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Credit Card Merger, Assange Extradition Appeal, & More | 02.21.24

Feb 21, 2024

Topics include Capital One acquiring Discover, Julian Assange's extradition appeal, updates on the war in Gaza, OpenAI's employees cashing out shares, and a COVID vaccine study revealing possible adverse effects.

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Capital One acquires Discover, becoming the largest US credit card company by loan volume.

Julian Assange's extradition appeal raises concerns about freedom of press and human rights.

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Capital One Acquires Discover

Capital One has agreed to acquire Discover Financial Services in a stock deal worth $35.3 billion. This acquisition will make Capital One the largest US credit card company by loan volume and give them access to Discover's payment processing network, reducing their reliance on Visa and MasterCard.

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Complex Legal Battles and Ongoing Diplomatic Struggles

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COVID Vaccine Study, Farmer Protests, and Daytona 500 Victory

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Today, we’re talking about Capital One acquiring Discover, Julian Assange making his final appeal to avoid extradition, an update on the war in Gaza, and other top news for Wednesday, February 21st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today.

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