The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in Washington.Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — The nation’s federal consumer protection watchdog announced Wednesday that companies will refund $140 million to customers as a result of its work to uncover illegal so-called junk fees.”The [Consumer Financial Protection Bureau] continues to uncover junk fee scams that violate the law and undermine consumer trust,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a statement. “We will continue to combat the illegal fees cropping up in consumer finance markets.”The bureau on Wednesday released a report of supervisory highlights in tandem with the Biden administration’s newly announced policies targeting…
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NewsSouth by Southwest Announces First Artist Lineup for 2024Dry Cleaning, Sen Morimoto, Kiwi Jr., Horse Jumper of Love, Rawayana, Mamalarky, and many others are performing at the Austin music festivalBy Matthew Ismael RuizOctober 12, 2023FacebookXSXSW 2015 (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for SXSW)FacebookXThe South by Southwest Music Festival returns to Austin, Texas, from March 11-16, 2024. The first wave of artists set to perform at the festival has now been announced. Among the hundreds set to perform are Dry Cleaning, Bodega, Cumgirl8, Hinds, Sen Morimoto, Mamalarky, Viji, Horse Jumper of Love, Kiwi Jr., Rawayana, and Lo Moon. Check out the full list…
In this articleVSATFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTA long-exposure photo shows a trail left by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket while launching the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite from Florida on April 30, 2023.ViasatViasat shares rose on Thursday after the company said it expects to meet financial growth targets earlier than expected and that it won’t need to replace a damaged $750 million communications satellite.While Viasat’s investigation into the root cause of the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite malfunction is still ongoing, the company said its current and imminent satellite fleet – as well as support from third parties – “will meet the current and…
There are a lot of reasons to shop at Amazon, but even more reasons to shop when the October Prime Big Deal Days are happening—which is now, by the way. Yes, from October 10 through October 11, you can save a good chunk of money on everything from shapewear and jewelry to home décor, Apple deals, and designer bags. As style-savvy readers, odds are you’re hunting for the best Amazon Prime fashion deals on the site—and boy, do I have a good one for you: a chic and sustainable pair of Veja Campo sneakers. During Big Deal Days, Prime members…
Who won the power to raid the camp of one of the losing tribes? On Survivor Season 45 Episode 3, Jeff revealed news about the latest competition and how it could change everything. Meanwhile, tribes rolled their way to a win to secure safety for one more night. Elsewhere, a shocking turn of events left one alliance in doubt. Use the video above to watch Survivor online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who love TV as much as you. TV Fanatic is your…
If you’re a skier, snowboarder, or frequent chilly temperatures on the reg, you understand that there’s nothing worse than frozen feet. Fortunately, there’s a quick and easy solution thanks to the best heated insoles. With this nifty gadget, you’ll never have to worry about thawing out your feet again.Like your typical insole, heated insoles are a thin layer that you slip into your shoes, except these have a layer of heating element. This will keep your feet nice and toasty from toe to heel. Typically, their heat is controlled by you via a remote control, and their power from a…
Electric Literature is excited to announce our latest initiative to support the freedom to read. Through Banned Books USA, any resident of Florida can order books that have been banned or challenged in the state of Florida for free, plus the cost of shipping. Of the over 800 books that have been banned and challenged in Florida, ~600 are available from BannedBooksUSA.org. The Electric Literature staff has selected some of our favorite books on this terrible list. Order one for yourself, or send it to a friend or relative in Florida. Many of the books listed here give voice to…
How it works: Akhil Padmanabha and colleagues have invented a wearable device that can objectively measure the intensity of scratching. (Courtesy: Carnegie Mellon University) A new wearable ring device can accurately gauge how intensely its wearer is scratching their skin. Designed by Akhil Padmanabha at Carnegie Mellon University and colleagues in the US, the device could one day help to improve treatments for millions of people living with chronic itching. Itching can be triggered by some medical conditions including psoriasis, liver disease, and eczema. It affects some 31 million people in the US alone and in many cases, it can…
In this articleCMGFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTCustomers order from a Chipotle restaurant at the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.Mark Makela | ReutersChipotle Mexican Grill is planning to raise prices again.”For the first time in over a year, we will be taking a modest price increase to offset inflation,” Chipotle Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Laurie Schalow said in a statement to CNBC.The company did not share how much menu prices will rise as a result of the decision.After peaking last June, inflation has cooled. Prices for many goods and services are still rising but at a…
