Visa and Mastercard have settled on swipe fees—this is how it will impact your finances.
Visa and Mastercard Settle on Merchant Fees Visa and Mastercard announced on Monday a settlement aimed at reducing the fees that merchants pay to credit card networks. These fees are incurred with each transaction made by customers, often leading to higher prices for consumers as retailers pass on these charges. Commonly known as swipe or […]
Why JPMorgan settled with Jeffrey Epstein after the 2008 financial crisis
The downfall of two Bear Stearns hedge funds, which focused on risky mortgage bonds back in 2007, triggered a significant crash throughout the financial system. This, interestingly, implicated JPMorgan, a major bank that had ties to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. In the summer of 2007, chaos erupted within the hedge fund. This was one of […]
New York City primary with ballots from deceased voters is now settled, but a criminal investigation looms
Brooklyn City Council Primary Winner Announced Amid Fraud Investigation The Brooklyn City Council primary has finally declared a winner, George Sarantoporus, who edged out GOP chair Richie Balsamian. This comes with the unsettling news that some votes were allegedly cast by deceased individuals, and a criminal investigation is still underway. The city’s Election Commission made […]
Musk praises Trump’s efforts for peace in foreign policy: ‘Effectively settled multiple major conflicts globally’
Elon Musk’s Support for Trump Amid Disagreements on Spending Bill Elon Musk has expressed support for President Donald Trump despite some disagreements regarding Trump’s “one big beautiful bill.” On social media, Musk stated, “Where the credits are paid. @RealdonaldTrump has successfully resolved several serious conflicts around the world.” This came after Trump announced that Israel […]
I’m 59 and eager to retire soon, but I still owe $81,000 on my mortgage. Will I have to keep working until it’s settled?
Imagine this: Brenda, who’s 59, single, and childless, is considering retirement. The catch? She still owes $81,000 on her mortgage. It seems reasonable that she might want to stick with her job until that’s paid off. If Brenda retires while still having a mortgage, she’d be part of a growing trend among older Americans. Back […]
Bill Simmons believes the Spurs’ trade for Kevin Durant is already settled.
Is Kevin Durant’s Next Destination Already Decided? Bill Simmons suggests that Kevin Durant’s move might already be finalized. On his podcast, he commented, “I wouldn’t be surprised if KD to the Spurs is already over and they haven’t announced it. As they agreed to the details, they just announce it in draft week.” Simmons, while […]
Artemi Panarin accused of sexual assault by Rangers employee in settled lawsuit
The Rangers forwarded MSG with Artemi Panarin, the company that owns the team, and paid a financial settlement to employees of the female team in August last year after Panarin claimed she sexually assaulted her in a hotel room in 2023. According to Athletics. Women who were not identified in the report have reached an […]
Alien Enemies Act Is ‘Settled Law’
On FNC's “Hornity” Tuesday, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller argued that the federal judge's objection to the Trump administration's use of alien enemy law was “dangerous and crazy.” According to Miller, the use of the law had already been settled by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1948, making it a “settlement of […]
Live updates as 2025 NFL playoff bracket settled in Week 18
The 2024-25 NFL regular season concludes this weekend with Week 18. The first matchup begins Saturday afternoon and the final matchup ends late Sunday night. We'll know what the full 2025 NFL Playoff standings look like by Sunday night around 11:15 PM ET. All 14 teams are settled, both No. 1 seeds are secured, and […]
Deshaun Watson has more settled lawsuits than touchdowns since joining Browns
Deshaun Watson reached a new milestone Wednesday night with reports that he has reached a settlement in his latest lawsuit for sexual assault and battery. As a result of the settlement, no formal charges will be filed against Watson, meaning he will not be punished by the league. Attorney Tony Buzbee said details of the […]