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Business Wire
07-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Credit Sesame Enlists Green Dot to Enhance Sesame Cash Digital Banking Offering
PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Credit Sesame, one of the first platforms to provide consumers free and ongoing access to their full credit information and profile, is partnering with Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) to power and enhance its Sesame Cash smart digital banking service designed to help customers grow their savings. Leveraging Green Dot's embedded finance platform, Arc, Credit Sesame will offer users access to FDIC-insured demand deposit accounts (DDAs) at launch. Following the recent release of Credit Sesame's newest AI-backed management platform, Sesame, additional new services – such as credit-building tools – will also become available to Sesame Cash users as part of this partnership. "This partnership with Green Dot allows us to scale Sesame Cash faster and deliver smarter, more accessible tools to help people transform their finances more quickly." - David Bagatelle, Head of Global Operations and Banking, Credit Sesame Share 'At Credit Sesame, our mission has always been to make financial wellness accessible to everyone by helping consumers grow both their credit and their cash,' said David Bagatelle, Head of Global Operations and Banking, Credit Sesame. 'This partnership with Green Dot allows us to scale Sesame Cash faster and deliver smarter, more accessible tools to help people transform their finances more quickly. With their banking infrastructure and like-minded dedication to financial inclusion, we're excited to deliver an even more powerful Sesame Cash experience that empowers people to take control of their money and their future.' Following the Arc integration, soon-to-come enhancements on the Sesame Cash roadmap include Sesame Credit Builder, which will allow users to build and improve their credit scores with everyday debit purchases – from coffee to subscriptions and more. Activity is reported to the major credit bureaus, helping users improve their credit scores with each payment. 'We are thrilled to partner with Credit Sesame to support, enhance and grow the Sesame Cash banking experience for their users,' said Renata Caine, GM/SVP of Embedded Finance, Green Dot. 'Our shared commitment to improving consumers' financial health through embedded financial services provides a strong foundation for this partnership, and we look forward to continued innovation with Credit Sesame for years to come.' About Credit Sesame Credit Sesame is a leading financial wellness platform dedicated to helping consumers achieve better financial health through cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions. With a decade of credit expertise and a proven track record of serving over 18 million users, Credit Sesame leverages AI and advanced analytics to empower individuals to improve their credit scores, enhance approval odds, and reduce credit costs. The recently launched Sesame Platform extends this mission by providing financial institutions with a turnkey AI-powered credit intelligence solution. It enables businesses to offer personalized credit and financial wellness experiences, driving deeper customer engagement and growth. Backed by leading institutional and strategic investors, Credit Sesame operates across the U.S. For more information, visit and follow on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn. About Arc by Green Dot Arc is the embedded finance platform of services featuring all of Green Dot's secure banking and money processing capabilities designed to fuel value, loyalty and growth for consumers and businesses. Arc by Green Dot powers some of the world's most trusted brands and thousands of other businesses with seamless, secure and useful financial tools and experiences. Integrated with Green Dot Bank, Arc provides partners with leading FDIC-insured banking products and tools, plus regulatory and compliance expertise, oversight and support. The Arc platform is cloud-based, modular and scalable by design – configurable to meet a wide range of business needs and goals, and flexible to adapt as our partners grow. Arc's end-to-end banking services are powered by enterprise-grade APIs and offer partners access to comprehensive customer support, fraud protection, the largest retail deposit and ATM network in the U.S., and much more. For more information, visit About Green Dot Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) is a financial technology platform and registered bank holding company that builds banking and payment solutions to create value, retain and reward customers, and accelerate growth for businesses of all sizes. For more than two decades, Green Dot has delivered financial tools and services that address the most pressing financial needs of consumers and businesses, and that transform the