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Is higher credit card debt actually good for the economy?
Americans are facing a record amount of credit card debt in 2024 at more than $1 trillion total. Adjusted for inflation, WalletHub says credit card debt is about 10% below its peak, which Americans hit in 2008 during the Great Recession. However, WalletHub estimates growing balances this year could put the inflation-adjusted record in striking… -
$15 traffic toll in Manhattan is approved, a first in US
Drivers in New York City will soon face a $15 toll to enter the heart of Manhattan, marking the first such congestion pricing toll in the United States aimed at reducing traffic and pollution. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board approved the congestion pricing plan, set to start in June. The plan, largely unchanged from earlier proposals, will… -
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is scheduled for sentencing Thursday, March 28, following his November conviction by a federal jury on wire fraud and conspiracy charges. The jury found Bankman-Fried guilty of misappropriating $8 billion from FTX depositors’ funds for lavish expenditures, including Caribbean properties and private jets. At 32, Bankman-Fried faces decades in prison after… -
Two victims recovered after Baltimore bridge collapse
Two bodies are recovered in Baltimore’s bridge collapse as crews continue a difficult search for four remaining victims. And, drivers are about to pay 15 bucks one-way every day just to enter this U.S. city. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 28, 2024. Two victims recovered after bridge collapse in… -
NBC’s newsroom revolt isn’t the first over who should be given a platform
NBC has walked back its decision to hire Ronna McDaniel as a political contributor. The network fired her after top NBC and MSNBC personalities publicly aired grievances on their programs over the new addition to their team. This isn’t the first time newsrooms have revolted over who and what should be allowed on their platforms.… -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. selects his vice president, Nicole Shanahan
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected Nicole Shanahan as his vice president. Shanahan, a 38-year-old Silicon Valley lawyer and philanthropist, was previously married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Announcing her partnership with Kennedy at an event in her hometown of Oakland, California, Shanahan stated she was inspired by Kennedy to leave the Democratic Party.… -
Judge issues gag order on Trump in New York hush money case
The New York judge overseeing a criminal case against Donald Trump concerning hush money payments has placed a gag order on the former president, limiting public comments about individuals connected to the case. This move comes after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg requested the restriction. Judge Juan Merchan said Trump has a history of making “threatening, inflammatory, denigrating”… -
6 workers presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse
Six people are presumed dead after the major bridge collapse in Baltimore, and former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel is out at NBC News just days after joining the network. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. 6 missing workers presumed dead after Baltimore bridge collapse Divers will return to… -
Homeland Security raids homes of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Homeland Security agents raids targeted multiple homes owned by hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Monday, March 25. Several news outlets have reported that the searches are part of a sex-trafficking investigation. Armed Homeland Security agents conducted raids at homes in Los Angeles and Miami. Video from Fox 11 in Los Angeles captured armed officers entering… -
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill restricting social media for kids
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that sets age limits for social media use in the state. Under the new law, children under 14 are prohibited from creating social media accounts, and those aged 14 and 15 will need parental consent to join platforms. “Ultimately, [we’re] trying to help parents navigate this very… -
Major bridge collapses in Baltimore after ship collision; search and rescue underway
A major bridge collapses in Baltimore after being struck by a ship — sending multiple people into the water. And, Homeland Security raids the homes of hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as part of an ongoing investigation. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Major bridge collapses in Baltimore,… -
Chuck Todd blasts NBC News for hiring former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel
NBC News is facing criticism from within its own ranks following the recent addition of former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel to its team. Chuck Todd, a prominent political reporter and former moderator of “Meet the Press,” expressed strong disapproval of the network’s decision during Sunday’s program to current moderator Kristen Welker. Todd, now serving as… -
Kamala Harris says Israeli operation in Rafah would be a ‘huge mistake’
Vice President Kamala Harris has indicated that the United States may consider “consequences” should Israel proceed with its plans to expand military operations into the city of Rafah, amid the ongoing war with Hamas. In an interview with ABC News, Harris underscored the Biden administration’s opposition to an invasion of Rafah, labeling any significant military action…
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