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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau capped credit card late fees as part of the Biden administration fight against junk fees. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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The U.S. sharply limits how much credit cards can charge you in late fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new rule Tuesday capping late fees on credit cards, a move designed to save customers an estimated $10 billion a year.

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk addresses the European Jewish Association's conference, Jan. 22, 2024, in Krakow, Poland. Former senior executives of Twitter filed suit against Musk and X Corp. on Monday, March 4, saying they are entitled to more than $128 million total in unpaid severance payments.
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Former Twitter executives sue Elon Musk over firings, seek more than $128 million in severance

The lawsuit says not paying severance and bills is part of a pattern for Musk.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 23, 2024, in Washington. Biden is forming a new ''strike force'' to crack down on illegal and unfair pricing on things like groceries, prescription drugs, health care, housing and financial services.
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Regulator would cap credit card late fees at $8, part of Biden’s campaign against junk fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the average credit card late fee is $32.

2 years ago

Michener Art Museum
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The Michener Museum offers free admission days, extended hours

The Doylestown art museum will not charge admission on 2nd Sundays, and has added Thursday evening hours to increase community accessibility.

2 years ago

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File photo: People stand in line waiting to enter Trader Joe's to buy groceries in Pembroke Pines, Fla., on March 24, 2020. More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, U.S. regulators announced Saturday, March 2, 2024.
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Trader Joe’s chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic

To date, no related illnesses or injures have been reported yet.

2 years ago

People at an outdoor streetery in Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Reconsidering streeteries: Council plans hearings on the “frustrating” process for restaurateurs

Outdoor dining areas exploded amid the pandemic, but have been sharply curtailed under often confusing guidance from city regulators.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Money

Businesses give thumbs down to N.J. governor’s proposed transit fee

A top Jersey economist says the governor’s corporate transit fee proposal could hurt the state’s business climate. Business groups agree.

2 years ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at a podium.
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‘The full loaf, not just crumbs’: Mayor Parker says more state funding needed to enact year-round Philly schools plan

Parker outlined her vision for Philly's schools to the city's business leaders at the annual Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

2 years ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker calls for return to in-person work at Philadelphia offices: ‘Unlock economic opportunity’

Parker is requiring top city officials to work in the office five days a week, but wants all city government and private sector employees to work in person full-time.

2 years ago

A sign advertising Wendy's
Money

Burger chain Wendy’s looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year

The fast food company is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand.

2 years ago

A Macy's department store is in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
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Community

Why Macy’s is closing 150 department stores

The new CEO is culling "underproductive" locations, while opening more upscale Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury stores. Here's what's happening with the chain.

2 years ago

ChristianaCare Primary Care at Jennersville. (Google Maps)
Health

ChristianaCare plans to open 2 ‘neighborhood hospitals’ in Delco in 2025

In addition to the planned micro-hospital at the former Jennersville campus, ChristianaCare is now looking to build two “micro-hospitals” in Delaware County.

2 years ago

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Nikisha Bailey and Matthew Nam
Community

Black-owned roaster Win Win Coffee will soon start brewing in Kensington

The Philly entrepreneurs are building a network of coffee farmers across the African diaspora to build more Black wealth.

2 years ago

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Quetcy Lozada looks out on council chambers while seated at her desk.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia to outlaw Kensington Avenue’s night life past 11 p.m., except bars

The stretch of 24-hour smoke shops, bodegas and take-out food joints along Kensington Avenue must close at night if City Council changes the law soon.

2 years ago

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A cleaning cart beside the door of a hotelroom.
Community

N.J. labor officials are working to educate large hotel and motel owners about the state’s panic device law designed to protect housekeepers

Hotels that violate the law can be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 for the first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations.

2 years ago

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