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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Business

What to watch as the Fed meets.

Federal Reserve expected to maintain key interest rate; impact on household budgets and major purchases.
Interest rate increases and possible cuts impact various financial products like credit cards.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Business

What to watch at the Fed's final meeting of 2023.

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are expected to keep interest rates steady.
The cost of credit cards and mortgages may remain relatively high, making it difficult for borrowers.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Canada news

U.S. central bank holds interest rate steady but says 2 more hikes are coming | CBC News

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation.But in a surprise move, the Fed signaled that it may raise rates twice more this year, beginning as soon as next month.The Fed's move to leave its benchmark rate at about 5.1 per cent, its highest level in 16 years, suggests that it believes the much higher borrowing rates it's engineered have made some progress in taming inflation.
HousingWire
1 year ago
Real estate

Fed delivers a 25 bps rate hike amid bank failures

The Federal Reserve has decided to forge ahead in its fight against inflation, despite several bank closures that have caused turbulence in the financial markets.On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced the decision to raise the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%-5%.
San Francisco Chronicle
1 year ago
From Twitter

Could First Republic Bank's collapse create a recession? Experts discuss

Juliana Yamada/The Chronicle Another week, another California bank collapsing before our eyes.By now, we've all been reminded that U.S. bank deposits are federally insured up to $250,000.Amounts above that are far beyond reach for most soccer moms and barbecue dads, so they need not fear losing their bank savings.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Editorial: The Fed is hurting us at the supermarket. But it has no choice.

After doing nothing when inflation started to shoot higher in 2021, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates eight times in less than a year, by as much as three-quarters of a point at a time.On Feb. 1, the Fed raised its benchmark rate by a quarter of a point, saying inflation has "eased somewhat."
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Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 month ago
Boston

Boston Condos For Sale: Many Millennial's Struggle With The Cost Of Home Ownership Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Millennials struggle with home ownership due to high down payments and high monthly payments.
Many millennials use credit cards or loans for home renovations.
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Pomelo stacks $40M to scale its payments infra business in LatAm | TechCrunch

Argentinian payments infrastructure startup Pomelo has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round.
Pomelo offers virtual accounts, prepaid and credit cards to fintechs and embedded finance players via compliant onboarding processes.
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Ex-Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro arrested. Here's why

Former Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro has been arrested for misuse of public funds related to school district credit cards.
Navarro resigned a day before a law prohibiting elected officials from working as lobbyists went into effect, and she is a registered lobbyist for a hospital district.
Digital life
New York Post
3 months ago
Digital life

Don't get a credit card without these 6 perks

Some credit cards offer hidden perks that can save you money and improve your life.
Look for credit cards that offer higher cash-back rewards for specific or rotating categories in order to maximize your earnings.
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Digital life

Report: Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up over money-losing Apple Card

Apple is reportedly ending its partnership with Goldman Sachs for its financial services.
Goldman Sachs has been losing billions of dollars due to higher-than-usual loss rates on credit card loans.
Apple may be considering partnering with Synchrony Financial or American Express for its financial services.
BKReader
4 months ago
Digital life

Can Brooklyn Residents Use Credit Cards for Gambling?

Credit cards are a popular and accepted payment method for online gambling in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn follows the same gambling regulations and laws as New York.
Horse racing and daily fantasy sports are exceptions to the online gambling ban in Brooklyn.
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Tech industry
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Tech industry

Report: Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up over money-losing Apple Card

Apple is reportedly ending its partnership with Goldman Sachs for its financial services.
Goldman Sachs has been losing billions of dollars due to higher-than-usual loss rates on credit card loans.
Apple may be considering partnering with Synchrony Financial or American Express for its financial services.
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Tech industry

Report: Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up over money-losing Apple Card

Apple is reportedly ending its partnership with Goldman Sachs for its financial services.
Goldman Sachs has been losing billions of dollars due to higher-than-usual loss rates on credit card loans.
Apple may be considering partnering with Synchrony Financial or American Express for its financial services.
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Tech industry

Report: Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up over money-losing Apple Card

Apple is reportedly ending its partnership with Goldman Sachs for its financial services.
Goldman Sachs has been losing billions of dollars due to higher-than-usual loss rates on credit card loans.
Apple may be considering partnering with Synchrony Financial or American Express for its financial services.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Tech industry

3 Lessons From Silicon Valley Bank's Failure

What can the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank teach us about the tech industry?On one level, not much.It's true that S.V.B., as tech insiders called it, was a Silicon Valley institution, and that it counted many of the tech industry's best-known start-ups and investment firms as its clients.It's also true that the bank's failure will have ripple effects throughout the tech sector in the short term, as companies that kept their money there struggle to get their deposits out and make payroll.
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Ars Technica
3 months ago
Apple

