Cash App owner to pay $45M settlement over alleged deceptive practices, fraud protections

Nebraska will receive nearly $380,000 as Block Inc. agrees to improve customer support, strengthen fraud prevention and change its marketing practices

July 8, 2026Updated: July 8, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Cash App owner to pay $45M settlement over alleged deceptive practices, fraud protections

FILE - Cash App logos are seen on a phone screen, Sept. 8, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Regional

Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Former Nebraska wrestler A.J. Ferrari arrested in Douglas County

After Nebraska sanctions and federal charges, Iowa nurse surrenders license

Douglas County deputy’s firing tied to CSAM tip, AI nude images

Colombian woman, Venezuelan man sentenced in Omaha child sex trafficking case

State

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for western Wyoming

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Panhandle counties

Attorney General Hilgers announces $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc. over deceptive practices on Cash App

Kimball Health Services awards June Employee of the Month

Ohio man brings cross-country ride against political hate to Nebraska

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April