The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a warning to credit card companies not to devalue or cancel rewards points, cash back, or miles earned by customers. The agency stated that this practice may be considered unfair, deceptive, and abusive, and could result in fines. As of 2022, three-quarters of all general-purpose credit … Read more
A new study has found that taxi and ambulance drivers may be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to other professions. Researchers from Harvard Medical School analyzed the death rates of nearly 9 million people who died in the US between 2020 and 2022, with a focus on bus drivers, airplane pilots, and … Read more
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers, are discussing ways to deepen their ties, including the possibility of a merger that could fundamentally restructure Japan’s car industry. The talks between the two Japanese giants highlight the intense upheaval within the world’s auto industry, as carmakers grapple with expensive … Read more
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is being touted as a rare agency that many Americans trust, but its future is uncertain under the new administration. Sources have revealed that President-elect Donald Trump’s allies are discussing dismantling the FDIC, giving Treasury oversight of deposit insurance, and allowing the federal government to substantially shrink or even … Read more
Controversial attorney Tony Buzbee has filed a lawsuit against Jay-Z’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, and its attorneys, alleging they are conspiring to turn his clients against him. One of Buzbee’s clients, Gerardo Garcia, claims two investigators approached him at his home and offered to help him file a lawsuit against Buzbee in exchange for a … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have reported cases of the H5N1 avian flu strain in 108 countries across five continents. The virus has caused the deaths of over 300 million birds worldwide and is increasingly crossing species barriers, infecting more than 500 bird species and at least 70 … Read more
Actress Sydney Sweeney has fired back at body shamers who criticized her appearance after she was spotted in the Florida Keys wearing a bikini. The “Euphoria” star shared screenshots of hurtful comments on social media, before posting a video montage of her intense workouts. It appears that Sweeney is in the best shape of her … Read more
A team of scientists, including a geophysicist, chemist, and mathematician, has proposed that the Moon may be older than previously thought based on new research. The formation of the Moon is still a topic of debate among scientists. In the 1980s, researchers suggested that a Mars-size object crashed into early Earth, causing molten material to … Read more
A new law in the US Senate budget package aims to curb sales of untested, unsafe lithium-ion batteries powering e-bikes and similar devices. The bill, previously approved by the House in May, was held up due to Sen. Ted Cruz’s opposition, but is now on its way to becoming law. Since 2019, fires caused by … Read more
The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers will face off in a crucial Thursday night matchup that will go a long way in determining their playoff seeding. The Broncos, with a 9-5 record, are looking to clinch their first playoff spot since Super Bowl 50 title season, while the Chargers aim to secure a wild-card … Read more