SWIFT and Sanctions: How Banking System Impacts International Relations

The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, commonly known as SWIFT, is an organization that provides tools to facilitate secure, efficient communication among financial institutions around the world. Although SWIFT…

Ricezempic Is Trending on TikTok, But Does the ‘Ozempic Alternative’ Really Work?

TikTokers are drinking Ricezempic – a drink made from discarded rice water – to aid weight loss. They claim that the drink is full of resistant starches that suppress appetite…

Kratom Use Rising Despite Warnings of Cardiac Arrest, Seizures: What to Know

Kratom is an herbal leaf from a tropical evergreen tree that is used as a stimulant, mood enhancer, or sedative. As kratom use increases in young people, physicians should routinely…

Overcoming Language Barriers in Banking

In the United States, language barriers can make it difficult for non-English speakers to access banking services, so paying bills and saving money can be more challenging. About one in…

What Is Zelle? How It Works and Example

Zelle is a peer-to-peer money transfer app that allows users to move funds from one bank account to another. It’s among a growing number of mobile payments apps that allow…

CDC Updates Recommendations for IUD Pain Management

Several women on TikTok have spoken about how painful IUD insertion can be. However, research shows that doctors often underestimate women’s pain. The CDC is seeking to remedy this problem…

Mediterranean Diet May Help You Feel Less Stressed and Improve Your Mood

The Mediterranean diet is associated with decreased feelings of stress and mental distress, according to new research. Conversely, components of the Western diet, which include fast food and sugary (high-glycemic…

US Department of State Announces Annual Limit Reached in EB-5 Unreserved Category

The U.S. State Department and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that they have issued all legally available visas in the unreserved EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program categories for Fiscal Year…

Early Warning Services: What It Does and Company History

Early Warning Services LLC, a privately held financial technology (fintech) company owned by seven major banks, owns several companies including Zelle, a money transfer app. It also provides identity, authentication,…

Banking Rights for Immigrants

Banking as a newcomer to a country can be an incredibly overwhelming endeavor. Despite being a nation founded on immigrants, the United States can make things difficult for both documented…