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Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge in Texas temporarily halted a plan by the Biden administration to lower late fees on credit cards to $8 that was slated to go into effect next week. The temporary nationwide injunction imposed by Judge Mark Pittman in the Northern District of Texas is a win for the big banks and major credit card companies, which collect billions in revenue each year in late fees and were looking to stop the proposal from going into effect. It is also a win for the U.S. Chamber
3 min read - NewsThe Canadian Press
A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient records. An Ascension spokesperson said it detected “unusual activity” Wednesday on its computer network systems. Officials refused to say whether the non-profit Catholic health system, based in St. Louis, was the victim of a ransomware attack or whether it had
4 min read - NewsBBC
Northern Lights in dazzling display across the UK
A solar storm of this scale can cause disruptions to infrastructure such as the power grid.
2 min read - CelebrityThe Canadian Press
Sam Rubin, beloved LA entertainment anchor and interviewer, dies at 64
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sam Rubin, a beloved entertainment anchor and reporter for KTLA in Los Angeles who was on a first-name basis with Hollywood's top stars, has died. He was 64. The station announced that he died unexpectedly on Friday. No cause was released. Rubin joined the station's morning news team in 1991. He conducted upbeat live interviews with actors and musicians from behind the anchor desk and was a mainstay at premiere red carpets and movie junkets. His final interview was with Jane S
1 min read - ScienceThe Canadian Press
Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth on Friday afternoon, hours sooner than anticipated. The effects were due to last through the weekend and possibly into next week. NOAA alerted operators of power plants and spacecraft in
3 min read - SportsBBC
Meet the designer behind Bambie Thug's Eurovision look
Mariusz Malon says Bambie Thug's Eurovision look is 'amazing' and 'starts conversations'.
2 min read - NewsBBC
Student finance 2024: How do UK student loans work?
How do they work across the UK, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?
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