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How to pay off $7,500 in credit card debt
Do you have $7,500 or more in credit card debt? Here are a few ways to pay it off quickly.CBS News - Top stories -
How to Snag a First-Class Seat With Credit Card and Airline Points
Some frequent fliers insist you should only use your precious credit card points on first-class flights. New award-flight search companies help you figure out how.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee
The move aims to combat over-tourism.ABC News - World -
Protests as Venice begins charging entry fee for day-trippers
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How do you choose your first credit card? Don’t make these common mistakes.
Credit cards are an efficient way to build your credit history and improve your credit score, but they also come with big risks.MarketWatch - Business -
Here's how much credit card debt the average American has (and how to pay it off)
The average American is currently facing a hefty amount of credit card debt — but there are several ways to tackle it.CBS News - Top stories -
Antony Blinken meets with China's President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials in BeijingABC News - World - China -
Concern Over Visa Wait Times for Fans of the 2026 World Cup
The U.S. Department of State encouraged supporters in affected countries to start applying for visas now, over two years out from the tournament.The New York Times - Sports - World Cup -
Warren Buffett’s Real Estate Brokerage Agrees to $250 Million Settlement
HomeServices of America, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States, will settle the claims brought by home sellers who said they were forced to pay inflated commissions, pending court approval.The New York Times - Top stories -
Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee
The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros (US$5.40).CNBC - Business -
Venice becomes first city to charge a daily tourist fee
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.CBS News - Top stories -
United Methodist Church grapples with deep divides over LGBTQ issues
Leaders of the United Methodist Church meet to determine its future over LGBTQ issues and dwindling membership.NBC News - Top stories -
Seattle hospital won't turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced MondayABC News - Health -
Donaldson in court over rape and sex-offence charges
The ex-DUP leader faces 11 charges and his wife faces four charges connected with aiding and abetting.BBC News - Top stories -
US teacher charged with using AI to frame principal with racist audio
Dazhon Darien impersonated high school principal in Maryland in clip that quickly spread on social media, police say. A high school athletic director in Maryland has been charged with using artificial intelligence to impersonate a principal on an ...The Guardian - World -
Kenya Airways accuses Congo military of holding its staff since last week over cargo issues
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Kenya Airways accuses Congo military of holding its staff since last week over cargo issues
Kenya’s state-owned airline has accused the Republic of Congo’s military of holding two of its staffers since last week over cargo issuesABC News - World -
Rep. Adam Schiff's luggage swiped in San Francisco
San Francisco has an unwelcome reputation for car burglaries and visitors are warned not to leave valuables in their vehiclesABC News - Top stories - San Francisco -
Divided Bank of England faces political heat over calls for rate cuts
Analysts warn chancellor against public comments on likelihood of lower interest ratesFinancial Times - World -
Divided Bank of England faces political heat over calls for rate cuts
Analysts warn chancellor against public comments on likelihood of lower interest ratesFinancial Times - Business -
The US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his just-concluded latest visit to China with a stop at a Beijing record store where he bought albums by Taylor Swift and Chinese rocker Dou Wei in a symbolic nod to cross-cultural exchanges and ...ABC News - World - China -
Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New YorkABC News - Top stories -
A US citizen facing drug charges in Russia appears in court. His case was adjourned until mid-May
A U.S. citizen arrested on drug charges in Moscow amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions has appeared in court and had his case adjourned until mid-MayABC News - World -
US won't sanction Israeli units accused of human rights violations in West Bank
The State Department has determined that Israeli units accessed of human rights violations in the West Bank will remain eligible for US aid.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
'Britain's Pompeii': UK's largest Bronze Age find goes on display
An exhibition showcasing many of its finds is opening in Peterborough, close to where it was found.BBC News - Top stories -
Texans reached "compromise" with NFL, Titans over use of Oilers-style blue
Last year, the NFL forced the University of Houston to ditch alternate uniforms that included Houston Oilers-style Columbia Blue.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
Boston police arrest 100 as crackdown on campus Palestine protests ramps up
At least 93 students detained at USC and 34 arrested in Austin while House speaker faced jeers at Columbia University. More than 100 people were arrested at Emerson College in Boston early on Thursday in the latest crackdown against the rising ...The Guardian - World -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
US has seen evidence of attempts by China to influence election, says Blinken
Secretary of state met Xi Jinping in Beijing and warned of sanctions over China’s support for Russian arms industry. Washington has seen evidence of attempts by Beijing to “influence and arguably interfere” in this year’s US elections, the ...The Guardian - World - China -
US investigating Tesla recall of 2M+ vehicles over Autopilot safeguards
The Department of Transportation is investigating last year’s Tesla recall involving more than 2 million vehicles to determine whether updates to their Autopilot driving systems did enough to keep drivers focused on the road. The National ...The Hill - Politics - Tesla -
US doubles down on Israel support as campus protests rage over Gaza
President Biden is sending billions of dollars to back Israel’s war against Hamas, even as the destruction of Gaza and deaths of Palestinians fuels growing protest on college campuses. The $26 billion in new aid to Israel, passed overwhelmingly ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
In Settlement, FTC Sends $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers
The agency said the Amazon-owned video doorbell and security provider failed to keep personal data safe, leading to "egregious" privacy violations.Inc. - Business -
How to Claim Your Part of a $5.6 Million Ring Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments to customers who had certain Ring home security cameras and accounts during a particular time period, the agency said.The New York Times - Tech -
JPMorgan Sees Rising Default Risk in the Private-Credit Market
Stress in the private-credit market is building despite default rates rising only modestly in the past two years, according to JPMorgan Chase’s asset management group.The Wall Street Journal - World -
JPMorgan Sees Rising Default Risk in the Private-Credit Market
Stress in the private-credit market is building despite default rates rising only modestly in the past two years, according to JPMorgan Chase’s asset management group.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd's murder
The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness who tried to intervene to prevent George Floyd’s murder and who says he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a resultABC News - Top stories -
Woods' son takes shot at Open qualifier, cards 81
Charlie Woods wasn't successful in his first attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open, shooting a 9-over 81 in a local qualifier in Port St. Lucie, Florida.ESPN - Sports - US Open -
How To Watch WWE Backlash 2024: Match Card, Start Time, And Predictions
WWE continues its global expansion, and not just for Raw and Smackdown. The next 2024 PLE is Backlash France, which will take place at the LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, Lyon Metropolis, France. The event will happen on Saturday, May 4 in Europe ...GameSpot - Tech -
Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.BBC News - Top stories