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BitPay Wallet Adds One-Tap Crypto Buying With Apple Pay

Atlanta – November 06, 2026 -- Eligible BitPay Wallet users in 100+ countries can now buy cryptocurrency in one tap with Apple Pay, Google Pay or cards, and EU users can also pay via SEPA. The in-app checkout is powered by MoonPay and runs on iOS and Android, including in the United States and supported European Union countries.

The checkout opens pre-filled inside the wallet

The asset, purchase amount and preferred payment method are filled in automatically based on user preferences. With Apple Pay or Google Pay, users confirm using their device's supported authentication method instead of typing in payment details.

Returning MoonPay customers are logged in automatically. New customers complete a one-time signup and identity verification, then are set for future purchases.

Invesco Declares Closed-End Fund Dividends: What Holders Should Know

ATLANTA – November 02, 2026 -- The Board of Trustees of each Invesco closed-end fund named in the company's announcement has declared dividends, and shareholders of record can expect notices explaining where the payments come from.

Section 19 Notices explain the source of payments

Under Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, each fund must send shareholders of record a Section 19 Notice whenever a distribution includes anything other than net investment income. The notice is for information only, not for tax reporting. Where it applies, it appears on the fund's page at invesco.com.

Aiper Black Friday: Robotic Pool Cleaners Up to $550 Off

ATLANTA – November 01, 2026 -- Aiper is discounting its robotic pool cleaners by up to $550 on Aiper.com from November 17 through November 30, with the Scuba S1 dropping below $500.

The featured deals cover three price points: Scuba V3 at $849.99, Experts Duo at $1,179.99 and Scuba S1 at $499.99.

Scuba V3 uses AI to plan each cleaning

Scuba V3 builds cleaning plans from pool size, weather and cleaning history through its Cognitive AI Navium Mode. AI Patrol Cleaning detects and targets debris for cleaning up to 10X faster, and VisionPath adaptive path planning guides the robot through the pool.

It cleans the floor, walls and waterline. Waterline retrieval and real-time app alerts make it easier to collect after a session.

Black Friday price: $849.99, down from $1,099.99, a saving of $250.

Notah Begay III Junior Golf Championship Returns to Louisiana

Kinder – October 30, 2026 -- The best junior golfers in the NB3 JGNC Series tee off at Koasati Pines in Kinder, Louisiana, with the Girls National Championship on November 1-3, 2026 and the Boys National Championship on November 6-8.

3,500 juniors chased 320 spots

More than 3,500 golfers ages 10 to 18 entered this year's three-stage qualifying process. Only 320 earned a place in the championship field. The events are held at Coushatta Casino Resort, home to Koasati Pines, which the resort calls the top-rated golf course in Louisiana. Title sponsor Skechers brings new events to the series this year.

Founder Notah Begay III says the draw is exposure. "Creating those opportunities for the next generation is what this game is about," he said, noting that players compete on a national stage and can be seen by college coaches.

NBA Betting Trends for Oct. 29: New Orleans, Atlanta, Portland

New Orleans – October 30, 2026 -- VSiN's Oct. 29 NBA betting report covers three games: Cleveland at Atlanta, Sacramento at New Orleans and Memphis at Portland. Its systems favor New Orleans (-5.5) and Portland (-7.5), while the data on Cleveland and the totals is mixed.

New Orleans is 11-2 against the spread versus Sacramento

New Orleans has covered 11 of its last 13 meetings with Sacramento, and VSiN lists the Pelicans' -5.5 line as a trend match. Under the total has hit in seven of the last eight series games at Smoothie King Center, and this game's total is 236.5.

A streak system also matches New Orleans. Teams that have lost four or more games and score 114 points per game or more are 156-125-3 against the spread (55.5%). In the Makinen Power Ratings, New Orleans is an underpriced favorite by +1.6, and by +3.2 in the Bettors Ratings.

Contour Airlines Adds Nonstop DuBois Flights to Atlanta, Chicago

SMYRNA, Tenn. – October 22, 2026 -- DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) gets nonstop jet service to Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare starting October 22, 2026, when Contour Airlines launches two new routes.

Atlanta flights run daily, Chicago flights five days a week

Contour will connect DUJ to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every day and to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) five days per week. Both hubs offer onward connections across the United States and around the world. Travelers in the region can start those trips locally instead of driving to a larger airport.

Contour flies 30-seat regional jets with extra legroom

The airline will operate the routes with 30-seat regional jets. Contour says its aircraft have leather seating with expanded legroom in every row, plus complimentary snacks, beverages, and inflight service.

Apply Now for $3,000 Schneider Electric Tech Scholarships

Atlanta – October 19, 2026 -- Students across the United States can apply for $3,000 scholarships to fund technical education and training, with an application deadline of Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Schneider Electric and SKILLED Nation, an organization that expands access to training for high-demand skilled careers, are adding $100,000 in scholarships to the Schneider Electric SKILLED Scholarship Program.

Scholarships cover training for building and energy careers

The program is now in its fourth year. Schneider Electric has put more than $300,000 into it so far. The money helps pay for postsecondary education and training in building automation, energy management, HVAC, electrical systems, facilities engineering and maintenance, green building and sustainability, security and related technical fields.

Delta Community Credit Union Opens Full-Service Roswell Branch

Atlanta – – October 14, 2026 -- Residents of Roswell, Georgia, can now bank in person at Delta Community Credit Union's new full-service branch at 660 W. Crossville Road, Suite 100, which has two interactive teller machines offering 24-hour ATM access.

The Roswell branch is the credit union's 35th location

Georgia's largest credit union celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting attended by its executive team, branch staff, and local community and business leaders. Roswell is Delta Community's 32nd location in metro Atlanta and 35th overall.

It is also the credit union's fourth branch in North Fulton County, joining existing locations in Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs.

A 10-person team staffs the new branch

Members can meet with a home loan specialist and a retirement services specialist on site. The two interactive teller machines provide ATM access around the clock.

Bright Crowns Launches Five-Minute Daily Wellness App for Black Kids

Atlanta – October 14, 2026 -- Bright Crowns, a daily wellness practice built specifically for Black children, is now available on the Apple App Store with a free seven-day trial. Families who join by Dec. 31 lock in a Founding Family rate of $69.99 for the first year, and one subscription covers every child in the home.

A five-minute morning routine follows a Breathe, Belong, Become arc

Each session combines breathing, affirmations and examples of inspiring Black figures, past and present. The goal is for a child to settle, remember who they are and where they come from, and leave the house grounded in their own worth.

The app carries kids from morning to bedtime

Bright Crowns is not limited to mornings. It offers confidence boosts before a test or a game, support when a big feeling rises, and sleep stories from the African diaspora at night. The week closes with a reflection that a parent reads aloud to their child.

VPN Proxy Master Adds 62 Desktop Server Locations

Singapore – October 13, 2026 -- VPN Proxy Master has added 62 server locations across its Windows and Mac apps, giving desktop users more city-level connection choices in 105 countries.

Windows server locations jump 40.5% to 163

Windows gets the largest share of the upgrade. Server locations rise from 116 to 163, and country coverage grows from 94 to 105. That adds 11 countries and 47 server locations.

The new servers span Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. They include Frankfurt, Kyiv, Buenos Aires, Luanda, Dhaka, Manama, Mumbai, and Osaka.

US users get nine new city options

The United States sees the most extensive city-level expansion, with new locations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Washington.