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Visa, Mastercard and the largest U.S. credit-card issuing banks agreed to a settlement with merchants over the fees charged for swiping credit cards.
Visa, Mastercard and the largest U.S. credit-card issuing banks agreed to a settlement with merchants over the fees charged for swiping credit cards.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Visa, Mastercard Agree to Lower Swipe Fees in Settlement
Visa, Mastercard and the largest U.S. credit-card issuing banks have agreed to a settlement with merchants that have been suing them for nearly two decades.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Visa and Mastercard Agree to Cap Swipe Fees in Settlement
The deal could save merchants $30 billion over five years. It would also allow them to adjust prices based on the costs of accepting different credit cards.The New York Times - Business -
Visa, Mastercard agree to lower credit-card fees in landmark merchant settlement
Visa and Mastercard agreed to lower and cap credit-card interchange rates as part of a landmark settlement with U.S. merchants.MarketWatch - Business -
Visa and Mastercard agree $30bn settlement over US transaction fees
Sellers will be able to charge different prices to consumers based on the card they useFinancial Times - Business -
Bus company sued by NYC agrees to temporarily stop transporting migrants
Roadrunners Charters, Inc. said it will no longer bus migrants to New York City or the surrounding area while the case is pending.CBS News - Politics -
KuCoin and Its Founders Face Criminal Charges Over Money-Laundering Violations
U.S. prosecutors have filed criminal charges against KuCoin and two of its founders, accusing the global cryptocurrency exchange of violating U.S. anti-money-laundering laws.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. charges Chinese cyber company with hacking U.S. infrastructure as part of an attack on China’s critics
The DOJ said that more than 10,000 individuals and organizations were targeted in total, including “government officials around the world who expressed criticism of the PRC government.”MarketWatch - Business - China -
The Biden administration hit alleged Chinese hackers with sanctions and criminal charges, while the U.K. accused Beijing of hacking its electoral register to steal voters' information.
The Biden administration hit alleged Chinese hackers with sanctions and criminal charges, while the U.K. accused Beijing of hacking its electoral register to steal voters’ information.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Utility-Caused Wildfires Are Becoming a National Problem
Climate change is raising the risk of blazes that are started by power lines and other utility equipment in many parts of the U.S. besides California.The New York Times - Business -
Fire suppression is exacerbating wildfire severity in the US West: Study
Fire suppression activities are causing future blazes to burn at higher severity and under more hostile conditions — worsening the impacts of climate change, a new study has found. Although suppression efforts minimize the overall area burned, ...The Hill - Politics -
How can you protect your home against wildfires?
If you are in an area prone to wildfires, you may wonder what you can do to protect your home from them.The Hill - Politics -
Lara Trump on 2020 election: 'That’s in the past'
In an extended, exclusive interview with NBC News, Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump said she believes the party is "past" litigating the 2020 election, comments that come as her father-in-law, former President Donald Trump ...NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
The Lone Volcano in California’s Central Valley
Often called “the world’s smallest mountain range,” the Sutter Buttes are an unlikely and beloved landmark in one of the flattest parts of the state.The New York Times - Top stories - California -
Disney, DeSantis-backed board reach settlement agreement
Disney and the state of Florida have reached a settlement agreement in their lawsuit about who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board announced Wednesday. Members of the board approved ...The Hill - Politics -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight artificial intelligence, South Sudan, Ithaca Energy, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mountain lion kills 1, injures another in California
The two young men were out hunting for shed antlers.ABC News - Top stories - California -
Missing California hiker found dead at base of waterfall
A 30-year-old hiker was found dead at the base of a waterfall in Carmel Valley, California, four days after she set off for a day hike, officials said.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Judge recommends John Eastman be disbarred in California
A judge recommended Wednesday that John Eastman, a co-defendant of Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case, be disbarred in California.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Where to find Richard Serra's sculptures in Southern California
Famed American artist Richard Serra, who died Tuesday, was known for creating large-scale, site-specific sculptures made of steel. Here's where to see them in Southern California.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - California -
A guide to Trump's four criminal cases
The former president is juggling potentially explosive legal battles with campaigning for the White House.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Biden to campaign in North Carolina, a state he lost to Trump in 2020
President Biden and Vice President Harris are scheduled to bring their reelection campaign to North Carolina on Tuesday, a state they narrowly lost to former President Donald Trump in 2020. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Lara Trump on 2020 election: 'I think we’re past that'
Lara Trump thinks the Republican Party is past disputing the 2020 presidential election, she told NBC News in a Tuesday interview. Her remarks come despite the fact that her father-in-law, former President Donald Trump, continues to campaign on ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
RNC asks job applicants if they believe 2020 election was stolen in ‘litmus test’
Republican National Committee, now run by Trump loyalists, does not deny that staff seeking to be rehired are grilled on ‘big lie’. A spokesperson for the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump did not deny a Washington Post report that ...The Guardian - World -
The RNC Has a New Interview Question: Was the 2020 Election Stolen?
