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India’s ban on TikTok to help US authorities win legal case against Chinese app, says top US official

[ad_1] US authorities could cite the Indian ban on Chinese social media platform TikTok to build a strong case for similar action in the US, the chief of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr, told India’s major newspaper The Economic Times. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the United States government that regulates communications by…

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Menthol cigarette ban delayed due to “immense” feedback, Biden administration says

[ad_1] The Biden administration said Friday it would again delay a decision on a regulation aiming to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes, citing the “historic attention” and “immense amount of feedback” on the controversial proposal by the Food and Drug Administration.  “This rule has garnered historic attention and the public comment period has yielded an immense amount…

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Biden is canceling $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers. Here’s who is eligible.

[ad_1] The Biden administration on Friday said it’s canceling $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers, with the recipients scheduled to receive emails today to alert them to their loan discharges.  The latest effort extends the debt relief provider under President Joe Biden after the Supreme Court last year blocked his administration’s plan for broad-based…

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Biden administration announces national standard for drinking water

[ad_1] Biden administration announces national standard for drinking water – CBS News Watch CBS News The Biden administration has announced the first-ever national standard for drinking water. The White House says it will protect 100 million Americans from harmful chemicals coming out of their taps. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…

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American Muslim leaders reject Prez Joe Biden’s Iftar invitation

[ad_1] Several American Muslim community leaders on Tuesday, April 2, rejected United States (US) President Joe Biden’s invitation to attend an Iftar party at the White House, in protest against the US administration’s continued support for Israel in the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. The leaders have expressed shame over attending the Iftar event,…

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Biden administration forgives $6 billion in student debt. Here’s who qualifies for forgiveness.

[ad_1] The Biden administration on Thursday said it is forgiving almost $6 billion in student debt for 77,700 borrowers, with those recipients scheduled to receive an email from President Joe Biden alerting them about their debt cancellation.  The people who qualify for the latest round of student loan forgiveness are public service employees, such as…

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Biden administration introduces new rule to cap credit card late fees

[ad_1] Biden administration introduces new rule to cap credit card late fees – CBS News Watch CBS News The Biden administration has introduced a rule capping credit card late fees at a maximum of $8, a sharp decrease from the current $32 average. This comes as a new task force is set to address illegal…

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Biden announces credit card late fee cap of $8

[ad_1] Biden announces credit card late fee cap of $8 – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden on Tuesday announced credit card late fees will be capped at $8, down from around $32. Nikki Battiste has the details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting….

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Voters remember Trump’s economy as being better than Biden’s. Here’s what the data shows.

[ad_1] As voters head to the polls on Super Tuesday, many will be voting with one issue top of mind: the state of the U.S. economy.  A recent CBS News poll found that 65% of Americans remember the economy under former President Donald Trump as being good, compared with 38% giving the current economy under…

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After searing inflation, “American workers are getting ahead,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says

[ad_1] Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said “American workers are getting ahead” now that their pay is growing faster than inflation, making the Biden administration’s case that the U.S. has rebounded from the economic calamity caused by the pandemic.  “We know that Americans are experiencing discomfort because some important prices are higher than they were pre-pandemic,”…

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