
Bur Oak Resources Offers Ontario Renewable Energy ServicesTrump stunned to learn Elon Musk recently met with Iranian ambassador: 'He didn't tell me that' By NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Published: 22:02, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 22:23, 12 December 2024 e-mail View comments President-elect Donald Trump appeared stunned to hear that Elon Musk met with Iran 's ambassador to the United Nations . Trump was asked about the meeting during his sit-down with Time Magazine journalists as he was once again named 'Person of the Year.' The New York Times and other outlets reported that Musk met with Iran's U.N. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani in New York six days after Trump won reelection. 'I don't know what he met with them,' Trump said when asked if the meeting was at the president-elect's behest. 'I don't know. He didn't tell me that.' Two Iranian officials told The Times that the meeting was about how to defuse tensions between the two countries. During his first term, Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal that was negotiated during Democratic President Barack Obama 's presidency. Then, in January 2020, the U.S. assassinated the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force, Gen. Qasem Soleimani, via drone strike outside the Baghdad airport. On November 8, 2024 - three days after Trump won the election over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris - Manhattan federal prosecutors charged Farhad Shakeri with murder-for-hire in a Iranian-backed plot to assassinate the Republican nominee ahead of Election Day. President-elect Donald Trump (left) appeared stun to hear that Elon Musk (right) had met last month with Iran's ambassador to the United Nations. The meeting happened days after an assassination plot of Trump by Iran was made public Musk reportedly met with Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani in New York City on November 11, six days after Trump won reelection and three days after an Iran-backed assassination plot became public knowledge Shakeri, an Afghan man, remains at-large, and is suspected to be living in Iran. Shakeri told FBI officials in September that he was directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to surveil and kill Trump. In August, prosecutors in Brooklyn charged a Pakistani man suspected of targeting high-ranking U.S. politicians for assassination on behalf of Iran by hiring hit men to do the job . Trump was possibly a target in this plot as well, as he's been in the crosshairs of Iran since ordering Soleimani's killing. Musk's November 11 meeting with Iravani came three days after Shakeri was charged. The tech billionaire was at Trump's side during election night celebrations at Mar-a-Lago and has stayed close since. Trump tapped Musk and 2024 GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy to run the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. In the interview, the Time journalists pointed out that Trump gave Musk the power to regulate government agencies that regulate his businesses including Tesla, SpaceX and X. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a reception Thursday as he's named Time's 'Person of the Year' for the second time. During his interview with the magazine's staff he expressed surprise to hear that Elon Musk sat down with an Iranian ambassador They asked Trump if that's a conflict of interest. 'I don't think so,' he replied. 'Look, we have a country that is bloated with rules, regulations and with, frankly, people that are unnecessary to do.' 'We are going to need a lot of people in a lot of other jobs,' Trump continued. 'We're looking to get people into private sector jobs where they can do better and be more productive.' 'We're going to see what happens. We have some interesting months coming up, at the beginning. We're going to see what happens. But this country is bloated,' the incoming president said. Elon Musk Iran Donald Trump Politics Share or comment on this article: Trump stunned to learn Elon Musk recently met with Iranian ambassador: 'He didn't tell me that' e-mail Add commentI’m a Celeb fans blast Dean McCullough as he makes ‘cheeky’ request to Danny Jones
NoneMusa Aliyu, chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has announced that the agency recovered and remitted “the sum of N10.986 billion in value-added tax (VAT)” to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) over the past year. Aliyu made this known on Tuesday during an event marking his one year in office at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He detailed the ICPC’s achievements, noting that the agency recovered N29.7 billion in cash and N10 billion originally allocated for COVID-19 vaccine production. Further highlighting the commission’s successes, Aliyu said, “The commission just completed the tracking of 1,500 projects, valued at N610 billion, nationwide under CEPTI Phase 7.” He also revealed final asset