3 reasons to consider debt relief this November

Israel’s Knesset Opens With Passage of Bill Banning UNRWA: What to Know

Israel’s Knesset began its winter session on Monday against a backdrop of war in Gaza and Lebanon and with some contentious matters on the agenda.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth

Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challenge

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Biden Cancels Another $4.5 Billion in Student Debt

The executive decision will help 60,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of public service workers getting loan forgiveness to more than 1 million.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

Harris and Trump are equally silent on the expanding US debt

The nation is borrowing to finance current consumption rather than to make much-needed long-term investments

World - Financial Times - October 18

'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'

Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.

Atos Debt Grows as Restructuring Effort Continues

Atos said its debt pile grew in the third quarter as the beleaguered French IT firm seeks to implement a financial restructuring aimed at restoring profitability.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Economist on whether the national debt is cause for concern

The national debt has reached a staggering $35 trillion, yet some economists argue it's not a problem. Stephanie Kelton, author of "The Deficit Myth," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how ...

Peter Laviolette Gives His Reasoning For Benching Matt Rempe

Here's why the Rangers went with Jonny Brodzinski instead of Matt Rempe on Monday night against the Red Wings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be

The new frontier in large language models is the ability to “reason” their way through problems. New research from Apple says it's not quite what it's cracked up to be.

Tech - Wired - October 15

Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons

Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessness. An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada ’s most populous province has ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Mike Williams didn't practice again on Thursday, for "personal reasons"

It's obvious Mike Williams is the odd man out on the Jets' receiving depth chart.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

'Storybook-type stuff': Three reasons the Mets believe they can win the pennant

New York needs two straight wins in L.A. to reach the World Series. Here's why Mets players are feeling confident.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Kimmel: 'If you're a reasonable person, you should have Trump derangement syndrome'

Jimmy Kimmel says any "reasonable person ... should have Trump derangement syndrome," ripping the former president as "dangerous." "I laugh when people say, 'Oh, you’ve got Trump derangement ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

One reason I’m suspicious of Medicare Advantage? I’m a capitalist.

The downside of Medicare Advantage is that you are dependent for your health-insurance coverage on an organization that has powerful economic incentives not to pay.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

DeepMind’s Talker-Reasoner framework brings System 2 thinking to AI agents

Talker-Reasoner is inspired by the two-system thinking cognitive framework proposed by Daniel Kahneman.

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

Apple’s stock gets rare bearish call — and here are the four reasons why

KeyBanc worries about low upgrade rates and the potential for a lower-cost iPhone SE to cannibalize sales of more expensive models, for example.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Democrats panicking for no reason, pollsters say – US race nail-bitingly close

Polls suggest Harris and Trump still neck-and-neck, but Democrats pessimistic and Republicans confident. Less than a fortnight before polling day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are locked in a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

This Player Made Premier League History, but for All the Wrong Reasons

Harry Clarke scored an own goal, gave away a penalty and was sent off for Ipswich Town on his first full game for the team on Saturday.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

'A reason why people pay', as Palmer vows to stay grounded

With a goal and a pass described as one of the best in Premier League history, Cole Palmer is why fans pay to watch football, according to Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.

The Real Reasons the G.O.P. Is Spending Millions on Anti-Trans Ads

Republicans are banking on an issue that isn’t a priority for voters: trans rights.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Marler left England camp for personal reasons before post criticising haka

Prop calls for haka to be ‘binned’ before deleting post Post has provoked fierce backlash in New Zealand Joe Marler left the England camp preparing for the autumn internationals opener, against ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Johnson: Congress coming back early for hurricane relief would be ‘premature’

Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.

Politics - Politico - October 13

Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane Milton and Calls for Bipartisan Relief Effort

The president surveyed damage in Florida and announced $612 million for projects to help the electric grid in areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Arrest made after FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane relief efforts

FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be at fixed locations after National Guard troops reportedly encountered armed militia who said they were "hunting FEMA" in North Carolina.

Arrest made in reported threats against FEMA over hurricane relief efforts

An arrest has been made following reports of an armed threat against FEMA workers in North Carolina who are helping victims impacted by Hurricane Helene. It comes amid a rise in misinformation and ...

For Entrepreneurs Hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Tax Relief Is Here

The IRS extends its October 15 deadline for storm victims and reminds taxpayers about casualty loss deductions available.

Business - Inc. - October 15

SBA runs out of funding for disaster relief loans after Helene, Milton

The Small Business Administration offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to businesses and people affected by disasters.

New calls for Congress to return from recess for hurricane relief funding

There is a new wave of calls for Congress to come back from recess and approve a new round of hurricane relief funding with the Small Business Administration out of money for new disaster relief ...

A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?

Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraints

Business - Financial Times - October 18

10/20/2024: Relief, N.C.; Navalny; The Swingiest County; The Cap Arcona

First, a look at Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina. Then, Yulia Navalnaya: The 60 Minutes Interview. Next, a look inside a battleground-state swing county. And, a report on the sinking of ...

Trump backs Congress returning from recess to pass hurricane relief

Former President Trump on Monday said he would be in favor of Congress returning early from recess to pass additional aid following Hurricane Helene. “I would be in favor of it, yeah. This is a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Trump uses North Carolina visit to reiterate hurricane relief conspiracies

Republican candidate repeats false claims that Fema spent money on ‘illegal migrants’ in Helene-ravaged area. Donald Trump on Monday used a trip to a hurricane-ravaged part of North Carolina to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

'It was a relief when my ex-footballer husband died after brain disease'

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a condition believed to be caused by repeated blows to the head.

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