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Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants 03/26/2024 02:38pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants on Tuesday, potentially ending nearly two decades of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant. The deal would lower and cap the fees charged by Visa and Millennial Money: Installment plans for rent divide up payments, but drive up costs 03/26/2024 10:46am • In January, I received an email from my apartment complex saying that I could now divide my monthly rent into two payments via a product called Flex. I would make the first payment on the first of the month, but I could choose when to make the second payment. According to the email, this would help China to challenge Biden's electric vehicle plans at the WTO 03/26/2024 10:31am • BEIJING (AP) ��� China filed a World Trade Organization complaint against the U.S. on Tuesday over what it says are discriminatory requirements for electric vehicle subsidies. The Chinese Commerce Ministry didn't say what prompted the move. But under a new U.S. rule that took effect Jan. 1, electric Gonzaga uses hot shooting to reach Sweet 16 for first time since 2015 topping Utah 77-66 03/26/2024 03:04am • SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) ��� Once Kayleigh Truong, her sister Kaylynne and the rest of Gonzaga's sharp-shooters got hot from the perimeter, there was nothing another starring effort from Utah's Alissa Pili could do to slow down the Zags. Gonzaga is rolling into the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament Wind and sun are free, but it's harder to get renewable energy projects built these days. Here's why 03/26/2024 02:18am • SPRAKEBUELL, Germany (AP) ��� The wind gusting across north German farm country brings much to the village of Sprakebuell: fog and rain from the sea, the occasional migrating stork, the faint smell of manure in the newly fertilized fields. And perhaps best of all, money ��� from selling the electric Pascal Siakam helps Pacers pull away from Clippers for 133-116 win 03/26/2024 02:18am • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Pascal Siakam scored 31 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 133-116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Myles Turner had 24 points and seven rebounds, helping the Pacers to their sixth win in their last seven road games. Tyrese Haliburton finished with 21 point Here are the big hurdles to the global push to build up renewable energy 03/26/2024 02:14am • The world's governments have agreed they want to triple renewable energy by 2030, a goal laid out at the U.N. climate summit in December. But right now, the post-pandemic global economy is throwing up obstacles that will need to be overcome if the goal is going to be met. Here are the big hurdles Kiki Rice scores 24 as UCLA rallies past Creighton 67-63 to reach the Sweet 16 03/26/2024 12:28am • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Early in the third quarter, Kiki Rice knew the pressure was on her if the Bruins wanted to keep their hopes alive of getting to the Women's Final Four for the first time. The sophomore point guard ended up delivering in the most pressure-packed time of the season. Rice scored 13 Mother Nature madness: Arizona Diamondbacks play rare rain-shortened game at Chase Field 03/26/2024 12:04am • PHOENIX (AP) ��� Mother Nature has halted a baseball game, even in a retractable-roof stadium in the middle of the desert. The Arizona Diamondbacks' preseason game against the Cleveland Guardians was called after six innings Monday night when an unexpected rainstorm hit Chase Field. Because of ongoi Jalen Green���s 27 points leads Rockets over Trail Blazers for 9th straight win 03/25/2024 11:17pm • HOUSTON (AP) ��� Jalen Green scored 27 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. It was the Rockets' ninth straight win, their longest winning streak since 2019. At 36-35, Houston is now just a half game behind Golden State for the final spo High school teacher and students sue over Arkansas' ban on critical race theory 03/25/2024 10:51pm • LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) ��� A high school teacher and two students sued Arkansas on Monday over the state's ban on critical race theory and ���indoctrination��� in public schools, asking a federal judge to strike down the restrictions as unconstitutional. The lawsuit by the teacher and students from 5 Best Short-Term Investments for Generating Income 03/25/2024 08:00pm • On March 24, the Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, again decided to maintain the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5%, reflecting its acknowledgment of solid economic growth and strong employment, but with the specter of persistent inflation still looming. "While the U.S. Federal Reserve contin Engagement Ring Financing: Know Your Options 03/25/2024 08:00pm • If you're ready to pop the question to your partner, you might be in the market to buy an engagement ring. A ring can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands, depending on your significant other's preferences and your budget. Couples spent an average of $5,500 on engagement rings in 2023, acco 7 Best Vanguard Funds for Beginner Investors 03/25/2024 08:00pm • Slick marketing and promises of high returns can easily draw many new investors toward exotic-sounding asset classes. The allure of investments like private equity, commodities, hedge funds, private credit, sector-specific funds, leveraged funds and real estate is undeniable on the surface. However, The Most Painful Tax Bill: Forgiven Debt 03/25/2024 08:00pm • Getting something you expected to pay for at a deep discount or even for free is exciting. In the case of forgiven debt, however, you may learn the deal wasn't quite as good as you thought. If a business canceled some or all of a debt you legitimately owe, you may have to pay income tax on the forgi