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CFPB Director Rohit Chopra will testify at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on June 14, 2023.Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call Inc. | Getty ImagesThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday announced the final version of its rules limiting banks’ ability to charge overdraft fees. The rule is expected to save U.S. consumers $5 billion annually.Regulators could also choose to allow banks to charge $5 for overdrafts (a significant reduction from the average fee of about $35 per transaction) or limit fees to an amount that covers the lender’s costs. He said they could disclose the interest rate and charge…

Meta has donated $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, the company confirmed Thursday.The donation, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, appears to be the latest effort by the social media company and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to improve relations with the president-elect, with Zuckerberg’s comments on Trump’s comments on Mar. It took place a few weeks after he dined with the president. -Lago.Mehta confirmed the donation to the Guardian on Thursday, but did not provide details about the reason for the donation.At a dinner at Mar-a-Lago last month, Mehta congratulated the president-elect on his victory and the two…

DAMASCUS, Syria — The bedroom featured soft recessed lighting that illuminated the elegant cornicing and the dimpled headboard of the bed below. However, the mattress was placed on a coffee table in the center of the room. Protected by a bulletproof door several inches thick, it was owned by former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma until they were forced to flee to Russia with their adult children earlier this week. It was the master bedroom of one of the palaces.After 13 years of civil war and 60 years of clan tyranny, toppled from power by a lightning-fast…

WASHINGTON (7News) — Monumental Sports and Entertainment on Thursday announced new media renderings of its latest luxury experience option, scheduled to begin ticket sales in January 2025. Images of a new guest option and suite area called “The Vaults” scheduled to open in late 2025 provide a glimpse into the private VIP experience some fans will receive upon arrival at the arena. Photo | See details: New law details vision for Capital One Arena redevelopment, investment.Guests can enter a special welcome lounge with a manned bar through a VIP-only entrance and stop by the tasting room with other guests on…

After the election of Donald Trump, there was a constant chorus of disapproval among the chattering classes. But now that the dust has settled and 2024 comes to an end, it’s time for self-reflection and reflection. That’s the goal of this year’s final episode of Inside the Hive, which is also the last episode I’ll host after returning to CNN as chief media analyst earlier this year. In this episode, Hive Editor Michael Calderone and Executive Editor Claire Howorth join us to uncover what went wrong in 2024 and the lessons you can apply next year. As Howarth points out,…

Don’t believe your eyes! The Biden administration has dismissed the mystery of New Jersey’s mysterious drones as nefarious foreign interference involved, even as leading lawmakers from both New York and New Jersey have called for a federal briefing. suggested that it was a possibility. White House National Security Council Press Secretary John Kirby said at a White House briefing Thursday that federal law enforcement officials have investigated more than 3,000 reports of car-sized drones patrolling the night sky in recent weeks. He said it has not been verified. John Kirby speaks at a White House briefing about recent drone flights…

December 12, 2024, 7:15 a.m. ETSan Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerend is scheduled to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams despite a sprained foot, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.Officials said Gerendo, who is listed as a suspect, insisted he was “feeling fine.”The 49ers have placed linebacker Dre Greenlaw on injured reserve for his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon suffered during last season’s Super Bowl, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. It is said that it will be released.Niners defensive end Nick Bosa (left hip, oblique) is listed as questionable for the NFC West matchup, which…

liveDecember 13, 2024 11:04 PM ISTWorld News Live: Get real-time updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts and environmental issues. Stay up to date on events shaping the world with access to the latest breaking news and in-depth stories as they happen.Latest news for December 13, 2024: Drone spotted over Naval Weapons Station Earle, raising safety concerns in New Jersey. (via MartyA45_ /TMX AP)World News Live: Welcome to the World News Live Blog. The go-to source for instant updates on major events around the world. Whether it’s political changes, economic trends, environmental crises or international conflicts, we provide real-time reporting…

During his first term, President Trump announced his desire to completely withdraw troops from Syria after declaring ISIS “defeated” there in 2018. The following year, he withdrew troops from northern Syria, famously provoking the regime’s harshest opposition from Republicans.The president-elect has once again hinted at a non-interventionist approach following the recent government collapse, writing on Truth Social: “This is not our fight.”A former Trump national security official said in an interview that withdrawing troops “will be on the table.”But as he prepares to take office, national security-minded Republicans in Congress are urging him not to act rashly.”I don’t think we…

The Red Sox certainly seem excited to acquire Garrett Crochet on Wednesday, but there are still some things that need to be addressed. I know Boston well. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow essentially acknowledged that, appearing on WEEI’s “Jones & Keefe” on Thursday and outlining the needs he intends to address. “It’s really hard to share what we should expect, because if we’ve learned anything over the last few days, it’s that there are moments when you feel like something is really close, but in a random moment… , it feels just like you’re miles away,” Breslow said.…