forfeitures worth N2.5 billion and “foreign currency recoveries of $966,900.83.” Aliyu noted that during the year under review, the ICPC processed 851 petitions, with 342 assigned for investigation, 95 fully investigated, 72 cases filed in court, and 16 convictions secured, adding that efforts were being made to streamline processes for faster and more effective prosecutions. This includes reviving “10-15-year-old cases in courts.” In addition, the ICPC assessed 323 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) through its ethics and integrity compliance scorecard (EICS) and established 80 anti-corruption and transparency units (ACTUs) to bolster institutional accountability. Aliyu further stated, “While doing these, the commission stopped the diversion of public funds to the tune of N5.882 billion.” Highlighting collaborations, the ICPC brought together the 36 states’ attorneys-general to “brainstorm and had robust conversations on developing effective strategies that would enhance the commission’s capacity in the fight against corruption.” Aliyu noted that regional editions of the initiative had begun, starting with the North-West conference of attorneys-general. Looking ahead, Aliyu acknowledged there is still much to be done and outlined plans to improve efficiency, public engagement, and institutional frameworks while leveraging technology. Bolaji Owasanoye, the ICPC’s former chairman, advised Aliyu to reflect on his first year in office so that he could point out areas for growth, cultivate resilience, and develop a forward-thinking approach. Aliyu’s efforts were applauded by anti-corruption agencies in Zambia, Uganda, and Sierra Leone for his strides in combating corruption in Nigeria. Follow us on:
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slipped below their records in the runup to a big jobs report due on Friday. The S&P 500 edged down 0.2% Thursday after setting an all-time high for the 56th time this year the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.6%, while the Nasdaq composite fell 0.2%. The crypto market had much more action, and bitcoin briefly burst to a record above $103,000 before falling back toward $99,000. It’s climbed dramatically since Election Day on hopes President-elect Donald Trump will be more friendly to crypto. Airline stocks were strong, while Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting around their records Thursday in the runup to a big jobs report due on Friday. The crypto market had much more action, and bitcoin briefly burst to a record above $103,000 before pulling back. The S&P 500 was edging down by 0.1% after setting an all-time high for the 56th time this year the day before to improve one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 183 points, or 0.4%, with roughly an hour remaining in trading, while the Nasdaq composite was nearly unchanged from its own record set the day before. Bitcoin powered above $100,000 the night before, after President-elect Donald Trump chose a crypto advocate, Paul Atkins, as his nominee to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. The cryptocurrency has climbed dramatically from less than $70,000 on Election Day, but it quickly fell back as Thursday progressed toward $99,000, according to CoinDesk. Sharps swings for bitcoin are nothing new, and they took stocks of companies enmeshed in the crypto world on a similar ride. After rising as much as 9% in early trading, MicroStrategy, a company that’s been raising cash just to buy bitcoin, swung to a loss of 5.9%. Crypto exchange Coinbase Global fell 3.2% after likewise erasing a big early gain. Elsewhere on Wall Street, stocks of airlines helped lead the way following the latest bumps up to financial forecasts from carriers. American Airlines Group soared 18.6% after saying it’s making more in revenue during the last three months of 2024 than it expected, and it will likely make a bigger profit than it had earlier forecast. The airline also chose Citi to be its exclusive partner for credit cards that give miles in its loyalty program. That should help its cash coming in from co-branded credit card and other partners grow by about 10% annually. Southwest Airlines climbed 3.4% after saying it’s seeing stronger demand from leisure travelers than it expected. It also raised its forecast for revenue for the holiday traveling season. On the losing end of Wall Street was Synposys, which tumbled 12.1%. The supplier for the semiconductor industry reported better profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected, but it also warned of “continued macro uncertainties” and gave a forecast for revenue in the current quarter that fell short of some analysts’ estimates. American Eagle Outfitters fell even more, 15.3%, after the retailer said it’s preparing for “potential choppiness” outside of peak selling periods. It was reminiscent of a warning from Foot Locker earlier in the week and raised more concerns about how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain. Solid