Yearly Archives: 2024

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ is More Popular Than Ever. It Can Cost More Than You Think

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ is More Popular Than Ever. It Can Cost More Than You Think

NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can…MORE

Commerce Department to Reduce Intel’s Funding on Semiconductors

Commerce Department to Reduce Intel’s Funding on Semiconductors

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intel’s $8.5 billion in federal funding for computer chip plants around the country, according to three people familiar with the grant who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations. The reduction is largely a byproduct of the $3 billion that…MORE

Cowboys WIN!

Cowboys WIN!

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Dallas’ Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown, and the Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Commanders’…MORE

NATO and Ukraine to Hold Emergency Talks After Russia’s Attack With New Hypersonic Missile

NATO and Ukraine to Hold Emergency Talks After Russia’s Attack With New Hypersonic Missile

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked a central city with a hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war.  Ukraine’s parliament canceled a session Friday over the security threat. In a stark warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said in a nationally televised speech Thursday…MORE