Venmo has been a popular way to send money to individuals for years, and now has more than 90 million users.
Nation & World
National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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What it would mean for the global economy if the U.S. defaults on its debt
A default could shatter the $24 trillion market for Treasury debt, cause financial markets to freeze up and ignite an international crisis.
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In Cannes, standing ovations stretch on and on — but they’re designed to
The Cannes Film Festival is on, which means stopwatches are out.
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With all the politics and maneuvering, how is life in Florida changing for its residents?
For many of those who live in Florida, recent months have brought some changes — many linked to Gov. Ron DeSantis
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
They’re back: Great white shark spotted feeding on seal off Cape Cod coast
The apex predators have been returning to that area in great numbers in recent years to feed on the rebounding seal population.
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Russia alleges border incursion by Ukrainians; Kyiv blames disgruntled Russians
Neither version of events could be independently verified in an area that has witnessed sporadic spillover from the almost 15-month war in Ukraine.
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South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 Republican presidential bid
He enters the race with more cash on hand than any other presidential candidate in U.S. history, with $22 million left in his campaign bank account at the end of his 2022 campaign that he can transfer to his presidential coffers.
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More women sue Texas, asking court to put emergency block on state’s abortion law
More Texas women who were told they could not end pregnancies with fatal fetal anomalies or that endangered their health are challenging the state’s restrictive abortion laws.
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Hollywood executive booed during Boston University graduation
Scores of students turned their backs as the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery gave the school’s commencement address while striking writers picketed outside.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Stolen 19th-century marksmanship medals returned in Massachusetts
The medals belonged to two brothers who worked at Springfield Armory and became world-class target shooters.