Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loans

Deutsche Bank went on hiring spree while failing to deliver on costs

German lender has bulked up on back-office staff who do not generate revenue

Financial Times - 2d

Israel's West Bank crackdown triggers a wave of displacement unseen in decades

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled home following recent Israeli military operations across the northern West Bank

ABC News - 1d

'We are history.' Hood Historian serves as the memory bank for L.A.

Hood Historian's passion for sharing the history of Southern California through the lens of "a Black dude from the hood" has built a true community.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

British Business Bank told to refocus lending on priority sectors

Ministers want financial firepower targeted at areas highlighted in industrial strategy

Financial Times - 16h

How Far Will Trump Go? Tom Friedman Is Banking on the Law of Gravity.

The president wants to create a revolution abroad. This Opinion columnist would love to see a plan.

The New York Times - 1h

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: DOGE's FDIC firings put banking system at risk

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she is "pleased" the FDIC will evaluate whether the decision to layoff workers at the agency puts the banking system at risk.

CNBC - 28m

Come early, leave early: a gen X dance party that ends at 10pm is taking off across the US

Founded in Chicago by two friends in their 40s, Earlybirds Club gives people an opportunity to let loose without interfering with responsibilities. The signature tequila cocktail is called a Hot ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

Kanye West exits X, credits Elon Musk with 'allowing me to vent' via venomous rants

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, logs out of X (formerly Twitter) after a weekend of more antisemitic posts. He left with a parting message: 'I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent.'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 10

Man pleads guilty in hack of SEC's X account that claimed approval of bitcoin ETFs

The price of bitcoin rose more than $1,000 after the January 2024 hack of the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

CNBC - Feb. 10

One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Is Hitting PS5 And Xbox Series X|S With Free Upgrade

Since 1997, One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates have sailed the high seas while searching for treasure. But now, Bandai Namco is bringing some treasure home with a modern-console ...

GameSpot - Feb. 12

Elon Musk's X to pay about $10 million to settle Trump lawsuit over account suspension

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta recently said it would pay $25 million to settle a similar lawsuit by President Donald Trump.

CNBC - Feb. 13

Musk's ex Grimes criticizes him for bringing 'Lil X' to Oval Office with Trump

Grimes urges privacy for her son she had with Musk after he appeared with Trump, expressing concern over the public exposure.

ABC News - 6d

Magic The Gathering X Final Fantasy First Reveal: See All Of The Cards Now

16 games in one set... The next big Magic: The Gathering crossover set is coming soon, as Final Fantasy joins the MTG universe on June 13. Today, Wizards Of The Coast has revealed the first ...

GameSpot - 2d

Elon Musk’s X reportedly in talks for funding at same valuation as original Twitter deal

Elon Musk is reportedly looking to raise money for the social media service X at the same price he paid, reluctantly, for Twitter in 2022.

MarketWatch - 1d

Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles are Notre Dame's headliners, but here's the X-factor for No. 1 Fighting Irish

Liatu King's athleticism and versatility have been instrumental to the Fighting Irish's success this season

CBS Sports - 4h

Who wins the U.S.-Canada rematch? Goalie confidence, X factors, keys to victory

Team USA won the first matchup 3-1. Will Canada get its revenge? Or will the hosts make it a clean sweep in Boston on Thursday?

ESPN - 4h

Brazil's top court justice orders X to pay $1.4 million fine for non-compliance

Yahoo News - 23m

Snow, freezing rain pummel mid-Atlantic while California prepares for likely flooding

Snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected to continue pummeling the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states, while California readies for a storm that could flood areas ravaged by the recent ...

ABC News - Feb. 12

Athletics extend manager Mark Kotsay through 2028 as team prepares for Sacramento layover

The A's are tentatively set to open their new Las Vegas ballpark in 2028

CBS Sports - 3d

European Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine War as Trump Officials Prepare For Russia Peace Talks

The hastily called gathering was part of a flurry of diplomacy expected to center on Ukraine this week as Trump officials prepare to start talks with Russia on their own.

The New York Times - 2d

Najee Harris prepares to take four career 1,000-yard seasons to free agency

Running back Najee Harris entered the league in 2021 as a first-round pick of the Steelers.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Villagers in southern Lebanon prepare to return home as Israeli army withdraws under ceasefire deal

Israeli forces have withdrawn from border villages in southern Lebanon under a deadline spelled out in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement that ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war

ABC News - 2d

China deal-making ramps up after years of decline as domestic companies prepare for Trump tariffs

China is starting to see a rebound in M&As as government stimulus measures start to bear fruit and pressure from Donald Trump's tariffs drive consolidation.

CNBC - 1d

Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.

How to make sure you get what you pay for.

MarketWatch - 23h

Old photos show armoured vehicle transfer and border patrol, not 'Thai military preparing to enter Myanmar'

Yahoo News - 14h

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon pleads guilty in New York 'build the wall' case

Prosecutors had said Steve Bannon, who served briefly in the first Trump administration, swindled donors of a "build the wall" campaign.

CNBC - Feb. 11

Small Businesses Will Be Subjected to ‘the Fury of Debt Collectors’ for Covid Loans, According to Senate Dems

Proposed legislation could hurt struggling small businesses, Senator Ed Markey warns.

Inc. - Feb. 7

How EV makers in China are ramping up competition: No down payment and 5-year interest-free loans

Electric car companies in China welcomed the Year of the Snake with several incentives, after major automakers reported a drop in deliveries at the start of the year.

CNBC - Feb. 10

To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers

As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.

CNBC - Feb. 10

House Republicans could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump's tax cuts

As House Republicans look for ways to slash spending to fund President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, they’ve floated proposals that could raise federal student loan bills for millions of borrowers.

NBC News - Feb. 10

$100,000 home equity loan vs. $100,000 cash-out refinance: Which is better right now?

Both have benefits, but for many homeowners, a $100,000 home equity loan could make more sense now. Here's why.

CBS News - Feb. 12

Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which is better with inflation rising again?

Increasing inflation could have an impact on the type of debt consolidation it makes sense to pursue right now.

CBS News - Feb. 12

What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for colleges, student loans and college access

Efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Education Department are underway. Here's what it could mean for students.

CNBC - 6d

My daughter bought a $350,000 home and took out $20,000 in personal loans. She’s fallen behind on payments. What now?

“I can’t begin to tell you how down and stressed she is about possibly losing her home.”

MarketWatch - 6d

$50,000 home equity loan vs. $50,000 HELOC: 3 things to consider with inflation rising

Both home equity products have benefits worth exploring now that inflation is rising again. Here's what to consider.

CBS News - 5d

Anduril in talks to raise money at $28 billion valuation as defense-tech booms

Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion, according to sources close to the company.

CNBC - Feb. 7

Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts

House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."

ABC News - Feb. 7

Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loans

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