Capital One cites anti-money laundering concerns in Trump Organization case

Capital One says Trump Organization account closures in 2021 followed review by anti-money laundering team.

Capital One Financial has hit back against a US lawsuit over its decision to close more than 300 of the Trump Organization‘s bank accounts in 2021, stating that it did so after a review by its anti-money laundering team.

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My rent-stabilized NYC apartment doesn't even have a bathroom sink, but I can never leave the 380-square-foot gem

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I feel lucky to have grown up in the West Village, living in a rent-stabilized apartment that feels like a New York City gem despite its many drawbacks.

Isis O’Flynn-Shahaf

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘The Odyssey’ Power Biggest Collective Weekend in Box Office History With $430 Million

A powerful one-two punch from “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” has fueled the biggest collective weekend in box office history, with roughly $430 million across all movies in the marketplace.

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10 wild places for GTA 6 that would've been better than Vice City

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Published Aug 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

Fly me to the moon

A character from GTA 6 sitting on a boat, holding his hands out in surprise with a beer bottle in his right hand Image: Rockstar Games

GTA 6 is set in Vice City. I get why. Of all the GTA locales over the decades, we've seen Vice City a handful of times, none of which were enough to give the city a distinct identity like Liberty City developed. Now's the time to change that. But I can't help thinking about how different GTA 6 and the broader series could be with a change of setting, something that wasn't just another big, bad city. These are 10 of the things that popped into my mind.

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Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026? - Engadget

It's time to stop collecting USB adapters like they're Pokémon.

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Lollapalooza 2026 Day Three: Olivia Dean, Sienna Spiro, and Rain Delays

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Grammy winner Dean celebrated breaking a U.K. chart record with surprise guest Sam Fender

Rain that flooded Chicago overnight and continued to fall on Saturday delayed the third day of Lollapalooza 2026 and caused organizers to push back doors by about three hours for cleanup. The downpours caused pooling throughout Grant Park where the festival is held. By the time it opened at 3 p.m., the grounds were understandably muddy, but navigable for attendees.

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Laid to rest with care: Ancient infants, perhaps twins, found in 1,200-year-old latrine

Laid to rest with care: Ancient infants, perhaps twins, found in 1,200-year-old latrine
Bones from the two infants (a) Individual 1 and (b) Individual 2. Credit: OeAW-OeAI / J. Wurzer in Childhood in the Past (2026). DOI: 10.1080/17585716.2026.2682804

More than 1,000 years ago, two babies were tucked away in an abandoned Roman toilet channel. Yet, despite what the location suggests, they were cherished, not discarded.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings to Mind-Blowing $355 Million Debut, Second-Biggest Opening Weekend in Box Office History

With great power comes truly heroic ticket sales.

Sony and Marvel‘s comic book adventure “Brand New Day” obliterated box office expectations, collecting a jaw-dropping $355 million from 4,487 North American theaters. It’s the second-biggest debut in domestic box office history, following 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” with $357 million, not adjusted for inflation. “Brand New Day” could end up eclipsing the all-time record if Monday’s final tally lands above estimates. No other films have ever come close to surpassing $300 million in a single weekend. The third-largest domestic opening belongs to 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” with $260 million, followed by 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War” with $257 million. Yes, Marvel Studios now boasts the four largest openings of all time at the domestic box office.

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Somehow, This 1977 BMW 320i Was Driven Just 9000 Miles in 49 Years

BMW has produced all manner of special and collectible cars over the years, but the heart of the breed is not really about the M3 and M5 and 2002tii. Instead, it's about how a more ordinary sedan bearing that blue-and-white roundel can make everyday drives feel just a little more wonderful, turning the daily commute into something to be looked forward to. Of course, the problem with cars that are made to elevate daily drives is that they typically get driven. A lot.

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BTS Just Shined A Light On The Grammys’ Diversity Problem

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - Season 13

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 2272 — Pictured: Musical guest BTS poses after their performance on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 — (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)

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