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Thailand requires banks to cap most online transfers at $1,500 daily to thwart scammers

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Banks in Thailand are now required to set a daily limit of 50,000 baht ($1,537) on many online transfers to lessen financial fraud, particularly those involving customers judged ... Read More


How MLB's upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- When ESPN opted out of its contract with Major League Baseball in February, the network was hoping to get a reworked package at a lower cost while Commissioner Rob Manfred though... Read More


Pakistan issues flood alert for southern districts as rescuers search for missing in the northwest

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Pakistan issued a flood alert Wednesday for some southern districts, warning of torrential rains, as rescue teams continued searching for missing people in the country's northwes... Read More


Target CEO to step down amid company struggles

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Target named an insider as its next chief executive officer Wednesday, a decision that comes as the discount retailer tries to reverse a persistent sales malaise and to revive it... Read More


How to make climate-friendly and sustainable choices when shopping online

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- One way to be climate-friendly: Shop sustainably. But figuring out which products count as "sustainable" can be hard, especially when buying online. As ordering with a computer ... Read More


Cheetah cubs destined for the illegal trade in exotic wildlife rescued in Somaliland

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Ten cheetah cubs held in captivity since birth and destined for international wildlife trade markets have been rescued in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia Laurie Marker... Read More


Aubrey Plaza describes grief over husband Jeff Baena's death, likens it to an 'ocean of awfulness'

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Aubrey Plaza has described her grief over husband Jeff Baena's death, likening it to "a giant ocean of awfulness." The actor spoke on the podcast ''Good Hang with Amy Poehler," ... Read More


What to know about Israel's Gaza offensive as tens of thousands of reservists are to be mobilized

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Israel said Wednesday it would call up 60,000 reservists and extend the service of others for a planned offensive in Gaza City and other heavily populated areas, ratcheting up pr... Read More


Work begins in Finland on a new Canadian icebreaker for Arctic defense

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Dignitaries at a steel-cutting ceremony Wednesday in Finland marked the start of work on a new Canadian icebreaker to be named the Polar Max and aimed at bolstering Arctic defens... Read More


FTC sues LA Fitness operators for 'exceedingly difficult' gym cancellation policies

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing the operators of LA Fitness, over allegations that they make it "exceedingly difficult" for consumers to cancel gym memberships and oth... Read More