Biden administration to pay western farmers to conserve water
The Biden administration plans to pay farmers to conserve water as the western US region faces a historic drought. The USDA announced Thursday that it will give up to $400 million to farmers in 11 states to reduce their water consumption while continuing to produce crops. The measure is expected to save up to 50,000 […]
Rudy Giuliani agrees to deal to end his bankruptcy case, pay creditors’ financial adviser $400k
Rudy Giuliani has reached a last-minute agreement to exit personal bankruptcy proceedings and pay about $400,000 to financial advisers hired by creditors, avoiding a sweeping investigation into the former New York mayor’s finances that a federal judge had threatened. The agreement was filed Wednesday in federal court in White Plains, New York. This came nearly […]
Parents rely heavily on borrowing to pay for college costs: survey
Federal and private loans are the best way to fill any savings gaps you may have to pay for college. (iStock) A recent survey found that most families plan to take on some debt to pay for college, even as they save for this momentous event. About 42% of families said they plan to rely […]
Facebook parent Meta to pay $1.4B to settle Texas facial recognition lawsuit
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to the state of Texas to settle a lawsuit that alleged that Facebook’s parent company illegally used facial recognition technology to collect biometric data on millions of Texans without their consent. The settlement terms announced Tuesday are the largest single-state agreement ever, according to a team of […]
Yankees hope Giancarlo Stanton’s extra rehab week will pay dividends
PHILADELPHIA — Giancarlo Stanton is a week behind original expectations on how long he’ll miss because of a hamstring injury. But the week was spent working on increasing his stamina and volume after feeling better from the injury, and the Yankees are hoping that will benefit the 34-year-old designated hitter, who returned from the disabled […]
Mexican Family Forced to Pay Cartel After Government Unable to Solve Kidnapping Case
In another striking example of the Mexican government’s inability to protect its citizens, a family from the border town of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, was forced to pay the Gulf Cartel approximately $40,000 for the release of their loved one. Government authorities were unable to assist in the case, forcing relatives and activists to turn to the […]
Abbott must pay $495M in damages after girl develops dangerous disease from premature infant formula
A jury found Friday that Abbott Laboratories’ specialty baby formula caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous intestinal illness and ordered the medical company to pay $495 million in damages. The ruling in a state court in St. Louis, Missouri, was the first against the company among hundreds of similar lawsuits over the formula […]
Angel Reese joins 3×3 basketball league set to pay out highest average salaries in women’s sports
WNBA star rookie Angel Reese has already decided what she’ll do during her first offseason. Reese became the league’s first rookie to join Unrivaled, a player-owned professional women’s basketball league co-founded by Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart. The Miami-based three-on-three league is scheduled to launch in January 2025. CLICK HERE […]
Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Bill Leaves American Families to Pay the Price
The following content is Electronic Payments Union. I heard the news that inflation is finally starting to decline, but prices are Remaining It’s stubbornly expensive. American families are squeezed to buy everyday necessities, not occasional luxuries. CBS News Price Tracker show Since 2019, we’ve seen the cost of basic necessities like food, housing, and transportation […]
Partner of ex Yankee David Cone ordered to pay neighbor’s bills
The longtime partner of Yankees legend and YES Network commentator David Cone has been ordered to pay the legal costs of a neighbor who accused him of setting fire to their home for fame. Taja Abitbol was at the center of a bitter lawsuit after her neighbor, David Rice, claimed he tried to set fire […]