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Texas judge throws out rule that would have capped credit card late fees

Banks have been pushing hard to stop the late fee rule, due to the potential billions of dollars the banks would lose in revenue. By JUAN A. LOZANO HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas judge on Tuesday threw out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees after officials with President Donald Trump’s administration and […]

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George Bell, Once the Tallest Man in the United States, Sadly Dies at 67

Nationwide — George Bell, who was once the tallest man in the United States at 7 feet, 8 inches, has died at age 67. He was remembered for his kindness and fun-loving personality by his colleagues at the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office, where he served from 2000 to 2014. Bell died at home in Durham, North Carolina,

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Anthony Mackie’s Bold ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Claim Ignites Major Marvel Debate

Living By Jeff Smith Men’s Journal Anthony Mackie is set to reprise his role as Captain America in the highly anticipated 2026 film Avengers: Doomsday. However, with filming set to get underway and the rumors continuing to ramp up, fans have had plenty to say about it. While the most common responses regarding the latest film in

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The dollar keeps falling as its ‘safe haven’ status is questioned

Business By Colby Smith NYT News Service/Syndicate Stories The U.S. dollar extended its slide against other major currencies on Monday, the latest sign that investors may be starting to shun what has long been the safest haven in global financial markets. An index that tracks the dollar against a basket of major trading partners fell for a

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Harvard has $2.2 billion in grants frozen by Trump administration after rejecting demands

Erin Doherty@erinpdoherty The Trump administration on Monday night said it was freezing $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University over concerns about antisemitism on campus. The freeze was announced hours after Harvard flatly rejected demands by the Trump administration to eliminate its DEI programs and screen international students for ideological concerns, putting nearly $9 billion

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Trump urges Congress to make daylight saving time permanent

Politics By Chandelis Duster President Trump is urging Congress to pass legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent — which, if enacted, would put an end to a longstanding debate over whether to change the time in the U.S. twice a year. Both the House and Senate should “push hard for more Daylight at

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Trump signals new tariffs on chips, calling electronics exclusions temporary

Business By Tony Romm, Ana Swanson and Tripp Mickle NYT News Service/Syndicate Stories WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signaled Sunday that he would pursue new tariffs on the powerful computer chips inside smartphones and other technologies, just two days after his administration excluded a variety of electronics from the steep import taxes recently applied on

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Black Entrepreneur Disrupts Footwear Industry with Customizable High Fashion for Plus-Size Women

Entrepreneur and renowned plus-size model Jamila Jay is thrilled to announce the launch of Jamila Jay High Fashion Footwear, an innovative brand set to revolutionize the footwear market for plus-size women. Offering cutting-edge designer styles in sizes 9-12, the line combines high fashion, exceptional comfort, and unprecedented customization options at an accessible price point. Jamila Jay

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Judge allows requirement that everyone in the US illegally must register to move forward

Immigration By Rebecca Santana | Associated Press WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with a requirement that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register with the federal government and carry documentation, in a move that could have far-reaching repercussions for immigrants across the country. Judge Trevor Neil McFadden — a Trump appointee

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Daughter of First Black Marine Calls Out Trump’s DEI Removal of Her Father’s Tribute

Nationwide — The daughter of Alfred Masters, the first African American man enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, says she’s shocked that a webpage honoring her father was quietly removed from the Marine Corps website. She believes it was taken down as part of a Pentagon review of diversity-related content. Alfreda Masters said her father was

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