spending by U.S. consumers has been one of the main reasons the U.S. economy has avoided a recession that earlier seemed inevitable after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to crush inflation. But shoppers are now contending with still-high prices and a slowing job market . This week’s highlight for Wall Street will be Friday’s jobs report from the U.S. government, which will show how many people employers hired and fired last month. A report on Thursday said the number of U.S. workers applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remains at historically healthy levels. Expectations are high that the Fed will cut its main interest rate again when it meets in two weeks. The Fed began easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high in September, hoping to offer more support for the job market. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury held steady at 4.18%, where it was late Wednesday. In stock markets abroad, indexes were mostly calm in Europe after far-right and left-wing lawmakers in France joined together to vote on a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that will force Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet to resign. The CAC 40 index in Paris added 0.4%. In South Korea, the Kospi fell 0.9% to compound its 1.4% decline from the day before. President Yoon Suk Yeol was facing possible impeachment after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night. He revoked the martial law declaration six hours later. Crude oil prices slipped after eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries decided to put off increasing oil production. ___ AP Business Writers Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contrributed. Stan Choe, The Associated Press
Showers and a few storms are possible Thanksgiving DayUnlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of the monthly cost. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--dez 12, 2024-- Shurick Agapitov, fundador da Xsolla e visionário na indústria de jogos, tem orgulho de anunciar o lançamento da Once Upon Tomorrow Fortnite Island. Este mapa interativo do Fortnite Creative transporta o jogador para o rico mundo narrativo de seu livro. A experiência inovadora, criada pelo Unreal Editor para Fortnite (UEFN), combina magistralmente desafios do parkour de alta velocidade com elementos temáticos profundos do Once Upon Tomorrow , convidando os jogadores a testarem suas habilidades enquanto viajam por uma paisagem visualmente atraente que representa a resiliência e a aventura dos personagens do livro. Este comunicado de imprensa inclui multimédia. Veja o comunicado completo aqui: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212500381/pt/ (Graphic: Xsolla) “O Once Upon Tomorrow no Fortnite Creative é a nossa maneira de expandir o alcance e a profundidade do livro, oferecendo aos jogadores uma jornada interativa que desafia suas habilidades e sua compreensão dos temas da história”, disse Shurick Agapitov, fundador da Xsolla. “Este mapa foi criado para atrair jogadores que desejam um bom desafio e para mergulhá-los em um mundo visualmente rico e profundamente inspirado no livro. É uma aventura que aproveita os pontos técnicos fortes do UEFN para aprimorar a narrativa do Fortnite de uma maneira que realmente transforma a experiência do jogo.” Once Upon Tomorrow foi concebido para superar os limites do Fortnite Creative, oferecendo aos jogadores uma aventura de parkour dinâmica e narrativa situada em um ambiente cuidadosamente criado, inspirado no livro e na visão de Agapitov. Cada percurso apresenta uma série de desafios baseados em agilidade que exigem que os jogadores corram, saltem e escalem com precisão e velocidade, tudo isso imersos em um mundo repleto de dicas visuais que refletem os temas de resistência e descoberta centrais do livro. Agapitov criou uma experiência além dos mapas tradicionais do parkour ao combinar a jogabilidade com a narrativa, proporcionando uma experiência de jogo envolvente e significativamente conectada ao mundo do livro. Once Upon Tomorrow é um projeto dentro do Fortnite Creative, que combina perfeitamente um parkour de alto risco com a profundidade da narrativa. O mapa é uma demonstração do que pode ser alcançado com o UEFN, oferecendo uma experiência envolvente e de multicamadas que atrai a ampla base de jogadores do Fortnite e os fãs de experiências de jogo inovadoras e ricas em narrativas. Cada detalhe do mapa - desde sua intensa mecânica de jogo até seu design envolvente e atmosférico - foi criado para estabelecer um novo padrão no Fortnite Creative. Para mais informações sobre Once Upon Tomorrow e sua experiência imersiva no Fortnite Creative, acesse xsolla.blog/outf Sobre Shurick Agapitov Shurick Agapitov é o fundador visionário da Xsolla, um líder globalmente reconhecido no universo de videogames. Conhecido por suas contribuições para jogos, Web3 e o metaverso, Agapitov levou a Xsolla a se tornar um