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The average card balance in the second quarter was more than $4,300, and overall outstanding balances reached $122 billion, up 13.7 percent from a year ago. (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images) (Rene Johnston via Getty Images)The average credit card balance of Canadians has ballooned to its highest since 2007, and signs of ongoing financial stress are most pronounced among younger people, according to the latest consumer data from Equifax Canada.Stable inflation and lower interest rates have not translated into improved credit card, mortgage and auto loan metrics, according to Equifax’s second quarter Market Pulse report. This is due in…
The illustration shows the Sony and Zee logos through the broken glass. | Credit: ReutersIndia’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Sony’s Indian unit have agreed to drop all claims against each other related to their failed $10 billion merger, Zee announced on Tuesday. Reuters reported that the two companies called off the merger in January after Gee failed to meet some of the acquisition’s financial terms. Zee had applied to the Indian Company Court to enforce the deal but later withdrew it to “vigorously pursue” all claims against Sony in arbitration proceedings at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). In a…
The United Arab Emirates has asked France to grant access to Pavel Durov, its national and Telegram founder, who was arrested at Paris-Le Bourget airport on Saturday as part of a cybercrime investigation. “The UAE has requested the Government of the French Republic to provide all urgently necessary consular services,” the foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. “Prioritizing the welfare of UAE nationals, safeguarding their interests and providing support in all respects is a key priority for the UAE,” the ministry added. The Paris prosecutor’s office said late on Tuesday that Durov would remain in police custody for…
YouTube Premium has announced a price increase for its subscription plans in India, affecting all users, including those on individual, family, and student plans. The change will increase the prices of all plans, with some plans seeing a small increase and others seeing a larger increase. The updated pricing is already reflected on the YouTube website and affects both prepaid and recurring plans.YouTube Premium Individual and Family pricing updatesFor personal users, the monthly subscription fee has gone up to Rs 149 from the previous Rs 129. Users of the Family plan, which allows up to five users to share one…
A Turkish court has blocked 82 accounts on the X social media platform, including those of Kurdish politicians and journalists, for spreading propaganda that threatens national security. The accounts include prominent figures such as Ertugrul Kırkücı, honorary president of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), as well as several well-known journalists. The Gümüşhane Criminal Court of Peace justified the move by stating that the accounts were involved in activities that could harm Turkey’s national security and public order. The Yeni Yaşam newspaper, known for its critical stance against the government, was also blocked. This comes amid a climate of increased…
Fabrizio Romano reports that Al Hilal have made a “huge bid” for Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman.The CaughtOffside columnist shared an update on the matter on X (formerly Twitter), pointing out competing interest from unnamed Premier League teams. 🚨 Al Hilal have made a significant huge bid to sign Kingsley Coman. There will be competition not only from Barca, the club coach Hansi Flick admires, but also from the Premier League’s top clubs. Coman is the player to watch this week… he too is yet to make a final decision on whether or not he will leave. pic.twitter.com/w2NWHg07MV — Fabrizio…
PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates and Russia have submitted requests for consular access to Telegram messenger CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested in Paris for allegedly refusing to cooperate with an investigation into crimes related to the app.The UAE Foreign Ministry said early Tuesday it was “closely monitoring” Durov’s case and had “called on the French government to urgently provide him with all consular services,” Xinhua reported, citing Russian media outlet TASS.According to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the Russian embassy in Paris had earlier sent a letter to the French foreign ministry requesting a…
YouTube has quietly increased the price of its Premium membership in India, affecting all subscription plans. The news first surfaced on social media after X (formerly Twitter) user @MrSahilBawa shared a screenshot of a notification from YouTube. The platform announced a 58 percent price hike for its Family plan, saying, “To continue to provide great service and features, we’re increasing the price to Rs 299 per month. We never make decisions lightly. This update allows us to continue to improve Premium and support the creators and artists you watch on YouTube.” The Family plan, which allows up to five members…
YouTube has increased the price of its premium subscription service in India, which offers perks such as an ad-free experience. This adjustment applies to all plans, including individual, family and student plans. The extent of the price increase varies by plan, with some plans seeing only small increases and others seeing larger increases. At this time, it is unclear whether existing subscribers will be given a grace period before being obligated to pay the new subscription fees. The revised pricing of YouTube Premium is already reflected on the platform’s official website. Both prepaid and subscription plans have been updated. For…
On October 17, 2017, the trajectory of my life changed forever. I was 19 years old, living in rural Kansas, pursuing a dead-end degree in Christian ministry, and closeted as transgender. That day, I drove 12 hours to Chicago to see a new musical starring my childhood hero, Dani Shay. Shay was bringing to life the story of a Civil War veteran who ultimately saved my life.In the tapestry of American history, the thread of Albert Casher deserves far more attention than it has received. Born Jennifer Hodgers in Ireland in 1843, Casher enlisted in the Union Army during the…