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Banks are keeping credit card rates high even after the CFPB rule they blamed for high APRs was killed

May 7, 2025

NYC says it will support Bronx student from Venezuela detained after attending immigration hearing
New York City said it is standing behind a Bronx high school student from Venezuela who was detained last month by immigration agents after attending a routine court hearing. The city filed an amicus brief on behalf of Dylan Lopez Contreras, a 20-year-old student at Ellis Preparatory Academy, arguing that he is being detained without…
Woman who alleges Combs dangled her from window expected to testify
Share Frank Piazza, video expert, called to the stand Adam Reiss, Jing Feng and Doha Madani Court is in session and the government has called its first witness: a forensic video expert named Frank Piazza. Piazza was sworn in and took the stand wearing a dark suit. Share Bryana Bongolan, a Ventura friend, to testify with…
Pakistan Govt prepares to strengthen space program with higher 2025/26 budget
Pakistan Govt prepares to strengthen space program with higher 2025/26 budget Pakistan’s official budget documents for FY2025–26 propose increasing space spending to Rs24.15 billion for major projects. The government will confirm these figures when it presents the federal budget on June 10. The government has allocated Rs24.15 billion for the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research…
Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85
Edmund White, the groundbreaking man of letters who documented and imagined the gay revolution through journalism, essays, plays and such novels as “A Boy’s Own Story” and “The Beautiful Room is Empty,” has died. He was 85. White’s death was confirmed Wednesday by his agent, Bill Clegg, who did not immediately provide additional details. Along…
China’s rare-earth controls stall some European auto parts production
LONDON — Some auto parts manufacturers in Europe have halted operations due to China’s restrictions on rare-earth exports, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) said on Wednesday. European parts makers have made hundreds of requests for export licenses since the restrictions were enacted in April, the organization said, but only about 25% have been approved.
Rockies’ win over the Marlins ends MLB-record streak of series losses
MIAMI — The woeful Colorado Rockies have ended their ignominious, record-setting MLB streak of 22 consecutive series losses, which dated to last season. A nervy 3-2 victory at Miami on Tuesday night, highlighted by Hunter Goodman’s third home run in two games, gave Colorado two straight victories over the Marlins to ensure the Rockies would…
Federal judge says prisons must provide gender-affirming care for inmates
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the U.S. Bureau of Prisons must keep providing transgender inmates gender-affirming care, despite an executive order President Donald Trump signed on his first day back in office to halt funding for such care. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth in Washington, D.C., allowed a group of more than 2,000 transgender…
Bilal Bin Saqib visits White House to discuss Crypto policy, First Pakistani official in six years
Bilal Bin Saqib visits White House to discuss Crypto policy, First Pakistani official in six years WASHINGTON, D.C: In a major step forward for Pakistan’s digital future, Bilal Bin Saqib, Special Assistant for Blockchain and Crypto and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, paid an official visit to the White House. During his visit, Bilal…
Pakistan set to announce Rs17.68 trillion budget on June 10
Budget 2025-26: Pakistan set to announce Rs17.68 trillion budget on June 10 ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government will likely present the Rs17.68 trillion budget for 2025–26 on June 10, news reported on Wednesday, citing well-informed sources. According to the details, officials expect a sharp decline in the policy rate to cut spending on loans and interest…