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Why are our bodies, our societies and our planet all on fire?
Activist, filmmaker and best-selling author Raj Patel was disguised as a genetically modified tomato when he encountered Rupa Marya, MD, over ten years ago. They were at a protest organized against the use of pesticides, and Marya, who is both a musician and a doctor, was performing at the event with her band on a …
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Our bodies, our societies and our planet are inflamed for the same reasons.
Activist, filmmaker and best-selling author Raj Patel was disguised as a genetically modified tomato when he encountered Rupa Marya, MD, over ten years ago. They were at a protest organized against the use of pesticides, and Marya, who is both a musician and a doctor, was performing at the event with her band on a …

Review of possible finance installment loans 2022 – Forbes Advisor
Although Possible Finance can quickly offer small loans to borrowers with bad credit (or no credit), it charges higher APRs than some other personal lenders. Here’s how Possible Finance’s installment loans stack up against competitors. Possible financing against upgrade Upgrade offers personal loans starting at $1,000, so it might be a better option than Possible …

Vodka Maker provides $250,000 in grants to help small businesses grow
Offer entrepreneurs a toast of funding injection, Tito’s Craft Vodka offers $250,000 in grants to help entrepreneurs expand their business. The vodka maker will offer 10 grants worth $25,000 each to small business owners. The funding is tied to its “Love, Tito’s Small Business Grant Program”. The Austin, Texas-based company partners with the Equity Opportunities …

After the EU agrees to ban most Russian oil imports, paying $5 for gas could come sooner than you think and tenants will face bidding wars in the next phase of the market competitive american housing
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. All-Pro Von Miller sells custom compound in Colorado for $4.1 million Two-time Super Bowl champion Von Miller is selling his Denver-area mansion for $4,125,000. Read more When will you pay $5 for gas? After the EU agrees to ban most Russian oil imports, it might be sooner than …

Propelled by (formerly) huge gains from real estate, stocks, cryptos, while “real” incomes are lagging? “Real” consumer spending increases, service spending increases
You can see why some retail stocks don’t like the shift from goods to services. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. Americans far outpaced inflation in April. “Real” spending on goods – what consumers buy at retailers, adjusted for inflation – rose during the month, but was down from last year’s miracle-stimulus peak. “Real” spending …

Payday lenders want to offer larger loans. Critics say it is “designed to trap” low-income families. | Legislature
Is a $1,500 loan worth it if it costs you $1,500 more in interest and fees? This is what payday lenders would be allowed to charge cash-strapped consumers in Louisiana if Gov. John Bel Edwards allowed it Senate Bill 381 become law. The legislation would allow lenders to offer installment loans worth up to $1,500 …

Billionaires turn against Biden and his ‘hate party’
However, the Biden White House has been more hostile to tech companies and their owners. Biden has accused companies like Facebook of “killing people” for not regulating Covid posts more strictly. He also named a series of senior officials who called for Big Tech to be broken up, such as Tim Wu and Lina Khan, …

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19.05.22 BuzzFeed Investigation Showed KKR Puts Profits Before Patients, Leading to Abuse and Neglect and Putting Patients’ Lives at Risk washington d.c. — US Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Finance and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committees; Ron …

Tesco is testing an in-store coworking space
Tesco, the UK’s largest grocery chain, is really extending the idea of the supermarket. The grocer is piloting an initiative to integrate a 3,800 square foot flexible workspace into a store in the New Malden, South London area, in partnership with space operator IWG office, according to a report by The Guardian. Additionally, the space …

Tip recap: Nothing goes beyond money: Newly approved pilot program will provide $1,000 per month to 85 households – News
City Council approved a pilot program at its May 5 meeting to provide monthly payments of $1,000 to 85 households for an entire year. Once people are accepted into the guaranteed income pilot, they won’t have to “prove” they still need the help, as many government-run financial aid programs normally require. The pilot project will …