Report: Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up over money-losing Apple Card

Apple is reportedly ending its partnership with Goldman Sachs for its financial services.
Goldman Sachs has been losing billions of dollars due to higher-than-usual loss rates on credit card loans.
Apple may be considering partnering with Synchrony Financial or American Express for its financial services.
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago
Design

Apple Should Be VERY Afraid of How Shockingly Brilliant the AirCard Tracking Device Is - Yanko Design

Apple unveiled the AirTag in 2021, leaving a lot of people confused why it wasn't designed like conventional existing device trackers.Most trackers from Chipolo and Tile have one thing in common - they're designed to be slim enough to fit right in your wallet.Apple's AirTag, on the other hand, was like a bulbous disc that was too thick to slip into your wallet or attach to your passport.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Celebrity

Lounges: How You Can Get Inside

The lines aren't just growing at the gates.They're also getting longer inside airport lounges, longtime havens from the masses clogging the terminals at peak times.Whether they're taking advantage of a perk of a high-end airline ticket, a credit card or a membership program, more fliers are gravitating to the lounges and their free food, drink and Wi-Fi.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Cars

How to Deal With Rising Auto Insurance Rates

If you've recently gotten a more expensive car insurance bill, you're not alone.Auto insurance costs were up about 15 percent in March from a year earlier, significantly higher than the latest reading on overall inflation of 5 percent.The average annual premium is about $2,000, according to the personal finance website Bankrate.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

From groceries to booze, payday loans to plane tickets here's what the budget means for your wallet | CBC News

With inflation still near its highest level in decades, the federal budget unveiled in Ottawa Tuesday offered a lot of talk about making life more affordable for Canadians but few details about how it's all going to work.One of the biggest items leaked prior to the budget's release is something the government is calling a "grocery rebate" meant to mitigate the cost of grocery prices that are still rising at an annual rate of more than 10 per cent.
Streetsblog California
1 year ago
San Francisco

Enghouse Transportation Offers a Primer on Automated Fare Collection

(This is the first in a series of posts by Enghouse Transportation one of our advertising sponsors.Enghouse is hosting a free webinar on April 5 about modern fare collection systems and their benefits for transit agencies, riders, and employees.)Transit industry leaders are beginning to adopt new fare payment technologies that can help revolutionize the industry.
Streetsblog San Francisco
1 year ago
San Francisco

Enghouse Transportation Offers a Primer on Automated Fare Collection

(This is the first in a series of posts by Enghouse Transportation one of our advertising sponsors.Enghouse is hosting a free webinar on April 5 about modern fare collection systems and their benefits for transit agencies, riders, and employees.)Transit industry leaders are beginning to adopt new fare payment technologies that can help revolutionize the industry.
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www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

I live in fear of debt collectors': disabled people tell of toll of soaring UK care costs

Disabled people in England are finding themselves in severe financial hardship owing to rising social care costs and the increase in the cost of living.Social care, unlike the NHS, is not free at the point of need.As disabled people are being forced to pay for their care out of their benefits, some are finding themselves thousands of pounds in arrears to councils.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

Labour accuse Tories of spending sprees on hotels, dining and gifts

Labour has accused the Conservative government of overseeing "lavish spending" on hotels, hospitality and other costs using taxpayer-funded debit cards.The bills have been highlighted in a Labour study of spending on government debit cards in 2021.Examples of bills include £3,393 on 13 fine art photographs, and £23,457 on alcohol for UK embassies abroad.
www.housingwire.com
9 months ago
Real estate

Fed pauses rate hikes in June. But how long will it last?

Policymakers also want to evaluate the impact of their actions on the economy so far.The Fed imposed its fastest series of rate increases since the 1980s, but it wants to avoid over-tightening and causing a significant recession.May's inflation data aided the Fed in making today's decision.The Consumer Price Index in May rose just 4% year over year, before seasonal adjustment, compared to a 4.9% increase in April.
www.housingwire.com
10 months ago
Real estate

CFPB director warns all of us will end up paying' for U.S. debt default

As the debt ceiling battle continues between the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and President Joe Biden's White House, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is sounding the alarm over the potential consequences that a U.S. debt default would cause for the average American.
HousingWire
1 year ago
Real estate

