Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn due to strong winds in New York, creating an elevated risk of fire spread, according to the National Weather Service. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County, where multiple wildfires have damaged structures and injured individuals, including a firefighter with second-degree burns. Wind advisories are in place in the region through Sunday, with dry conditions and gusts of up to 30 mph increasing the potential for fires to spread quickly.
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AOC teams up with Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna for bill capping credit card interest at 10%
Millennial congresswomen Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, aiming to protect working class Americans from high interest rates. Despite previous support from President Trump, experts warn that such a drastic cap could lead to credit rationing and harm low-income borrowers. The proposal faces opposition from banking groups and has not gained significant traction in Congress. Full Article
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