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Americans can access free credit reports from the credit bureaus every week until the end of 2023. However, since April 2020, Americans have been allowed to check their credit reports for free once per week. A Consumer Reports survey found that 34% of consumers have found an error on at least one of their credit reports. Weekly credit reports frequently asked questions (FAQ)Will checking my credit report every week lower my credit score? Because consumers can request their credit reports every week, credit monitoring services aren't nearly as necessary as they were pre-pandemic.

☆ Still filming, Spielberg, 76, wins Berlin lifetime award
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Hanna Rantala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/7] Director Steven Spielberg gestures during a news conference ahead of receiving the Honorary Golden Bear Award for Lifetime Achievement, at the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 21, 2023. REUTERS/Annegret HilseBERLIN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Director Steven Spielberg, picking up a lifetime achievement award at the Berlin Film Festival, said the prospect of making new films continued to excite him at 76, and unveiled new details of his planned HBO series. "We're mounting a large production for HBO based on Stanley's original script 'Napoleon'," he said. Reflecting on the past two years of frenetic film-making, Spielberg said the pandemic prompted him to revisit his childhood in "The Fabelmans". "If you want to be a movie director, first of all write," he said.

Sign up for a credit monitoring service such as Credit Karma to keep tabs on updates to your credit report. Even the best identity theft companies and best credit monitoring services usually stop short of reporting errors on your credit report to the credit bureaus. Credit report dispute frequently asked questions (FAQ)How common are credit report errors? Experian credit freeze: To freeze your credit at Experian, you can visit Experian's online Freeze Center. TransUnion credit freeze: You can request a TransUnion credit freeze through their online portal.

[1/4] Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new right-wing coalition and its proposed judicial reforms to reduce powers of the Supreme Court, in Tel Aviv, Israel January 21, 2023. Israeli tech isn't going anywhere. FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITYIn a country rife with divisions over the conflict with the Palestinians and matters of synagogue and state, Israel's tech sector has generally stayed out of sensitive political debates. For some of those running tech businesses in Israel the judicial reforms plans may have tipped the scales. Additional reporting by Rami Amichay and Emily Rose in Tel Aviv; Writing by Maayan Lubell; Editing by James Mackenzie and Alexander SmithOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

It is planning to develop a CCS hub in northern Alberta, expected to cost C$16.5 billion ($12.3 billion) by 2030. Trudeau told Reuters in an interview earlier this month Alberta was "hesitating around investing in anything related to climate change". Canada is the world's fourth-largest producer of crude, most of which comes from Alberta's oil sands. The oil and gas sector is the country's highest-polluting industry and needs to drastically cut emissions if Canada is to achieve its climate commitments. 'NO TIME TO SLIP'The Pathways Alliance has already said Ottawa's goal of cutting oil and gas emissions 42% by 2030, equivalent to a 35-megatonne reduction, is impossible.

☆ The $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot hasn't been claimed, but ticket holders are still winning millions
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Even if you don't take home the Mega Millions $1.35 billion jackpot Friday, you still could win millions in prizes. With the last draw on Tuesday, 16 ticket holders across the U.S. won between $1 million and $3 million in prize money. The winners matched the numbers on five of the six white balls drawn — the odds of which are 1 in 12,607,306. Below are the winnings for matching at least some of the numbers in a given draw, excluding the Megaplier:Matching four white balls and the gold Mega Ball: $10,000Matching four white balls: $500Matching three white balls and the gold Mega Ball: $200Matching three white balls: $100Matching two white balls and the gold Mega Ball: $10Matching one white ball and the gold Mega Ball: $2Matching the gold Mega Ball: $2In Tuesday's draw, 215 tickets matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball to win at least $10,000. Sign up now: Get smarter about your money and career with our weekly newsletterDon't miss: The 8 best states to win the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot

☆ Merrick Garland appoints special counsel to probe Biden's mishandling of classified documents
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | Nicole Gaudiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to probe Biden's mishandling of classified information. "Mr. Hur has a long and distinguished career as a prosecutor," Garland told reporters after announcing his decision. Garland added that US attorney John Lausch, a Trump appointee who has guided the preliminary investigation, told Garland that he could only lead the initial stages of the probe. Responding to Garland's announcement, Richard Sauber, special counsel to the president, called the mishandling of documents a "mistake." "As I said earlier this week, people know I take classified documents and classified material seriously," Biden told reporters.

Companies are increasingly working together to cut greenhouse-gas emissions but such collaboration faces the threat of antitrust action demanded by politicians who say it violates competition rules. There are now more than 150 business climate collaborations, according to research by Harvard Business Review. “There are a lot of ways to stay on the right side of antitrust laws,” says Justin Stewart-Teitelbaum, antitrust partner at Freshfields. Traditionally, in most jurisdictions, antitrust officials weigh whether the benefits of cooperation outweigh any economic harm caused by it. The anti-ESG movement in the U.S. bases its antitrust threats partly on an assertion that climate action provides little societal benefit to outweigh any economic harm of cooperation.

