Biden to announce new actions slashing junk fees
President Joe Biden is expected to unveil new efforts to crack down on junk fees during an event at the White House Wednesday, while announcing $2 billion in savings and $140 million in consumer refunds from previous crackdowns on junk fees from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
2023-10-11 17:51
Biden administration takes aim at junk fees with new proposed rule, guidance
By Diane Bartz, Jeff Mason and Douglas Gillison WASHINGTON The Biden administration took another shot at unpopular junk
2023-10-11 17:28
Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image
Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.
2023-10-11 17:27
IMF: Sri Lanka's talks with creditors ongoing, unaware of specific deals
By Jorgelina do Rosario MARRAKECH Discussions between Sri Lanka and all its creditors are ongoing, though the International
2023-10-11 16:54
UN 'deeply concerned' over reports women and children killed in Myanmar bombing
The United Nations says it is "deeply concerned" by reports that civilians, including women and children, were killed and injured in a bombing at a camp for internally displaced people in Myanmar.
2023-10-11 14:48
Analysis-Use of weather derivatives surges as extreme climate events rock the globe
By Harry Robertson LONDON Energy companies, hedge funds and commodity traders are stepping up their use of financial
2023-10-11 14:19
Oil Steady With Fallout From Israel-Hamas War Still Contained
Oil held the bulk of Monday’s surge as the Israel-Hamas war remained contained and Saudi Arabia pledged to
2023-10-11 14:17
Donald Trump ally Kari Lake announces Arizona Senate seat bid
Ms Lake, who has yet to concede defeat in last year's election to be governor, announced the bid in Arizona.
2023-10-11 11:57
3 times Dusty Baker proved Astros haters wrong in Game 3
The Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Tuesday to take a commanding ALDS lead. Dusty Baker is once again proving doubters wrong.
2023-10-11 10:23
Afghanistan hit by second earthquake in days
More than 1,000 people have already died following Saturday's 6.3 magnitude quake.
2023-10-11 10:17
What would an Israeli ground assault in Gaza look like? Here's what I've seen before
Israel's military has now mobilized 300,000 reservists for what is now widely believed to be an unprecedented incursion into Gaza. What awaits it is a Hamas that has shown a level of military capability far beyond what was previously thought.
2023-10-11 08:49
Score Huge Savings on Top-Rated Robot Vacuums, Cookware, and More With These October Prime Day Home Deals
Whether you need a new robot vacuum or better cookware, these Prime Day home deals can help you get more for less.
2023-10-11 07:16