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Card-network stocks, including Mastercard, Visa and American Express, fell after a Sunday research report revived fears that stablecoin-based technology could bypass traditional payment networks, with Mastercard slipping about 0.4% in early trading as concerns about AI-driven disruption resurfaced.
South Texas Republicans who once pushed hardline deportations are moderating their immigration message amid rising backlash from Hispanic voters; Reps. Monica De La Cruz and Tony Gonzales advocate targeted enforcement and new visa programs (like H-2C) while engaging with the White House to push for reform. The strategy aims to preserve Trump-era gains with Latinos but risks alienating the party’s base and could influence control of pivotal battleground districts ahead of the 2026 elections.
A banking chief warns that Europe urgently needs credible alternatives to Visa and Mastercard to reduce dependence on US-dominated payment networks, calling on policymakers and banks to act quickly to develop independent payment rails.
Four people who have attended all 59 Super Bowls will be at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco: three lifelong fans—Don Crisman, Gregory Eaton, and Tom Henschel—who formed the “Never Missed a Super Bowl Club,” and photographer John Biever, who has shot every game since SB I. The NFL provides face-value tickets to the three fans and a photojournalist credential to Biever.
U.S. DOJ documents show Lord Mandelson offered to help Jeffrey Epstein obtain a Russian visa for a 2010 Moscow trip, reportedly to meet women; the plan was canceled due to visa delays, and there is no evidence Mandelson knew Epstein’s motives. The release comes as Mandelson faces scrutiny over his Epstein ties and has resigned from the House of Lords. The files also detail extensive Epstein networking and travel with associates, but do not establish wrongdoing by Mandelson.
International officials and lawmakers debate boycotting the U.S.-hosted World Cup over immigration crackdowns, visa delays, and safety concerns, with FIFA silent on action and organizers worried that attendance and travel plans could be affected.
The State Department announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries to prevent entry of foreign nationals who would rely on public benefits, with the measure taking effect January 21; non-immigrant visas remain unaffected and a full list of affected countries has not yet been released.
The U.S. State Department has paused immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries due to concerns about reliance on public benefits, marking a temporary policy shift that could affect families seeking green cards.
Greece was named the best place to retire in International Living’s 2026 Global Retirement Index, praised for pristine beaches, a timeless Mediterranean lifestyle, affordability, safety, and retiree visa options like the Financially Independent Person (FIP). The piece highlights the Peloponnese and islands such as Corfu, notes extensive Blue Flag beach coverage, and mentions potential dual citizenship after seven years. Practical details include one-bedroom rents around $820–$1,060 and affordable healthcare, underscoring Greece as a compelling, long-term retirement destination.
The article discusses four stocks—Visa, ExxonMobil, Oracle, and Netflix—that have the potential to join the $1 trillion market cap club by 2030, highlighting Visa's steady growth, ExxonMobil's strong cash flow and potential for growth even with low oil prices, Oracle's high-risk AI infrastructure bet, and Netflix's premium valuation.
The article highlights Amazon, Netflix, and Visa as promising growth stocks to watch in 2026, emphasizing Amazon's strong earnings growth despite recent underperformance, and suggesting these stocks could outperform in the coming year due to their solid fundamentals and growth prospects.
The article highlights Amazon, Netflix, and Visa as promising growth stocks for 2026, emphasizing Amazon's undervaluation despite recent challenges, Netflix's strategic acquisitions and content investments, and Visa's resilient business model in the digital payment space, suggesting these stocks could outperform in the coming years despite market highs.
Holiday sales in the US increased by 4.2% in the first seven weeks, but the growth is slower than last year due to economic worries, inflation, and higher prices, with electronics and clothing seeing notable gains, while overall consumer spending remains cautious.
Google plans to increase PERM green card applications in 2026 for eligible employees, after pausing in 2023, with criteria including role requirements and office presence; this move aims to facilitate visa-to-green card transitions amid ongoing immigration policy uncertainties.
Visa and Mastercard will pay a total of $167.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging they conspired to keep ATM access fees high, with funds distributed to affected ATM users since 2007, amid ongoing legal challenges related to ATM and debit card practices.