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CFPB, FTC fine TransUnion $23M for tenant screening and security freeze failures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators fined credit-reporting agency TransUnion a total of $23 million for tenant screening and security freeze failures on Thursday.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission fined TransUnion $15 million because the company did not take steps to ensure the rental background checks that landlords use to decide who gets housing were accurate. They fined the company another $8 million for falsely telling consumers they had placed or removed security freezes and locks on their credit reports. TransUnion told tens of thousands of consumers their requests were completed when, in reality, the requests were dumped into a yearslong backlog. “Americans across the country were put at risk of wrongful housing denials because TransUnion failed to follow the law,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. “We are ordering TransUnion to cease its yearslong illegal activity, clean up its broken business practices, redress its victims, and pay penal...

No. 25 Miami aims to move past its shocking loss to Georgia Tech when it visits No. 12 UNC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is rolling into Saturday night’s game against Miami with confidence, with the 12th-ranked Tar Heels coming off their most complete performance of the season so far. The 25th-ranked Hurricanes are ready to play, too, just to move past a jaw-dropping loss.The game was nearly a matchup of unbeaten teams before Miami (4-1, 0-1 ACC) lost to Georgia Tech after an improbable sequence of events. There was the Hurricanes losing a fumble in the final minute on a running play instead of taking a knee to kill clock, then surrendering the go-ahead touchdown with 1 second left on a long pass play.Coach Mario Cristobal has taken the blame for not calling a kneeldown. The Hurricanes have since tried to move forward.“That’s the only choice that we have in this program,” Cristobal said. “That’s something I think is important for us here at Miami, the ability to bounce back strong, to make that tradition again. That always used to b...

Musk’s X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says. An expert says it’s not enough

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT

File - Workers install lighting on an "X" sign atop the company headquarters, formerly known as Twitter, in San Francisco, on July 28, 2023. Before it transformed into X, Twitter was the place to turn to for live and reliable information about big news events, from wars to natural disasters. But as the Israel-Hamas war has underscored, that is no longer the case. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)(AP/Noah Berger) File - Workers install lighting on an "X" sign atop the company headquarters, formerly known as Twitter, in San Francisco, on July 28, 2023. Before it transformed into X, Twitter was the place to turn to for live and reliable information about big news events, from wars to natural disasters. But as the Israel-Hamas war has underscored, that is no longer the cas...

Rutgers will try to remain unbeaten at home when it plays host to Michigan State in a Big Ten game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT

Michigan State (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) at Rutgers (4-2, 1-2), Saturday, noon ET (Big Ten Network)Line: Rutgers by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Michigan State leads 10-4.WHAT’S AT STAKE? This is a make-or-break game for both teams. The Spartans need this one with No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Ohio State, No. 6 Penn State still down the road. If Rutgers wants to get to six wins and become bowl eligible, this one is a must. It has Indiana (2-3) next week and then finishes with Ohio State, Iowa, Penn State and Maryland, who all have five wins.KEY MATCHUPMichigan State’s passing game against Rutgers’ defense. Redshirt freshman quarterback Katin Houser is expected to get a shot to play in place of Noah Kim, who connected on 57% of his passes for an average of 218 yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions as the starter through five games.PLAYERS TO WATCHMichigan State: RB Nathan Carter. The Connecticut transfer ranks second in the Big Ten with 95.4 yards rushing per game...

Jaguars open return window for DT DaVon Hamilton, who is recovering from a back infection

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton is moving closer to returning to the field.The Jaguars designated Hamilton to return from injured reserve Thursday, opening a 21-day window for him to rejoin the active roster. Hamilton is expected back after the team’s Week 9 bye.Hamilton has been sidelined since training camp because of a back infection that was causing pain and discomfort. He took IV antibiotics for roughly six weeks and recently gained clearance to resume running and working out.Hamilton and the Jaguars still don’t know what caused the infection.A third-round draft pick from Ohio State in 2020, Hamilton signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension in April after getting a career-high 56 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks in 2022.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

Rested 19th-ranked Tennessee Vols start critical stretch hosting Texas A&M

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The 19th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers should be well-rested coming off an open date. They need edit considering they start a critical three-game stretch Saturday at home against Texas A&M. The Vols then hit the road for a two-game road swing at No. 11 Alabama and then No. 24 Kentucky. The Aggies A&M (4-2, 2-1 SEC) come in looking to bounce back from a disappointing 26-20 loss to Alabama.The home fans should have Tennessee focused on Texas A&M’s second visit to Neyland Stadium. This will be the seventh time Vols’ fans have turned the stands into an orange and white checkerboard with another sellout crowd on hand.“This is a big football game that is coming up, really good football team that we are playing,” Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said. “Checker Neyland. Excited to see all of our fans and the atmosphere Saturday afternoon. I know our guys and our staff are ready to get back on the field.” This game pits strength against strength. The ...

