Daniella Cheslow
Stories
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Politics
Move To Pull Consumer Protection Rule Heightens Debate Over Payday Lending
One of Kathy Kraninger's first moves as CFPB chief was to move to rescind a rule that would put restrictions on payday lending. Now she'll face questions from the House Financial Services Committee.
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Technology
As Payments Go Social With Venmo, They're Changing Personal Relationships
More people are using mobile money apps to pay each other without cash. With Venmo, its social network is a key part of the payment process, and it's changing people's behavior in unexpected ways.
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Politics
Anger, Confusion Over Dwindling Refunds. Is Trump's Tax Plan To Blame?
Tax refunds so far have been smaller than last year's. Some taxpayers kept a bigger share of their income, but for others it reflects an overhaul that rewarded high earners the most.
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National
Consumer Protection Bureau Aims To Roll Back Rule For Payday Lending
The rule would have protected borrowers from ballooning loans with giant interest rates. Now, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes ripping the rule's teeth out.
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National
Google Talks Up Vets In Super Bowl Ad. Does It Walk The Walk?
Google advertised its new job search tool for veterans during the Super Bowl. The goal is to help vets get hired. But how many veterans work at Google?
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Environment
Thirsty Baby Flamingos Airlifted To Safety In South Africa
A drought left a flamingo breeding ground dry near Kimberley, South Africa. When the adult birds left, animal lovers flew thousands of baby birds to safety.
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National
U.S. Slips In Annual Global Corruption Rankings
The latest Corruption Perceptions Index shows the U.S. dropped six spots, to No. 22 out of 180 countries and territories. It's listed after France and before the United Arab Emirates.
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Technology
A Speed Limit On German Highways: 'Like Talking Gun Control In The U.S.'
A government committee says capping speeds could reduce carbon emissions and pollution. Opponents say Germans have a visceral need for speed akin to Americans' views on gun rights.
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Environment
Republicans Praise, Democrats Grill Andrew Wheeler In EPA Chief Confirmation Hearing
Wheeler has been serving as acting EPA administrator since Scott Pruitt stepped down amid ethics scandals in July. Prior to his work at the EPA, Wheeler worked as a lobbyist for the coal industry.
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Politics
'They Conveniently Forgot To Notify Us': EU Diplomat Downgraded In D.C.
The chief of the EU Mission to the U.S. noticed he was called up last as he paid his respects to late President George H.W. Bush.