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☆ StubHub tricks people with ‘bait-and-switch’ pricing scheme, DC attorney general alleges
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Millions of sports fans and concertgoers are being duped by a deceptive pricing scheme at StubHub that hides the true cost of tickets until the very last moment, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by Washington, DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb. The lawsuit accuses StubHub of deploying pricing tactics that “trick” consumers into overpaying for tickets and are designed to boost profits. “StubHub uses a classic bait-and-switch scheme,” the lawsuit said, describing what’s known as “drip pricing” where only part of the product’s price is advertised initially. “We strongly support federal and state solutions that enhance existing laws to empower consumers, such as requiring all-in pricing uniformly across platforms.”According to the lawsuit, StubHub did use an “all-in pricing” model from 2014 to 2015 where the advertised prices included the mandatory fees. However, the company abandoned that more transparent model after testing found that customers were more likely to ultimately buy tickets when those fees are only shown at the end, the lawsuit said.

Persons: Brian Schwalb, StubHub, “, ” Schwalb, John Lawrence, ”, ” Lawrence Organizations: New, New York CNN, DC Locations: New York, Washington, DC

☆ Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

As natural elements in the Earth’s crust, lead, cadmium and other heavy metals are in the soil in which crops are grown and thus can’t be avoided. The research team examined only pure dark chocolate products as they contain the highest amount of cacao, the raw, unprocessed part of the cacao bean. Gabi Musat/500px/Getty Images/FileLead and cadmium found, but no arsenicThe new study analyzed 72 consumer cocoa products for levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic. He authored a July study which analyzed 155 samples of chocolate and found higher levels of cadmium but little lead in dark chocolates. However, for healthy adults, Godebo’s risk analysis found little to worry about choosing to indulge in 1 ounce of dark chocolate now and again.

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☆ With a NATO war and Ukraine's knack for shooting down planes in mind, Russia is holding back its airpower and most advanced jets
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Read previewRussia has kept much of its airpower and some of its most advanced aircraft out of the war in Ukraine. But Baum and other air warfare experts have warned Russia's air force should not be underestimated and cautioned that NATO should be ready. AdvertisementRussia's air force is weaker than NATO's airpower, but Russia's war in Ukraine shows it can still cause a lot of damage. Russia's air force has suffered high attrition rates from Ukraine's ground-based air defenses when operating in the country. Related storiesHe said that Russia "has a lot of trouble replacing lost advanced aircraft," only making a few a year.

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☆ Groundbreaking executive White House chef steps down
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Betsy Klein | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford has retired after nearly three decades cooking for five commanders-in-chief and their families, a White House official tells CNN. Comerford cooked for America’s first families over 29 years, including the Clintons, Bushes, Obamas, Trumps and Bidens, overseeing all White House cuisine from family meals to state dinners in the executive chef role. Her last day was Friday, the White House official said. “To be a White House chef, it’s really your temperance that really counts for a lot. In 2005, she was one of about 450 applicants for the executive chef role, which included what she described as a final “cook-off” round.

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☆ Chinese EV makers are outpacing Tesla in one key area
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewTesla is fighting to keep its EV crown, and Chinese automakers are already challenging Elon Musk's company in one crucial area: Innovation. The Washington DC-based think tank found that Chinese EV companies are 30% faster when it comes to developing and releasing new car models than automakers in other regions, including Tesla. AdvertisementAdditionally, Chinese electric-car companies like BYD are pumping out more new EVs than US automakers, including Tesla, ITIF said. The Think Tank warned US carmakers would need to "double down on genuine technological innovation" if they wanted to continue to compete with Chinese companies. Musk's company has been facing mounting pressure from EV companies in China, including BYD, which has been vying with Tesla for the title of top EV seller .

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Top Military Banks of 2024Compare the Best Military Banks and Credit UnionsThe best military banks and credit unions offer benefits to military members and their families. Competitive Rates and Low FeesThe best military credit unions and banks, just like the best credit unions and banks for civilians, offer great rates and low fees. The Best Military Banks and Credit Unions FAQsWhat advantages do military banks and credit unions offer over civilian banks? Military banks and credit unions provide services that address the challenges military members experience. For our guide we looked at military banks, military credit unions, and financial institutions that aren't specifically for the military but have products geared toward military members.

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☆ Here's everything you need to know about the Fed decision coming Wednesday
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Market pricing currently indicates an absolute certainty that the Fed will approve its first reduction in more than four years — when it meets Sept. 17-18. They don't want investors to start pricing in a rate cut coming in September and there's literally nothing else that could possibly happen," he said. "Opening the door for that rate cut is probably the most appropriate thing for them at this point," Reynolds added. Expectations for easingGlenmede expects that starting in September, the Fed could cut at each of the three remaining meetings. The Fed will not provide an update on its quarterly summary of economic projections at this meeting.