Blend focuses on tech, cost reduction as it reports $769M loss

California mortgage tech firm Blend Labs is focused on cutting costs and courting more users to its Blend Builder platform.The goal is to bring the firm to profitability after posting a net loss of $768.6 million in 2022.Blend's net loss last year is more than four times the $171.3 million loss it incurred in 2021.
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 year ago
Boston real estate

Boston Condo Interest Rates Vs Inflation Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Boston condo interest rates vs inflation
Interest rates are in the news again because they went up and so did mortgage interest rates as the Fed's continues to fight inflation.Boston condo interest rates are in the news again because they went up and so did mortgage rates.I think unless Boston condo mortgage rates trend downward, it can be a tough 2023.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

UK mortgage market contracts for fifth month after Liz Truss mini-budget

Britain's mortgage market has contracted for a fifth month in a row, official figures show, as the jump in interest rates that followed Liz Truss's September 2022 mini-budget continued to trigger a collapse in demand for new home loans.The Bank of England said the drop in January took the number of mortgage approvals to the lowest level since 2009, which followed the 2008 financial crash, excluding the dramatic drop after the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Canada news

U.S. inflation rate drops to 4% in May lowest level in 2 years | CBC News

Consumer prices in the United States cooled last month, rising just 0.1 per cent from April to May and extending the past year's steady easing of inflation.At the same time, some measures of underlying price pressures remained high.Measured year over year, inflation slowed to just 4 per cent in May the lowest 12-month figure in over two years and well below April's 4.9 per cent annual rise.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

US consumer price growth slowed last month as inflation shows signs of steady decline

WASHINGTON (AP) - Consumer prices in the United States cooled last month, rising just 0.1% from April to May and extending the past year's steady easing of inflation.At the same time, some measures of underlying price pressures remained high.Measured year over year, inflation slowed to just 4% in May - the lowest 12-month figure in over two years and well below April's 4.9% annual rise.
www.verifythis.com
1 year ago
Women in technology

Banks could deny credit cards to women who didn't have male cosigners until 1974

Women gained the right to vote more than 100 years ago.But some social media posts claim that financial freedom is a more recent development.Banks were allowed to discriminate until 1974, often not allowing single women or women without their husband's signature to open credit cards, one person wrote in a February 2023 tweet with more than 50,000 views.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Thomas Donahue, Influential Leader of Organized Labor, Dies at 94

Thomas R. Donahue, the second in command to Lane Kirkland, president of the A.F.L.-C.I.O. for 16 years, and briefly his interim successor in an era of relentless union membership declines and diminished influence by organized labor in American life, died on Saturday in Washington, D.C.He was 94.He was suffering from several health issues and was hospitalized on Thursday after a fall, his wife, Rachelle Horowitz, said.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US politics

C.B.O. Warns of Possible Default Between July and September

WASHINGTON The Treasury Department's ability to continue paying its bills and prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt could be exhausted sometime between July and September if Congress does not raise or suspend the cap on how much the nation can borrow, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday.
Portland Mercury
9 months ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Portland Drag Fights Hate with Joy, Mayor Reaches New Heights of Doing Nothing, and the Strawberry Museum Opens Today

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good Morning, Portland: Happy Pride!-more generally, as Portland moved it's Pride Parade to mid-July.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

A prostitute's ghost and bullet holes: In rural California hotels, spookiness is the appeal

The gals from West Sacramento swigged vodka on an antique floral couch in the Niles Hotel.As their laughter echoed down the hallway, stern faces glowered from old black-and-white portraits in gilded frames.The four women had driven five hours north to Alturas, a town of 2,700 in California's remote northeast corner.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Dodger Stadium is the site for two City Section championship games Saturday

Carson has never won a City Section baseball championship.The Colts get another chance Saturday when they face six-time champion Birmingham in the Open Division baseball final in a 1 p.m. game at Dodger Stadium.Sylmar will play Kennedy in the Division I final at 10 a.m.Gates open at 9 a.m.Only credit cards can be used to purchase tickets.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

High schools' online ticket sales make it difficult for older fans to get seats

COVID-19 restrictions in 2021 gave high schools and the CIF the opening to make a move they've long wanted to implement - eliminating cash purchases at sporting events.They have a deal with GoFan.co for spectators to purchase tickets online, with a $1 service fee for the regular season that rises to $1.50 for some playoff games.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

Bank of Canada says just about every mortgage is going to cost more by 2026 | CBC News

The Bank of Canada is more worried than it was last year about household debt loads, and is concerned about the abilities for households to stay on top of them in the coming years once mortgages renew at higher rates.That's one of the main takeaways of the bank's Financial System Review, an annual assessment of various risks the bank deems to be of concern to the stability of Canada's financial system.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Indigo won't pay ransom for stolen employee data | CBC News

