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The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday warned law enforcement that some credit card companies may be illegally devaluing points and airline miles. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said the agency was pursuing what he called a “bait and switch.” File photo: Bonnie Cash/UPI | License photo Dec. 18 (UPI) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned law enforcement on Wednesday that some credit card companies may be illegally devaluing the value of reward points and air miles. The CFPB said in a statement that major credit card issuers frequently engage in “shell games that increase their own profits and…

From award-winning alumni, faculty, and students to rankings as the world’s best universities and setting new records in research, the North Carolina State University College of Education is committed to innovation, interdisciplinarity, and interdisciplinarity. We have focused our efforts on strategic priority areas. Inclusion for a transformative impact on the education sector in 2024. Here are some highlights from the past year. Enhanced student experience. We welcomed the largest number of undergraduate students in at least a decade. We welcomed 121 new teaching fellows, the most in North Carolina. We welcome 12 first-year students to the third class of the…

As 2024 comes to a close, now is as good a time as ever to reflect upon the last 12 months in sports. Between the Olympics, a back-to-back Super Bowl champion, an unforgettable rookie season and much more, we won’t soon forget the biggest sports stories from this past year.Early in the year, the Kansas City Chiefs cemented their place on this list by becoming just the eighth team all-time to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles. The fact that it came in such dramatic fashion, winning just the second overtime game in Super Bowl history, made it even more memorable.In…

Throughout its history, Sofitel has continually reinvented itself to define and redefine what is possible in luxury hospitality. To celebrate the brand’s 60th anniversary this year, Sofitel has completely reimagined its position in the luxury market. This upward momentum has not only lifted the ship for Sofitel, but also for its sibling brands Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblem. With a rejuvenated logo supporting the new brand pillars and a thorough education program that increases employee engagement and emotional buy-in, it’s no surprise that this refresh has led to significant improvements for the Sofitel network. Major hotels such as Sofitel New…

In summary The US EPA granted California’s waiver, which the incoming Trump administration is likely to try to overturn in the courts. The state’s zero-emission vehicle mandates have been the driving force behind California’s progress in cleaning up dangerous air pollutants. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Lea esta historia en Español The Biden administration today approved California’s groundbreaking mandate phasing out new gas-powered cars just weeks before the incoming Trump administration…

Archaeologists have discovered a silver amulet north of the Alps that one theologian says could rewrite the history of Christianity. The carved amulet was found buried in a grave in Frankfurt, Germany, in 2018, according to a news release from the city. According to the city, the amulet is just over an inch in size and has a thin silver foil wrapped inside and engraved inside. It took many years to determine the contents of the inscription. The foil was too fragile to unroll, so a computer scan had to be used to decipher it. The so-called “Frankfurt Silver Inscription”…

(CNN) — If all goes well, Virginia could become the site of the world’s first grid-scale fusion power plant, harnessing this futuristic clean power to generate electricity by the early 2030s. will be, according to an announcement Tuesday from startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems.CFS, one of the largest and most touted fusion companies, plans to invest billions of dollars to build a facility near Richmond. Once operational, the plant will connect to the grid and generate 400 megawatts, enough to power about 150,000 homes, CEO Bob Mumgaard said.”This will be the first time in the world that fusion power will be…

America’s political divide is likely to widen further thanks to new real estate platforms that allow potential buyers to check their future neighbors’ political affiliations and other social data and local demographics.Oyssey is a tech startup that launched this month in South Florida and New York City to give buyers access to their neighborhood’s political affiliations based on election results and campaign contributions.”We are a platform of advantage for homebuyers at a time when buyers need advantage now more than ever,” said Hugh Nirenberg, CEO of Oyssey.The startup technology company designed its platform based on the belief that social data,…

good morning! If you’re a regular reader, you may remember that a few weeks ago we reviewed a decades-old Cadillac. Mainly because there was a really cool old Fleetwood for sale and I couldn’t find anything else worth it. Well, today I found an equally cool old Lincoln, so I’m going to give the luxury section of FoMoCo the same treatment. But before we get into those, let’s take a look at yesterday’s Chicago-style beaters. (By the way, Chicago style is either the thick type with sauce on it or the very thin, crispy type cut into squares.) This is…

The City of Tampa is planning to host a major expo aimed at promoting business opportunities for small businesses in the construction industry.The semi-annual Bridges to Business Subcontractor Outreach and Networking Expo will be held at the Tampa Convention Center (333 S Franklin St) on Thursday, December 19th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The expo serves as the Bay Area’s largest networking event. For construction subcontractors, industry suppliers and service providers.With billions of dollars of public and private construction projects planned for Tampa’s future, the expo will help small and minority-owned businesses access information, make connections, and secure contracts.…