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Hopscotching around the East Coast on credit card rewardsMy oldest daughter shares my passion for all things related to aviation and space, and she would love to have a career in the aerospace industry. We easily earn these points from personal cards like our Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and business cards like the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card. Also, I hold a Southwest Airlines Companion Pass, which I earned from signing up for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card and the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card. I use the World Of Hyatt credit card and the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card to earn points, but it's also a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards. Continuing to the northeastWe arrived late at night and stayed at Hyatt Place by the Washington DC National Mall, again with World of Hyatt points.

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The Best Banks and Credit Unions in GeorgiaCapital One 360 Checking: Best bank for opening a savings account and best online checking accountRegions Bank: Best bank for opening a checking accountDelta Community Credit Union: Best credit unionCredit Union of Atlanta: Best credit union, tiedAll of the financial institutions on our list are protected by FDIC or NCUA insurance. Some banks and credit unions that we recommend are Capital One 360, Regions Bank, Delta Community Credit Union, and Credit Union of Atlanta. We chose Delta Community Credit Union and Credit Union of Atlanta as the best credit unions in Georgia. Yes, there are U.S. banks and credit unions that operate in Georgia, such as Delta Community Credit Union and the Credit Union of Atlanta. Best Credit UnionYou might like Delta Community Credit Union if you want to use a credit union instead of a bank.

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☆ Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern, accusing rail company of creating delays for Amtrak passengers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Hannah Rabinowitz | Evan Perez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Justice Department said Tuesday it filed a civil lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, alleging the company knowingly created large delays for Amtrak passengers traveling between New York and New Orleans. Norfolk Southern said it has worked with Amtrak and states to expand passenger service and is committed to complying with the law. “Over the past several months with Amtrak, we have focused on the on-time performance of the Crescent passenger train. On another occasion, dispatchers made an Amtrak train wait over an hour while allowing three separate freight trains to pass, officials said. This photo taken with a drone shows the cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023.

Persons: General Merrick Garland, ”, Tom Crosson, “, Gene J, CNN’s Chris Isidore, Holly Yan Organizations: CNN, The Justice Department, Norfolk, Amtrak, Department, “, Crescent, Norfolk Southern, Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency, National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB Locations: New York, New Orleans, Washington ,, Norfolk Southern, East Palestine , Ohio, East Palestine

☆ Trump will meet FBI for victim interview in shooting investigation, agency says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Hannah Rabinowitz | Holmes Lybrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Donald Trump has agreed to sit for a victim interview with the FBI, which is investigating this month’s attempted assassination, an agency official said Monday. “The interview of the former president will be consistent with any other victim interview that we do,” Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh Field Office, told reporters on a conference call Monday. The FBI wants to “get his perspective on what he observed, just like any other witness to the crime.”“It is a standard victim interview, like we would do for any other victim of crime under any other circumstances,” Rojek said. Crooks was “highly intelligent” and had a growing interest in shooting, Rojek said. But since they accessed the accounts, investigators found that the shooter was using the emails primarily to make online purchases.

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☆ Iran using covert influence campaign to undermine Trump candidacy, US intelligence says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Sean Lyngaas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Iran is using covert social media activity and related influence operations in an effort to undercut the candidacy of former President Donald Trump, a US intelligence official said Monday in an updated assessment of threats to the November election. Iran’s preference for a US presidential candidate has not changed since 2020, the ODNI official said. In the 2020 election campaign, Iran “carried out a multi-pronged covert influence campaign intended to undercut former President Trump’s reelection prospects,” according to a declassified US intelligence report. The Russian government regularly denies US allegations of election influence. China “probably does not plan to influence the outcome” of the US presidential election, but US intelligence is monitoring the possibility that China-linked propagandists and influence actors could “denigrate down-ballot candidates,” the updated assessment says.

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☆ Rapid renewable energy growth leads FBI to warn hackers will hit new, vulnerable power supply
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Michelle Castillo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Government incentives, including the Inflation Reduction Act, have encouraged individuals and private ownership groups to invest in clean energy systems. The renewable energy industry's rapid expansion in the U.S. in some cases is occurring without traditional utility protocols and regulations. The boom in renewable energy has also led manufacturers of products and services to ramp up their offerings. Inverters connected to the internet, in particular, could be controlled by hackers to reduce output or overheat home energy systems. Other major players in the U.S. utilities and renewable energy sector, including Next Era Energy, Constellation, Enphase Energy, First Solar and Sunrun, did not respond to requests for comment.