Canada's largest bookstore chain says it won't pay ransom to the online group claiming responsibility for the cyberattack that stole at least some personal data of current and former employees of Indigo Books & Music, and which likely caused the recent downing of its website.A recent post on the dark web claiming to be from people affiliated with the ransomware group LockBit says the data will be released Thursday at 3:39 p.m. ET.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Bank of Canada likely to raise rates again Wednesday but should it? | CBC News

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to raise its trend-setting interest rate this week by a quarter of a percentage point, which would bring it to 4.5 per cent.If it happens, it'll be the eighth time in a row that the bank has opted to hike its benchmark rate, which makes borrowing money more expensive for consumers and businesses.
Coindesk
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Pakistan Announces Fresh Ban on Crypto, but Adoption as a Hedge Remains Popular

Pakistan's government has hardened its stance against cryptocurrencies, even as retailers continue to hedge their financial bets against a devaluing Pakistani rupee partly due to a volatile political situation in the nation.Cryptocurrencies will "never be legalized in Pakistan," said Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha to the country's Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday, according to local reports.
Coindesk
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Binance Australia Halts Australian Dollar Bank Transfers

Binance Australia says that it will no longer be able to facilitate Australian Dollar bank transfers using PayID, the exchange said on Thursday.In a tweet, Binance Australia blamed its third-party payment service provider and said that it's working to find an alternative.Australia-based users can still buy and sell crypto using their credit or debit card, and Binance says its P2P marketplace continues to operate as usual.
Business Insider
10 months ago
Marketing

I made $200,000 in revenue from affiliate marketing websites. Here's how I got started after years of struggling with my SEO business.

Bruce Paulson is a freelance SEO specialist who creates affiliate marketing websites.Paulson said his business started to grow once he put himself in the customer's shoes.He said he sunk more money back into his business last year than ever and it became his most successful year.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bruce Paulson, a 43-year-old freelance SEO specialist from North Carolina about scaling his business.
Cryptopolitan
1 year ago
Marketing

The Importance of a Brand Ambassador for Blockchain Companies | Cryptopolitan

Ambassadors are the public face of your company, its views, and its values in the blockchain industry.When done right or wrong, they may do wonders for or against your blockchain brand's reputation and worth.If they mess up in their personal life or make inappropriate comments on social media, it will reflect poorly on your company.
Business Insider
1 year ago
Marketing

I launched my brand with $40 in 2016 and hit $4 million in revenue last year. Here's how to start a business with little or no money.

Tori Dunlap, the founder of Her First $100K, launched a blog as a side hustle in 2016 with just $40.Six years later, her business has booked more than $4 million in annual revenue.She shared her advice for starting a business with little or no money.Tori Dunlap launched her blog in 2016 with just $40.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

JoJo Siwa's Tarzana home burglarized while dancer-YouTuber was on a cruise

(Chris Pizzello / Invision / Associated Press)

Social media sensation JoJo Siwa said that her family's home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Tarzana was burglarized early Monday morning.The dancer, singer and influencer shared on her Snapchat a photo of a disheveled room with credit cards strewn on the floor and security surveillance footage of two masked individuals making away with what appeared to be bags.
Brooklyneagle
10 months ago
Brooklyn

Reward offered in Brooklyn Heights sexually-motivated burglary

Broke into victim's apartment while she was sleeping

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS - The Brooklyn Special Victims Squad has posted "Wanted" flyers on lamp posts around Brooklyn Heights, bearing a sketch of a suspect in an alarming sexually-motivated burglary.In the early hours of Friday, May 12, an unknown man entered the North Heights apartment of a 43-year-old woman.
www.amny.com
10 months ago
Brooklyn

Waking nightmare: Brooklyn woman sexually assaulted while sleeping in her home | amNewYork

By Dean Moses Posted on May 14, 2023 A sketch of the intruder intruder responsible for a sexual assault in Brooklyn on May 12, 2023.Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams A Brooklyn woman woke up to a creepy intruder sexually assaulting her, police revealed on Sunday.
Brooklyn Paper
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn gang member faces life in prison for 2015 murder * Brooklyn Paper

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A member of Brooklyn's 5-9 Brims gang is facing life in prison after being found guilty of murdering a member of a rival gang, prosecutors with the Eastern District of New York announced Monday.Marvin Pippins, also known as "Mukk," was convicted by a federal jury on April 24 for the murder of Sean Peart, a Real Ryte gang member, by shooting at him six times while he sat in a car in Bedford Stuyvesant on December 19, 2015.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn gang member with violent criminal history convicted for carjacking spree * Brooklyn Paper

