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CFPB Drops Capital One Lawsuit As Trump, Musk Target Federal Watchdog CFPB Drops Capital One Lawsuit As Trump, Musk Target Federal Watchdog
Cfpb Drops Capital One Lawsuit As Trump, Musk Target Federal Watchdog The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped a lawsuit against Capital One as concerns grow about the federal agency's future. The CFPB will no longer pursue legal action against Capital One, according to a court filing on Thursday, Feb. 27. The case, filed in January, claimed the banking giant misled customers and withheld more than $2 billion in interest payments. The company based in McLean, Virginia, supported the dismissal. "We welcome the CFPB's decision to dismiss this action, which we strongly disputed," a Capital One spokesperson said in a statement to the Daily Voice…

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Jobless Claims Hit Four-Month High, Adding To Inflation And Recession Fears Jobless Claims Hit Four-Month High, Adding To Inflation And Recession Fears
Jobless Claims Hit Four-Month High, Adding To Inflation And Recession Fears Unemployment claims have surged to their highest level since October 2024, adding to growing concerns over job security and the broader economy. Initial jobless claims jumped by 22,000 to 242,000 for the week ending on Saturday, Feb. 22, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in data released on Thursday, Feb. 27. The previous week's total was revised up slightly to 220,000. The rise in claims comes as consumer confidence took its steepest monthly dive since August 2021 amid concerns over inflation, tariffs, and the labor market. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell …

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JetBlue To Add Nonstop Flights To New England City From NYC Airport JetBlue To Add Nonstop Flights To New England City From NYC Airport
JetBlue To Add Nonstop Flights To New England City From NYC Airport An airline will soon offer nonstop flights from New York City to another city in New England. JetBlue is expanding its Northeast service with new daily nonstop flights between Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the airline said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 27. The flight will mark the only direct air connection between New Hampshire and New York City. The summer seasonal service begins Thursday, June 12, and will run through Saturday, Oct. 25.  "With this new route, we're making it easier than ever for travelers in New Hamp…

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Ross Dress For Less Opening New Store With Big Discounts In Watchung Ross Dress For Less Opening New Store With Big Discounts In Watchung
Ross Dress For Less Opening New Store With Big Discounts In Watchung Shoppers will soon have another destination for deep discounts when a major off-price retailer opens in Somerset County. Ross Dress for Less will open its store in Watchung on Saturday, March 8. The new 25,000-square-foot store will be located in the Watchung Square Mall Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Route 22 and Gray Street, bringing more budget-friendly fashion and home goods to the area. Ross, known for offering name-brand apparel, accessories, footwear, and home decor at significantly lower  prices than department stores, is expanding its footprint in New Jersey. …

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$300M Indoor Water Park Resort Opening Earlier Than Expected Near Foxwoods $300M Indoor Water Park Resort Opening Earlier Than Expected Near Foxwoods
$300M Indoor Water Park Resort Opening Earlier Than Expected Near Foxwoods The wait just got a little shorter for families to enjoy a new indoor water park near Foxwoods Resort Casino. Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket will now open on Friday, May 9, the resort's website said. The 92,000-square-foot park next to Foxwoods was previously anticipating to welcome guests on Friday, May 23. The $300 million resort is part of a partnership with the Pequot tribe. The 13-acre property promises year-round indoor water fun and family-friendly attractions. The Mashantucket park's centerpiece will be the Otter Cave Waterworks. The multi-level, interactive structure feat…

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Wegmans Arrives On Long Island: Shoppers Flock To Newest Store In Lake Grove Wegmans Arrives On Long Island: Shoppers Flock To Newest Store In Lake Grove
Wegmans Arrives On Long Island: Shoppers Flock To Newest Store In Lake Grove A supermarket with tremendous support from fans in upstate New York has finally made it onto Long Island. Wegmans Food Markets officially opened its Lake Grove supermarket at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The 101,000-square-foot store is located at 3270 Middle Country Road in the DSW Plaza at Lake Grove. This is the first Wegmans location on Long Island, joining 49 other locations across New York. Most are in the greater Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse areas, although there are two in New York City and one in Harrison. View this post on Instagram …

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Spend The Night At M&M's Times Square: How You Can Win This One-Of-A-Kind Sleepover Spend The Night At M&M's Times Square: How You Can Win This One-Of-A-Kind Sleepover
Spend The Night At M&M's Times Square: How You Can Win This One-Of-a-kind Sleepover Some lucky lovers of M&M's will get the chance to have the ultimate slumber party inside the candy's popular store in Times Square. M&M's has created a contest for the sleepover experience at its flagship New York City store, Mars Inc. said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The giveaway celebrates the launch of the brand's new rewards program called M&M's Fun Club. The winner and four guests will enjoy personalized glamping setups, nostalgic sleepover activities, and an exclusive M&M's Fun Club flavor mix — only available during the event. "Our M&M's fa…

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Mexican Favorites, Mediterranean Twist: New Restaurant Revives Shuttered Space In Franklin Mexican Favorites, Mediterranean Twist: New Restaurant Revives Shuttered Space In Franklin
Mexican Favorites, Mediterranean Twist: New Restaurant Revives Shuttered Space In Franklin A new Mexican restaurant is bringing bold flavors to southeastern Connecticut, reviving a former favorite spot near Norwich. Volaré Mexican Restaurant & Bar officially opened in Franklin on Tuesday, Feb. 25, the business said in a Facebook post. It's located along the Yantic River, near the Route 2 interchange and the Norwich Business Park. The restaurant is putting a special spin on a typical Mexican spot's menu. "We specialize in authentic flavors like our savory chicken mole, sizzling fajitas, and signature tacos," Volaré says on its Facebook page. "Adding a twist, we also…

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New Haven's Famous Seal Gets Bobblehead, Raising Money For Marine Life Rescue New Haven's Famous Seal Gets Bobblehead, Raising Money For Marine Life Rescue
New Haven's Famous Seal Gets Bobblehead, Raising Money For Marine Life Rescue A Long Island Sound celebrity with flippers has been immortalized with a special kind of collectible. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has created a bobblehead for "Chappy," the baby seal found on a New Haven road. Police spotted the five-week-old male near the intersection of Chapel and East streets on Sunday, Feb. 16. The Milwaukee museum will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from every Chappy bobblehead to the Mystic Aquarium, which is helping the gray seal recover. "We're excited to unveil the first bobblehead featuring the now-famous New Haven seal," mus…

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Penn State Closing Some Commonwealth Campuses As Enrollment Drops: Find Out Which Ones Penn State Closing Some Commonwealth Campuses As Enrollment Drops: Find Out Which Ones
Penn State Closing Some Commonwealth Campuses As Enrollment Drops: Find Out Which Ones Penn State University will close some of its Commonwealth Campuses as part of a major restructuring effort, citing declining enrollment and shifting demographics across Pennsylvania. Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi announced the decision in a letter on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The university's 19th president said the system can no longer sustain all of its Commonwealth schools, which operate as satellites of the main State College campus. A final recommendation on which campuses will close is expected by the end of the spring semester. "We must acknowledge the realities before us,"…

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