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Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn waves to supporters during her Primary Election Day watch party in Hendersonville on May 17, 2022.

Rep. Madison Cawthorn fined for improperly promoting cryptocurrency

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ASHEVILLE, NC — Rep. Madison Cawthorn violated congressional ethics rules by improperly promoting a cryptocurrency in which he had a financial interest, according to a report released Dec. 6. The House Ethics Committee, following a seven-month investigation, found that the Western North Carolina congressman “improperly promoted a cryptocurrency in which he had an interest financial …

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GameStop reports lower revenue and sharp drop in cash

GameStop reports lower revenue and sharp drop in cash

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A screen displays GameStop’s logo and business information on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 29, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters GameStop said Wednesday that its sales in the third fiscal quarter fell and its cash flow fell sharply, as the bricks-and-mortar retailer worked to expand its digital presence. During …

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US proposes green steel club that would levy tariffs on outliers

US proposes green steel club that would levy tariffs on outliers

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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday sent a proposal to the European Union suggesting the creation of an international consortium that would promote trade in metals produced with lower carbon emissions, while imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum from China and elsewhere, according to a copy viewed by The New York Times. The document, …

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Amazon sued by DC attorney general for deceiving customers who tipped drivers

Amazon sued by DC attorney general for deceiving customers who tipped drivers

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Today, as Amazon dealt with a site-wide outage affecting thousands of customers, District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine filed a lawsuit against the online shopping giant for misled his customers. In a press release, Racine said Amazon still has to pay for tricking DC consumers into “stealing” portions of their Amazon Flex delivery driver …

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It’s time to take stock of your personal finances in 5 points at the end of the year

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Money / Financial Planning Eva Katalin/Getty Images It seems the older you get, the faster the holiday season sneaks up on you. While that may mean happy get-togethers and festive cocktails, the end of the year also signals that it’s time to do some financial cleaning. Looking back: 2022 in review Retire at any age: …

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The traditional Robinhood and Roth IRA match to boost retirement savings

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Robinhood says it will match 1% of IRA contributions on its platform. Nearly half of American workers do not have access to a company-sponsored retirement savings plan. Robinhood says about half a million people are already on its waiting list to open an IRA account. It’s no secret that Americans struggle to save for retirement, …

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It's time to take stock of your personal finances in 5 points at the end of the year

It’s time to take stock of your personal finances in 5 points at the end of the year

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Eva Katalin/Getty Images It seems the older you get, the faster the holiday season sneaks up on you. While that may mean happy get-togethers and festive cocktails, the end of the year also signals that it’s time to do some financial cleaning. Looking back: 2022 in review Retire at any age: get retirement advice for …

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Democratic lawmakers ask Musk about possible Chinese manipulation of Twitter

Democratic lawmakers ask Musk about possible Chinese manipulation of Twitter

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Elon Musk’s Twitter profile is seen on a smartphone atop printed Twitter logos in this illustration taken April 28, 2022. Dice Ruvic | Reuters Three House Democrats are calling on Twitter’s new owner and CEO Elon Musk to provide information about a possible “platform manipulation campaign” on the social media platform that “restricted access to …

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Two women are suing Apple, claiming stalkers used AirTags to track them

Two women are suing Apple, claiming stalkers used AirTags to track them

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Comment this story Comment Lauren Hughes had just returned to her hotel in October 2021 when her phone displayed an alert for an unknown Apple AirTag somewhere near her. Hughes, who had moved to the hotel after her ex-boyfriend started harassing her, tried to ring the AirTag so she could find him, but only heard …

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6 ways to put presents under the tree when money is tight

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Image source: Getty Images If your family is struggling financially this year, you don’t have to skip the holidays. Key points If your family is going through a tough financial time, you may feel stressed about the upcoming holiday season. Programs like Toys for Tots, USPS Operation Santa and Santa’s Little Helpers could make it …

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