A Brooklyn gang member was convicted on Monday by a federal jury for committing multiple armed carjackings.Dieuverson Caille, along with accomplices robbed victims at gunpoint, kidnapped one of them, and stole their cars and personal items between August of 2020 and June of 2021, according to prosecutors.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

62nd Precinct: Bensonhurst nightcrawler invades home, steals over $7,300 * Brooklyn Paper

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Bensonhurst nightcrawler
Some jerk got away with goods from a Bensonhurst home off of 21st Avenue on Jan. 9.The victim told police that she was sleeping in her home when the thief broke in through the window around 9pm.
Mission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

Struggling Mission jewelry stores turn to the unbanked

The sale and repair of jewelry and watches alone is no longer a lucrative enterprise for many Mission District jewelers, but a new lifeline has emerged for some: Providing financial services like check cashing for those without bank accounts.Check cashing and boosting customer credit have saved two of the neighborhood's jewelers in recent years.
BBC News
10 months ago
London

Race Across The World made us closer, say finalists Monique and Ladi

The six finalists on Race Across The World have just reached the finish line.For those who haven't seen the show, people competed in pairs to travel across Canada - all without any phones, planes or credit cards.And viewers fell in love with the relationship between father and daughter Monique and Ladi.
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Meet the East London father and daughter duo racing across the world in new BBC show

Meet the East London father and daughter duo racing across the world in new BBC show (Image: BBC/Studio Lambert) This evening (March 22) East London father and daughter duo Ladi and Monique will be kicking off their journey as they star in the new BBC show, Race Across the World.Entering its third season, the adventure competition show sees ambitious pairs race it out to travel across Canada starting in Vancouver and ending in St John's Newfoundland, but it's not as easy as it sounds.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
France news

Intergenerational holidays popular as living costs squeeze budgets, survey finds

Two-fifths (42%) of adults planning holidays this year will be taking a trip with their parents, as rising living costs squeeze families' travel budgets, a survey has found.Among holidaymakers aged 35 to 44, many of whom will have their own children living at home, 58% are planning breaks with their parents.
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
10 months ago
Boston real estate

Boston Condo Buyers: 10 Credit Score Mistakes Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Boston condo buyers: 10 credit score mistakes
Boston condo buyers: 10 credit score mistakes
Thinking of buying a Boston condo for sale?Here are some tips you should adhere to:
1. Don't Apply for New Credit of Any Kind
"You have been pre-approved" credit card invitations that you receive in the mail.
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 year ago
Boston real estate

Mortgage News Update Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Mortgage News Update
Inflation and several other key sectors of the economy had pushed the Federal Reserve to hike rates at the fastest pace in decades.When it looked like the data might provide some relief, rates quickly moderated.Strangely (or so it seemed at the time), the Fed was highly reluctant to read too much into several months of generally more palatable data.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

5 ways a debt default could affect you

President Joe Biden and House Republicans may have as little as a month to prevent the US from defaulting on its debt, which would impact millions of Americans and unleash economic and fiscal chaos here and around the world.Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Monday that the government may not be able to pay all of its bills in full and on time as soon as June 1.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

George Santos says he's innocent' of allegation he orchestrated credit card skimming scheme

Embattled Rep. George Santos on Friday said he was innocent of an allegation that he had orchestrated a credit card skimming operation in 2017 in Seattle that led to the guilty plea and deportation of a Brazilian man.Innocent, the New York Republican told reporters on Capitol Hill.Never did anything of criminal activity, and I have no mastermind event.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Supreme Court to resolve fate of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a new case testing constraints on the power of US regulators to delve into American businesses and individual lives.The justices agreed to a Biden administration request to take up the case involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.However, it will be heard next term, with a decision unlikely until spring of 2024, a timeline the administration opposed.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Television

Opinion | The Hollywood Writers' Strike Isn't About Money. It's About Survival.

