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Sheila Bair: FDIC helping companies with funds in failed bank would be ‘extraordinary procedure’

Sheila Bair: FDIC helping companies with funds in failed bank would be ‘extraordinary procedure’

Sheila Bair, former chair of the FDIC and author of the children’s book series, “Money Tales,” which provides financial literacy lessons to children, says the FDIC “arguably could” help these companies ease their payroll issues “if there’s a systemic risk exception.” But, she added that it’s hard to say that the funds these companies have stored at SVB could even …

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March Madness sports betting is a booming business for states

March Madness sports betting is a booming business for states

Since the Supreme Court opened the door to legal sports gambling in 2018, the business has brought in over $2.6 billion in state tax revenue. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital …

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Musicians around the world play 10-year-old’s original music

Musicians around the world play 10-year-old’s original music

Fifth grader Olive Wallace loves music, playing the violin and clarinet, and even participating in choir. The 10-year-old has been writing original music, and her mother posted her sheet music to social media, hoping to have a couple of musicians play it. NBC News’ Kate Snow shares the videos from musicians around the world playing Olive’s piece. » Subscribe to …

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The goal is to ‘avoid’ a crisis with banks, ‘not to deal with it’: Full Menendez

The goal is to ‘avoid’ a crisis with banks, ‘not to deal with it’: Full Menendez

Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) discusses the Biden administration’s immigration agenda and the failure of Silicon Valley Bank during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital …

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Study finds active monitoring as effective as invasive treatments for some prostate cancer patients

Study finds active monitoring as effective as invasive treatments for some prostate cancer patients

The New England Journal of Medicine published a new study suggesting patients with localized instances of prostate cancer may be able to delay more invasive treatment. Researchers found those that opted for active surveillance had the same survival rates as those who underwent surgery or radiation after fifteen years. NBC News’ Dr. John Torres dives deep into the alternative treatment …

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Growing job scams amid layoff wave

Growing job scams amid layoff wave

With many companies having layoffs, more Americans are turning to employment websites to look for new job opportunities. However, in the first three quarters of 2022, the Federal Trade Commission received 70,000 job scam reports with a loss of $250 million dollars. Knowing that scammers are posting fake jobs to steal people’s information, legitimate job sites are fighting back. NBC …

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Meet the Press full broadcast — March 12

Meet the Press full broadcast — March 12

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) exclusively join Meet the Press to discuss violence in Mexico and tensions with China. Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair and CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman talk about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

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New initiative by credit card companies, banks to categorize gun shop sales triggers concern #shorts

New initiative by credit card companies, banks to categorize gun shop sales triggers concern #shorts

Credit card companies and banks look to implement a new code to categorize gun shop sales. Fox News correspondent CB Cotton with more. Subscribe to Fox Business! https://bit.ly/2D9Cdse Watch more Fox Business Video: https://video.foxbusiness.com Watch Fox Business Network Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. …

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Mikaela Shiffrin breaks record for most World Cup wins after clinching 87th title

Mikaela Shiffrin breaks record for most World Cup wins after clinching 87th title

NBC News’ Meagan Fitzgerald talks with Mikaela Shiffrin after her record-breaking 87th World Cup title, shattering the record held by Ingemar Stenmark for the last 34 years. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC …

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Texas state officials urge residents to avoid travel to Mexico

Texas state officials urge residents to avoid travel to Mexico

As spring breakers flood popular tourist destinations in Mexico, the Department of Public Safety warns drug cartel violence is a significant safety threat. The U.S. Department of State, however, issued guidance only listing six Mexican states under a “do not travel advisory.” This comes after four Americans were kidnapped and two were killed while in the country. » Subscribe to …

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Fmr. FDIC chair: Silicon Valley Bank ‘didn’t have time to prepare’ to sell

Fmr. FDIC chair: Silicon Valley Bank ‘didn’t have time to prepare’ to sell

Sheila Blair, former chair of the FDIC and author of the children’s book series, “Money Tales,” which provides financial literacy lessons to children, and Steve Liesman join Meet the Press following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news …

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Silicon Valley Bank collapses in biggest bank failure since Great Recession

Silicon Valley Bank collapses in biggest bank failure since Great Recession

Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the United States, is shut down. With $175 billion in deposits, it is the biggest American bank to fail since the 2008 financial crisis. CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands …

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Scammers stealing billions of dollars from Medicare and Medicaid, investigation reveals

Scammers stealing billions of dollars from Medicare and Medicaid, investigation reveals

It is estimated that scammers steal more than $100 billion from Medicare and Medicaid annually. A CNBC investigation reveals how scammers use a variety of methods, such as creating fake companies, to steal the funds and cost taxpayers billions. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and …

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Tennessee town blames Jack Daniel’s for growing fungus

Tennessee town blames Jack Daniel’s for growing fungus

In Lincoln County, Tennessee, a black fungus called ‘Whiskey Fungus’ is coating homes, street signs, and more. The residue is being fueled by the vapors from the six barrel houses of one of the most popular whiskey brands in the world, Jack Daniel’s. Now, some residents are suing the company, which plans on pushing ahead with their warehouse expansions. » …

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