Un avión con 110 colombianos despega de Tel Aviv, Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT

(CNN) — Un avión que transporta a 110 ciudadanos colombianos despegó de Tel Aviv, anunció este jueves el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Colombia en un comunicado.Los pasajeros cambiarán de avión en Lisboa, Portugal, antes de llegar a Colombia, señaló en el comunicado.El Gobierno colombiano seguirá coordinando los esfuerzos para evacuar a más personas de Israel, agregó.Reportan al menos 13 latinoamericanos muertos tras ataque de Hamas a IsraelQué países apoyan a Israel y qué países a los palestinosCómo se inició el conflicto entre Israel y los palestinosColombianos antes de despegar de Tel Aviv hacia Lisboa, Portugal. (Crédito: cuenta de X de Cancillería Colombia @CancilleriaCol)Las evacuaciones se dan en medio de la guerra de Israel contra Hamas.Tras los ataques que comenzó Hamas desde Gaza contra Israel el sábado 7 de octubre, se ha registrado hasta este miércoles la muerte de al menos 13 latinoamericanos, entre ellos un colombiano.También se registran al menos 20 latino...

‘October is PLANTIFUL’: Kingstonians encouraged to eat sustainably this month

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT

October 2023 is “PLANTIFUL,” as proclaimed by Mayor Paterson on behalf of Kingston city council. 350 Kingston, a local organization which advocates for environmental sustainability in Kingston on various fronts, brought the initiative before council last month, citing the city’s declaration of climate emergency, their desire to actively support environmentally friendly initiatives, and the bountiful October harvest for local farmers as reasons for this designation.Mary Jane Philp, member of 350 Kingston, explains the reason behind the event. “We asked the city to declare that “October is PLANTIFUL” and during that month, we would offer gathered together events that are already happening that relate to this but also create some of our own, which includes three webinars that we’re doing.”For the month of October, 350 Kingston and their partners will be sharing resources and hosting awareness-building events to encourage Kingstonians to eat sustainably and e...

12-year-old charged with attempted murder in alleged bias-motivated stabbing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 12-year-old accused of stabbing a classmate at a school in Denver last week is now charged with attempted murder and bias-motivated crime.The victim's father said he was told the 12-year-old Hispanic suspect stabbed the 12-year-old victim, a Black student, at least in part because of his race. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The stabbing happened on Oct. 5 at Marie L. Greenwood Early-8 in Montbello. The following day, the victim's parents told FOX31 he was stabbed in the head and shoulder by a student who was using scissors as a weapon.“They told me there had been an incident and I needed to get to Children’s Hospital right away,” Theodore Temple, the victim's father, said at the time. Colorado man accused of cutting heads and paws off poached bears According to Temple, the suspect was not supposed to be in the same art class as his son. He said the other child went “straight toward him.”Prosecutors haven't said how they arri...

Remembering Broncos superfan and 'Mile High Monster' Kerry Green

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've been in a Broncos home game in the past 15 years, you may have seen a father and son duo dressed in a bright orange pom pom costume. The father behind the iconic costume was Broncos super fan Kerry Green, who passed away a few hours before kickoff on Sunday. Green was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who passed down his love of the Broncos through generations. He was a 2nd generation ticket holder with tickets that ran in the family since 1965. Winners announced for 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway For 15 years, he showed up with his son dressed in an orange pom pom costume to every Broncos home game. The duo became known as the Mile High Monsters and gained a Facebook following for their costumes.The family set up a GoFundMe page to help with the funeral expenses and medical bills. On the GoFundMe page, Green was described as the Broncos' greatest fan. "Kerry and his son Wes have been the Mile High Monsters for the past 15 years. Kerry...