| Ruling: TJX No Longer a Federal Case
The largest credit card data breach in history is now a matter for a Massachussetts court.The worst credit card data breach in history is a federal case no more. A federal judge overseeing the TJX cases in effect fired himself as TJX judge on Tuesday, and ordered the case out of federal court and into Massachusetts state court. U.S. District Court Judge William Young also praised Visa as a "hero" because it conducted its own investigation and worked out a settlement with a class of plaintiffs. "I find this very significant, [that] theyve worked out a settlement with an opt-in class. Opt-in classes are very desirable," the judge said from the bench. The judge was referring to an agreement that Visa worked out with TJX where TJX would directly pay some of the plaintiffs banks.
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Hendricks Sr. told reporters in a conference call.Hendricks shared his vision for the tribe after traveling to Nashville to hand deliver to the Bureau of Indian Affairs the tribe's application to place both the targeted casino site and some acreage in Mashpee into federal trust. Land in trust would be tax-exempt and subject to federal laws. In the application, Hendricks cites high unemployment, incomes below the poverty level, physical and mental health, and housing needs among the serious challenges the tribe faces.Gaming revenues would allow the tribe to provide affordable housing to its 1,500 members and assisted-living facilities for seniors, Hendricks said. Casino profits also would help fund cultural activities, youth training, and more educational opportunities to help "future generations to survive and prosper in the larger society"... Globe. .
Lekota arrested for speeding south of Joburg
A Reiger Park resident has told 702 Eyewitness News illegal drag racing in the area is out of control.
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, says drag racers are using residential areas, placing other motorists and pedestrians' lives in danger.
Late last year, a child was critically injured after being run over in a drag race. The resident says that incident was by no means isolated. Back to headlines .
Two Arrested in Drug Ring Investigation
He faces felony charges for allegedly possessing and selling hydrocodone to an undercover officer in November 2007. Ryan Scouten, 32, was arrested on Sunday. He also faces felony charges for allegedly selling cocaine to an undercover officer in December 2007. Five others were arrested late last year, during the same undercover operation. The Penn Yan Police Department, the Yates County Sheriff's Office, and the Ontario County Sheriff's Office collaborated on this effort. .
Cut back on your credit cards
Do you ever feel like the statements and credit-card offers just keep coming? Consumer Reports' Money Adviser says cutting down on your credit cards is one of the simplest ways to streamline your financial life.
Most people only need one or two credit cards. If you carry an American Express or Discover card, you might want to consider adding a MasterCard or a Visa because they're more widely accepted. .
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