way people and businesses manage and move money. Green Dot delivers a broad spectrum of financial products to consumers and businesses through its portfolio of brands, including: GO2bank, a leading digital and mobile bank account offering simple, secure and useful banking for Americans living paycheck to paycheck; the Green Dot Network ('GDN') of more than 90,000 retail distribution and cash access locations nationwide; Arc by Green Dot, the single-source embedded finance platform combining all of Green Dot's secure banking and money processing capabilities to power businesses at all stages of growth; rapid! wage and disbursements solutions, providing pay card and earned wage access services to more than 7,000 businesses and their employees; and Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, the company's tax division, which processes more than 14 million tax refunds annually. Founded in 1999, Green Dot has managed more than 80 million accounts to date both directly and through its partners. Green Dot Bank 1 is a subsidiary of Green Dot Corporation and member of the FDIC. For more information about Green Dot's products and services, please visit 1 Green Dot Bank also operates under the following registered trade names: GO2bank, GoBank and Bonneville Bank. All of these registered trade names are used by, and refer to, a single FDIC-insured bank, Green Dot Bank. Deposits under any of these trade names are deposits with Green Dot Bank and are aggregated for deposit insurance coverage up to the allowable limits.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elmo account hacked: Sesame Street character's X page posts offensive messages; targets Trump over Epstein files
Sesame street character Elmo (Image: X/Elmo) The official X account of popular Sesame street character Elmo was hacked on Sunday resulting in a series of offensive and antisemitic messages that shocked many social media users. The account, which has over 640K followers, posted multiple hateful messages, including calls for violence against Jewish people. In some posts, it referred to President Donald Trump as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's 'puppet'. Another post demanded Trump to release the Epstein documents. The account also replied to several users with similar offensive language. All of these posts and replies were later deleted. In a statement to Fox News, a Sesame Workshop spokesperson confirmed the hack, saying: 'Elmo's X account was compromised today by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account.' The incident drew widespread reaction from the netizens. Some users mocked the situation because of the shocking adult language coming from a children's character account. One user commented, 'I'm forever scarred by Elmo.' Representative Jared Moskowitz tweeted, "See what happens when you defund PBS". Sesame Street has faced increased scrutiny in recent months as some Republican lawmakers have pushed to cut federal funding for PBS. In May, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending federal support for the public broadcaster. Last month, Republican lawmakers called to defund PBS after the television station's long-running children's show, "Sesame Street," celebrated LGBTQ "Pride" Month on social media.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sesame One Launches Precision Software for Energy Transition Planning
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Sustainability today launched Sesame One, a unified software platform that enables energy companies, utilities, and infrastructure investors to navigate the energy transition with unprecedented speed and strategic insight. The flagship platform replaces legacy spreadsheet-based planning with dynamic, real-time modeling capabilities that optimize billion-dollar investment decisions across power generation, storage, and low-carbon fuels. Empowering Energy Leaders in a Time of Uncertainty The energy transition is becoming more complex and policy landscapes are shifting — legacy planning tools, built for a simpler system, fall short. Today's energy leaders need adaptive, high-resolution solutions to manage risk, optimize capital, and drive resilient decarbonization strategies at scale, and capitalize on a multi-trillion-dollar annual clean energy investment opportunity. Sesame One delivers a first-of-its-kind modeling environment that integrates power systems planning, industrial decarbonization pathways, energy supply chain optimization, and financial risk analytics—all within a visual, user-friendly interface designed for both C-suites and technical analysts. Proven Results with Industry Leaders Already deployed by energy giants including JERA Americas and several top-tier utilities, Sesame One is enabling faster, smarter infrastructure planning with measurably better outcomes. "The energy transition is a high-stakes game where a poor decision can cost billions. At JERA Americas, we needed a way