Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants
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Visa and MasterCard announced a settlement with U.S. merchants related to swipe fees, a development that could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars. Swipe fees are paid to Visa, …
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3/26/24
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Chinese EV makers challenging market leaders at auto show in Bangkok
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Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Companies like BYD, XPeng and Great …
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
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3/26/24
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Senegal's president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old
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Senegal woke up to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political novice. He was released from prison just weeks ago and had inspired voters, many of them …
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By BABACAR DIONE and JACK THOMPSON
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3/26/24
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Girl Scout troop resolved to support migrants despite backlash
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As government officials debate how to handle the influx of new arrivals, the Girl Scouts — whose Troop 6000 has served kids who live in the shelter system since 2017 — are quietly welcoming …
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By SARA HERSCHANDER of The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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3/26/24
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UK court orders to delay extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to US on espionage charges
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A British court says Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges, in a partial victory for the WikiLeaks founder. Two High Court judges said they would grant …
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3/26/24
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China to challenge Biden's electric vehicle plans at the WTO
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China said Tuesday that it has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization over US subsidies for electric vehicles. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it has resorted to the WTO dispute …
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3/26/24
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast to start selling EVs in Thailand
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast plans to sell its electric vehicles in Thailand. It has partnered with several dealers to open showrooms in Bangkok and other cities. The company, which only began …
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By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL
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3/26/24
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With blaring horns rumbling engines, farmers in tractors block Brussels to protest EU policies
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Dozens of tractors have sealed off streets close to European Union headquarters where the 27 EU agriculture ministers are planning to the crisis in the sector that has led to months of protests. The …
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3/26/24
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Trump's social media company starts trading on Nasdaq with a market value of almost $6.8 billion
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As Donald Trump’s social media company begins trading publicly, would-be investors might ask themselves if the stock is too pricey and potentially too volatile. Trump Media runs the social media …
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3/26/24
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Authorities searched Diddy's properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here's what to know
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In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that garnered a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network. But …
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
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3/26/24
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Strippers' bill of rights bill signed into law in Washington state
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Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers' bill of rights has been signed into law. Gov. Jay Inslee signed the measure on Monday which creates safer working conditions for people in the …
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3/25/24
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Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?
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Japan’s Cabinet OK’d a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries on Tuesday, its latest step away from the pacifist principles the country adopted at the end of World …
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By MARI YAMAGUCHI
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3/25/24
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Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
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Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries. Tuesday's announcement was the latest move away …
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By MARI YAMAGUCHI
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3/25/24
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Trump tells Michigan's Republican chair to ramp up outreach to Black voters in Detroit, chair says
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Former President Donald Trump is urging Republican leaders in Michigan to target Black voters in the swing state. Trump met with Michigan GOP chair Pete Hoekstra last Tuesday in Florida to strategize …
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By JOEY CAPPELLETTI
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3/25/24
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Hospitality workers ratify new contract with 34 Southern California hotels, press 30 others to sign
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Thousands of Southern California hospitality workers have ratified a new contract with 34 hotels after repeated strikes since the summer. Their union says they will keep fighting for deals with more …
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By JOHN ANTCZAK
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3/25/24
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German train drivers' union and railway operator reach a deal in their long dispute
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A union representing many of Germany's train drivers says it and the country's main railway operator have reached a deal in a long dispute over working hours and pay that was marked by a string of …
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3/25/24
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Tired of AI doomsday tropes, Cohere CEO says his goal is technology that's 'additive to humanity'
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Aidan Gomez can take some credit for the ‘T’ at the end of ChatGPT. He was part of a group of Google engineers who first introduced a new artificial intelligence model called a transformer. That …
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By MATT O'BRIEN
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3/25/24
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As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker
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Boeing keeps hitting more and more turbulence. The American plane maker has been under intense pressure since early January, when a panel blew off a brand-new Alaska Airlines 737 Max midflight. …
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3/25/24
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A major European nature protection plan stumbles at the final hurdle. 'How could we give that up?'
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A major European Union plan to fight climate change and better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc has been indefinitely postponed. The member states were supposed to give final approval to the bill …
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By RAF CASERT
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3/25/24
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Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors
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Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday …
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3/25/24
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