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Harvard fellow: CFPB's 'buy now, pay later' regulation isn't enough — nothing 'substantively changes'
Many BNPL providers already comply with the agency's new guidance. A bigger issue is that these loans still aren't reflected on credit reports, one expert says.CNBC - Business -
Why Biden's Cease-Fire Push in Gaza Faces Tough Obstacles
President Biden’s call for an end to the Israel-Hamas war was designed to make it hard for either side to say no. But disagreements on crucial details remain hard to overcome.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Don't be so quick to take money advice from TikTok — here's why
There is no substitute for establishing a budget you can sustain over time, experts say.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
Readers reply: why do neanderthals have such a bad reputation?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts. Why do neanderthals have such a bad reputation? Carlo Moretti, Verona. ...The Guardian - World -
‘A sign of hope’: why weeds are finally being embraced by gardeners
Species once view as a threat are undergoing a horticultural reassessment and being hailed for their resilience and beauty across the UK. Weeds are undergoing a cultural makeover. Historically vilified as a threat in a nation of impeccable lawns, ...The Guardian - World -
Why Mbappe makes Real Madrid 'almost impossible to stop'
BBC Sport asks Real Madrid fans and experts what new signing Kylian Mbappe will bring to the Bernabeu, as the French forward joins from Paris Saint Germain.BBC News - Top stories -
Beyond the Grind: Why Health Should Be a Top Priority for Great Leaders
In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, the hustle mindset often overshadows the importance of health, but it shouldn't.Inc. - Business -
Why the world needs a strong WHO — and an international pandemic agreement
At this critical moment, post-COVID-19, we have a chance to revamp our global health infrastructure. We can build on the lessons learned and create a more resilient and fair global health system.The Hill - Politics -
Wisconsin fake elector on why he signed phony electoral document for Trump
Andrew Hitt, who signed a phony electoral certificate for former President Trump in 2020, tells 60 Minutes that he and other Wisconsin Republican electors were tricked.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Chris Mason: Why Labour are so keen to talk about defence
Labour sees defence - and its commitment to nuclear arms - as key to shifting voter perceptions of the party.BBC News - Top stories -
The NYSE and Nasdaq have become the hottest clubs in New York. Here’s why.
Sure, they’re about buying and selling stocks, but they’re also about serving up the breakfast bacon — or hosting a pickleball match.MarketWatch - Business -
Why is a group of billionaires working to re-elect Trump? | Robert Reich
Oligarchs like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel aren’t just hostile to progressivism. They’re hostile to American democracy itself. Elon Musk and the entrepreneur and investor David Sacks reportedly held a secret dinner party of billionaires and ...The Guardian - World -
Why Saudi Aramco Stock Is a Tough Sell on Wall Street
The world’s biggest oil producer is trying to tempt global investors with a $12 billion share sale, but the price looks expensive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The President of McDonald's Just Told Customers Why He's 'Frustrated and Worried.' Here's Why He Shouldn't Have Said Anything at All
It's tempting to defend yourself, especially when you feel a situation has been misrepresented, but still: Actions are always better than words.Inc. - Business -
Half of Americans think Trump's guilty verdict was correct, should end campaign: POLL
Forty-seven percent say they think the charges against Trump were politically motivated. At the same time, 51% think Trump intentionally did something illegal.ABC News - Top stories -
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy: 'Every American' should accept 2024 election results
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday said that “every American should accept the results” of the upcoming presidential election, as some Republicans repeatedly refuse to say whether they’ll accept the results, regardless of who wins.NBC News - Top stories -
American prisoner brought home after five years trapped in Iran shares his story | 60 Minutes
Emad Shargi was arrested in Iran in 2018. He’s back in the U.S. and sharing the harrowing story of his time in Evin prison.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
U.S. says Congo hasn't given it access to Americans detained over alleged roles in coup attempt
The U.S. Embassy in Congo says Congolese authorities have not shared details or provided access to the Americans who were arrested following a coup attempt last monthABC News - World -
South Africa's ruling ANC loses majority in country's most sweeping political shift in 30 years
South Africa's governing African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority of 30 years, in the country's most sweeping political shift since the end of the apartheid.CNBC - Business -
Honolulu is the western metro area where 1-bedroom rent has gone up the most in a year
CNBC Make It analyzed rent estimate data from Apartment List for April 2023 to April 2024, filtering metro areas by those with at least 500,000 residents.CNBC - Business -
Who has the most Champions League titles all time? How many times have Real Madrid won UCL?
