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U.S. Consumer Watchdog Turns Focus to Credit Card Rewards, Buy-Now-Pay-Later Companies
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, acting on increased complaints, will examine rewards market and deferred payment programs.Inc. - Business -
States are pushing to give teachers pay increases that haven't come through in decades as more funding was directed to other purposes in the education system.
States are pushing to give teachers pay increases that haven’t come through in decades as more funding was directed to other purposes in the education system.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Should you use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt?
Want to pay off high-interest credit card debt with a personal loan? Find out if that plan makes sense here.CBS News - Top stories -
Lawmakers Push Bill to Block the SBA From Expanding Further Into Direct Loans
In the proposal, Senators John Kennedy and Tim Scott cite the SBA's track record with fraud within its pandemic-era lending programs.Inc. - Business -
Is a Nintendo Switch Worth Buying Right Now? (2024)
Rumors abound about the Switch’s successor, but that shouldn’t deter you from jumping into the wonderful library of exclusive games on Nintendo’s platform.Wired - Tech -
Bad NFLPA grades push Patriots' Robert Kraft, Chiefs' Clark Hunt to make upgrades
In two NFL markets, the players' complaints were heard.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Should you use a home equity loan to buy an investment property? Here's what experts say.
Is it smart to use your existing home equity to buy an investment property? Here's what some experts think.CBS News - Top stories -
FAA to increase oversight of United Airlines after recent issues
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing its oversight of United Airlines in the wake of recent incidents, including a plane losing a tire during takeoff, the airline said Friday. Sasha Johnson, United’s vice president of corporate ...The Hill - Politics - Travel -
Powerball jackpot increases to $935 million after no one wins the top prize
The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $935 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Wednesday night.NBC News - Top stories -
Lowe’s credit card now has a 31.99% interest rate. Customers call it ‘loan sharking.’
“These interest charges could be astronomical on a big purchase,” says one credit-card expert.MarketWatch - Business -
Novo Nordisk to Expand Cardio Push with German Buy
Novo Nordisk said it will acquire Cardior Pharmaceuticals for more than $1 billion as the Wegovy maker moves to strengthen its pipeline of drugs to treat cardiovascular disease.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Elon Musk Pushes to Increase Use of 'Full Self-Driving' Software as Tesla Sales Cool
Elon Musk has said drivers with FSD enabled will get a one-month free trial starting in the coming days.The Wall Street Journal - World - Elon Musk -
Elon Musk Pushes to Increase Use of 'Full Self-Driving' Software as Tesla Sales Cool
Elon Musk has said drivers with FSD enabled will get a one-month free trial starting in the coming days.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Elon Musk -
The Fight for AI Talent: Pay Million-Dollar Packages and Buy Whole Teams
The search for AI expertise is heating up amid a shortage of candidates and as layoffs hit other areas of tech.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Should you buy gold now or wait for the price to drop?
The price of gold is hovering near a record high. But should investors buy in now or wait for the price to fall?CBS News - Top stories -
Retired grandmother still owes $108,000 in student debt 40 years after taking out loan
According to the U.S. Department of Education, 43 million Americans owe a collective $1.3 trillion in student loan debt.The Hill - Politics -
My wife and I owe $450,000 on a $1.2 million house with a 3.5% mortgage rate. Our payments will soon increase. Should we pay it off or invest in stocks?
“We are in our late 60s and in good health, and we have a second home worth $900,000 that is fully paid for.”MarketWatch - Business -
Teachers Are Quitting. Some States Want to Pay More to Keep Them.
