Is 'buy now, pay later' replacing store credit cards in shoppers' wallets?
Experian takes a look at how consumers’ use of retail credit cards has changed as well as the rising tide of ‘buy now, pay later’ balances.
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Cheapest and most expensive states for college tuition
To identify the cheapest and most expensive states for college tuition in the U.S., MoneyGeek analyzed undergraduate tuition data from 2013 to 2023.
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The deadliest and safest cities for pedestrians
To better understand the landscape when it comes to pedestrian safety, Miller & Hine analyzed data on pedestrian fatalities from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, looking at nearly 300 cities in 2020 and 2021.
Continue ReadingUNGA Briefing: Netanyahu, tuberculosis and what else is going on at the UN
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — It’s Day 4 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York. Here are the highlights of what happened Thursday at the U.N. and what to keep an eye on today, Friday. The Security Council met to discuss Nagorno-Karabakh on an emergency
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Inside the book-ban machine: The rise of 'parental rights' groups and their efforts to ban books
As attempts to ban books intensify, Stacker explored how organized efforts have enabled broader challenges at U.S. libraries and schools.
Continue ReadingChina #MeToo journalist and labor activist expected to appear in secret trial as crackdown deepens
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Two Chinese activists held without trial for the past two years are expected to appear before a judge in a closed doors hearing on Friday as the ruling Communist Party ramps up its effort to dismantle what remains of the country’s civil society. Independent journalist and #MeToo
Continue ReadingBritish royals sprinkle star power on a grateful French town with up-and-down ties to royalty
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — It’s not every day that VIP visitors venture out to the town of Saint-Denis, one of the poorest and toughest parts of the Paris region. So there was excitement when Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla swung by Thursday. Residents welcomed the royals as a
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | El recibimiento dispar a Zelensky en Estados Unidos puede ser una señal de la tormenta política que se avecina
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El anterior viaje a Washington del presidente de Ucrania, Volodymyr Zelensky, donde se le rindió homenaje y su lucha se comparó a la de Winston Churchill contra el nazismo en tiempos de guerra, pareció un recuerdo lejano este jueves. En esta nueva visita, Zelensky y sus anfitriones aprendieron algunas lecciones desconcertantes
Continue ReadingForget the ‘fake’ BBQ. These are the dishes every Mongolia visitor needs to try, according to locals
Maggie Wong, CNN (CNN) — Mongolian cuisine can best be summed up by a local proverb: “Give a man a knife, fire and some stones, and he has a kitchen.” Home to one of the world’s most famous nomadic cultures, Mongolia’s food reflects the nation’s resourcefulness and its deep-rooted relationship with nature. It’s also a
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OSU and WSU leaders provide updates on conference/legal status, look forward to ranked football matchup
Leaders of Oregon State and Washington State Universities met today, discussing the state of the Pac-12, and the big football game this Saturday between the two ranked conference rivals.
Continue ReadingAcusan a Xóchitl Gálvez de plagio en un informe de titulación; la candidata presidencial opositora reconoce parcialmente su error y se defiende
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — “Si la falta de referencias en 2% o 3% de texto es suficiente para anular mi título de mi querida UNAM, volveré a presentar un nuevo trabajo para titularme”, dijo este miércoles Xóchitl Gálvez, candidata presidencial del opositor Frente Amplio por México, en un mensaje en su cuenta de X
Continue ReadingBernardo Arévalo, presidente electo de Guatemala, propone reanudar las reuniones de transición el próximo lunes
macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– El presidente electo de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, informó este jueves a través de un comunicado en su cuenta de X, antes Twitter, que envió una propuesta al mandatario Alejandro Giammattei para reanudar el proceso de transición a partir del próximo lunes. ¿Por qué el presidente electo de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, suspendió
Continue ReadingTop Chinese university scraps English tests in move cheered by nationalists
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A top university in northwest China has scrapped English tests as a prerequisite for graduation, rekindling a heated debate about the role of the world’s lingua franca in the country’s education system after years of rising nationalist sentiment under leader Xi Jinping. In a notice Wednesday, the
Continue ReadingInside the crucial final hours as American diplomats tackled last minute obstacles to bring five Americans imprisoned in Iran home
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — In the final hours as the United States closed in on a controversial but historic deal to bring five Americans deemed wrongfully detained in Iran home, Iranian officials threw up roadblocks, attempted to force the US government to make last minute concessions and even stalled the process minutes before
Continue ReadingUnions in Australia call off strikes at Chevron’s LNG plants
By Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Union workers have called off strikes at liquefied natural gas facilities belonging to Chevron in Australia, ending a standoff that could have affected about 7% of global LNG supply. Both Chevron (CVX) and Offshore Alliance, which represents the Australian Workers’ Union and the Maritime Union of Australia,
Continue ReadingNorth Korea’s Kim sets forth steps to boost Russia ties as US and Seoul warn about weapons deals
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has ordered unspecified steps to further develop his nation’s relations with Russia after his recent visit. Experts have speculated the two nations discussed banned arms transfer deals and other cooperation measures during Kim’s visit. The U.S. and South
Continue ReadingAustralia’s government posts $14.2 billion budget surplus after 15 years in the red
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government has reported a $14.2 billion budget surplus for the last fiscal year. It’s the first time the nation’s books have been balanced in 15 years, with the government citing low unemployment and high prices for the country’s commodities, including iron ore, coal and gas.
Continue ReadingGobierno de Haití afirma que debe construirse el canal en el río fronterizo con República Dominicana
macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– El Ministerio de Agricultura, Recursos Naturales y Desarrollo Rural de Haití afirmó este jueves que la construcción del canal en el río Masacre, que en parte marca la frontera de este país con República Dominicana, debe seguir adelante, y que ya ha tomado las medidas para acompañar la construcción de esa
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OLCC chair steps down after nearly a decade on commission; Central Oregonian to take on role
PORTLAND, Ore. – Marvin Révoal, chair of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission concluded a nearly 10-year career as Commissioner with a recognition Thursday in-session of his service. Révoal was appointed to the OLCC in 2013, and then appointed as Chair earlier this year. In other business, during its regularly scheduled meeting, the commission appointed
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Hereditary Breast Cancer Facts
10% of all breast cancer is caused by an inherited genetic mutation.
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