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DOJ reaches redlining settlement with mortgage lender accused of discriminating against communities of color

July 27, 2022 1:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire investor Warren Buffett discriminated against communities of color in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, the Justice Department said Wednesday, in what they say is the first redlining agreement that the department has secured with a mortgage company. Under the terms of the agreement, Trident

Beyoncé fans upset about reported leak of ‘Renaissance’ album

July 27, 2022 1:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The Hive is buzzing over Beyoncé’s new album, but not in a good way. On Wednesday some members of her devoted fan base took to social media to complain about reported leaks and early sales of “Renaissance” and beg people not to listen or share. According to Variety, “high-quality flac

FTC acts to block Meta from buying VR company, fitness app

July 27, 2022 12:56 PM Associated Press

By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators have taken legal action to block Facebook parent Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg from acquiring virtual reality company Within Unlimited and its fitness app Supernatural. They are asserting the deal would hurt competition in the virtual reality market and violate antitrust laws. Experts

Mike Trout sidelined at least another week with back issues

July 27, 2022 12:56 PM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Trout will go at least another week without doing any baseball activity because of his ailing back, Los Angeles Angels trainer Mike Frostad said Wednesday. There a chance the injury could affect the three-time AL MVP in some capacity for the rest of

Who is Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer known as the ‘Merchant of Death’, touted for US prisoner swap?

July 27, 2022 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Eliza Mackintosh, CNN The future of two American citizens detained in Russia could hinge on the release of a convicted Russian arms dealer, nicknamed the “Merchant of Death” by his accusers, whose life story inspired a Hollywood film. Viktor Bout, a former Soviet military officer, is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence in the

First mission to return samples from another planet set to land on Earth in 2033

July 27, 2022 12:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN The first mission to return samples from another planet will touch down on Earth in 2033, according to NASA and European Space Agency officials. The Perseverance rover is currently collecting the samples on Mars. As Perseverance investigates the site of an ancient lake that existed billions of years ago, it’s collecting

FTC files to block Facebook-parent Meta from buying a VR company

July 27, 2022 12:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, Rachel Metz and Brian Fung, CNN The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday moved to block Facebook-parent Meta from acquiring virtual reality company Within, offering the clearest signal yet that the agency could take a tougher stance on Silicon Valley deals involving newer technologies. In a complaint filed Wednesday in federal court, the

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

July 27, 2022 12:38 PM Associated Press

By MATTHEW LEE and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan. That’s according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who also revealed Wednesday that he has asked to speak with his Kremlin

Defense matters for Stroman, MLB’s top fielding pitchers

July 27, 2022 12:35 PM Associated Press

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to defense, Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman says he is “going all out always to make every play.” Playing in the strikeout age — when velocity and stuff is the focus, pushing fielding even further into the background — Stroman is part of

TikTok pledges more transparency for researchers amid renewed scrutiny

July 27, 2022 12:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business TikTok on Wednesday said it would share more data with certain researchers to study activity on the platform amid renewed scrutiny of the short-form video app’s impact on society and its ties to Beijing. Later this year, the company will provide “selected researchers” with access to its API, or application

Victim of private spyware warns it can be used against US

July 27, 2022 12:35 PM Associated Press

By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First, her father was lured back to Rwanda under false pretenses and jailed. Then, months later, Carine Kanimba discovered her own phone had been hacked using private spyware. She’s the youngest daughter of Paul Rusesabagina, who’s credited with saving more than 1,200 lives during the 1994 Rwandan

Federal Reserve raises key rate by substantial three-quarters of a point for 2nd straight time in bid to curb inflation

July 27, 2022 12:34 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve raises key rate by substantial three-quarters of a point for 2nd straight time in bid to curb inflation. (CNN) — What seemed unfathomable just six months ago — a 75-basis-point rate hike by the Federal Reserve — has now happened twice in a row. At the conclusion of its July

NC State’s Leary, Clemson leads all-ACC football picks

July 27, 2022 12:34 PM Associated Press

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary is the preseason pick to finish as Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year, while league favorite Clemson leads all schools with six players on the league’s preseason all-conference team. The league released the team following voting by media members at last week’s ACC media

Biden administration offers convicted Russian arms dealer in exchange for Griner, Whelan

July 27, 2022 12:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Kylie Atwood, Evan Perez and Jennifer Hansler, CNN After months of internal debate, the Biden administration has offered to exchange Viktor Bout, a convicted Russian arms trafficker serving a 25-year US prison sentence, as part of a potential deal to secure the release of two Americans held by Russia, Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan,

Swiatek wins opener in Poland, stays undefeated on clay

July 27, 2022 12:31 PM Associated Press

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek eased past Magdalena Frech 6-1, 6-2 at the Poland Open in her first tournament since her third-round exit at Wimbledon that ended her 37-match winning streak. Swiatek’s homecoming victory extended her clay-court winning streak to 17 matches. The two-time French Open champion improved to 47-4 this season. The

