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- 1Nor'easter to ease its grip on Northeast US●Nor'easter to ease its rainy, windy grip on Northeast to start the work week
A nor'easter that brought rain and strong winds across the US Northeast is forecast to taper off as the work week begins. The Weather Channel reports the storm will gradually lose its grip on the region, with conditions improving heading into Monday. Residents who endured a wet, blustery weekend can expect calmer weather, though no further forecast details were provided.
- 2Australian banks cut rewards and travel insurance ahead of surcharge ban●Banks cut rewards programs, free travel insurance amid surcharge ban By Adelaide Miller Sweeping reforms from the Reserv
Sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank of Australia take effect this week, banning card surcharges. In preparation, banks are hiking fees and slashing perks, including rewards programs and complimentary travel insurance. Reporting by Adelaide Miller for ABC News details how lenders are offsetting lost revenue, prompting concern among consumers about shrinking card benefits and higher everyday banking costs.