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Visa monopoly over debit cards hurts consumers and businesses, feds say
Visa exploits its market dominance to stifle competition, costing consumers and merchants billions in extra fees, feds allege.5 minutes ago -
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US sues Visa, saying the card issuer monopolized debit card markets and is driving up costs for businesses and consumers
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Lawsuits allege deadly 2021 Texas blackouts were an inside job
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September consumer confidence falls the most in three years
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Treasury yields retreat after consumer confidence in economy drops by most since 2021
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2-year Treasury yield falls after consumer confidence miss
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NBC News - Top stories
Consumer confidence fell more than expected this month
The reading comes days after the Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate as it tries to prevent further slowing in the labor market.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Consumer confidence plunges on weaker job market and high cost of living. Americans are anxious ahead of election.
Consumer confidence fell in September to a three-month low ahead of a pivotal U.S. election whose outcome could hinge on which presidential candidate voters think will do a better job on the economy.4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Income needed to buy a home falls for first time since 2020: report
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Financial Times - Business
Netanyahu’s ‘rope-a-dope’ war strategy with White House
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DT Hargrave out; CMC sees specialist in Germany
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NBC News - Top stories
Colorado man sentenced to life for murdering 10 people at King Soopers supermarket in 2021
A Colorado man who gunned down 10 people at a Boulder supermarket in 2021 was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Monday after a jury rejected an insanity defense and ...19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Lebanon sees deadliest day since 2006 after Israeli strikes
The Lebanese Ministry of Health said Israeli airstrikes killed at least 490 people and injured more than 1,600 on Monday. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more. ...19 hours ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 amid Israeli strikes
Tensions in the Middle East are now boiling as Israel steps up its military campaign against the terror group Hezbollah in Lebanon. Officials there say Israeli strikes have killed nearly 500 ...19 hours ago - Israel -
CNBC - Business
Trump Media plummets 10% as post-lockup selloff picks up steam
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The best sunscreen options for fall 2024
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California lawsuit alleges Exxon misled consumers about plastics recycling
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The Hill - Politics
Record percentage in Gallup poll sees US as greatly divided on key values
A record-high 80 percent of U.S. adults say Americans are “greatly divided” on the most important values, according to a recent Gallup poll. The survey does not define “most important values” in ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
How Preppy Cult Brands Captured the Imaginations and Wallets of Female Consumers
How many Stanley cups, Bogg Bags, and Kendra Scott necklaces does anyone need? Apparently, as many as you can buy.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
How resilient is the US consumer?
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BBC News - Top stories
Murdered banker's family have 'lost confidence' in police
Alistair Wilson was shot on his doorstep almost 20 years ago and his killer has never been caught.3 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Pregnancy deaths skyrocketed in Texas after abortion ban, analysis shows
The number of women in Texas who died while pregnant, during labor or soon after childbirth skyrocketed after the state’s ban on abortion care, a new analysis finds.3 days ago - Abortion -
MarketWatch - Business
Small-cap stocks post longest rally since 2021 after Fed rate cut. What’s next?
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The Hill - Politics
Harris sees reasons for cautious optimism in Pennsylvania
Vice President Harris is seeing encouraging signs in Pennsylvania, a state that many see as the key battleground in the fight for the White House in November. Many recent polls have shown Harris ...3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Construction giant collapse sees 2,200 jobs cut
The UK operations of the construction group ISG collapsed into administration on Friday.4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Painful' Budget warning spooks people's confidence
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Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
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