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A North Carolina woman lost $600,000 in a pig-butchering scam after draining her retirement account, then was hit with a $225,000 tax bill and penalties on the withdrawn funds. She had to file for bankruptcy, and a House-passed bill would provide tax relief for fraud victims but is awaiting Senate action.
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Paramount Skydance secured a settlement with 12 US states over its $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, including concessions such as independent editorial boards for CNN and CBS and penalties tied to film output. The deal has cleared regulators in several jurisdictions but still faces a Writers Guild lawsuit. Shares of both companies rose after the settlement.
Paramount has agreed to concessions with 12 Democratic state attorneys general to settle a lawsuit that threatened its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement requires the studios to operate separately, release at least 30 films annually or face penalties, and creates a board intended to shield CNN from corporate interference in newsroom decisions.
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Repeated failures at the UK's air traffic control provider Nats have disrupted thousands of flights and left airlines and passengers frustrated. The article examines whether the incidents are isolated or systemic, amid calls for accountability and an ongoing regulatory review.
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A four-acre unincorporated California property called Belden, once a Gold Rush mining camp and now a small resort town, is listed for $4.75 million. It includes an owner's quarters, guest cabins, an 18-room hotel, RV spaces, a restaurant and bar, and event spaces. The 87-year-old owner has owned it since 1989 and still mines gold in the nearby river.
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A Redfin analysis found seller concessions rose to 44.7% of U.S. home sales in August, but the New York metro area had only 5.7%, the second-lowest share among 29 major metros. The piece attributes the national increase to a stronger buyer's market and notes Sun Belt markets had the highest concession rates.
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Bitcoin rose past $85,000 for the first time since January, briefly jumping from $81,000 to $84,500, with other cryptocurrencies also gaining. Analysts attributed the rally to improved sentiment, stronger demand, and a short squeeze, though they cautioned about volatility. The article is a financial market update rather than a political or ideological story.
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Little Italy has shrunk to five blocks along Mulberry Street, but a new generation of restaurants and businesses is drawing crowds as the Feast of San Gennaro marks its 100th anniversary. Longtime owners welcome the newcomers while acknowledging high rents and pandemic-era closures that pushed out some legacy businesses.
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Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said inflation remains too high across all aspects of the economy, after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. He cited CPI and core inflation figures and said the Fed will use its tools while hoping for help from other sectors.
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Eon Next has cut two 24-month fixed energy tariffs below October's price cap, making them the cheapest two-year deals from a major supplier. The article outlines potential savings, exit fees, and forecasts that household bills could rise further due to wholesale prices and Middle East conflict.
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Sen. John Barrasso said Republicans need to do more to address affordability ahead of the midterms, citing concerns from Wyoming ranchers and farmers. He touted the GOP tax law and permitting reform while deflecting on Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividends amid polling showing voter anger over the economy and inflation.
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The article compares home equity loans and HELOCs for consolidating credit card debt, explaining fixed-rate lump-sum loans versus variable-rate revolving credit lines. It advises borrowers to choose based on debt stability, need for flexibility, and tolerance for variable rates.