☆ Japanese shares end higher on Wall Street gains, financials weigh
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Nikkei share average (.N225) rose 0.65% to close at 26,405.87, while the broader Topix (.TOPX) edged up 0.24% at 1,902.52. "Japanese shares rose because U.S. equities gained at the end of last week, but the trading is very quiet with most participants in the U.S. and Europe away for holidays," said Shuji Hosoi, senior strategist at Daiwa Securities. Heavyweight Fast Retailing (9983.T), owner of the Uniqlo brand, rose 2.0% and chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron (8035.T) gained 2.22%. "The 10-year government bond yield hovers below the top end of the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) policy band, which prompted a sell-off of banking shares," Hosoi said. The volume of shares traded on the Tokyo bourse's main board was 0.85 billion, compared to the average of 1.25 billion in the past 30 days.

After a 26-day mission that took it on a historic journey around the moon, NASA’s next-generation Orion capsule has returned to Earth. NASA has touted the Artemis I test flight as laying the foundation for returning U.S. astronauts to the moon. Artemis I was designed to test the Orion capsule and the huge Space Launch System rocket that carries it into orbit. NASA plans two more Artemis test flights before it launches regular missions to the moon to establish a lunar base camp. Artemis II will launch four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft on an expedition around the moon.

Oil companies are facing faltering prices and Canadian firms are also absorbing an unusually punishing discount for their heavy-grade crude. Net debt represents a company's gross debt minus cash and cash-like assets. It faced an existential threat in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic crushed oil prices. Canadian producers also absorb a $29 per barrel discount due to distance from U.S. refineries and lower heavy oil demand. If oil prices dip below $65, companies may tighten spending but opt to reduce capital budgets before shareholder returns, Bushell said.

☆ I quit my healthcare job to become a chef after struggling with my mental health. I'm less stressed and love my work — and have even catered for the NBA.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Nasha Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Lauren Gillon started cooking for fun to relieve her anxiety while in college. I was working, cooking, and catering for private clients who found me on social media or through word of mouth, and I ran a podcast with some friends about millennial life. I interviewed with the chef first and then did a cooking interview, where you work during the dinner service. I don't regret my decision to switch careersA post shared by girl meets stove🥂👩🏾‍🍳 (@elle.thefoodie)I started working at a hotel in March. I'm very happy with what's going on, and I'm just really excited and accepting whatever the universe brings my way.

☆ Japan vs. Croatia: Samurai Blue aiming to reach World Cup quarterfinals for first time
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +31 min

CNN —In a World Cup of surprises, Japan has played a leading role in headline-making shock results. Croatia is a team undefeated in nine of its last 10 World Cup matches. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament.

☆ January 6 hearing's Oath Keepers testimony revealed a dangerous pivot
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Jon Lewis | Jon Lewis Is A Research Fellow At The Program On Extremism At George Washington University | Where He Studies Domestic | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

): In a mixed verdict, a jury on Tuesday found Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and Kelly Meggs, another member of the far-right organization, guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with U.S. Capitol riot. Tuesday’s Jan. 6 committee hearing provided the most comprehensive roadmap to date of how domestic extremist groups, specifically the Oath Keepers, were mobilized to the U.S. Capitol. Testimony and private messages released by the committee have supported evidence presented during the ongoing prosecution of 32 members and affiliates of the Oath Keepers of their role in the insurrection. In D.C., Oath Keepers provided security for VIP’s and Rhodes gave a speech to the crowd calling on Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act to remain in power. The Oath Keepers certainly achieved the former, but the latter is a different story.

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The polls will close over a seven-hour period on Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern time in parts of Indiana and Kentucky and ending at 1 a.m. in western Alaska. Here is a guide to when the first polls close in each state, and what races to watch at each point. Show times in: Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska HawaiiPolls open First polls closing First polls closed6 p.m. P.T. Not all polls in each state close at the same time, and polls in some areas may close earlier than shown if all registered voters in that polling district have already voted. There is also an unexpectedly competitive Senate race in Utah between Senator Mike Lee, a Republican, and Evan McMullin, an independent candidate.

☆ Rogers-Shaw decision by Dec unlikely, tribunal head says as hearing starts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Divya Rajagopal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

After a series of failed settlement talks, the battle between Rogers-Shaw and the antitrust agency kicked off in Canada's Competition Tribunal on Monday, which is expected to last at least four weeks. Rogers offered to sell Shaw's Freedom Mobile business to Quebecor Inc (QBRb.TO) to overcome competition bureau concerns, which the bureau rejected. It wanted the tribunal to reject the divestiture as a viable remedy and also issue an order blocking the Rogers-Shaw merger. But the initial rally in shares of Rogers and Shaw reversed after the competition bureau subsequently made clear it will pursue the litigation. Rogers-Shaw and Quebecor are racing against time to close the deal, as a delay poses financial risks, according to arguments made by the lawyers of Rogers-Shaw at the tribunal during a public hearing in late October.

