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States Landing Hard on Payday Loan Industry, But Wisconsin Won’t Cap Interest Rates (w/Update)

• April 13, 2010 • 1 Comment

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Blue Hippo Sued by FTC; Only One Computer Sent While $15 Million Was Pocketed in Layaway Fees

• November 15, 2009 • 3 Comments

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In Nashville, Rolling Parties Rage at Every Stoplight September 19, 2021
As Nashville’s popularity has grown, so has the “transportainment” business — a motley assortment including old buses, farm tractors and a truck with a hot tub. Many think it has gotten out of hand.
Alabama Begins Removing Racist Language From Its Constitution September 19, 2021
Many outdated provisions have long since been invalidated, but the language that was specifically intended to enshrine white supremacy has remained.
The ‘Murdaugh Murders’ in South Carolina: What to Know September 19, 2021
The unsolved killings of a lawyer’s wife and son have brought new scrutiny to three other deaths in recent years.
Harassed and Harangued, Poll Workers Now Have a New Form of Defense September 18, 2021
Threatened by extremists and under fire by politicians, election workers now have their own legal defense network. It’s a perk they never expected to need.
‘America’s Oldest Park Ranger’ Is Only Her Latest Chapter September 20, 2021
Betty Reid Soskin has fought to ensure that American history includes the stories that get overlooked. As she turns 100, few stories have been more remarkable than hers.
Parents May Hesitate to Vaccinate Younger Children Against Covid September 20, 2021
Children have so far been vaccinated at lower rates than adults, and polling indicates greater hesitation among parents of younger children.
Mnuchin’s Private Equity Fund Raises $2.5 billion September 20, 2021
The former Treasury secretary has attracted investment from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
U.S. to Lift Travel Ban for Vaccinated Visitors September 20, 2021
Travelers who provide proof of full vaccination against the coronavirus before boarding a flight will be able to enter the United States.

The Guardian, UK

US to lift Covid travel ban for vaccinated passengers from UK and most of EU September 20, 2021
US will lift Covid-19 travel restrictions starting in November, which will also affect travellers from China, Brazil, South Africa and IndiaThe US will lift Covid-19 travel restrictions to allow fully vaccinated passengers from the UK and most European Union (EU) countries to travel into the country from early November, the White House has announced. Related […]
Poland vows to keep coalmine open despite €500,000-a-day ECJ fine September 20, 2021
Warsaw argues suspension of operations at Turów on Czech border would put its energy security at riskPoland’s rightwing government has said it will continue to mine coal on its border with the Czech Republic despite being ordered to pay €500,000 for every day that it defies a European court of justice order to stop.The fine was issued by the EU’s highest cou […]
‘Climate crisis on our shores’: Mediterranean countries sign deal after summer of fires September 20, 2021
Region’s leaders make joint declaration vowing to step up efforts to address extreme weatherWith the catastrophic effects of this summer’s unprecedented wildfires still being counted, leaders from around the Mediterranean – the European region most at risk from climate breakdown – have vowed to intensify their efforts to tackle the challenges posed by extrem […]
Ten women and girls killed every day in Mexico, Amnesty report says September 20, 2021
Families often left to do their investigations into killings amid widespread indifference by authorities, report claimsAt least 10 women and girls are murdered every day in Mexico, according to a new report that says victims’ families are often left to carry out their own homicide investigations.The scathing report, released on Monday by Amnesty Internationa […]
Canada: mountain goat kills attacking grizzly bear with ‘dagger-like’ horns September 20, 2021
Forensic necropsy of a female grizzly bear suggests she was killed by a goat, after the horns pierced the bear’s armpits and neckWith their long, sharp claws and frightening speed, few predators in Canada’s wild hinterlands attack as mercilessly as a hungry grizzly bear.But in a rare turn of events, park officials say a mountain goat not only defended itself […]
Biden’s UN speech will try to convince member states that ‘America is back’ September 20, 2021
But president will contend with skepticism in wake of Aukus, disagreements over Israel and the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal Joe Biden will make his first speech to the United Nations as president on Tuesday, seeking to “close the chapter on 20 years of war” and begin an era of intensive diplomacy.Biden will however have to contend with hostility from China […]
Japan urges Europe to speak out against China’s military expansion September 20, 2021
Exclusive: in the first piece in a new Guardian series on China and tensions in the Indo-Pacific, Japan’s defence minister says the international community must bolster deterrence efforts against Beijing’s militaryJapan has urged European countries to speak out against China’s aggression, warning that the international community must bolster deterrence effor […]
France tries to delay EU-Australia trade deal amid Aukus fallout September 20, 2021
France seeks EU support to delay deal as punishment after Australia cancelled £48bn submarine contractFrance is seeking to enlist European Union support to delay a planned EU-Australia trade deal, as part of a plan to punish Australia for what it regards as serial deceit and subterfuge by Canberra before it cancelled the contract for 12 attack-class French s […]

The BBC

Covid: US opens up to fully vaccinated travellers September 20, 2021
The US rolls back international travel restrictions, answering a major demand from allies.
Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges September 20, 2021
A Rwandan court sentences Paul Rusesabagina to 25 years for supporting a terrorist group.
Russia shooting: Gunman kills six at Perm University September 20, 2021
The attacker, a student, walked on to the university campus on Monday morning and started shooting.
Gabby Petito: FBI searches fiancé Brian Laundrie's home September 20, 2021
Police say Brian Laundrie, who vanished earlier this month, is a "person of interest".
Afghanistan: Fighting off hunger under the Taliban September 20, 2021
For most Afghans staving off starvation is the biggest challenge since the Taliban returned to power.
Covid: Melbourne construction sites shut after violent vaccine protest September 20, 2021
Construction sites in the Australian city are shut for two weeks after a demonstration against jabs.
Guinness World Records: Japanese sisters certified world's oldest twins September 20, 2021
Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama from Japan are presented with their awards by Guinness World Records.
Aukus: France pulls out of UK defence talks amid row September 20, 2021
Paris is angry after Australia cancelled a submarine contract in favour of a deal with the UK and US.