Francois Hollande Fast Facts

July 27, 2022 12:29 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Francois Hollande, former president of France. Personal Birth date: August 12, 1954 Birth place: Rouen, Normandy, France Birth name: François Gérard Georges Nicolas Hollande Father: Georges Hollande, a physician Mother: Nicole Tribert, a social worker Marriage: Julie Gayet (June 4, 2022-present) Children: with Ségolène

Mets plan deGrom return next week after latest rehab start

July 27, 2022 12:25 PM Associated Press

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets ace Jacob deGrom pitched four innings Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, finishing strong after a shaky start in what is expected to be his last minor league rehab outing before rejoining New York’s rotation. Sidelined all season by a stress reaction in his right scapula,

Julio Jones excited to join Buccaneers, Brady on 1-year deal

July 27, 2022 12:24 PM Associated Press

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Julio Jones is the latest high-profile veteran to join forces with Tom Brady in pursuit of a Super Bowl ring. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed the seven-time Pro Bowl receiver to a one-year contract Wednesday. The move bolsters an already impressive array of playmakers the

How the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes affect your finances

July 27, 2022 12:22 PM Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher mortgage rates have sent home sales tumbling. Credit card rates have grown more burdensome, and so have auto loans. Savers are finally receiving yields that are actually visible, while crypto assets are reeling. The Federal Reserve’s move Wednesday to further tighten credit raised its benchmark

British man arrested after London-LA flight diverted to Utah

July 27, 2022 12:20 PM Associated Press

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A British man aboard a flight from London to Los Angeles grabbed a passenger seated in front of him by the throat and tried to hit and bite him, prompting the diversion of the flight to Utah, authorities said Wednesday. William Stephen Hayes, 39, was arrested after the

Former Gov. Cuomo staffer killed after Lyft driver allegedly demanded passengers exit vehicle in middle of highway

July 27, 2022 12:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Watson, CNN A former staff member for ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was killed after a Lyft driver allegedly ordered him and five friends out of a car on Delaware’s Coastal Highway, state police said in a news release. Just before 1:45 a.m. on July 24, Sidney Wolf, 43, and five others ordered

Sprite will no longer be sold in green bottles

July 27, 2022 12:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Sprite is retiring its green plastic bottles after more than 60 years. Coca-Cola said Wednesday it’s changing the packaging from green to clear plastic beginning August 1 as part of broader efforts to become more environmentally responsible. Sprite’s current plastic contains green polyethylene terephthalate (PET), an additive that can’t be

Report: Federal debt lower in 2022; still poised to climb

July 27, 2022 12:14 PM Associated Press

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press The Congressional Budget Office says the end of pandemic-era spending, fast economic growth and higher tax revenues have caused the federal debt this year to be lower than forecast. But the non-partisan office also includes a warning in its 30-year outlook. Debt will soon spiral upward to new highs that

Shawn Mendes cancels the rest of his tour citing mental health challenges

July 27, 2022 12:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Pop singer Shawn Mendes has canceled the rest of his tour, weeks after he postponed concert dates to tend to his mental health. The Grammy nominee “wasn’t totally prepared for the toll that being back on the road would take on (him)” and decided to cancel the tour after consulting with

Fed makes history with second massive rate hike in as many months

July 27, 2022 12:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business What seemed unfathomable just six months ago — a 75-basis-point rate hike by the Federal Reserve — has now happened twice in a row. At the conclusion of its July monetary policymaking meeting, members of the US central bank on Wednesday once again approved a supersized interest rate hike of

Former archive editor at The New Yorker says she was fired after complaining of gender inequality

July 27, 2022 12:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Chavez, CNN A former editor at The New Yorker says she was fired after sending an email with concerns about the magazine’s gender equality and inclusion. Erin Overbey also alleged in a tweet last week that while she was under a performance review, the magazine’s editor-in-chief, David Remnick, added errors to her copy.

La Fed vuelve a subir las tasas de interés un 0,75%, en una medida histórica para frenar la inflación

July 27, 2022 12:03 PM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN) –– La Reserva Federal de Estados Unidos volvió a aumentar las tasas de interés un 0,75% en su lucha a contra reloj por frenar los niveles históricos de inflación. La decisión de la Fed llega apenas un mes después de que, en su medida más agresiva desde 1994, incrementara las tasas en el

El Paso homeschooling moms teach their kids with hands-on experiments. Today’s is- cooking food with solar power

July 27, 2022 11:59 AM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun City Homeschool Co-op in El Paso is a group of moms that create fun elective classes for their children to participate in. On Wednesday, the planned experiment was to teach their children about solar-powered cooking. Kids were able to make their own smores with the help of the sun,

Burrow to miss part of Bengals’ camp after appendectomy

July 27, 2022 11:51 AM Associated Press

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor says quarterback Joe Burrow has had a successful appendectomy but there is no timetable for his return to the field. Taylor says he doesn’t expect the star quarterback to fall behind in practice. He expects Burrow to be released from the hospital Wednesday, which happened to be

Little on-field drama at start of Washington Commanders camp

July 27, 2022 11:47 AM Associated Press

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — There’s not a lot of on-field drama surrounding the Washington Commanders at the start of their first training camp with the new name. That’s not necessarily a bad thing for an organization that was at the center of plenty of off-field storylines throughout the offseason

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