YouTube blocks videos set to Hong Kong protest anthem | Hong Kong
Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube said on Tuesday it would block access in Hong Kong to 32 video links deemed prohibited content following a court ruling, a move that comes amid a security crackdown on freedom in the financial hub. Critics argue that it is a blow to the government. The case follows the Hong Kong Court […]
Federal judge blocks White House plan to curb credit card late fees – CBS News
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new government rule that: Eliminate credit card payment delays This is the centerpiece of the Biden administration’s efforts to crack down on “junk” fees. Judge Mark Pittman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on Friday granted an injunction sought by the banking […]
Judge blocks Biden administration rule capping credit card late fees at $8 – CNN
Oleksandra Jagello/Moment RF/Getty Images The new rules, blocked by a federal judge, are aimed at closing a loophole that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in 2010 was “exploited” by credit card companies to increase late payment fees. new york CNN — A federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday blocked a new Biden […]
Judge Blocks New U.S. Rule Limiting Credit Card Late Fees – The New York Times
In March, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced new federal rules that would cap late credit card payment fees at $8 a month, and estimated the change could save American households $10 billion a year. On Friday, a federal judge in Fort Worth temporarily blocked the rule, siding with bank and credit card company lobbyists […]
Oklahoma attorney general fires legal team after judge blocks anti-ESG law
Oklahoma’s attorney general hired to defend a state law that prohibits state pension plans from contracting with companies that restrict investment in the oil and gas industry, days after a judge temporarily blocked enforcement of the law. announced that it would lay off its external legal team. Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a […]
Judge blocks rule capping credit card late fees at $8 in junk fee setback for Biden – New York Post
A federal judge in Texas on Friday blocked a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8, a victory for companies and banking groups that said the regulator exceeded its authority. U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth. preliminary injunction The injunction had been sought by […]
Sinaloa Cartel Torches Trucks, Blocks Highways in Mexico Following Arrests
In Mexico’s Zacatecas state, gunmen from the Sinaloa cartel torched several vehicles and blocked a highway in response to a series of arrests by authorities. The violence quickly spread to multiple regions of the state, where the Sinaloa Cartel is engaged in a bitter turf war with a faction of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. […]
Nicki Minaj Blocks Object Thrown at Her During Concert, Hurls It Back at Crowd
Rapper Nicki Minaj threw an object back at her on stage last weekend after it was thrown at her by a crowd of concertgoers. According to reports, Minaj was seen blocking an object from hitting her face during a performance of her hit song “Starships,” then picking it up and throwing it back into the […]
Caitlin Clark blocks Antonio Brown on social media after crude post
Caitlin Clark had the first block for the Indiana Fever. The women’s basketball superstar had a busy week, attending the WNBA Draft, guesting on “Saturday Night Live” and having an awkward exchange with an Indianapolis sports columnist. And now that week includes blocking former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown at X. The controversial former Buccaneers […]
Arizona GOP Again Blocks Effort to Repeal 1864 Abortion Law
Arizona House Republicans on Wednesday fended off a new attempt to repeal an 1864 law that restricts nearly all abortions. This law was recently upheld by the Arizona Supreme Court with a new 15-week abortion limit. However, the Arizona Senate left the door open to repealing the 1864 law after two Senate Republicans voted with […]