An old Klingon proverb tells us, Only a fool fights in a burning house.In light of that bit of wisdom from Star Trek, it might seem surprising that the Writers Guild of America West and East, the sister unions that represent the country's film and television writers, are engaged in a fraught labor negotiation with the studios and streaming companies that could lead, after their contract expires on May 1, to Hollywood's biggest strike in 15 years.
Creative Bloq
10 months ago
Graphic design

Apple's 4 biggest design crimes

(Image credit: Apple / Future)
Apple is a company that's firmly associated with great design.It's what it's built its name on.But even Apple has its off days, and sometimes it even stubbornly sticks to infuriating design decisions that feel like flaws to many users.Below we recap four of Apple's worst designs, from last year's infamous Apple Pencil dongle to the frustrating Magic Mouse and the 'trashcan' Mac Pro.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

GoMatic McKinnon Camera Pack 35L review: photographers' ideal travel mate

When it comes to finding the perfect camera bag, you've got to make sure that it'll fit everything you could ever need when out on a shoot.The GoMatic McKinnon Camera Pack 35L, designed in collaboration with renowned photographer and videographer, Peter McKinnon, is a great choice for photographers and videographers who need to carry a lot of gear with them but also want to stay organised and comfortable while doing so.
BuzzFeed
10 months ago
Parenting

Kids Revealed Shocking Secrets Their Parents Admitted To Them As Adults, And They're Very Juicy

Reddit user u/skadarski asked the Reddit community: "Did your parents reveal a secret to you [once you were an adult]?If so, what was it?"Well, their responses were juicy and wild as HECK and totally blew my mind.So, here are the most shocking secrets parents didn't tell their kids until they were adults:
Warning: Some stories include topics of verbal abuse, physical abuse, drug abuse, and alcoholism.
https://www.gizbot.com/
1 year ago
Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy F14 5G With Exynos 1330 Goes on Sale in India

Samsung launched the Galaxy F14 5G in India last week, and now the phone is available for purchase via Flipkart and the Samsung E-store.With the price starting at ₹12,990, the smartphone arrives as Samsung's budget offering.Despite being a budget device, the brand doesn't skimp on the features.The F14 comes with a large 6,00mAh battery, 5G support, a Full HD+ LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, and more.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

How to make an iPad stand

Wondering how to make an iPad stand yourself with simple everyday objects?There are plenty of quality, versatile iPad stands available on the market, but they require you to part with cash - sometimes quite a lot of it.But if you're up for a fun creative project, you could make your own iPad stand without spending very much at all.
HiP Paris Blog
1 year ago
Paris

How to Navigate & Get Around Paris during the Strike

Updated March 23, 2023 Strikes are part and parcel of French life.We are currently in a season of strikes over pension reforms.But that doesn't mean cocooning is all there's left to do!If you're in Paris or planning a visit during strikes, here are tips to make the most of your stay and get around efficiently.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Binance Launches Prepaid Card in Colombia Exchanges Bitcoin News

Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a prepaid cryptocurrency card in Colombia, expanding its reach in Latam.The card, which will allow customers with their identity verified to make payments with crypto, establishes the country as one of the leading markets for the exchange in Latam behind Brazil and Argentina.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Junior doctors could earn more serving coffee than saving patients'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Junior doctors' leaders have launched an advertising campaign ahead of a strike over pay, saying they could earn more serving coffee.Members of the British Medical Association in England will launch a three-day walkout on Monday following a huge vote for industrial action.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

HSBC, Nationwide Impose New Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Purchases in UK Featured Bitcoin News

HSBC and Nationwide have imposed new restrictions on cryptocurrency purchases in the U.K. The two financial institutions cited a warning from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the British regulator overseeing the financial services industry, regarding the risks involved in purchasing cryptocurrencies.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Binance Halting US Dollar Deposits and Withdrawals via Bank Accounts Exchanges Bitcoin News

Global crypto exchange Binance is suspending deposits and withdrawals in U.S. dollars via bank accounts starting Wednesday as more and more banking institutions try to reduce their exposure to the crypto market.We are working hard to restart service as soon as possible, Binance said.Binance Suspending USD Deposits and Withdrawals Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance is reportedly suspending withdrawals and deposits in U.S. dollars using bank accounts starting Wednesday.
Design Milk
1 year ago
Design

Welcome Home Must-Have's for National Puppy Day

Today may possibly be the happiest (and cutest) national day in the world - it's National Puppy Day! Being a new pet parent can be overwhelming, I've been there...So if you're welcoming home a new puppy, or just looking to spoil your current one, here are 7 essential items to cover all your bases.After all, their happiness is your happiness!
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Riders will need to wait until mid-year for all TTC buses, streetcars to accept cashless fares | CBC News

If you ride the TTC, you may have recently noticed new fare machines on the streetcar or bus.The black and green Presto machines will one day soon also allow Toronto transit riders to pay by tapping a credit card, debit card or mobile device like a smartphone or smartwatch.Currently, to pay a fare when boarding a streetcar or bus, riders have to either tap a pre-loaded Presto card or pay with exact change.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

India-exclusive iQOO Z7 5G is here with Dimensity 920, 64MP OIS camera

The vivo iQOO Z7 5G is official and is going on sale as an Indian exclusive on March 21.Upfront, the iQOO Z7 has a 6.38-inch 1080p AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and an advertised 1300 nit peak brightness.There's a fingerprint scanner under the display - another highlight for the price category.
Know Your Mobile
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Flip Phone Case - How to Protect Samsung Z Flip and Other Flip Phones?

