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The claims administrators that dole out billions of dollars each year in class action settlements to consumers have been under increasing scrutiny for quietly taking rebates from fintechs and banks. Some of the rebate money comes from “breakage,” when consumers’ prepaid-card balances go unused and are eventually depleted by inactivity…

David Ellison’s $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover has won every regulatory clearance required to close. But a coalition of 12 states has transformed what looked like a regulatory victory lap into a high-stakes legal standoff—one that could soon cost Paramount roughly $7 million a day and deepen an extraordinary…

The Education Department is preparing to start throwing unknown numbers of student loan borrowers off of their repayment plan by the end of September, as the first key deadline for switching out of the SAVE plan is expected to expire. The looming change is the latest disruption to impact borrowers…

Travis Kelce grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and has spent his entire professional career in Kansas City, Mo.But the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has become associated with New York City during his seismic offseason.On July 4 weekend, Kelce wed Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden.“It was perfect,” Kelce…

For many retirees, the question of whether to finance a car or pay cash seems deceptively simple. After all, retirement is supposed to be the time when life slows down, stress decreases, and financial decisions become more straightforward. But as a financial planner who has spent decades helping people retire…

ToplineThe Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for President Donald Trump to continue building his White House ballroom, likely ending the administration’s legal battle with historic preservationists to block the project. Key FactsThe court ruled 5-4 to allow the project to continue, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the…

For director John Carpenter, storytelling is paramount. Even in an era where story frequently takes a backseat to effects, properly developing and driving narrative remains crucial.The son of a music teacher, Carpenter has long composed much of the music in his films, crafting iconic scores like that of Halloween, one…

Retirement planning has often been presented as a math problem: accumulate a certain nest egg, apply a withdrawal rate, and hope the numbers hold up for 25 or 30 years.In my latest book, The Retire Sooner Method, I take a much broader view: Financial preparation remains essential, but our research…

Data centers are a political issue as rapid growth raises questions about affordability, reliability, and whether energy infrastructure is keeping pace with economic development. In states with well-structured regulatory frameworks, data center growth can benefit utility customers by supporting significant investments in the electric grid, strengthening reliability, and helping reduce…

For director John Carpenter, storytelling is paramount. Even in an era where story frequently takes a backseat to effects, properly developing and driving narrative remains crucial.The son of a music teacher, Carpenter has long composed much of the music in his films, crafting iconic scores like that of Halloween, one…

You’ve likely heard about the K-shaped economy. It has an impact on people, their living circumstances, and even their economic futures. Such bifurcations lead to haves and have-nots. The concept appears in many places in society. One of them is in house prices. A comparison of median and average house…

One of the most devestating aspects of modern medicine and drug development is the constantly evolving nature of harmful pathogens and bacteria. As bacteria have been exposed to increasing levels of antibiotics globally, they are continuously evolving against the best medications humanity can develop. Eventually drug resistant “superbugs” prevail and…

It’s not now, nor has it ever been the Fed’s job to manage actual inflation. Yes, you read that right. Yet consider the narrative that emerged from Jackson Hole about how Treasury secretary Scott Bessent had allegedly inserted himself where Treasury secretaries shouldn’t. As the Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos…

For director John Carpenter, storytelling is paramount. Even in an era where story frequently takes a backseat to effects, properly developing and driving narrative remains crucial.The son of a music teacher, Carpenter has long composed much of the music in his films, crafting iconic scores like that of Halloween, one…

One Deftones album stands out in the group’s discography as not just hugely commercially successful, but the kind of project that has managed to maintain the public’s interest for decades. The band released Around the Fur, its sophomore set, back in 1997, and it remains a favorite among American listeners…

Former Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco’s baseball career has taken another surprising turn following the latest development in his legal saga.The former Rays star was once viewed as one of baseball’s brightest young position players and signed an 11-year, $182 million contract in 2021. His career was derailed…

After a summer of hype, AEW All In 2026 has finally arrived. The event returns to Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday with a full slate of matches and the possibility of new world champions being crowned in front of more than 40,000 people.Kenny Omega will defend the AEW World…

For director John Carpenter, storytelling is paramount. Even in an era where story frequently takes a backseat to effects, properly developing and driving narrative remains crucial.The son of a music teacher, Carpenter has long composed much of the music in his films, crafting iconic scores like that of Halloween, one…

A group of leading Democratic senators is demanding answers from student loan giant MOHELA, one of the Education Department’s major contracted student loan servicers, after the servicer allegedly hit scores of borrowers with false notifications earlier this month that their student loans were suddenly past due.“MOHELA has now reportedly made…

Shakira is one of the most successful artists of all time on a number of Billboard’s Latin charts, which focus on a variety of styles performed largely in Spanish. Of course, she has reached far beyond that segment of the music industry, both with English-language releases and Spanish tunes that…

Medicare Advantage members can lose access to their hospitals, hospital systems and other providers at any time during the year, and when it happens, most beneficiaries have no way to change coverage until months later.Changes in providers during the year are happening more frequently, according to Becker’s Hospital Review, Thomson…