Stripping Wealth on Purpose: The Impact of Predatory Lenders in Memphis – Non Profit News
Photo by Avel Chuklanov on Unsplash Memphis, according to the 2020 census, is home to approximately 633,000 people, of which 64.5% are African American. As a new report from the Memphis Black Clergy Collaborative (BCCM) and Political Institute of Hope—the political arm of Hope Credit Union, a Delta-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), demonstrates Memphis …

Tip Recap: Nothing Goes Beyond Cash: City to Launch Guaranteed Income Pilot Program – News
City Council approved a pilot program at its Thursday, May 5 meeting to provide monthly payments of $1,000 to 85 households for an entire year. Once people are accepted into the guaranteed income pilot, they won’t have to “prove” they still need the help, as many government-run financial aid programs normally require. The pilot project …

Being in debt for years can harm your heart health
Share on PinterestStudents on the campus of George Washington University in Washington, DC, U.S., Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg/Getty Images Long-term student debt is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and higher levels of chronic inflammation. In 2020, average student debt in the United States upon graduation from university or college ranged …

NYC fights for more land trust community funding
City Council Introduces Series of New Bills Aimed at Improving Access for Nonprofits to Buy Affordable Housing Dressed in bright yellow t-shirts and carrying signs that read “our land, our homes, controlled by us” and “public land for the public good”, several dozen members of New York City’s Community Land Trusts (CLTs) marched staged a …

Some struggle to pay property taxes and turn to high-interest lenders
The surge in property valuations released this month has left many homeowners reeling. As some struggle to pay taxes, 2022 could bring revival to a controversial industry. Property tax lenders offer to help desperate homeowners and businesses protect their properties from foreclosure by offering immediate loans at high interest rates. After years of steady growth, …

How to Live on $15/Hour in Austin
When Ben Patterson, a student at the University of Texas, graduates this spring, he will join the large group of Austinians who earn $15 an hour at their primary workplace. Once the ‘living’ wage that thousands across the country have fought for make the national minimum wageliving on $15/hour is now an almost insurmountable task …

The easiest loans to get
You can get approved for some loans, such as emergency loans, payday loans, and bad credit or no credit check loans, even if you don’t have the best credit or a stable income. They can provide you with the funds you need to pay for any expenses that may arise. But just because these loans …
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It’s 2022 and Texas remains one of the worst states for consumers to borrow from payday lenders
Need a $500 loan to hold out until your next paycheck drops? In Texas, the average consumer will have to repay that amount, plus an additional $645 in interest. This is according to a new Pew Charitable Trusts analysis payday loans that ranks Texas among the most expensive states for consumers to borrow money. The …

Faith in Action: April 10, 2022 – End Predatory Lending Support the Fair Credit Act for Veterans and Consumers
Every week at All Saints Church, we put our faith into action. This week, we are writing to our members of Congress across the United States urging them to support the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act to protect consumers from predatory lenders. The scriptures condemn usury and teach us to respect the God-given dignity …
Millions of Gen X lives are still dictated by student debt
Millions of Gen Xers in their 40s are struggling with student loans, just like Millennials and Gen Z. Insider spoke with two women in their 40s about how their student loans affect their lives. They may both be eligible for a rebate under a federal program, but that hasn’t happened so far. Read more stories …

Riot at the Capitol: the man behind a truck full of Molotovs gets four years
An Alabama man who parked a van full of weapons and Molotov cocktail components near the U.S. Capitol on the day of last year’s riot was sentenced Friday to nearly four years in prison. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said she still hadn’t heard an explanation as to why Lonnie Leroy Coffman had “almost a …

Why financial literacy matters, from saving to paying off debt
Walrus Pictures | Digital vision | Getty Images To succeed financially, knowledge is essential. Yet many Americans lack financial literacy. This can impact everything from the amount of money saved to the debt owed. The situation is disastrous for more than one. More than half of Americans can’t cover a $1,000 emergency expense with savings, …