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The reality of the American air travel system is that powerful forces keep passengers flying the same carriers, even after service meltdowns like Delta just suffered. For passengers who live near one of the hubs where Delta controls most of the flights, such as Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis or Salt Lake City, choices are even more limited. But by Monday, the problems were mostly limited to Delta as other businesses were back to normal, adding to the frustration of its passengers. Delta canceled more than 4,400 flights from July 19 to 21, according to tracking service FlightAware. Past experience, plus the dominance of Delta in Atlanta and Don Hooper’s frequent flyer miles, would keep them using the airline.

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☆ Trump will no longer send out his statements of worth
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Based on discussions with the Trump Organization, my understanding is that the Trump Organization does not intend to develop any estimations of value for any entity, the Trump Organization as a whole, or the guarantors' collateral," Jones wrote. Donald Trump no longer intends to calculate his own net worth for financial statements, this excerpt from a new report reveals. He has issued these net-worth statements — 20- to 30-page balance sheets formally called Statements of Financial Condition — since at least 2004. The firm declared the whole previous decade's worth of net-worth statements unreliable in 2022, saying it would stop preparing them. New York attorney general's officeThroughout the decade's worth of net-worth statements, Trump ignored generally accepted accounting principles, the AG and judge found.

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☆ Ron Insana: How investors ought to prepare their portfolios for November’s elections
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Ron Insana | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The GOP, under presidential candidate Donald Trump, could seek to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In the abstract, one can argue that tax cuts and deregulation are good for business. However, further unfunded tax cuts would add to the nation's deficits and debt. He has also pushed for raising the corporate tax rate to 28%. Currently, that rate is at 20%, plus a 3.8% net investment income tax for high earners.

Persons: we've, Donald Trump, Trump, Biden, Eisenhower, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden Organizations: GOP, Wall, United, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Observers, White, Trump, Biden, Federal Reserve Locations: Washington ,, United States, U.S, America

☆ A Gen Xer got $10,000 to move from Los Angeles to Tulsa. He likes the slower pace of life in Oklahoma but misses California's big-city culture.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

He said he didn't "have a timeline in mind until after" he was accepted into the Tulsa Remote program in Oklahoma in 2021. Dalton said the cost of living and pace of life are pros of living in Tulsa. Several people who have participated in the Tulsa Remote program, which launched in late 2018, have previously talked to BI about their moving experience. The new remote job would help him qualify for a move from California to Oklahoma through the Tulsa Remote program. Tulsa's slower pace of life gives Dalton more time to enjoy life and have fun with others.

Persons: —, Morgan Dalton, Dalton, Tulsans, I've, It's, he's, Joe's, it's, Guthrie Organizations: Service, Business, BOK Center, Tulsa, Tulsa Drillers Locations: Los Angeles, Tulsa, Oklahoma, West Coast, West, Mexican, Texas, Houston, California, LA, Southern California, New York, DC, San Francisco

☆ The South's economic boom is masking a harsher reality. It still has several of the poorest states in the nation.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In June, the financial services company WalletHub ranked the 50 states and DC across three categories: economic activity, economic health, and innovation potential. The Economic Policy Institute pointed to low minimum wages and unionization rates in Southern states as two factors keeping pay down. Of course, workers in some Southern states earn less than others. Using US Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the analysis highlighted the average annual wages across US states as of 2022. Only two Southern states — Louisiana and West Virginia — were among the eight US states that saw their populations decline between 2022 and 2023.

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☆ Grimes' mother says Elon Musk is 'withholding' his children from her daughter: 'Please Elon, I beg you'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewGrimes' mother says Elon Musk is "withholding" the former couple's children from the rest of the family. Grimes, a Canadian singer, shares three children with Musk: X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus. Elon Musk in Washington, DC on Wednesday, where he watched Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address members of Congress. "As you may or may not know, Grimes is currently in a custody battle with Elon over their 3 children," Wilson wrote on Threads on Saturday. Advertisement"I love and am forever endlessly proud of Vivian," Grimes wrote.

Persons: —, Grimes, Elon Musk, Sandy Garossino, Garossino, Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu's, Benjamin Netanyahu, Justin Sullivan, Elon, Justine Wilson, Shivon Zilis, Musk's, Vivian Jenna Wilson, Wilson, Vivian Organizations: Service, Business, Israel, Elon, NBC Locations: Canada, Canadian, Claire, Washington , DC

☆ Katie Ledecky: The rise of an Olympic great
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +22 min