☆ Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly channeling ‘Pam & Tommy’ top the list of celebrity Halloween costumes
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Some throwbacks to notable ’90s-era celebrities were standouts as the stars stepped out this weekend in costume for their Halloween festivities. One couple acknowledged a pair that came before them, when Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly channeled Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, respectively, at the Casamigos Halloween Party Returns in Beverly Hills, California on Friday night. Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari at the Casamigos Halloween Party Returns in Beverly Hills on Friday in Beverly Hills, California. at the Casamigos Halloween Party Returns in Beverly Hills, California on Friday. Vanessa Hudgens as Black Swan at the Thriller Night Halloween Party, hosted by Prince Michael Jackson, at the Jackson Family Home in Encino, California on Friday.

Internet celebrity turned boxer Jake Paul will fight UFC legend Anderson Silva on October 29. Paul vs. Silva will be a Showtime pay-per-view event airing October 29 at 9 p.m. How to watch Paul vs. SilvaYou can watch Paul vs. Silva on October 29 at 9 p.m. Paul vs. Silva (PPV Fight) Internet celebrity turned boxer Jake Paul will fight UFC legend Anderson Silva on October 29. Paul vs. Silva fight card

☆ 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' turns 40: Star Henry Thomas reflects on the film
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

the Extra-Terrestrial” celebrates its 40th anniversary, Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliott in the film, is reflecting on the movie and the fame that came with it. Thomas spoke to CNN this week as an updated 4K Ultra HD version of the movie was released. Initially, Thomas said, he didn’t understand the little alien who came to live in Elliott’s house. “I remember as a kid, you know, I was really into ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones,’ Thomas recalled. “I imagine if it were a bad film that was universally reviled, we wouldn’t be talking about it now 40 years later,” Thomas said.

During the pandemic, states and insurers overnight did what years of advocacy for telemedicine had failed to accomplish. During the pandemic, states and insurers overnight did what years of advocacy for telemedicine had failed to accomplish. It also increases patients’ access to critical information because they can see their own charts and ask questions at any time. Telemedicine access in rural areas is particularly urgent given how many hospitals in these places are shuttering their doors. Whatever the reasoning, navigating the politics and funding streams of our complicated health care system oftentimes takes years to create lasting, positive change.

☆ 10-year Treasury yield hovers around 4% as stock markets rally on solid earnings
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury dipped on Tuesday, but remained close to the 4% mark, as stock markets rallied off the back of strong earnings reports. The 10-year Treasury note was trading about 1 basis point lower at 4.0025% at around 4:30 am E.T. In recent weeks it has surpassed the key 4% level, which it last frequently crossed in 2008, more and more often. Meanwhile, the yield on the 2-year Treasury fell by less than a basis points to 4.4477%. One basis point is equivalent to 0.01%.

☆ Toy companies expect grown-ups to shop more for other adults this holiday season
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Paul R. La Monica | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The toy giants realize that many adults aren’t just looking to buy toys for their children, grandkids, nieces and nephews. Companies like Hasbro (HAS) are increasingly looking to adults (and not just parents) as buyers for nostalgic products, whether its gifts for older loved ones, friends or for themselves. Toy companies and other collectibles makers clearly recognize that grown-up shoppers are still invested in the brands that they played with as kids. Mattel (MAT) is hoping to cash in from more adults buying toys for other grown-ups as well. “The Bear Cave has more lighthearted products for adults,” Price John said, including some bears drinking a glass (or bottle) of wine.

☆ Watch JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and six other bank leaders get grilled by Congress
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Hugh Son | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

[The stream is slated to start at 10:00 a.m. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] The CEOs of the biggest U.S. retail banks, including JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon and Wells Fargo's Charlie Scharf, are set to testify before the Democrat-led House Financial Services Committee. The hearing is called "Holding Megabanks Accountable: Oversight of America's Largest Consumer Facing Banks" will begin at 10 a.m. E.T.

Share this -Link copiedThe full order of service for the funeral at Westminster Abbey The funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II is underway at Westminster Abbey. Police officers patrol outside Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, ahead of the state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II. The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II leaves Westminster Hall for her funeral service in Westminster Abbey. Around 2,300 police officers will line the route from Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle and 1,000 police officers will line the route from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch. Share this -Link copiedBuckingham Palace releases previously unseen portrait of queen Queen Elizabeth II, photographed at Windsor Castle in May 2022.

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