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Digital gift card platform On Me has launched a five-year partnership with Mastercard . The company announced the collaboration Wednesday (Dec. 4), along with the news that it had raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding, money it will use to expand its retailer partnerships. “Advancing the industry from magnetic swipe technology pioneered in the 1980s to sleek, modern mobile wallets, with Apple Pay and Google Pay integration, On Me provides consumers with the ability to purchase and checkout seamlessly with just a few taps on your phone,” the company said in a news release. The company says its efforts are aimed at providing a more vibrant gift card experience, while also keeping plastic cards out of landfills and preventing fraud. On Me pointed to data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) showing that gift card-related fraud was a $217 million problem in 2023. The FTC issued a warning about gift card scams last year, telling consumers that would-be fraudsters “might say to put money on an eBay, Google Play, Target or Apple gift card. They might send you to a specific store — often Walmart, Target, CVS or Walgreens. Sometimes they’ll tell you to buy cards at several stores, so cashiers won’t get suspicious.” The company said it helps prevent this by offering two-factor authentication across all transactions and on-device encryption on mobile payments. “Traditional gift cards have fallen behind in the digital age,” said Darragh Meaney , CEO of On Me. “We’re reshaping this space with experiences that are not only highly personalized but also built for seamless integration with modern smartphones.” In other news from the gift card world, PYMNTS spoke recently with Darren Abbott , chief brand officer at Hallmark , about how the integration of digital gift cards with physical greeting cards — from the company’s Gift Cards Greetings offering — improves the customer experience. “We know consumers want solutions that blend tangible products with digital capabilities to solve a common need in a new way,” Abbott said. “Nothing compares to the feeling of opening a greeting card with a heartfelt message, and when combined with a surprise digital gift card that caters to the recipient’s favorite store, restaurant or retailer, it’s truly a gift that’s perfectly suited for anyone,” he added. “With Gift Card Greetings, senders can easily select a gift card that they know their recipient will love, all while delivering it in a meaningful, personal way with a greeting card.”Clay's 15 help Morehead State take down Alice Lloyd 94-63
US crude stocks fall as refinery demand grows, EIA saysManchester City, one of the powerhouses in English football, is currently awaiting the ruling on their alleged violation of financial fair play regulations by the English Premier League. The implications of this verdict could potentially shake up the footballing world and have far-reaching consequences for the club and the entire league.In conclusion, the incident of a leader mocking an employee for taking mourning leave is a stark reminder of the importance of empathy and sensitivity in the workplace. Companies must prioritize the mental and emotional well-being of their employees and ensure that leaders are equipped to provide the support and understanding that their team members need during difficult times. Only by fostering a culture of compassion and respect can organizations truly thrive and create a positive work environment for all.
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Racist attacks against migrants have come in the wake of the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg. Observers warn of Germany's extreme-right scene mobilizing over the incident. The motive of Talib A.*, the perpetrator of the deadly Christmas Market attack in Magdeburg , is still unclear. What has been confirmed is that he is a Saudi citizen and is in custody. Nonetheless, shortly after the attack, the extreme-right scene in Germany began to antagonize migrants. "I have never experienced such a hostile and threatening environment," said a student studying automotive engineering in Magdeburg, the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt . Salam, a violence prevention center in Saxony-Anhalt, gave a similar account. The association has observed a significant increase in incidents against people seen as foreigners by right-wing extremists. According to Salam, "perceived migrants are branded as 'terrorists,' 'criminals' and 'lowlifes,' some are pushed around and spat at." Threats have gone so far that migrant communities have warned each other in WhatsApp groups and on Facebook against going out in public. That the perpetrator of the Magdeburg attack is suspected of being an Islamophobe and a right-wing extremist is a paradox, Hans Goldenbaum, a radicalization expert at Salam, told German broadcaster MDR . "It shows the power of this right extreme discourse and how sealed off he is from reality." Magdeburg attack puts pressure on German security services To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Nationwide mobilization of right-wing extremists Since the Christmas market attack, extreme-right and neo-Nazi parties, associations and individuals have mobilized across Germany. They demand the mass deportation of migrants from the country. Hundreds of neo-Nazis gathered at an extreme-right rally in Magdeburg on Sunday, two days after the attack. The demonstration saw attacks on journalists. On Monday night, participants at a rally held by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) chanted, "Deport! Deport" Deport!" One of the speakers at a rally on Sunday was Thorsten Heise. The militant neo-Nazi has several previous convictions. He once tried to run over a refugee with his car. Videos of the rally show Heise calling on the demonstrators to infiltrate associations, fire departments and authorities. Journalists and observers reported that participants in the rally shouted "Wake up Germany," a phrase used during Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler . Its usage is a punishable offense in Germany. Politicization of the attack has already begun David Begrich, a right-wing extremism expert from the association Miteinander in Magdeburg, expects a broader politicization of the Christmas market attack . The AfD political party has organized large demonstrations in Magdeburg. Begrich strongly criticized the demonstrations, saying that the focus after the attack should remain on the five victims and the 200 others wounded. "I am witnessing great bewilderment and shock in Magdeburg," he told DW. "This attack has deeply wounded the city. That also applies to me personally: my wife was one of those injured." Begrich said he thinks no one should politicize the attack as long as there are victims in the hospital: "The fate of the victims must be the main focus. The reappraisal comes afterward. Communities do not want any politicization." Despite all the fake news, speculation and attempts at politicizing the deadly attack on social media, Begrich sees his city as truly affected, "The city is coming together." *Editor's note: DW follows the German press code, which stresses the importance of protecting the privacy of suspected criminals or victims and urges us to refrain from revealing the full names of alleged criminals. This article was originally published in German.
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