Flip phones were extremely popular in the 2000s, with almost everyone and their mother having one.They disappeared for a while in favor of touchscreen phones, but it looks like in the past year or so, they've been making a comeback, all thanks to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.And why shouldn't they?New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip honestly combines the best of both worlds - it's a perfect mix of a classic flip phone design, a touchable screen, and a modern operating system.
HousingWire
1 year ago
Real estate

Blend places its bets on 'composable origination' tech

In a margin-compressing environment, California mortgage tech firm Blend Labsis betting that its newly launched composable origination tech will help the firm recover from its financial losses.Available in its Blend Builder Platform, users can build their own origination products, leverage integrations, and use modular blocks to resolve the complexity of an existing technology infrastructure, the company said in an announcement about the launch on Tuesday.
HousingWire
1 year ago
Real estate

CHLA wants small IMBs exempt from proposed CFPB registry rules

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) wants small independent mortgage banks (IMBs) to be exempted from the proposed rules from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau( CFPB) that order registry for nonbank financial services providers.In December, the CFPB published a proposed rule that would require certain nonbank covered entities to report certain public agency enforcement actions and court orders for publication in a nonbank registration system (NBR) - a publicly available, online database.
Eater NY
1 year ago
NYC food

Manhattan Has a New Indian Tasting Menu Spot With Ties to Toronto

Two friends and I resolved to give Goa New York, a new Indian restaurant in Tribeca at 78 Leonard Street, near Church Street, a look as soon as it opened.The restaurant's chef is Hemant Bhagwani, who runs a string of Indian restaurants in Toronto, including Goa Indian Farm Kitchen; this is his first New York City venture.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Credit Scores Are Worse in the South, and States' Refusal to Expand Medicaid Could Be to Blame

A new analysis finds a link between areas with low average credit scores and high amounts of medical debt.erdikocak / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Truthout Credit scores are far lower on average in the South than they are in northern parts of the contiguous U.S. - and medical debt and state lawmakers' refusal to expand Medicaid could be to blame, a new analysis by the Washington Post has revealed.
SFGATE
1 year ago
San Francisco

'Incredibly worrisome': Wild 94.9 issues statement on missing DJ

Image courtesy of SFPD Ever since Wild 94.9 radio host and DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift was reported missing in San Francisco on Friday, the hit station's vast community of listeners - and the Bay Area at large - have been searching for answers regarding the 54-year-old's sudden disappearance.The popular radio host was last seen Thursday, Feb. 23, his employer, Wild 94.9, wrote on Instagram.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Media industry

In the Archives, Finding Love (Stories)

Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.In the 1970s, '80s and '90s, New York Times articles slowly, and painfully, updated the rules of courtship.To have success dating in New York City, don't order a sandwich at dinner and pick a restaurant with candlelight.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone who uses a debit card

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email TV personal finance expert Martin Lewis has warned debit card users to avoid spending beyond their current bank balance and relying on their overdraft too often.Speaking during an episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live devoted entirely to debt, the expert explained that overdrafts are in fact one of the most expensive ways to borrow money and urged viewers to stay clear of debt by carrying out balance transfers to move expensive debts onto credit cards with 0 per cent interest.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Bucha massacre: Ukrainian artist returned home to find all her belongings stolen

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails An artist and gallery owner who survived the Bucha massacre has recalled returning to her home only to find that everything had been stolen.Alina Kosenko is selling paintings depicting the atrocities seen from her basement during the occupation by Russian soldiers.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

2.3 million UK households missed an essential payment in January'

Some 2.3 million UK households missed an essential payment last month, up from 1.9 million in December, figures suggest.However the figure for January when missed payments for mortgage, rent, loans, credit cards and other bills typically peak is similar to those from the past two years, according to the Which?
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone who uses a debit card

TV personal finance expert Martin Lewis has warned debit card users to avoid spending beyond their current bank balance and relying on their overdraft too often.Speaking during an episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live devoted entirely to debt, the expert explained that overdrafts are in fact one of the most expensive ways to borrow money and urged viewers to stay clear of debt by carrying out balance transfers to move expensive debts onto credit cards with 0 per cent interest.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Julian Sands' hiking partner remaining hopeful' of actor's safe return