The teenager who achieved the unthinkableIn the dining hall of London’s Olympic Village, a few hours before her first Olympic final, Ledecky is eating lunch on her own. Katie Ledecky poses on the podium after winning gold in the women's 800m freestyle final at the London 2012 Olympics. Katie Ledecky and her mother Mary Gen Ledecky during the 2023 Golden Goggle Awards on November 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Katie Ledecky swimming to gold in a new world record of 15.25:48 in the women's 1500m freestyle final on August 4, 2015 in Kazan, Russia. Katie Ledecky celebates after she broke the world record to win the women's 800m freestyle final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters on July 25, in Washington, DC. Kenny Holston/Pool/Getty ImagesThe election authorities of at least 48 states, both Republicans and Democrats, say there are no obstacles that would prevent Vice President Kamala Harris from getting on election ballots if she becomes the official Democratic presidential nominee, as expected. There was not a single state election authority that told CNN Harris would face a ballot issue as the official nominee; election authorities in two states — Florida and Montana — did not respond to requests for comment, but a review of the states’ ballot access rules suggests Harris is not likely to face an issue there either. The 48 states also include the 15 states where former President Donald Trump, the Republicans’ 2024 nominee, had his highest share of the vote in 2020. Johnson’s office did not respond to CNN’s requests to identify the “impediments” he claimed some states have.

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☆ Why fewer people are choosing to have kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“A lot of people make the assumption because we don’t have kids, we’re not fulfilled,” Becky Hayden said. “We see majorities … saying having a fulfilling life doesn’t have much to do with whether someone does or doesn’t have children,” Minkin said. The reasons people aren’t having kidsThere were many reasons why people said they didn’t have kids, including financial concerns, infertility, or that it just didn’t happen, according to the research. For people younger than 50, the top reason reported for not having children was that they don’t want to. Many of the cons people reported in the Pew survey related to not having children come from the outside.

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☆ Disney, Hulu and Max launch streaming bundle at up to 38% discount
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Discovery and Disney launched a cross-studio bundle of Disney+, Hulu, and Max on Thursday, bringing the services together at a discounted price as the entertainment giants look to scale their streaming businesses. Disney+ with Hulu is also available for $9.99 a month with ads. Disney already offers its own streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ at a bargain rate. Earlier this month, Hallmark announced that it, too, will launch its own standalone streaming platform, Hallmark+, ahead of the holiday season. Disney, WBD and Fox Corp. are also launching the dedicated sports streaming service Venu this fall, which will combine ESPN, TNT, Fox Sports and other assets under a single streaming roof.

Persons: Max, Marvel, ”, David Zaslav, NBC’s Peacock, Peacock, Venu, “ We’ve, Bob Iger, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Warner Bros . Discovery, Disney, HBO, ABC, CNN, Food Network, FX, HGTV, Hulu, Pixar, Star Wars, Warner Bros, Netflix, Amazon Prime, ESPN, Verizon, Paramount, Apple, Comcast, Hallmark, Fox Corp, TNT, Fox Sports, ” Disney, CNBC Locations: New York, Hulu

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama attend an event to mark the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act in the East Room of the White House on April 5, 2022 in Washington, DC. Obama privately has fully supported Harris' candidacy and plans to endorse her soon, these people said. Obama is one of the only high-profile Democrats in the country who has yet to endorse Harris. Michelle Obama also supports Harris' candidacy, two people familiar with the matter said. "President Obama looks forward to helping Democrats up and down the ballot make the case to voters this fall," said Eric Schultz, a senior adviser to Obama.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, Obama, Harris, she's, Joe Biden's, Michelle Obama, Eric Schultz Organizations: Affordable, White, Washington , DC Locations: Washington ,

He told CNN he wasn’t notified of the minors program embargo. The couple flew to Atlanta, Georgia, from Spokane, Washington, on a Delta flight and encountered no issues, they told CNN. Travelers wait for their luggage at the Delta baggage claim at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. “There should be some kind of compensation for this.”He told CNN the issues have cost him a significant amount of money. Bastian also told Delta passengers in a note on Sunday that the airline would “continue to offer meal vouchers, hotel accommodations and transportation where available.

Persons: CNN —, “ Delta, ”, Reed, wasn’t, Delta, He’s, Pete Buttigieg, Jeremy, Kaylee Jones, Lucia, ” Jones, Ed Bastian, Christian Monterrosa, Dylan Steele, Steele, “, Arthur Ginolfi, I’ve, Ginolfi, Bastian, we’re Organizations: CNN, Delta, “, LaGuardia, Delta Air Lines, Atlanta’s Hartsfield, Jackson International Airport, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International, Bloomberg, Getty, Jackson Airport, Delta Airlines Locations: Delta, Atlanta, Charlotte, New, Orlando, New York, Florida, St, Atlanta , Georgia, Spokane , Washington, Delta’s, South Georgia, Washington, Jackson, Philadelphia, New Jersey

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