The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has warned credit card companies that devaluing or canceling reward points, cash back, or miles rewards programs may be breaking the law. The agency’s report found that some cards charge significantly higher interest rates than others for store-specific rewards and suggested that companies are using “bait-and-switch” tactics to lure … Read more
A new congressional investigation has mapped out insurance policy nonrenewals across the US, revealing areas most affected by climate disasters. The map shows skyrocketing home insurance rates in states like California and Florida, as well as Eastern Seaboard regions prone to hurricanes. Insurance companies are increasingly dropping policies in high-risk zones, sparking concerns over property … Read more
A website is currently protected by a security service due to suspected online attacks. This action has triggered the solution, blocking access to the site. The trigger may have been caused by submitting suspicious data or using malicious commands. To report the issue, users can email the site owner with details of their interaction before … Read more
Michael Vick, a college football phenom and former NFL star, has become the new head coach of Norfolk State University. The historically black FCS school in Virginia hired Vick, 44, whose NFL career was interrupted when he served nearly two years in prison for being involved in a dog fighting ring. Vick confirmed his hiring … Read more
A Russian woman, Svetlana Dali, who was previously charged with stowaway on a vessel or aircraft without consent, has been apprehended again by authorities. This time, she attempted to sneak into Canada. Dali, a US permanent resident, managed to cut off her ankle monitor on Sunday and was taken into custody Monday while on board … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol dodged requests by investigators to appear for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree, as the Constitutional Court began its first meeting on Monday to determine his fate. A joint investigative team involving police, an anti-corruption agency, and the Defense Ministry wants to question Yoon on charges of rebellion … Read more
A mysterious disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been identified as a severe form of malaria, according to the country’s health ministry. The disease has killed 143 people and infected 592 others since October, with a high fatality rate of 6.2%. Local authorities reported the outbreak earlier this month. The health ministry confirmed … Read more
Mars exploration debris should not be viewed as “space trash” but rather as historical artifacts of immense archaeological value. University of Kansas anthropologist Justin Holcomb argues that the remnants of human exploration on Mars deserve preservation, as they mark a pivotal moment in human history – our first steps into interplanetary exploration. Holcomb’s new paper, … Read more
US authorities are investigating China-based router manufacturer TP-Link for possible national-security risks, citing security flaws and potential vulnerabilities to cyberattacks. The company’s routers power internet in 65% of US homes and small businesses, and its products are used by the Defense Department and other government agencies. A recent report from Microsoft found that hackers from … Read more
Scientists have discovered a tunnel in the Local Hot Bubble, a low-density gas region near our solar system, that could lead to other parts of the Milky Way. The Local Hot Bubble is a vast volume of hot gas extending from the Sun and beyond, created by a supernova millions of years ago. New data … Read more