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The measure would reduce late fees for typical credit cards from $32 to $8.March 5, 2024, 3:42 PM ET• 7 minute readPresident Joe Biden on Tuesday touted his administration's latest effort to cut late credit card fees, which is estimated to save all households $10 billion a year.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday finalized a rule that would lower late fees on common credit cards from $32 to $8.”That's an average savings of $220 a year for the more than 45 million Americans who normally have to pay late fees. That's a lot of money,” Biden said during a…
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin has hit an all-time high, less than two years after the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX severely damaged confidence in the digital currency and sent its price plummeting. .The world's largest cryptocurrency soared 4% this week, briefly surpassing $68,800 on Tuesday, according to CoinMarketCap. This is slightly higher than Bitcoin's all-time high set in November 2021.The volatile asset quickly lost some ground, sitting at just under $62,000 as of 3pm ET, but the price is still up more than 175% from a year ago.Gains in recent months have been fueled by the…
Texans are praying that a spate of wildfires in the Panhandle region, including currently the largest in U.S. history, will be contained within the next few days. But even if the embers are extinguished, the state's agriculture industry leaders say it could take years for farms and ranches to recover from the historic wildfires.Fast-moving flames destroyed the heart of the Lone Star State's cattle country, scorching about 2,000 square miles of grasslands that support tens of thousands of cattle. Texas Agriculture Secretary Sid Miller said about 3,600 animals have died so far and more will be euthanized because their hooves…
CNN — Nearly two-thirds of North Carolina primary voters say they want former President Donald Trump to become president if he is convicted, according to early results from a CNN exit poll of North Carolina Republican primary voters. A slightly higher percentage say they think it's a good fit, according to early results from CNN's exit poll of Republican primary voters in the state. Half of Virginia's Republican primary voters say the same thing. In North Carolina, about 4 in 10 primary voters say they are part of MAGA, or the “Make America Great Again” movement, compared to about a…
Alyssa Pointer/Pool (via Getty Images) Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies during a hearing in the State of Georgia v. Donald Trump case at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta on February 15, 2024. CNN — Lawyers in the massive Georgia election destruction and extortion case against Donald Trump and his allies are seeking additional evidence to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from prosecuting the case. I'm asking the judge for permission. Judge Scott McAfee said he expected to rule on whether to remove Willis from the case within two weeks, after hearing from…
Days after human body parts were found in a Long Island park, authorities announced Tuesday that more bodies have been found and at least one person has been arrested in the case.Details of the suspect and charges have not been released, but two people familiar with the matter told NBC New York that investigators are looking into whether a love triangle was the motive behind the incident. Two sources said the suspect allegedly chopped up his girlfriend and the man he believed she had cheated on him with. It was not immediately clear whether others helped the man dispose of…
MINNEAPOLIS — super tuesday has arrived, and Latest CBS News Campaign Poll It shows Biden and Trump holding steady leads over their respective opponents.Most polling places in Minnesota open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, but towns with fewer than 500 residents don't have to open until 10 a.m., but WCCO said all polling places will open at 7 a.m. as votes are counted in the 2024 primary. The results will become clear.As voting begins, voters may wonder what will appear on their primary ballots. Here's a look at what the 2024 primary will and won't include. read more: Live coverage of…
Grey kitchens can come in many variations, making it a versatile color choice for both classic and contemporary kitchens. Aside from paint or lacquered finishes, wood kitchen cabinet ideas, specifically staining timber in subtle grey or dark dusky tones, allow a natural wood grain to be the focal point. In Ledbury Studio’s Ascot kitchen installation, the team has combined a grey-stained natural oak for the base units, teamed with a contrast stain on the island, which has been wrapped with a dramatic Quartz waterfall worktop in soft grey. ‘The couple wanted a sleek, contemporary aesthetic for their kitchen, so we…
The 11th edition is Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) The trade show in Las Vegas last week was buzzing with excitement, with more than 600 exhibitors displaying everything from tiles to bathtubs and appliances, and every conceivable kitchen appliance known to man. The show spanned a total of 450,000 square feet of exhibition halls and showcased vibrant colors, induction technology, and sustainability as an extension of luxury.we can't say we saw all – But we certainly tried. We've literally walked miles to find the most inspiring and innovative kitchen and bath products launching this year. The following have been…
TAMPA, FL — Ashley Home Inc. and Resident Home Inc. today announced the signing of an agreement under which Ashley Home., an affiliate of Ashley Global Retail, will acquire Resident Home Inc. (“Resident”). The transaction, which was unanimously approved by both companies' boards of directors, provides Resident, a leading digital retailer and wholesaler of mattresses and bedding accessories, the opportunity to expand its home furnishings offering and global footprint. do. Through Ashley's affiliate company, Ashley Furniture Inds., Resident will experience sourcing and efficiency improvements that will drive further growth in both its direct-to-consumer and wholesale businesses. Resident has established itself…