recurso indispensável para desenvolvedores e editores de jogos no mundo inteiro. Sua dedicação para aprimorar experiências digitais e interativas se reflete no lançamento do Once Upon Tomorrow , estendendo sua visão além das páginas para o universo dinâmico do Fortnite Creative. Sobre a Xsolla A Xsolla é uma empresa internacional de comércio de videogames com um conjunto robusto e poderoso de ferramentas e serviços concebidos especificamente para o setor. Desde sua fundação em 2005, a Xsolla ajudou milhares de desenvolvedores e editores de jogos eletrônicos de todos os portes a financiar, comercializar, lançar e monetizar seus jogos mundialmente e em diversas plataformas. Como líder inovadora no comércio de jogos eletrônicos, a missão da Xsolla é solucionar as complexidades inerentes à distribuição internacional, marketing e monetização para ajudar nossos parceiros a atingirem mais áreas geográficas, gerar mais receita e criar relacionamentos com jogadores do mundo inteiro. Com sede e incorporada em Los Angeles, Califórnia, com escritórios em Londres, Berlim, Seul, Pequim, Kuala Lumpur, Raleigh, Tóquio, Montreal e cidades em todo o mundo, a Xsolla oferece suporte a parceiros líderes em jogos, como a Valve, Twitch, Epic Games, Take-Two, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo e muito mais. Para obter informações adicionais e saber mais, acesse: xsolla.com O texto no idioma original deste anúncio é a versão oficial autorizada. As traduções são fornecidas apenas como uma facilidade e devem se referir ao texto no idioma original, que é a única versão do texto que tem efeito legal. Ver a versão original em businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212500381/pt/ CONTACT: Contato com a mídia Derrick Stembridge Diretor global de Relações Públicas, Xsolla d.stembridge@xsolla.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE METAVERSE ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINTECH DATA MANAGEMENT CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PAYMENTS TECHNOLOGY WEB3 FINANCE ELECTRONIC GAMES SOURCE: Xsolla Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 05:47 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 05:47 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212500381/pt
Wirestock Investing in the aerospace industry offers many opportunities. Many of the names covered by The Aerospace Forum have seen market outperforming returns and some stocks even doubled (or more) in value. Since I initiated coverage for Ducommun ( If you want full access to all our reports, data and investing ideas, join The Aerospace Forum , the #1 aerospace, defense and airline investment research service on Seeking Alpha, with access to evoX Data Analytics, our in-house developed data analytics platform. Dhierin-Perkash Bechai is an aerospace, defense and airline analyst. The Aerospace Forum Learn more Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of BA, EADSF either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott reacts with his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) AP Ryan Talbot | rtalbot@nyup.com The Buffalo Bills were not in action in Week 12. Buffalo (9-2) will return to action on Sunday night when they host the San Francisco 49ers (5-6). The Bills are perfect coming off of their bye week under Sean McDermott, but the team will be tested on Sunday Night Football against a 49ers team that is better than their record. Before looking ahead to their Week 13 matchup, here’s a look at where the Bills currently sit in various national power rankings as well as analysis from the sites. Offense ranking: 3 Defense ranking: 10 Special teams ranking: 18 Currently riding a six-game winning streak, the Bills’ FPI rankings reflect just how well this team is performing despite dealing with injuries and changes on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Josh Allen and the offense are second in points margin per game (9.6), and the team leads the league in turnover margin (14). There are still some areas to monitor, as reflected in Tyler Bass being 25th in field goal percentage (86.4%) and missing four extra point attempts so far. My friend and fellow Power Ranking enthusiast Dan Hanzus over at Heed the Call is very much against the bye week drop for teams. I’m for it within reason. I would say if this iteration of the Power Rankings had a final poll of the season I probably would have left Buffalo at No. 2. But we’re talking about a living, breathing entity and right at this very second I think the Eagles could beat almost any team in the NFL. Will I feel differently next week? Almost certainly. Their next three games are against NFC opponents, so losing one – at Detroit on Dec. 15? – won’t hurt the Bills too badly in the tiebreaker department, especially as they try to get better in the team health department. It’s the annual Chris Berman Super Bowl prediction from pretty much every year of the 1990s, when the 49ers come to town. The Bills could be getting them at the