Here's every team that has won a UCL titleCBS Sports - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
Paris aims for the most sustainable Olympics yet; organizers say plan isn't perfect
Organizers of the Paris Olympics have set ambitious goals for environmental sustainabilityABC News - Sports - Olympics -
San Francisco's Most Expensive Home for Sale Has a Pretty Impressive Guest List
The late philanthropists Fritz and Lucy Jewett used the $38 million Presidio home to entertain Nancy Pelosi, George H.W. Bush and others.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn't perfect
Organizers of the Paris Olympics have set ambitious goals for environmental sustainabilityABC News - Tech -
After Verdict, Trump Revels in Embrace of His Most Avid Base: Male Fans
The former president’s appearance at a U.F.C. fight in Newark on Saturday night showcased his hypermasculine appeal, and his defiance.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Ranking Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. and other rookies with the most to prove at NFL mandatory minicamps
The journey begins for several rookies across the NFL this weekCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
‘She just says blah blah’: why Italy’s downtrodden believe Meloni is doing nothing for them
The PM is talking up her underdog credentials ahead of this week’s European elections. But many in an impoverished Rome neighbourhood are sceptical. Sitting in the dark, cramped dining room of her home in Tor Bella Monaca, a densely populated ...The Guardian - World -
I Build Large AI Models. Here's Why I'm Not Using Them to Replace Employees
The practical application of LLMs for Enterprise is apparent when you start to consider their deployment in replacing call centers.Inc. - Business -
The affluent can have their souls enriched at university, so why not the poor as well? | Kenan Malik
The latest Tory crusade over ‘rip-off’ degrees continues to stereotype students based on class. ‘We must crack down on low-value university degrees.” Who claimed that and when? It might have been Rishi Sunak last October. Or Sunak last July. Or ...The Guardian - World -
'He's the heartbeat of our team': Why everybody loves Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, long-suffering Edmonton Oiler
The No. 1 pick of the 2011 draft has been through quite a bit in his NHL career -- but now has his team on the precipice of the Stanley Cup Final.ESPN - Sports -
Why you should calculate your own P/E and PEG ratios — and the right way to do it
Before we figure out a stock's PEG ratio, we need to calculate its compound annual growth rate, or CAGR.CNBC - Business -
College football odds, bets: Why Oklahoma State is undervalued as a Big 12 championship contender
Mike Gundy's Cowboys have played for two of the last three Big 12 championshipsCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
I’m glad Slovenia is recognising Palestine at last – but why did my country hesitate for so long? | Ana Schnabl
Our convoluted response to the catastrophe in Gaza leaves a bitter aftertaste. It is common knowledge that we Slovenes are a hard-working, neat but in essence spineless folk. Our favourite pastime is oppressing our fellow citizens, especially our ...The Guardian - World -
Skydance Media's revised merger offer gives Paramount Global's nonvoting shareholders an option to cash out at a premium, according to people familiar with the matter.
Skydance Media’s revised merger offer gives Paramount Global’s nonvoting shareholders an option to cash out at a premium, according to people familiar with the matter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘I feel like an idiot. I need every cent to retire’: I gave a friend $20,000 to buy me a car. He ghosted me. I called the police. What options do I have?
“We met several times in person, and he explained that once I gave him the money that I could trust him.”MarketWatch - Business -
Beijing's defense minister attempted to assuage fears of confrontation between the Chinese and American militaries a day after the U.S. defense chief did the same, as the sides attempt to manage bilateral tensions.
Beijing’s defense minister attempted to assuage fears of confrontation between the Chinese and American militaries a day after the U.S. defense chief did the same, as the sides attempt to manage bilateral tensions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump and Republicans heightened criticism of the U.S. justice system after the former president became the first to be convicted of a felony, exacerbating a political atmosphere in which Americans increasingly distrust democratic institutions.
Trump and Republicans heightened criticism of the U.S. justice system after the former president became the first to be convicted of a felony, exacerbating a political atmosphere in which Americans increasingly distrust democratic institutions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump