Medical debt should be fully removed from credit reports: Biden administration
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking steps toward removing all medical debt information from Americans’ credit reports, a move meant to help the millions of Americans whose credit scores drop after bills for expenses like unexpected hospital visits go unpaid. While the information surrounding most unpaid medical debts has already been removed from credit […]
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says he will keep sportswashing
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud attends Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment event on the day of the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, September 9, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman embraced accusations of “sportswashing” to rehabilitate the country’s image, as the kingdom beefs up […]
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WWE SmackDown to return to USA Network
Shinsuke Nakamura and Karrion Kross wrestle during the WWE SmackDown at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on May 5, 2023, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Gladys Vega | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images WWE’s “Friday Night SmackDown” will return to USA Network in October 2024 as part of a five-year domestic media […]
Hollywood studios, writers near agreement to end strike, hope to finalize deal Thursday, sources say
Writers and producers are near an agreement to end the Writers Guild of America strike after meeting face-to-face on Wednesday, people close to the negotiations told CNBC’s David Faber on Wednesday. The two sides met and hope to finalize a deal Thursday, the sources said. While optimistic, the people told Faber, however, that if a […]
New York Times columnist David Brooks gets roasted online after $78 airport meal post
David Brooks, a columnist for the New York Times, took to social media to express his dismay over food prices. Does it really cost $78 for a burger and fries? Even at the airport? Social-media sleuths took notice and went on the hunt for this meal. His…
General Motors, Stellantis announce layoffs
United Auto Workers members on a picket line outside the Stellantis NV Toledo Assembly Complex in Toledo, Ohio, on Sept. 18, 2023. Emily Elconin | Bloomberg | Getty Images General Motors and Stellantis said they have laid off additional workers because of consequences related to the United Auto Workers strike. GM said in a statement […]
Hollywood writers reportedly near deal with studios to end strike
Hollywood writers and studios are reportedly near an agreement to end one of the months-long strikes that have brought production of TV shows and movies to a halt. Citing sources close to the negotiations, CNBC reported Wednesday night that the two sides were close to a deal following a face-to-face meeting earlier in the day. […]
Philip Morris considers selling stake in pharmaceuticals unit
A Vectura Group logo is seen on a smartphone and a PC screen. Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Philip Morris International is considering selling off a stake in its largest pharmaceuticals unit. The tobacco company, which makes Marlboro cigarettes, made inroads into the health care and wellness space in 2021 […]
KB Home stock slips despite earnings beat, raised forecast and ‘steady’ demand
KB Home shares declined in the extended session Wednesday even after the home builder reported results that topped Wall Street estimates, hiked its revenue forecast for the year and reported steady demand amid rising mortgage rates. KB Home KBH shares slid more than 2% after hours, following a 0.7% decline in the regular session to […]