perfect time. The Bills had to be rooting hard for the Panthers on Sunday. They’re going to need a Chiefs loss at some point to get the No. 1 seed, and Kansas City flirted with it on Sunday. All Buffalo can do is keep winning and hope some close game doesn’t go the Chiefs’ way. They went into their bye having scored 30 points or more in five straight games. This is one team that has to hope the bye didn’t slow them down. Buffalo got to sit back on its Week 12 bye with a 9-2 record, having won six straight, culminating with a big win over Kansas City. Part of the Bills’ bye-week viewing likely included the Chiefs’ struggles to put the Panthers away, which had to make the week of rest even better. Buffalo all but has the AFC East wrapped up, and it still has a puncher’s chance to wrestle away the AFC’s top seed from Kansas City, thanks to the head-to-head win and a stretch run that is far easier than the Chiefs’. Buffalo will come out of the bye with a home game against the suddenly sinking 5-6 49ers. There also are games left against the Rams, Jets and Patriots (twice), as well as a showdown against the Lions in Detroit that could serve as a Super Bowl sneak peek. All told, the Bills are in great shape, and they appear to be getting a little healthier, too. There’s nothing better than hitting the bye week after a huge win. That’s how things worked out for the Buffalo Bills, who knocked the Kansas City Chiefs from the ranks of the unbeaten. Quarterback Josh Allen is a legitimate MVP candidate at this point in the season. But Bills legend Buce Smith told TMZ Sports that individual accolades aren’t as important as the ultimate goal—a trip to New Orleans in February for Super Bowl XLIX. “Josh has my [MVP] vote thus far,” Smith said. “He needs to finish strong, but keep in mind, winning the MVP but not having an opportunity to play and win in a Super Bowl, I just look at that as, obviously a personal statistic is always great to have, but you want to have that opportunity to go to the Super Bowl and become the MVP in the Super Bowl, win the Super Bowl. All of those things that make history, and I think this gives us a great shot. What took place [against the Chiefs] showed a lot of character about this team.” Analyst’s Take Perhaps the most impressive part about Allen’s play this year is that he hasn’t really had a true go-to receiver—yes, Buffalo traded for Amari Cooper, but he’s still acclimating to his new home. Allen has spread the ball around, running back James Cook is playing well and Buffalo’s defense is steadily improving. The Bills haven’t lost since all the way back in Week 5, but the team faces a challenging three-game stretch post-bye—home against San Francisco, at the Rams and then a trip to Ford Field for a potential Super Bowl preview. More buffalo bills Buffalo Bills vs. SF 49ers first-look betting preview: NFL Week 13 on Thanksgiving Weekend NFL superstar fined $14K for ‘violent gesture’ at Buffalo Bills game Watch: Southwest employee delivers hilarious welcome to Buffalo for Chiefs fans Brock Purdy injury: Could 49ers QB miss Buffalo Bills matchup in Week 13? Steelers defender takes shot at Josh Allen, says Buffalo Bills QB is not MVP candidate
CHICAGO , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Courte Partners, LLC ("GCP"), a private equity real estate investment firm focused on building industry-leading companies within niche real estate sectors, announced today that its sixth investment fund, Green Courte Real Estate Partners VI, LLC and its affiliates, acquired Cottages of Monroe , a 51-unit active-adult cottage community located in Monroe, Georgia , just east of Atlanta . The acquisition increases GCP's national senior living portfolio, which is managed by the firm's wholly owned operating platform, True Connection Communities, to 20 communities containing approximately 3,200 units. www.GreenCourtePartners.com for more information. (PRNewsfoto/Green Courte Partners, LLC)" alt="Green Courte Partners, LLC Logo. Please visit www.GreenCourtePartners.com for more information. (PRNewsfoto/Green Courte Partners, LLC)"> Matt Pyzyk , Managing Director at GCP, said, "We are excited to expand our portfolio and enter the Atlanta market with the acquisition of Cottages of Monroe , which has earned a strong local reputation and consistently maintained high occupancy rates. This gated community has been a key target for us due to its attractive location and the desirability of its single-story cottage product. With this acquisition, our senior living portfolio now includes approximately 650 cottages. We are actively pursuing opportunities to acquire or develop similar communities to expand our senior cottage portfolio." Randy Griffin , one of Green Courte's counterparties in the transaction, added, "We've had a long-standing relationship with GCP. They approached us directly and were able to structure a deal that accomplished our objectives. We were pleased with the timeline and outcome of the transaction." About Green