Michigan Tackles Dramatic Increase in Problem Gambling
This article is part of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are stepping up to address health challenges. It is made possible thanks to funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Shelby Township resident Nicholas Tabarias’ initiation into problem gambling began in 2014, when he moved in with an aunt who frequently visited the …

Groups want lawmakers to act on high-cost loans
Leaders of two organizations that recently launched an alternative to payday loans now hope to lay the groundwork for changes to state law after releasing a new report about how predatory moneylenders imprison debt-ridden Memphians. “These payday lenders are having a huge impact on our people and their way of life,” said Shirley Bondon, executive …

Reviews | The monster that followed him from the war
After a month, the first symptoms appeared: pressure on the chest, knotted stomach, a thickening aura followed by the sensation of someone scratching the base of the skull. He was quarantined over Christmas for fear he had caught a virus; the base medics dispelled his concern, saying it was “Iraqi rawness”. When her husband returned …

What to know before your business adds Buy Now, Pay Later
“Buy now, pay later” is becoming commonplace at major retailers like Target, Ikea and Macy’s. More and more small business owners are also allowing their customers to pay in installments. In fact, 55% of local businesses use buy now, pay later online and 5% offer it as an in-store payment option, according to a February …

Sbarro adds same-day payment option for employees
Diving Brief: Sbarro has in partnership with DailyPay give its employees access to on-demand pay. The company, citing his own commissioned research, claims that more than 90% of users say DailyPay helps them pay their bills. Four out of five users no longer have to take out payday loans or pay overdraft fees with pay-as-you-go, …

Are payday loans your only option when you have bad credit?
When times are tough, payday loans may seem like your only option in Texas. But are they? Keep scrolling to learn more about these online short term loans and how online installment loans in texas may offer an alternative. Why do people turn to payday cash advances? An unexpected expense can be tough on any …
RISE Credit Loans Review 2022
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This “financial activist” says that black women should assert their tax independence even when they are in a relationship. here’s why
Photo credit: Mena Darré The first thing you notice about Dasha Kennedy PageInstagram probably isn’t its robust 181k+ sequel. Or even the beautiful images of her striking face. This is the handle: @TheBrokeBlackGirl. As you can imagine, there is a story behind this name. A truly inspiring. The Georgia native, 34, grew up like most …

Google Takes Advantage of ‘Predatory’ Lending Ads Promising Instant Money | Google
Google profits from ads promoting ‘instant’ money and loans delivered ‘faster than pizza’ despite pledging to protect users from ‘deceptive and harmful’ financial products. The adverts were shown to people in the UK who searched for terms such as “quick money now” and “need financial help” and directed users to companies offering high interest loans. …

FCFS) SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTION ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard LLP reminds investors of the deadline to file a motion as lead plaintiff in a securities class action lawsuit against FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCFS)
NEW YORK, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bernstein Liebhard LLP reminds investors of the deadline to file a motion as lead plaintiff in a securities class action that was filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired common stock of FirstCash Holdings , Inc. (the “Company” or “FirstCash”) (NASDAQ: FCFS) between February 1, 2018 …

This Woman Went From Public Aid To Millionaire Status Through A Side Hustle – Here’s How She Did It
From perks to bullets, this story of a millionaire black woman is nothing short of inspiring. Arnita Johnson-Hall told her inspiring story to CNBC, and his accomplishments are nothing if not remarkable. The story begins in 2007, when she was a single mother living in Dallas, Texas working a dead end job to earn a …

Buy Now Pay Later Apps Class Action Class Action Investigation
LAWYER ADVERTISING PA Shamis & KindAndrew ShamisLicensed in Florida, New York, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Arizona and TexasOffice location: 14 NE 1st Ave., Ste. 705, Miami, FL 33132 Who is affected: Buy now, pay later Have you incurred excessive charges such as overdraft fees or insufficient funds after using Buy Now Pay Later services, such as …

More states seek to cap consumer interest rates at 36%
As efforts to implement a national rate cap stall, more states are considering banning consumer loans with annual percentage rates above 36%. New Mexico lawmakers recently approved a 36% rate cap, which would reduce the state’s current maximum APR by 175%. It now awaits the governor’s signature. Lawmakers in Rhode Island and Minnesota are considering …

