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LOS ANGELES — All Keldon Johnson wanted was his llama.
The NBA Cup comes with a…

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LOS ANGELES — All Keldon Johnson wanted was his llama.
The NBA Cup comes with a…

People typically think about evolution as a linear process where, within a species, the classic adage of “survival of the fittest” is constantly at play. New DNA mutations arise and get passed from parents to offspring. If any genetic…

Ryan White wasn’t completely sure what would come of his first meeting with poet-activist Andrea Gibson and their wife, Megan Falley, when he was approached with the idea of making a film about the artist’s pending death. “I had never…

Enova International, a leading financial services company powered by machine learning and world-class analytic, has agreed to buy Grasshopper Bancorp –the parent of digital bank Grasshopper Bank – in a strategic transaction combining Enova’s consumer and small business online lending platform with Grasshopper’s digital banking infrastructure.
In a unique transaction involving a fintech acquiring a bank charter, the deal is valued at about $369 million to be paid in a mix of cash and newly issued Enova shares. It is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to Grasshopper stockholder and regulatory approvals.
Grasshopper Bancorp, founded in 2019, operates Grasshopper Bank, a full‑service digital bank with more than $1.4 billion in total assets, and approximately $3 billion in total deposits via its direct and Banking‑as‑a‑Service (BaaS) offerings. The company provides digital financial solutions for commercial and consumer customers, including fintech‑focused BaaS and API banking platforms, commercial and SBA lending, and consumer banking services.
The Squire Patton Boggs team acting for Grasshopper was led by Jim Barresi, Alison LaBruyere, Derrick Cephas, and Samantha Caspar.

London, UK — KPMG International announced today that it has achieved the ISO 42001:2023 certification, the world’s first international standard for AI Management Systems. KPMG International is the first of the Big Four’s international entities to receive this accolade, underscoring the firm’s global leadership in responsible, ethical, and trustworthy AI. This achievement builds on the momentum of ISO 42001 certifications already earned by KPMG member firms in Australia, Spain, India, and the USA.
ISO 42001, developed by the International Organization for Standardization, provides a comprehensive framework for the design, development, and use of AI systems. The standard requires a robust system of controls to ensure accountability and trust while mitigating risk in AI deployment.


GENEVA — Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, said Thursday they will return the winner’s trophy because Israel is being allowed to compete in the politically troubled pop music competition.
In an Instagram video, Nemo…

The company will match federal contributions for eligible U.S. employees’ children, strengthening financial access for families.
NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BNY (NYSE: BK) today announced its participation in the U.S. government’s investment initiative for children, continuing the company’s long history of expanding financial access and opportunity for employees and their families. As one of the first financial services companies to join the program, BNY will match the federal government’s $1,000 contribution for eligible newborns of its eligible U.S. employees, doubling the investment in each child’s future.
BNY’s participation builds on its broader efforts to strengthen employees’ financial opportunity, including BK Shares equity grants, new student loan matching, enhanced 401(k) features and expanded support for saving and investing at every career stage.
“For more than two centuries, BNY has supported our nation’s financial ecosystem and the people who power it, including our own employees. This initiative advances that mission in a meaningful way,” said Robin Vince, Chief Executive Officer, BNY. “By matching the government’s contribution, we’re helping our employees give their children a head start toward a stronger financial future.”
The children’s savings account program, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and provides for a $1,000 pilot contribution from the U.S. Treasury into a tax-advantaged account for eligible children born in the U.S. between 2025 and 2028.
BNY’s match of the pilot contribution will provide an additional $1,000 per eligible child once the account is opened and verified, helping families start saving from day one.
“We want every family to have the chance to build a strong foundation,” said Shannon Hobbs, Chief People Officer, BNY. “BNY is proud to match the government’s investment in these children’s futures for our eligible employees. This benefit reinforces our dedication to helping our colleagues and their families access financial opportunities from the very beginning.”
About BNY
BNY is a global financial services company that helps make money work for the world — managing it, moving it and keeping it safe. For more than 240 years BNY has partnered alongside clients, putting its expertise and platforms to work to help them achieve their ambitions. Today BNY helps over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally access the money they need. BNY supports governments in funding local projects and works with over 90% of the top 100 pension plans to safeguard investments for millions of individuals, and so much more. As of September 30, 2025, BNY oversees $57.8 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $2.1 trillion in assets under management.
BNY is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Headquartered in New York City, BNY has been named among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators. Additional information is available on www.bny.com. Follow on LinkedIn or visit the BNY Newsroom for the latest company news.
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