A hiking partner and close-friend of Julian Sands says he is remaining hopeful of the actor's safe return, as searches passed the two-week mark.Fellow actor Kevin Ryan said Sands was a smart guy and very strong willed, with lots of experience to tackle the treacherous conditions.Sands was first reported missing on January 13, with numerous searches being undertaken on foot and by air by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and other agencies.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Helicopters again grounded by high winds in search for missing Julian Sands

1674714217 The search for missing actor Julian Sands in California's San Gabriel Mountains is currently only being conducted by the air, police say.As the effort to find Sands neared its second week, The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said on Wednesday evening that ground searches in higher areas were no longer possible due to poor local weather conditions.
SecurityWeek
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Cybercrime Marketplace Leaks Over 2.1 Million Payment Cards

Carding marketplaces, also referred to as card shops, are cybercrime websites that facilitate the trading and unauthorized use of stolen payment card details.Active for less than a year, BidenCash has quickly become one of the top carding marketplaces, making a name for itself by releasing the details of hundreds of thousands of cards in June 2022.
Theregister
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Acer confirms someone broke into one of its servers

Acer has confirmed someone broke into one of its servers after a miscreant put up for sale a 160GB database of what's claimed to be the Taiwanese PC maker's confidential information."We have recently detected an incident of unauthorized access to one of our document servers for repair technicians," an Acer spokesperson told The Register on Tuesday.
MarTech
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Why understanding the product is a must in martech, MOps | MarTech

Hopefully, I'm not the only martech or marketing operations (MOps) practitioner who sometimes feels disconnected from our companies' products.We're not product marketers; when we're involved in campaign planning and execution, we're focused on technical configurations and performance.We work on delivering the message - not the messaging itself.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Women in technology

We don't need discount vouchers for International Women's Day. We need equal rights | Nilanjana Bhowmick

Brands wanting to appreciate women are offering discounts on clothes and makeup, and celebrities are urging women to use the day to pamper themselves.In India, International Women's Day has been captured by commerce.No amount of discounts or offers are enough to appreciate women.However, here's our little effort in making them feel ultra-special up to 50% off all our products until Women's Day, read yet another of many such messages in my inbox last week.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

4 Signs Your Relationship Is Strong, According To A Divorce Lawyer

At first mention, a divorce lawyer may seem like the last person you'd ever go for marriage advice.Comes with the territory.Of course, as their days are spent dealing with the intimate details of failed relationships, divorce lawyers have keen insight into what defeats a marriage.This also provides them with a unique vantage point to see what makes one thrive.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Business

Bank of America, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo Collaborate to Launch Digital Wallet: Report Wallets Bitcoin News

Seven major banks, including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, have reportedly teamed up to launch a digital wallet that will compete with other third-party wallet providers such as Paypal and Apple Pay.Big Banks to Launch a Digital Wallet Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and four other financial institutions behind the payment network Zelle are collaborating to launch a digital wallet for consumers to use at online checkout, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

New technology used in search for Julian Sands as police give update

Searches for missing British actor Julian Sands will continue by air only, with authorities using new technology that can detect electronic devices and credit cards.San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said it was hopeful that the technology would be able to more accurately pinpoint an area on which to focus efforts.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
Berlin

Germany: Victims of fatal train attack identified as 2 teens

A 33-year-old man suspected of killing two teenagers and injuring seven other passengers on a train in northern Germany was released from pretrial detention a week ago and had previous criminal convictions, German news outlets reported Thursday.The man, who was identified as a stateless Palestinian who came to Germany in 2014, allegedly stabbed multiple people Wednesday afternoon on a regional train traveling from Kiel to Hamburg.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Rescue crews start a new search for actor Julian Sands after recovering another hiker

British actor Julian Sands, pictured here at an Oscar party in 2015, has been missing in the San Gabriel Mountains for nearly two weeks.John Salangsang/John Salangsang/Invision/AP Police say they're changing their tactics in a search for actor Julian Sands, who went missing 13 days ago in Southern California's San Gabriel Mountains.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Julian Sands: High winds again ground helicopters in search for missing actor

High winds have again grounded helicopters in the search for British actor Julian Sands.Two weeks have now passed since Sands was first reported missing in the San Gabriel mountains in California on 13 January, with numerous searches on foot and from the air having taken place.Aerial efforts resumed briefly on Wednesday, with authorities using new technology that can detect electronic devices and credit cards.
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