to cut through the noise and make investment decisions with confidence." said Greg Wilson, JERA Americas' Vice President of Science and Technology. "Sesame has dramatically improved how we analyze competing decarbonization pathways, and most importantly, it is giving us the intuition we need to make more informed decisions." In addition to driving impact, Sesame One is being shaped by leaders on the frontlines of the energy transition. Collaborations with strategic partners like Chevron have helped refine the platform's capabilities to meet real-world operational needs. "Achieving a lower carbon energy future that's affordable and reliable requires better system-level intelligence that can enable better decision-making," said Vesna Mirkovic, Strategic Relationships Manager at Chevron. "Collaborating with Sesame in development of their technology has given Chevron the opportunity to help shape a platform that provides clear, actionable insights to help us better understand how emerging technologies integrate with existing assets and optimize system performance and emissions reduction. Sesame's technology has the potential to play a key role as the energy landscape evolves. We're excited to have the opportunity to be part of building this capability from the ground up." From Spreadsheets to Strategic Advantage Sesame One transforms energy planning by enabling users to: Navigate uncertainty with confidence: Build flexible strategies that remain robust across shifting policies, market conditions, and technology costs Accelerate analysis: Evaluate hundreds of scenarios in minutes rather than weeks Optimize capital allocation: Model power generation, storage, and low-carbon fuel investments with full-stack scenario planning De-risk major decisions: Apply sensitivity analysis and stress-testing to billion-dollar infrastructure strategies Keep plans dynamic and responsive: Move beyond static spreadsheets with living models that evolve in real time as new data and assumptions emerge Accelerate decarbonization: Model clean power supply across industrial facilities, manufacturing sites, and data centers with granular detail Integrate complex systems: Connect power systems planning with industrial operations, hydrogen production, CCUS deployment, and biofuel strategies "We designed Sesame One for leaders making the hardest decisions in the energy transition. Every dollar, every megaton, every megawatt matters. This platform helps you move faster—without missing what matters most," said Emre Gençer, Co-Founder and CEO, Sesame Sustainability. Ready to Transform Your Energy Strategy? Energy leaders can no longer afford to rely on static tools for dynamic challenges. Sesame One provides the strategic intelligence needed to navigate decarbonization, optimize investments, and accelerate execution with board-ready insights. See how Chevron, JERA Americas, and top utilities are rethinking energy planning with Sesame One. Visit to request a personalized demo and explore how industry leaders are accelerating impact—from advancing hydrogen hubs and grid resilience to delivering clean power for data centers and manufacturing at scale. About Sesame Sustainability Sesame Sustainability builds advanced software platforms for energy system modeling, decarbonization planning, and investment strategy. Focused on hydrogen, CCUS, renewables, and hard-to-abate industrial sectors, Sesame empowers energy leaders with the tools to deliver resilient, data-driven strategies at scale. A venture-backed MIT spinout, Sesame is supported by Flybridge and Powerhouse Ventures. Learn more at Media Contact:Emre GençerFounder & CEO, Sesame Sustainabilitymedia@ Demo Requests:Sesame Sustainability Teaminfo@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sesame Sustainability Sign in to access your portfolio
Newsweek
26-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Nationwide Rice Recall As FDA Issues Risk Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A nationwide recall of multiple rice products has been issued with the second-highest risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NatureMills US Inc., a Texas-based company, issued a voluntary recall for numerous products on May 13 because of the undeclared presence of allergens, including milk and wheat. The FDA issued a Class II risk classification for the recalled rice products on June 25. Newsweek contacted NatureMills US Inc. for comment by email. A stock image shows rice following NatureMills US Inc. issuing of a voluntary recall for various rice products. A stock image shows rice following NatureMills US Inc. issuing of a voluntary recall for various rice products. Silas Stein/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images Why It Matters A Class II risk classification refers to a situation in which the "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the FDA. Milk and wheat are among the nine major food allergens as set out in law. The others are eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame and soybeans. The FDA warned that people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and wheat "run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products." Allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms such as hives and lip swelling, to life-threatening complications such as anaphylaxis that may include fatal respiratory problems. What To Know The recalled rice products for which the FDA has issued Class II risk classifications are: Sesame Rice Mix, 200g - 6712 units - undeclared milk - codes: SRMIXG / SRMXIIG / SRMVH - best-by dates: October 2025, January 2026 and June 2026. Dal Garlic Rice Mix, 200g - 6712 units - undeclared milk and wheat - codes: DRMIXG / DRMXIIG / DRMVH - best-by dates: October 2025, January 2026, June 2026. Moringa Rice Mix, 200g - undeclared wheat - 6712 units - codes: MRMIXG / MRMXIIG / MRMVH - best-by dates: October 2025, January 2026, June 2026. Vallarai Rice Mix, 200g - undeclared wheat - 6712 units - codes: VRMIXG / VRMXIIG / VRMVH - best-by dates: October 2025, January 2026, June 2026. Horsegram Rice Mix, 200g - undeclared wheat - 6712 units - codes: HRMIXG / HRMXIIG / HRMVH - best-by dates: October 2025, January 2026, June 2026. Curry Leaf Rice Mix, 200g - undeclared wheat - 6712 units - codes: CRMIXG / CRMXIIG / CRMVIIH - best-by dates: June 2026, August 2026 The products were sold between December 1, 2023 and May 10, 2025 and were distributed throughout the US through the firm's website. The FDA said that the recall was initiated after a routine internal audit found missing ingredients and allergen labels. It added that the problem was the result of an oversight in the packaging process, and that measures were taken to resolve the issue immediately. As of May 13, no illnesses had been reported in connection with recalled products. What People Are Saying The FDA says on its website: "People with food allergies should read labels and avoid the foods they are allergic to. The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food." Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, the director of New York Allergy & Asthma PLLC, previously told Newsweek: "Every three minutes in the United States, someone ends up in an emergency room because of an allergic reaction after accidental ingestion of food. So even when we try hard, these reactions are happening. And if you look at the incidence of anaphylaxis, it has skyrocketed in the last five, 10, 20 years. And in the U.S., there's like a 300 to 400 percent increase in the rates of anaphylaxis to foods." What Happens Next The recall of the products is listed as ongoing, according to the FDA. Consumers who purchased the items and are allergic to milk and wheat have been told not to consume them. They can contact NatureMills US Inc. for a full refund or replacement.
Sky News
25-06-2025
- Sky News
'It's just wrong': Pet owner's plea after 43-year-old tortoise 'taken'
A woman in South Wales, whose 43-year-old tortoise is thought to have been stolen, has issued an appeal to help locate him - more than a month since he was last seen. Ann Thatcher, whose tortoise Sesame went missing from his home in Neath, South Wales, is still hoping to be reunited with her beloved pet. The 76-year-old told Sky News Sesame had been part of her family since he was bought in a shop in Cardiff 43 years ago. "He's been through five cats, two dogs, two daughters, four grandchildren and various members of the family who've loved him and now gone, so he really is a family member," she said. "And I just can't believe somebody has taken him like that with no thought or regard for him or for us." Her young grandson is particularly upset at the thought of Sesame having been taken away. Sesame would spend most of his time out in the garden, before he would "toddle off to his little house" in the evening. While police have been informed, there was "very little they can do" without further evidence, Mrs Thatcher said. She is now offering a £500 reward to anyone who reunites her with her pet tortoise. Sesame, who Mrs Thatcher described as "quite a frisky male", damaged his shell last year and requires medication. "After having him, cared for him after all this time, now he's not going to be so well treated," Mrs Thatcher added. "He obviously isn't, because they don't know him. And that's what bothers me now is that, will he even survive?" A change in the law was introduced in England and Northern Ireland last year, meaning that anyone convicted of stealing a pet in those nations could face up to five years in prison - but it only extends to cat and dog abduction. Pet theft is a criminal offence in Wales but is not covered by the Pet Abduction Act introduced last year. "We're talking about a living thing here, not items," said Mrs Thatcher. "He's older than my youngest daughter. He's grown up with so many people, it's just wrong, it's cruel to take him away."
