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Capital One cheated customers out of $2 billion by keeping deposits in lower-yield accounts, CFPB says
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Capital One, which it says kept customers in the dark about higher-yielding savings accounts.MarketWatch - 14h -
Goodbye, cancel culture; hello 'capitulation culture' under Trump
Capitulation is cowardice. It will take spines to save the Republic's soul.The Hill - 1d -
Goodbye ‘Accountant Archetype.’ Former CFOs Are Dominating the C-Suite
As CFOs gain more operational experience—and activist shareholders continue to loom—they are increasingly attractive CEO candidates.Inc. - 1d -
The last Big Thing: why next men’s Ashes may be the longest form’s long goodbye
The red-ball series against Australia, 10 Test-starved months from now, lurks potently – and with good reason. “Aw look, the Ashes is a long, long way away.” Is it, though? Is it, really? Ben ...The Guardian - 2d -
The delights of Hong Kong’s iconic ‘tea restaurants’
Cha chaan tengs — frenetic, no-frills eateries where bankers share tables with builders — bring together local dishes and western imports in a uniquely delicious mixFinancial Times - 2d -
Newsom says California wildfires will be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Saturday that the Los Angeles-area wildfires will be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history and called for an independent ...NBC News - 2d -
Jeju Air ‘black box’ data missing from last 4 minutes before crash, South Korea ministry says
The flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Jeju Air jet that crashed on Dec. 29 stopped recording about four minutes before the airliner hit a concrete structure at South Korea’s Muan ...NBC News - 4d -
Hoda Kotb's last 'Today' show: Host says goodbye with Kathie Lee, Gayle King, Kermit the Frog
Hoda Kotb steps down as a co-host of NBC's 'Today' show amid a send-off by her kids, Kathie Lee Gifford, Jimmy Fallon, Gayle King, Kermit the Frog and more.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
One-quarter in new poll say Biden was 'good' or 'great' president
Only one-quarter of Americans said President Biden was a “good” or “great” president, getting lower approval numbers than President-elect Trump at the end of his first term and former President ...The Hill - 4d -
Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies
A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.The New York Times - 4d -
Chinese toymaker taps ‘kidult’ craze as shares soar on Hong Kong debut
As birth rates fall in Asia, companies focus on nostalgic toys for young adultsFinancial Times - 4d -
Jimmy Carter's casket arrives in Georgia for private funeral, final goodbye
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket has arrived in Georgia where his family members and staff from The Carter Center will say their final goodbyes. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell reports.CBS News - 5d -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.NBC News - 5d -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.CNBC - 5d -
After $95 Million Settlement, Apple Says It Never Sold Data From Siri
The tech giant, which has a reputation for prizing user privacy, denied that its voice assistant app collected information and used it to create marketing profiles.Inc. - 5d -
Mass Effect Actor Jennifer Hale Says The TV Show Would Be "Genius" To Do This One Thing
Actor Jennifer Hale, who voices Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series, has spoken up to share her thoughts on the upcoming Mass Effect TV series. She said in an interview that she's excited ...GameSpot - 5d -
Army airstrike on village in Myanmar has killed at least 40 people, reports say
An airstrike by Myanmar’s army on a village under the control of an armed ethnic minority group has killed about 40 people and injured at least 20 others, officials of the group and a local charity ...ABC News - 5d -
An army airstrike on a village in western Myanmar has killed at least 40 people, reports say
An army airstrike on a village in western Myanmar has killed at least 40 people, reports sayABC News - 5d -
Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks 'havoc' on village
Shoppers end up empty handed after driving to a rural village hoping to buy their bread and milk.BBC News - 5d -
Former United Airlines employee called anti-Asian slurs and assaulted on job, settlement says
United Airlines will pay $99,000 to settle a federal discrimination case in which an Asian American employee alleged that a supervisor called him an anti-Asian slur, told him to pull up his mask ...NBC News - 6d -
Bill Belichick says he had "shared vision" with Patriots, until "the last four years"
The decision of the Patriots to create a succession plan, while smart on paper, fell flat in practice.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
The UN says more than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year as gangs rampage
Officials say more than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violenceABC News - Jan. 7 -
Deutsche Bank says it’s now overweight Europe stocks vs. the U.S. Valuation is just one reason.
There’s never been a bigger valuation gap between European and U.S. stocks, and that’s not the only reason why Deutsche Bank now says it prefers equities on the Continent on a tactical basis.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
This fund manager forecast a 20% S&P 500 gain last year. Now he says cash is king.
Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, says the S&P could swing much higher or lower in 2025, and investors need to protect themselves.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Italian village forbids residents from becoming ill
The mayor of Belcastro said the "humorous provocation" was an attempt to expose the state of the region's healthcare system.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company
Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Justin Trudeau’s reluctant departure will leave his Liberal party in freefall
His protracted refusal to quit as PM could even result in the demise of Canada’s ‘natural governing party’. Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign as prime minister has jolted his ailing Liberal ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Eli Manning says 'only one team' he'd take an ownership stake in: The New York Giants
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning would consider becoming a minority owner of his old team if the Mara family is willing to sell him a stake.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Eli Manning says 'only one team' he'd take an ownership stake in: The New York Giants
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning told CNBC he's interested in becoming a minority owner of his former team, if the Mara family is willing to sell.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession
Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Hong Kong’s Cabbies, Long Scorned and Frustrated, Face the End of an Era
A government push to modernize taxi services comes up against the habits of drivers known for driving fast and accepting only cash.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was killed last year inside the war operations room, aide says
A senior Hezbollah security official says leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike last year while inside the militant group’s war operations roomABC News - Jan. 5 -
College basketball scores, winners and losers: Tennessee stands as last undefeated team one day into SEC play
Florida and Oklahoma, the two other teams in the nation who hadn't lost, were defeated in their SEC openersCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
'There is no safe level' of alcohol to drink, doctor says—not even one glass of red wine per day
The U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy new Advisory suggests that even small amounts of alcohol could be harmful and may increase your risk of developing cancer.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity 'in panic'
Yahoo News - Jan. 3 -
One third of workers say they are considering a job change in 2025
Twenty-twenty-five is set to see seismic change in the workforce, if the findings of a new report are anything to go by. According to the Global Talent Barometer from Manpower Group, 35 percent of ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
'Unprecedented': The most punctual global airline last year was 'absolutely' a surprise, analytics firm CEO says
Aeromexico, Saudia and Delta Air Lines were the most on-time global airlines in 2024, according to a report by aviation company Cirium.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Doomed to fail? Hong Kong’s attempt to tackle ‘shoebox housing’ runs into trouble
Authorities are seeking to fix the city’s problem of tiny, overcrowded housing but critics say the new regulations fail to capture the worst offenders. Lai Shan Zse moves quickly, bounding up the ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
How an FBI Sting Stopped a Russian Smuggler but Not His Hong Kong Supply Route
The case showed how difficult it is to stanch the flow of equipment to Russia through China, which the U.S. accuses of helping Moscow sustain the military production it needs to continue the war.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop 'reunification'
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.NBC News - Jan. 1