Taylor Swift has the highest-grossing concert tour of the year, and she’s about to conquer movie theaters, as well. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, opening Friday, October 13, has already sold more than $100 million in advance ticket sales in 8,500 theaters across 100 countries around the world. Will it have a world premiere? Yes. The movie will have its world premiere screening Wednesday, October 11 at The Grove in Los Angeles. It hasn’t been confirmed whether Swift will attend, but she is on hiatus from her concert tour (it resumes November 9 in Buenos Aires, part of a South…
by Trevor Kimball, October 9, 2023 Here’s a list of TV shows that aired (or are expected to air) during the 2023-24 season (roughly September 2023 through August 2024) but won’t be back for the 2024-25 season. Not finding a show that you believe has been cancelled? Check our other season lists or our network, cable, and streaming show status pages. Latest additions: Vikings: Valhalla (Netflix), Sort Of (Max), The Family Chantel (TLC), The Venery of Samantha Bird (Starz), Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin (Peacock), Hilda (Netflix), Lando (Disney+), Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO), Nautilus (Disney+), The Spiderwick Chronicles…
WASHINGTON — Satellite operator Intelsat has signed an agreement with Relativity Space for multiple launches of that company’s Terran R reusable launch vehicle under development. The two companies announced Oct. 11 they had signed a multi-year, multi-launch agreement for Terran R launches of Intelsat satellites starting no earlier than 2026, the year Relativity currently projects Terran R making its debut. The companies did not disclose the number of launches included in the agreement or the time span of the agreement. The companies also did not disclose the value of the agreement, although Relativity Space said it now has a backlog…
The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, which began October 7 for Prime members, is offering discounts across a range of different products and electronic devices. Aside from offers on smartphones and laptops, the sale brings deals on tablets as well.With a rise in online content streaming and on-the-go work and study, interest in tablets among tech enthusiasts seems to have risen in India. The device, after all, lets users watch and play on a screen bigger than that of a smartphone, while bringing the comfort of being light-weight and handheld as well. Here are some notable deals on tablets that…
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a roundtable with Jewish community leaders in the Indian Treaty Room of the White House on Oct. 11, 2023.Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he warned Iran to “be careful” in the wake of attacks by militant organization Hamas on Israel over the weekend.After listing aid the U.S. is sending to Israel, and noting that a U.S. carrier fleet was moved to the area, Biden said he “made it clear to the Iranians: Be careful.”U.S. intelligence showed Iranian leaders were surprised by Hamas’ attack on Israel, sources…
6:04 PM PT — Taylor Swift is at The Grove for the premiere of her “Eras Tour” movie and fans are going wild … and she’s wearing the blue dress from her earlier social media post. UPDATE Play video content Taylor just made her big appearance, emerging for a few seconds in a blue dress … waving and interacting with fans and telling them she would be right back. Taylor Swift is giving Swifties more opportunities to see her highly-anticipated flick … she’s moving the release date up a day, and she’s on her way to the big ‘Eras Tour’…
In this articleFFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, middle, visits striking UAW Local 551 workers outside a Ford assembly center on South Burley Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Chicago. John J. Kim | Tribune News Service | Getty ImagesDETROIT — United Auto Workers has unexpectedly expanded its U.S. strikes at Ford Motor to a highly profitable SUV and truck plant for the automaker in Kentucky.The strike was effective at 6:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant, where the automaker produces Ford Super Duty pickups as well as the Ford Expedition and the…
Perhaps the closest thing we’re getting to a Barbie sequel is the upcoming Ocean’s Eleven prequel, which will star Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as leads once again. The latest addition to the heist franchise has been in the works for over a year, but an update arrived this week from producer Josey McNamara during the 2023 BFI London Film Festival. “They’re wonderful together,” he said of Robbie and Gosling, a.k.a. Barbie and Ken. “The more projects even outside of that we can have them do would be amazing.”McNamara added that he couldn’t “say much” about the film, “but I…
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Paramount+ has dropped details for its next South Park exclusive event. South Park: Joining the Panderverse is set to debut Friday, October 27, in the U.S. and Canada. “Cartman’s deeply disturbing dreams portend the end of the life he knows and loves,” reads the logline for the special. “The adults in South Park are also wrestling with their own life decisions as the advent of AI is turning their world upside down.” South Park has been known to put a comedic spin on…