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Democrats Propose N.Y. Congressional Map With Slight Tilt in Their Favor

February 27, 2024|Categories: NY Region|

State lawmakers showed restraint in drawing new congressional lines, leaving the districts’ partisan makeup largely [+]

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Business

Cyberattack Paralyzes the Largest US Health Care Payment System

March 5, 2024|Comments Off on Cyberattack Paralyzes the Largest US Health Care Payment System

The hacking shut down the nation’s biggest health care payment system, causing financial chaos that affected a broad spectrum ranging from large hospitals to single-doctor practices. ​Read More your-feed-healthcare, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Finances, Hospitals, [+]

Starbucks Franchise Lays Off Workers in Mideast Amid Gaza-Tied Boycotts

March 5, 2024|Comments Off on Starbucks Franchise Lays Off Workers in Mideast Amid Gaza-Tied Boycotts

Store traffic has dropped off in the Middle East and Southeast Asia as customers protest perceptions of Starbucks’ stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. ​Read More Israel-Gaza War (2023- ), Starbucks Corporation 

Damage to Cables Under Red Sea Highlights Mideast Conflict’s Broader Threat

March 5, 2024|Comments Off on Damage to Cables Under Red Sea Highlights Mideast Conflict’s Broader Threat

What disabled three major cables linking East to West is still not clear. Suspicion has centered on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have attacked numerous ships in the area, but they have denied responsibility. ​Read More Computers [+]

New Federal Rule Caps Most Credit Card Late Fees at $8

March 5, 2024|Comments Off on New Federal Rule Caps Most Credit Card Late Fees at $8

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said its new restriction would save households $10 billion a year in “junk fees.” ​Read More Fines (Penalties), Credit Cards, Banking and Financial Institutions, Consumer Protection, Personal Finances, Consumer Financial Protection [+]

Is China’s Era of High Growth Over?

March 5, 2024|Comments Off on Is China’s Era of High Growth Over?

Beijing unveiled an annual economic target in line with last year’s, as it looks to refocus on strategically important sectors. ​Read More internal-storyline-no, Foreign Investments, Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs), Apple Inc, National [+]

Brighter Economic Mood Isn’t Translating Into Support for Biden

March 5, 2024|Comments Off on Brighter Economic Mood Isn’t Translating Into Support for Biden

Voters feel slightly better about the economy as inflation recedes, but partisan divides remain deep, a Times/Siena poll found. ​Read More Polls and Public Opinion, United States Economy, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of [+]

Economy

FTX Chief Once Met With Powell. Now D.C. Crypto Lobbyists Are Struggling.

By |September 29, 2023|Categories: Economy|

FTX’s demise and its leader’s upcoming trial haven’t stopped a major lobbying push by the [+]

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