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"Voter Report Card" mailings described as "creepy," defended as effective

The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.

Nearly 2 in 5 cardholders have maxed out a credit card or come close, report finds

Higher prices and higher interest rates have caused many Americans to use more of their available credit. Gen X is particularly stretched.

Business - CNBC - October 17

College football grades: Georgia gets an 'A+', Texas A&M earns 'C+' in Week 8 report card

A look at how the national championship contenders fared in Week 8

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

College football grades: Texas A&M, Oregon earn an 'A', Ohio State gets 'D' in Week 9 report card

A look at how the national championship contenders fared in Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Pakistan v England report cards: grading every player after Test series

Top marks for Noman Ali and Sajid Khan who surprisingly impressed but a series to forget for Ben Stokes. By Gary Naylor for the 99.94 Cricket Blog . Ben Stokes (53 runs at 13.3; no wicket for ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds

Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.

Business - CNBC - 8 hours ago

USPS releases holiday mailing deadlines, key dates

USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states.

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS

Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

Poisoned Mail and Panic Buttons: Welcome to the 2024 Election

An increasingly polarized nation has brought heightened risks ahead of election day, along with heightened opportunities for American businesses to protect our election systems.

Business - Inc. - 3 hours ago

Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot process could cause vote count lag

Voters in Pennsylvania will likely need to wait until after Election Day to find out which presidential candidate won the state's 19 electoral votes.

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes air-conditioned trucks

Some 200,000 letter carriers reached a tentative deal with the Postal Service.

Mail Carriers, USPS Strike Tentative Contract for Raises, Upgraded Trucks

Postal workers have been working without a contract since May 2023.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Appeals court deems Mississippi mail-in ballot deadline illegal

A federal appeals court ruled that Mississippi’s law allowing mail ballots to be received after Election Day is illegal, a decision that escalates a consequential legal battle even as it may not ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Russian actors made fake video of mail-in ballots burning

U.S. officials said that Russian actors made the fake video showing mail-in ballots marked for former President Trump burning in Pennsylvania which circulated this week. “The IC [Intelligence ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Nevada Supreme Court rejects GOP mail ballot challenge

Nevada’s Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision Monday allowing mail ballots to be counted if they arrive without a postmark up to three days after the Nov. 5 election. A majority of the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

RNC asks Supreme Court to intervene in Pennsylvania mail ballot case

The Republican National Committee (RNC) asked the Supreme Court on Monday for an emergency order that would prevent Pennsylvanians whose mail ballots are rejected for technical reasons from having ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Postal Service anticipating 'uptick in ballots,' recommends voting by mail Tuesday

The United States Postal Service said it is anticipating an “uptick in ballots” and recommends that if people are going to vote by mail, they do it by Tuesday. “We continue to recommend that is a ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Early, mail-in votes raise questions about possible election results

The first votes of the 2024 presidential election are rolling in, raising questions about what can be gleaned from the data in forecasting the possible outcome of the race. Almost all states and ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Royal Mail couriers vote to strike as labour tensions mount

The union’s vote at the group’s eCourier unit casts a shadow over Daniel Křetínský’s £5.3bn takeover deal

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Judge extends Bucks County mail-in voting deadline after Trump lawsuit

Voters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, now have until Friday to apply for or receive a mail-in ballot after the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit alleging some who sought a ballot were turned away. CBS ...

Pennsylvania Democrats sue Erie County over mail-in ballot delays

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party filed a lawsuit against Erie County on Wednesday, arguing that many voters have yet to receive mail-in ballots ahead of Election Day. The lawsuit argues that ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise

A monthly New York Fed survey finds that while people felt generally positive about inflation, income, and jobs, fear of failing to make debt payments rose to a four-year high.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Cards' Harrison to play on MNF after concussion

Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will play Monday night against the Chargers after clearing the NFL's concussion protocol, coach Jonathan Gannon said.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

'There was no need to foul him' - Shearer on Saliba red card

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer says Arsenal's disciplinary record "has to change" after William Saliba earned Arsenal's third red card of the season in their 2-0 loss to Bournemouth in the ...

Arteta demands Arsenal 'eradicate' red cards

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has admitted his team need to "eradicate" the ill discipline that has seen them pick up three red cards this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Tua clears concussion protocol, to play vs. Cards

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared concussion protocol and will play Sunday against the Cardinals, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Source: Dolphins' Hill expected to play vs. Cards

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to a foot injury, is expected to play vs. the Arizona Cardinals, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on ...

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

How to qualify for a credit card hardship program this November

If you can't pay your credit card bills, a hardship program could provide relief, but you'll need to qualify first.

The cautionary tale of Goldman and Apple’s credit card

Retail banking is not only harder than it looks but also heavily regulated by watchdogs who take their duties very seriously

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Is Out Now

Start collecting your digital booster packs because Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is available now on iOS and Android devices. The new app lets players collect and battle from their phones, as ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Green cards for international graduates: A rare bipartisan opportunity

Allowing foreign graduates to stay and work in the U.S. is not only fair but also a smart economic strategy.