Payday Loan Statistics | The bank rate
Here’s a breakdown of payday loan demographics by parental status. Parents are more likely to take out payday loans than non-parents. Parental status Percentage having used a personal loan non-relative 5% relative 8% payday loans in america The rates and terms of payday loans can vary widely by state. Some states don’t even allow payday …

Michigan group collects signatures to curb payday loans
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan group began collecting signatures on Wednesday for a ballot proposal aimed at limiting the interest and fees charged by payday lenders they say are trapping low-income borrowers in debt cycles. Michiganders for Fair Lending needs approximately 340,000 valid voter signatures by June. If enough are gathered, the measure would …

The alternative to payday loans has its own risks
Payday loans target consumers with no credit or low credit. According to industry research firm IBISWorld, the U.S. check cashing and payday lending industry is set to grow 5.1% in 2022. These high-interest loans promise quick cash until the next paycheck arrives, but they often create dangerous cycles of new loans to pay off old …

Think Finance signs $44.5 million deal to end class attrition claims
By Joyce Hanson (February 11, 2022, 10:06 PM EST) – Consumers who sued the owners of now-defunct payday lender Think Finance on Thursday asked a federal judge in Virginia to approve a $44.5 million settlement of dollars arising from company claims used businesses owned by Native American tribes as fronts to charge excessively high interest …

Raise to pay $3.3 million for predatory loans
Raise credit agreed to pay a minimum of $3.3 million for charging people interest rates above the 24% maximum allowed by Washington, D.C. for loans and lines of credit, according to a declaration of the District of Columbia Attorney General’s Office. Settlement resolves lawsuit deposit by the AG’s office against Elevate in 2020. Elevate is …

Vitesse Closes $26M Series B Funding
Speedthe UK-based FinTech secured $26 million in Series B funding, the company announcement Thursday (February 10). This latest round will allow the global payment, liquidity and treasury management platform to connect with the growing digitalization of the insurance industry in Europe and the United States, the company said. The proceeds will also be used to …

Granite State College, University of Illinois at Springfield, Northeastern State University – Talking Democrat
Adult education market The research report is a wide-ranging analysis and Impact of COVID19 on the world market and the in-detailed information with segmentation has been added in this intelligence report. In this report, a comprehensive analysis of the current global market of the Global Adult Education Market in terms of request and supply environment …

Nine-year-old Khloe Joiner’s mission to donate £1million
To celebrate black history in February, CNBC + Acorns Invest in You: Ready. Together. Grow. spotlights everyday Americans who are investing in neighborhoods, schools and small businesses to create a better financial future. In January, CNBC asked readers to name people in their communities making revolutionary change. A Book and A Smile by Khloe Joiner …

Is San Antonio FloatMe a Safer Alternative to Payday Loans?
FloatMe, a San Antonio tech startup that gives workers cash advances on their next paycheck, said it has increased $16.2 million from investors during its last fundraising. Overall, the startup has raised $49.1 million in funding since June 2019, including $25 million in debt funding, according to Crunchbase, which tracks investments in tech companies. FloatMe’s …

San Antonio Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez Proposes Low-Cost Insulin Program
Fresh from proposing six initiatives for council consideration, Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez proposed a new health initiative supported by other council members that aims to help San Antonio’s diabetes community. McKee-Rodriguez has filed for council review to create a cost-sharing program to help San Antonio residents cover the cost of insulin, according to a news release. …

FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC. (NASDAQ: FCFS) SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTION ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard LLP reminds investors of the deadline to file a motion as lead plaintiff in a securities class action lawsuit against FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCFS) | 2022-02-03 | Press Releases
NEW YORK, February 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bernstein Liebhard LLP reminds investors of the deadline to file a motion as lead plaintiff in a securities class action that was filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired common stock of FirstCash Holdings , Inc. (the “Company” or “FirstCash”) (NASDAQ: FCFS) between February 1, 2018 …

Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (FCFS) investors and encourages investors to contact the company by March 15, 2022
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The law firm Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on behalf of those who acquired FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FCFS) ordinary shares from February 1, 2018 to November 12, 2021 inclusive …

Piada Italian Street Food at the forefront of employee hiring and retention after partnership with DailyPay
The pay-on-demand benefit gives employees the power to choose and control their compensation, dramatically improving employee seniority and productivity New York, NY (RestaurantNews.com) Italian street food Piadaa fast-growing casual Italian restaurant chain, has partnered with Daily Paythe leading provider of on-demand compensation, to offer its employees a transformative financial wellness benefit that gives them instant …

Why banks are eliminating overdraft fees
The average overdraft fees costs consumers $35 per breach, making it an inconvenient and frustrating part of everyday banking for many people. But some big banks — Capital One, Bank of America, Truist, US Bank and Wells Fargo — have recently taken steps to reduce or eliminate overdraft fees for their customers. In 2019, Discover …

GDP report and stock market news: live updates
The U.S. economy ended last year booming as consumer spending and business investment helped loosen the stubborn grip of the pandemic. Gross domestic product – the broadest measure of the country’s output of goods and services – rose 1.7% in the last three months of 2021 after adjusting for inflation, the department said on Thursday. …

East Side Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez’s proposals target crime and food deserts in San Antonio
Less than a year into his first term, District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez this week announced a series of policy proposals aimed at tackling crime and safety, food deserts, gentrification and more in a progressive perspective. He presented the proposals as building on campaign promises and working in collaboration with others. Of the six new …

Trusty Overdraft First National Bank Texas Launches Fee Alternative
First National Bank Texas launched an overdraft alternative this month it calls One-Day Rewind, which automatically refunds a customer’s overdraft fee from the day before if the account balance is no more than 12 $ in the red at the end of the next business day. . At first glance, a product like this in …
Kirby McInerney LLP Announces Filing of
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The law firm Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on behalf of those who acquired the common stock of FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ : FCFS) …
FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS, INC. CLASS ACTION ALERT: Wolf
THE PRINCIPAL APPLICANT DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2022 NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a federal security class action lawsuit has been filed against FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FCFS) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

FIRSTCASH ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, PC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against FirstCash Holdings, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact Company
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bragar Eagel & Squire, PC, a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) ) (NASDAQ: FCFS) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased …

Tribe-linked lenders strike with second RICO loan lawsuit
By Victoria McKenzie (January 13, 2022, 5:40 PM EST) – Online lender Aaniiih Nakoda Finance LLC has been hit with a second proposed racketeering class action lawsuit in Illinois under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act which accused the company of using a federally recognized tribe as a front to avoid prosecution for its …

Staggering How Many PGA Tour Pros Have Earned $ 1 Million Salary In One Week | Golf News and Tour Information
What is less well known is that by winning Kapalua’s Plantation Course, Smith earned the biggest salary of his young and successful professional golfer career: $ 1.475 million. This exceeds the previous record of $ 1.188 million set by Smith for his victory at the Sony Open 2020. Suffice it to say, it’s worth it …

Texas Kid Takes Gun From Car, Shoots Mom And Brother
GRANBURY, TX —A handgun exploded in the hands of a toddler in a Texas Walmart parking lot on Wednesday, injuring the child’s mother in the arm and side and younger brother in the leg, police said. The shooting happened in Granbury, Texas, about 40 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Police said the gun once discharged …

Personal Loans Review Fig Loans
Fig Loans is an online lender that offers small personal loans to borrowers with medium to low credit. It also offers credit loans, which are meant to help borrowers build up credit when payments are made on time. Is borrowing on fig loans a good idea? Make sure to research all of your options. Even …

Apply for payday loans online in Texas: fast approval
Payday loans in Texas It is legal to take out payday loan in Texas! The popularity in payday lending has grown dramatically in the past 10 years. The demand has grown and at the same time the amount of lenders has increased. If you require cash in the event of an emergency loans in Texas .They are readily …

Black homebuyers are 80% more likely to be rejected for mortgages than whites because of secret bias
Black people are 80 percent more likely to be denied home loans than similarly-qualified white counterparts, a new investigation has found. Native Americans, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Latinos are also being rejected by algorithms at far higher rates than white people in the US. The findings are at odds with the lending industry’s longtime claims that …

Watch now: Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks, CDC and Illinois health officials agree | Govt-and-politics
Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines. The changes come amid a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 are eligible to get shots, as well as a general decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations …

25 Best CBD Gummies on the Market
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. If you find yourself wanting to try CBD, but don’t where to start, one of the easiest ways to introduce this powerful phytonutrient into your wellness routine is with, well … candy! Vaping has been a popular …

Best Cheap Auto Insurance in Texas for 2021
Finding insurance in any state can be tough. Getting it in the Great State of Texas may be a bit more expensive than in much of the rest of the country. In this article, we’ll dive into the rules and regulations for car insurance in Texas. Knowing these rules is the best way to protect …

Nebraska Legislature kills paid sick leave bill; supporters looking at ballot measure | Govt-and-politics
12-to-15-year-olds are now on the list of those who can get a COVID vaccine. Supporters of paid sick leave for workers next may turn to Nebraska voters after striking out again in the Legislature. Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha, who introduced LB241, said organizations are exploring the possibility of an initiative petition drive. Tony Vargas …

New Developments in Federal Filings by Case and Decision
Securities Class Action Filings – Mid-Year Assessment 2021 Abstract Overall filing activity declined significantly in the first half of 2021, falling to 112 filings from 150 filings in the second half of 2020. This decline is largely due to a substantial reduction in the number of M&A class actions and federal filings and state of …

SCOTUS fails to rule on Article III in FCRA lawsuit
On June 25, the Supreme Court address whether a violation of a federal law providing for a private right of action, without concrete prejudice, will give legal standing in federal court. In a 5-4 decision, the court overturned a Ninth Circuit ruling approving the award of damages to 6,332 class members claiming that TransUnion violated …

Pandemic overshadows long-standing revision of Pennsylvania science standards
Pennsylvania could finally see an overhaul of its K-12 science standards after 18 years, potentially renewing a long-standing political battle over climate change and evolution. But the timing of the pandemic has caught the attention of lawmakers elsewhere. Lawmakers are focused on getting children back to classrooms and securing funding for next year, officials said, …

A pandemic within a pandemic
On March 23, as COVID-19 swept the world, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for peace: “To the warring parties: withdraw from hostilities… Silence the guns; stop the artillery; end airstrikes … end the disease of war and fight the disease that is ravaging our world. It starts with stopping the fighting everywhere. Now. This …

EPA rolls back written regulations after fatal 2013 explosion in West, Texas
The Trump administration on Thursday rolled back a series of chemical safety regulations created in response to a 2013 explosion in West, Texas that left 15 people dead, more than 200 injured and flattened much of the farming community in the south. from Dallas. Under the new rule, companies will not have to perform third-party …

For the State Representative, District 135: Jon E. Rosenthal
State Representative, District 135: Jon E. Rosenthal Jon E. Rosenthal – Democratic Party: ★★★ APPROVALS: The Houston Chronicle Editorial Board recommends … TOO: Why are candidate recommendations rated with stars? It’s one of those races where single-ticket Republicans are expected to scroll the ballot and vote for Democratic candidate – Jon E. Rosenthal. Rosenthal is …

California May Take Action To Regulate Booming Debt Settlement Industry – The Vacaville Reporter
By Erika Paz, CalMatters Before the pandemic, Graciela Gomez relied on two jobs to meet her expenses. After losing her part-time job at Macy’s in March 2020, she had to choose between paying off her credit cards or paying her rent. She chose the latter. “I didn’t know who to talk to, who to talk …