Courte Partners, LLC Green Courte Partners, LLC is a Chicago -based private equity real estate investment firm focused on building industry-leading companies within niche real estate sectors. The firm has active investments in the following sectors: active-adult/independent senior living, land-lease communities, industrial outdoor storage, and near-airport parking. The firm combines focused investment strategies with a disciplined approach to transaction execution, operations, and asset management. Green Courte's goal is to invest in high-quality real estate assets that will generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over a long-term holding period. For additional information, please visit Green Courte's website at www.GreenCourtePartners.com . About True Connection Communities True Connection Communities operates a high-quality portfolio of 20 active-adult and independent senior living communities, containing approximately 3,200 units located in 11 states, to meet the growing needs of Americans over the age of 55 seeking an active and engaged lifestyle. To deliver an exceptional resident experience, the company focuses on five key offerings: custom-designed fitness and wellness programs, creative chef-prepared meals made with the freshest seasonal ingredients, social activities designed for a life on the move, innovative educational programs, and state-of-the-art technology. To learn more, visit www.TrueConnectionCommunities.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-courte-partners-acquires-active-adult-community-located-in-atlanta-georgia-msa-302330844.html SOURCE Green Courte Partners, LLC © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.René Bennett | (TNS) Bankrate.com If you’re an iPhone user, you might not realize that you already have access to Apple Cash. It’s a digital cash card that’s built into Apple devices and can be found in the default Wallet app. (Note: You must link an eligible debit card to use this service.) The main function of Apple Cash is to make it easier for Apple device users to send money to one another, including sending money through the iMessage app. But Apple Cash is more than just a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment service — it can be used to shop online, in stores or to make in-app purchases. Apple Cash is a convenient way to transfer money between friends and family. Once it’s set up, a user can simply open the iMessage app and send money to a contact through their chat. It’s also useful for those who use Apple Pay, a separate service that allows Apple device users to make contactless payments with any linked card, including an Apple Cash card. Here are some important things to know about setting up and using Apple Cash. Apple Cash is a digital cash card that’s stored in the Wallet app of Apple devices, and it can be used for making P2P payments, as well as purchases through Apple Pay. When you receive money from another Apple Cash user, that money appears in your Apple Cash balance. The balance can then be spent or transferred to a linked bank account or debit card. Sending money to peers with Apple Cash can be done either directly from the digital Apple Cash card (in the Wallet app) or through the iMessage app. You can send or receive anywhere between $1 and $10,000 per message. The money shows up on the recipient’s Apple Cash card instantly, but it may take from one to three days for the balance to be transferred to a bank account. Instant transfers to a bank account are possible, but it comes with a 1.5% fee. There’s also an option to set up Apple Cash Family for children who are under 18 years old. This option limits the amount a child can send to $2,000 per message. Those younger than 18 also cannot add money to their Apple Cash card from a bank account; rather, their balance only grows when they receive money from another Apple Cash user. Apple Cash is a digital card within your Wallet that allows you to spend your Apple Cash online, in stores and in apps as well send and receive money. Apple Pay, however, allows you to make purchases using any credit card or debit card you have stored in your Wallet — including Apple Cash. With Apple Pay, you add credit and debit cards to your Wallet and then have the ability to pay right with your phone (or other Apple product). To set up Apple Cash, you’ll need three things: —A compatible Apple device. —Two-factor authentication enabled for your Apple ID (this can be done in Settings). —An eligible debit card to load funds onto the Apple Cash card. In the Settings app, you can turn on Apple Cash in the Wallet and Apple Pay section. Tap on the Apple Cash card icon and follow the instructions on the screen. You’ll be asked to agree to the terms and conditions, after which your device will set up Apple Cash for you. The Apple Cash card, once set up, can be found in your device’s Wallet app. If you want to set up Apple Cash Family, you’ll first need to have Family Sharing turned on, which can be done