TechCrunch+ roundup: Bridge round scarcity, resilient e-commerce, CVC negotiating tips

Inflation is up and consumer confidence is down, which is why e-commerce startups that hope to weather the ongoing downturn should expand their product offerings. Does that sound counterintuitive? “The more complementary and additive a product is to your catalog, the larger your cart size and the more likely a customer is to return,” says…

JusTalk spilled millions of user messages and locations for months

Popular messaging app JusTalk left a huge database of unencrypted private messages publicly exposed to the internet without a password for months. The messaging app has around 20 million international users, while Google Play lists JusTalk Kids, billed as a child-friendly version of its messaging app, has racked up over 1 million Android downloads. JusTalk…

Senators blasted BOP director for worsening conditions at the Atlanta federal prison

Senators expressed deep concern about conditions at the federal prison in Atlanta. John Bazemore/AP Senators heavily criticized BOP Director Michael Carvajal during a congressional hearing. Lawmakers expressed concerns about the problems occuring within a federal Atlanta prison.  Illegal drug use and unsanitary conditions were some of the issues at this prison. The outgoing Federal Bureau…

The Amex Platinum concierge made my trip to London incredibly seamless and saved me over $2,000 — here’s why you should use the service

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Trump’s legal team picked the now-GOP nominee for governor of Pennsylvania as ‘point person’ for ‘fake’ elector scheme in the state

Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano speaks during a campaign rally at The Fuge on May 14, 2022 in Warminster, Pennsylvania. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Pennsylvania Republican Doug Mastriano was the Trump team’s “point person” for a “fake” elector scheme. Mastriano had concerns the scheme was illegal, per emails obtained by The New York Times….

How many credit cards should I have? If managed responsibly, having multiple cards can be beneficial

The number of credit cards you should have will depend largely on your personality and financial goals. Halfpoint Images/Getty How many credit cards you should have depends on your financial and personal goals. Having multiple cards can come with a lot of benefits, but also added risk. Different types of credit cards have different uses…

The Banking CMO Report Preview

Our Banking CMO Report synthesizes interviews with 10 CMOs at some of the largest and most innovative banks, credit unions, and neobanks in the US and Canada. Through our exclusive interviews, we provide insights into how CMOs define their roles and responsibilities; how trends are shaping their strategic priorities; and how a changing consumer and…