Canelo Álvarez Stops Billy Joe Saunders to Unify Titles in Front of Huge Crowd in Texas | Boxing
The ruthless nature of boxing was seen in the white towel Billy Joe Saunders draped around his head as he slowly made his way to a waiting ambulance on Saturday night in Arlington, Texas. He then used the towel to cover his bruised and swollen face. Twenty minutes earlier, Saunders had cut an equally desperate …
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Conor McGregor leads a group of sports stars insensitive to the pandemic
A record four athletes, including a quarterback and two football legends, have each earned $ 100 million or more in the past year. For much of 2020, the world’s best athletes have been sidelined, working for reduced pay, playing in empty seats or isolated in competitive bubbles designed to thwart a pandemic that has undermined …

Houston Chronicle Data Team’s COVID-19 Numbers FAQ
The Houston Chronicle’s data team provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Why is the Chronicle’s case count, and the daily increase, always higher than the state publishes? For most counties, the Chronicle relies on data from the Texas Department of State and Health Services for the number of coronavirus cases and …

Wuhan lab report questions rationale behind renovations to aviation safety and waste handling systems
Hello and welcome to Fox News First. Here’s what you need to know when you start your Wuhan lab report raises more questions about possible COVID-19 lab leakMonths before the COVID-19[female[feminine epidemic, the Wuhan National Biosafety Lab has requested bids for major renovations to aviation safety and waste handling systems at research facilities that had …

New hotel, restaurants and apartments to redo downtown San Antonio block
A pair of modern buildings towering along the River Walk will blend the downtown San Antonio landscape, revitalize a block near City Hall, and inject more contemporary designs and restaurants into the core urban city. The luxury Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk hotel on the corner of East Commerce and North St. Mary’s is …

AP’s Sally Buzbee named Washington Post editor
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the history’s timestamp to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) – Re-energized by owner Jeff Bezos, The Washington Post on Tuesday named Associated Press veteran Sally Buzbee as editor, making her the first …
Boise residents cut spending on housing and health care
Residents of Boise have seen their cost of living rise in recent years. Higher bills and ever increasing rents have left many locals with new financial worries as they scramble to pay for even the most basic necessities. More than two-thirds of renters in Boise and Garden City struggle to pay their rent each month. …

Colombian rebel commander “Jesús Santrich” killed, Venezuelan officials say
BOGOTÁ, Colombia – A prominent former commander of Colombia’s largest guerrilla group, known by the war name Jesús Santrich, has been killed in Venezuela, according to three senior Venezuelan government officials close to the country’s security forces. Officials, who requested anonymity to discuss national security concerns, did not say how he died. The armed group …
25 insanely gruesome street names in western New York
There are literally hundreds and thousands of streets in western New York City. Some are major roads such as Niagara Falls Blvd., Transit Road, Southwestern Blvd., Sheridan Drive, and Milestrip Road. However, as you probably know, there are other streets that are either dead ends or side streets and some of them have amazing names. …

MyFW lets Fort Worth residents report potholes with their phones
STRONG VALUE If there’s a fire always out on your street or a pothole that’s threatening to swallow your car, there’s a application for that. The City of Fort Worth launched the MyFW smartphone app in August and since then it has become an increasingly popular way for residents to file complaints about lights, signs, …
The Aggies are “up for anything, even if they don’t like the idea of Texas joining the SEC.”
As much as Texas A&M may hate the idea of Texas joining it in the SEC, the Aggies have no plans to do anything drastic in response. The school’s commitment to the SEC remains strong, A&M President Katherine Banks confirmed on Saturday. “Since 2011, we have been proud to be a member of the best …
Congress and FTC push for consumer protection and recovery law
Late last month, members of Congress and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) pushed for emergency legislation, the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act (HR 2668). HR 2668 would amend Section 13 (b) of the FTC Act “to explicitly reaffirm the FTC’s long-standing power to obtain an injunction and fair remedy, including monetary redress for consumers in …