in Settings. The family organizer can add children to Apple Cash in the Family Sharing section of Settings. You’ll need to have a debit card linked to your digital Wallet to add money to an Apple Cash card. You can add a debit card to Wallet in the same place where you set up Apple Cash — the Wallet and Apple Pay section of Settings. Once a debit card is linked to your Wallet, open Wallet and tap on the Apple Cash card. Then, tap the More button (an icon with three dots). This will open a page where you can see your Apple Cash balance, add money and transfer funds to a bank account. Tap Add Money and enter the amount you’d like to add (the minimum is $10). You’ll be asked to confirm which debit card you want to use to fund the Apple Cash balance, and then the money is added to the Apple Cash card. There are two ways to send a payment to someone using Apple Cash: directly from your Wallet or in the iMessage app. Both the sender and recipient need Apple Cash to send or receive money. To send money from Wallet, simply tap the Apple Cash card in Wallet and then tap Send. Type in the contact name or phone number of the recipient. Enter the amount you’d like to send (between $1 and $10,000), then review the payment and confirm it with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode. In iMessage, open the conversation with who you’d like to send money to, or start a new one. Tap on the app button, which appears next to the type bar, and then tap on the Apple Cash icon. You’ll be prompted to enter an amount (between $1 and $10,000). Once you’ve reviewed the amount, tap Send and confirm with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode. The first time money is sent to someone, the recipient will need to accept the payment within seven days for it to go through. After the first instance, payments are automatically accepted. If you’re using Apple Cash to make a purchase either online or in a store, you’ll need to pay using Apple Pay. To request money from your iPhone, open the conversation in the Messages app. Tap the plus icon, followed by Apple Cash. Then, tap Request. Tap the send button to send your payment request. Once the request is sent, the person you sent it to can confirm or change the amount they send to you. You can also request money from your Apple watch. Open your messages app, choose a conversation, tap the plus icon and then choose Apple Cash. Once you enter the amount you are requesting, swipe left on the Send button. Tap Request. As you start to accumulate money on the Apple Cash card, you may want to move it to a debit card or a bank account . This can be done by going to the same place where you added funds to the card, by clicking the icon with three dots next to your digital card. Enter an amount to be transferred, then tap Next. You’ll be asked whether you want to do an instant transfer (for a 1.5% fee) or a transfer in one to three business days for free. After making a selection, the screen will instruct you to set up a bank account if you don’t already have one set up. You’ll confirm the payment, and the transfer is initiated. Instant transfers can only be made to an eligible debit card, not a bank account. Money is sent within 30 minutes when you select instant transfer. —Zelle: If your bank is offers Zelle, it might be a good idea to take advantage of the P2P payment service. Zelle can be accessed directly from your bank’s mobile app, and it allows you to send instant transfers at no extra cost. —Venmo: Anyone can use Venmo, as long as they’ve downloaded the app. Unlike Apple Cash or Zelle, it’s a standalone P2P payment app. Venmo comes with a social element — users can follow each other and add fun emojis to their payments, although they can also keep their account activity private. —PayPal: This P2P payment service is a good option if you want to send money internationally. It also offers a PayPal Debit card, which, like the Apple Cash card, can be used to make purchases online or in stores. —Samsung Pay Cash: Samsung device users can use this option instead of Apple Cash. Similar to Apple Cash, it is a digital wallet that you can access from a Samsung mobile device. However, to take full advantage of Samsung Pay Cash, users will need to undergo an extra registration process to upgrade to a Full Card Account. Apple Cash makes it easy for Apple device users to send money to each other. Users can simply tap the Apple Cash icon in their text messages to send money through iMessage. It can also be used as an extra repository for spending money and can be used for purchases anywhere Apple Pay is accepted. With that said, only Apple device users can send and receive money using Apple Cash, so those looking for a more universal payment service may want to consider other P2P payment apps . ©2024 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Syria's new authorities say they've secured the release of an American pilgrim imprisoned by Assad
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