The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently made a significant announcement regarding the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry. The agency declared that customers utilizing BNPL services are now entitled to the same federal protections as those using traditional credit cards. This decision was made through an “interpretive rule” issued by the CFPB, which brings
The surprising news emerged that Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is planning to call a general election on 4 July. Despite trailing Labour by a significant margin in the latest polls, Mr. Sunak seems determined to take the risk and challenge his opponents. The decision comes after 14 years of Tory
Anya Taylor-Joy recently shared her experience working on the set of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, where she pushed director George Miller to film a brutal scene symbolizing “female rage.” In the scene, Imperator Furiosa, played by Taylor-Joy, cuts out the tongue of Dementus, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth. This moment, although not making the final
Federal Reserve officials are facing a puzzling situation regarding inflation in the United States, as highlighted by Julian Howard, lead investment director at GAM. According to Howard, it seems like the Fed officials are clueless about the inflation scenario in the country. Despite calls for patience in considering interest rate cuts, policymakers are struggling to
Dreams have always fascinated and perplexed us. From ancient civilizations interpreting dreams as messages from the divine to modern psychologists analyzing the subconscious, dreams have been a topic of intrigue. But what if dreams could be more than just a glimpse into our minds during sleep? What if nightmares could actually serve as an early
Apple Music is getting a facelift with upgrades that are set to enhance the performance of the app on iOS 18 and macOS 15 later this year. Reports suggest that Apple’s upcoming operating system updates will bring revamped versions of Apple Music and QuickTime, the company’s audio and video playback apps. This news has generated
There is a growing sense of hope and optimism within the Boston Celtics organization that star center Kristaps Porzingis will be able to make his return to the Eastern Conference playoffs in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. Sources close to the team have indicated that Porzingis has been progressing well in his recovery from
Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary against challenger Christian Wise Smith. With high name recognition and the advantages of incumbency, Willis’ victory was not surprising. She is now set to face off against Republican Courtney Kramer in the general election. Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who was
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently made comments suggesting that he believes further interest rate increases may not be necessary. In a speech at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, Waller pointed to a variety of data indicating that inflation appears to be easing. This shift in Waller’s position comes after a period
Lowe’s recently reported its quarterly earnings, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations. Despite a decrease in sales of pricey items within the do-it-yourself category, the home improvement retailer managed to outperform Home Depot in terms of revenue. Home Depot, on the other hand, fell short of revenue expectations due to challenges in the housing market and a