'I had to get a credit card and overdraft after I lost Winter Fuel Payment'

Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.

BBC News - 6h

A record number of consumers are making minimum credit cards payments as delinquencies also rise

The share of active holders just making baseline payments on their cards jumped to a 12-year high, a Philadelphia Federal Reserve report said.

CNBC - 10h

Record number of consumers are making minimum credit cards payments as delinquencies rise

Consumer stress has intensified, with an escalating share of credit card holders making only minimum payments on their bills, according to a Philadelphia Federal Reserve report.

NBC News - 10h

'I got £955 from a Child Trust Fund I didn't know I had'

Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.

BBC News - 2d

When kids set their parents’ screen time rules: ‘I hit my limit before I even get out of bed’

Would six-year-old Malakhi be strict? Could the grownups give up their phones? Three writers let their children set the rules. Zoe Williams Continue reading...

The Guardian - 4d

Cher Lloyd: 'After X Factor there's a lot I need to get off my chest'

The singer known to millions for her rebellious reality TV antics is back and ready to "spill the tea".

BBC News - 5d

I won’t let critics get to me, says Reeves after speculation about her future

Chancellor says she has the ideas needed to turn things around after week of speculation about whether she can remain in post. Rachel Reeves has said she is not going to let her critics get her ...

The Guardian - 6d

Is a HELOC better than a credit card in 2025?

A HELOC could be better than a credit card this year, thanks to these three big reasons.

CBS News - 6d

'Will I receive an IRS stimulus check?' Answers to top questions on the $1,400 automatic payments

As tax filing season starts, 1 million taxpayers are already set to receive automatic payments from the IRS.

NBC News - 6d

'Will I receive an IRS stimulus check?' Answers to top questions on the $1,400 automatic payments

The IRS plans to send 1 million Americans stimulus payments of up to $1,400 this month. Here's who qualifies.

CNBC - 6d

'I had to put on a show for my grandma' - Lewis-Skelly lights up Arsenal

BBC Sport profiles Myles Lewis-Skelly, the academy graduate who told Ian Wright he "feels a million dollars" playing for Arsenal.

BBC News - 6d

Commanders' Zane Gonzalez on his OCD after game-winning kick: 'It’s who I am, and it’s what I go through'

Gonzalez's 37-yard field goal propelled the Commanders past the Buccaneers and into the Divisional Round against the Lions.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

'I went back after three days': Calls for miscarriage leave

Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.

BBC News - Jan. 15

‘A lump of metal? Fascinating’: I get interviewed by the AI Michael Parkinson

Can the AI Parky ever beat the real chatshow colossus? As the Virtually Parkinson podcast launches, our writer sits in on a bizarre interview with Monty Don – then ends up in the hot seat himself. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Herbert takes blame after loss: 'I let team down'

In Saturday's loss to the Texans, Justin Herbert became the first player in NFL history to throw more picks in a playoff game (four) than in the regular season (three).

ESPN - Jan. 12

England’s Lauren Filer: ‘I don’t want to hurt anyone, but to get a few helmets is fun’

The fast bowler says Australia ‘didn’t know who I was’ in the last Ashes but this time around they will be wary of the 24-year-old as she pushes the 80mph barrier. It’s not often that you hear a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

‘I had to save myself’: details emerge about Los Angeles wildfire victims

Death toll rises to 10 as first identified victims were Altadena residents affected by ongoing Eaton fire. California wildfires – live updates Californians: have you been affected by the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Jar Jar Binks Gets His Action Hero Moment In Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles

When Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles was released nearly 25 years ago, it featured a roster of heroes--and a few villains--from Lucasfilm's Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace. Jar ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

I woke from a coma to find my baby had been born

Atlanta McIntyre hopes to raise awareness of hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that affects 1 in 100 pregnant women.

BBC News - Jan. 10

'I get to be one of the funny trivia answers!' Meet the only NHL teammate of Ovechkin and Gretzky

With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say he was a teammate of both.

ESPN - Jan. 9

I can’t get this poor old man and his trolley out of my mind | Adrian Chiles

He wouldn’t sit down, wouldn’t get off, couldn’t or wouldn’t tell us what he wanted. What could we do? . I was part of a miserable incident on a bus. This was one evening just before Christmas and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Biden on whether he had stamina to serve another term: "I don't know"

The outgoing president ended his reelection campaign as he faced increasing concerns about his age.

CBS News - Jan. 8

'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'

Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Warner on Gabbard meeting: 'I had questions going in. I have questions coming out'

Sen. Mark Warner (Va.), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that his meeting with former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) has left him with more questions as she looks to win ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Can I qualify for credit card debt forgiveness with a low credit score?

A low credit score could limit your debt relief options — but will it make you ineligible for debt forgiveness?

CBS News - Jan. 7

After Chile’s Coup, My Regret Was That I Didn’t Die

I believed my friend died because of me. Fifty years later, I learned the truth.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

I was lost in the cesspit of social media. Then Jane Austen showed me the way out

Why spend every evening fighting trolls on X when you could be working your way through the greats of literature? No more online rage, recriminations, doom-scrolling …. For about as long as I’ve ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

A new start after 60: I was diagnosed with ADHD – and stopped hating myself

After decades of self-doubt and depression, I’ve finally found my place in the world. Jean Ward always wondered if there was something wrong with her, and hated herself for it. The feeling started ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Losing my ‘haunted’, mouldy flat was awful. I swore I’d get it back – and I did | Claire Jackson

Some people long for a storybook house, but I found sanctuary in a home in the woods, where saucepans were said to move by themselves. In our end of year series, writers and public figures ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

'I just can't believe it' - Luke Littler after win

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has become the youngest PDC World Championship winner in history.

BBC News - Jan. 4

'I lost my voice laughing': Darts fans on the pantomime of watching live

Spectators at Ally Pally might not be able to see where the darts land - but that doesn't detract from the fun

BBC News - Jan. 3

Trump: 'Why would I want to get rid of TikTok?'

President-elect Trump doubled down on his support for TikTok on Friday, as the popular social media app prepares to argue against an impending ban before the Supreme Court next week. “Why would I ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

'I learned to play guitar with one arm after a stroke'

A man has been able to resume his music career after a stroke - by teaching himself to play the guitar one-handed.

BBC News - Jan. 3

‘I want to get my joy back’: Jimmy Butler signals he wants trade from Miami Heat

Heat star indicates he wants trade out of Miami Butler has scored nine points in consecutive games Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. And when asked if he can ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3