Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims

Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.
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Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.
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Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.

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Austin police are investigating a death near Bolm District Park in east Austin.

Austin police are investigating a homicide near Bolm District Park in east Austin.

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