Nationally, average teacher pay has barely budged since 1990. New legislation seeks to increase minimum salaries.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Councils now sell off more houses than they build. Thatcher’s legacy, right to buy, is a failure
The right still reveres her flagship policy, but the repercussions are more homelessness, spiralling rents and bankrupt councils. Of all the policies imposed on Britain by Conservative governments, few have reshaped the country’s fortunes as ...The Guardian - World -
House Republicans had a bad day
A majority of House Republicans voted against funding the government, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson and more bad news for the GOP.NBC News - Politics - Republican Party -
The best- and worst-paying college majors, 5 years after graduation
Engineer majors earn double that of liberal arts majors five years after college.CNBC - Business -
Dani Alves allowed to leave Spanish jail after paying €1m bail
Former Barcelona and Brazil footballer is appealing against conviction and prison sentence for rape. The former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves, convicted of rape in Spain, has paid his bail of €1m and can leave jail pending his appeal, ...The Guardian - World -
White House looking for 'opportunity to repeal' funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags
The White House said it is looking to work with Congress to repeal an effective ban on LGBTQ pride flags flown over U.S. embassies in legislation funding the government through September. President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion spending package ...The Hill - Politics -
After 40 Years, Ghostbusters Is Now A Billion-Dollar Film Franchise
Ghostbusters has officially crossed the $1 billion threshhold as the latest entry in the series, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, had a $45.2 million opening weekend in the US. Meanwhile, Dune: Part Two earned $17.6 million at the US box office, ...GameSpot - Tech -
UBS to sell $8bn of loans to Apollo
Deal follows move by Swiss bank to renegotiate terms of original sale of a business owned by Credit SuisseFinancial Times - Business -
Bad Boys 4 Trailer Sees The Duo On The Lam
The setup for Bad Boys: Ride or Die is that Marcus and Mike are... well, set up. The new trailer for the fourth installment in the action series--starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith--shows the pair getting framed after an intense plane ...GameSpot - Tech -
Dani Alves released from prison after paying bail while awaiting appeal of rape conviction in Spain
Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves has been released from prison after paying 1 million euros in bail to be set free while appealing a rape convictionABC News - Sports -
NFL trade deadline pushed back to after Week 9
Since 2012, the NFL trade deadline has been scheduled for the Tuesday after Week 8.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Satellite Images Show North Korea's Increasing Isolation
The country was the first to close its border in the pandemic. It still hasn’t fully emerged.The Wall Street Journal - World - North Korea -
Oil prices slip on U.S. crude stockpile increase
U.S. commercial crude stockpiles rose by 3.2 million barrels for the week ending March 22, according to the Energy Information Administration.CNBC - Business -
10 important mortgage loan questions to ask this spring
If you want to get the best mortgage loan possible, be sure to ask your lender these questions during the process.CBS News - Top stories -
Will a HELOC or home equity loan be better this April?
Both HELOCs and home equity loans have unique benefits for borrowers this spring. But which will be better to use?CBS News - Top stories -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.2% to 99.09
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.2% to 99.09, and is up 10 for of the past 14 trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
They fled kibbutzim after Hamas attacked. Now, many Israelis must decide whether to go back.
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Bad Haircut? A Hot Chinese App Is Giving Americans Blunt Advice
Xiaohongshu, a mix of Instagram and Reddit, is a destination for personal-style suggestions.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Ho, ho, horrible: NFL delivering coal with Christmas move
The announcement that the NFL will have a Christmas Day doubleheader is troubling. It's an incremental step. Don't think the league will stop there.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Rui Hachimura is bad luck for Memphis again as Lakers win
Rui Hachimura, who helped oust Memphis from playoffs last season with three-pointers, makes seven in Lakers' win Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Why good news for Japan may be bad news for hedge funds
After three decades of corporate stagnation, there’s fresh momentum — but not everyone is pleasedFinancial Times - Business -
Why the UK’s biscuit tax leaves a bad taste in the mouth
A quandary over whether a flapjack is a cake or a muesli bar reveals an unseriousness at the heart of the UK’s tax systemFinancial Times - World -
Man Killed by Train After He Is Pushed Onto Subway Tracks, Police Say
A man was arrested and charged with murder after the attack in East Harlem, which the police described as unprovoked.The New York Times - Top stories