The question during job interviews at the Republican National Committee reflects Donald J. Trump’s newly tightened grip on the party apparatus.The New York Times - Top stories -
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.The New York Times - Tech -
Conservatives’ decade of clean energy and climate leadership
Look across the political landscape, from Congress to states to the energy industry, and you will find conservatives engaging heavily in the climate debate — and winning it.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Energy prices could vary at different times of day
Ofgem launches early discussions about a "dynamic" price cap that changes as consumers became more flexible.BBC News - Top stories -
A Way for Energy Investors to Ride the AI Boom
Investors watching artificial intelligence are turning to a typically sleepy corner of the market: companies that own power plants. Is the run-up justified?The Wall Street Journal - World -
New Wind Farm Part of Vietnam's Energy Transition
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Big Tech's Latest Obsession Is Finding Enough Energy
The AI boom is fueling an insatiable appetite for electricity, which is creating risks to the grid and the transition to cleaner energy sources.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
How the Realtors’ commission settlement affects people looking to buy and sell their homes
The U.S. housing market is undergoing a major disruption, as a century-old practice that determines how homeowners and home buyers pay their real-estate agents is about to change.MarketWatch - Business -
Consumer advocates, realtors hail NAR settlement: What it means for buyers and sellers
The process of buying a home has seemingly never been simpler: Find a property on a listings website like Zillow, Redfin or Trulia; reach out to the listing agent; tour the property; and make an offer.NBC News - Top stories -
Visa, Mastercard to lower ‘swipe fees’ in merchant antitrust suit settlement
Visa and Mastercard agreed to reduce and cap credit card interchange fees as part of a landmark antitrust settlement with U.S. merchants, who say the deal could save tens of billions of dollars over the next five years. "This settlement is the ...The Hill - Politics -
Heard on the Street: Settlement Could Make Things Interesting at Checkout Counter
A big impact could be on the banks that issue credit cards, especially ones with chunky rewards that so many spenders love.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Will the Visa-Mastercard swipe-fee settlement impact your credit-card rewards?
The landmark agreement will limit the fees that businesses pay to accept credit cards — but customers aren’t likely to see savings.MarketWatch - Business -
Sean Combs’ Cassie Lawsuit Settlement Was Only the Beginning of His Troubles
The hip-hop mogul denied sexual assault accusations in a bombshell suit in November. As more allegations piled up, his business empire, and reputation, faltered.The New York Times - Top stories -
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Ron DeSantis allies and Disney
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district.NBC News - Top stories -
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Gov. DeSantis allies and Disney
The settlement ended almost two years of litigationCBS News - Top stories -
Disney and DeSantis allies reach settlement in special district fight
Disney and allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over control of a special district in the state. The litigation began after DeSantis' attempted takeover of the district after the company voiced opposition to ...NBC News - Politics