Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, known as ‘The Mad Genius,’ dies at 89

Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, known as ‘The Mad Genius,’ dies at 89

RIO DE JANEIRO — Hermeto Pascoal, an eccentric and prolific Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger known affectionately as “The Sorcerer of Sounds” and “The Mad Genius,” has died. He was 89. “With serenity and love, we announce that Hermeto Pascoal has passed on to the spiritual realm, surrounded by family and fellow musicians,” his family…

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Here’s why banks, credit card companies are wary of buy now, pay later loans

Here’s why banks, credit card companies are wary of buy now, pay later loans

Buy now, pay later plans offer an attractive alternative to credit cards for consumers: They allow purchases to be split into short-term, typically interest-free installments. “Credit isn’t new. Credit’s been around for thousands of years and credit cards aren’t new. But they’ve had a hard time adapting to consumer needs,” said Michael Linford, chief operating…

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