3 reasons to pursue debt relief this February

Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt

Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.

ESPN - Jan. 15

Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – US politics live

Bondi facing senators as Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and CIA pick John Ratcliffe also face confirmation hearings. Trump’s attorney general faces scrutiny at Senate hearing Who is Pam Bondi, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

The Grammys are still happening, but with refocus on L.A. fires relief

The 2025 Grammys are still happening next month in L.A. with a refocus on fundraising to support wildfire relief.

CBS News - Jan. 15

In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

3 credit card debt consolidation strategies worth considering now

You have lots of debt consolidation solutions to consider, but some could make more sense than others now.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Peru prosecutors pursue whiff of scandal over president’s secret nose job

Dina Boluarte, who didn’t appoint a caretaker president for two-week absence, accused of abandoning her post. The Peruvian president, Dina Boluarte, has appeared before prosecutors to explain a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Biden's total student debt relief passes $183 billion, after he forgives another 150,000 borrowers

In his final days in office, President Joe Biden announced that his administration would forgive student debt for more than 150,000 borrowers.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Biden announces student debt relief for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total helped to more than 5M

The Biden administration announced Monday it was forgiving student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of individuals impacted by debt relief in President Biden’s term ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Bills and Lions Give NFL Fans in Canada Reason to Cheer

With the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions both Super Bowl contenders, fans north of the border are nervously hopeful a title drought could end.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

House Republicans face massive debt problem

House Republicans have a problem. They want to pass a massive agenda for President-elect Trump, preferably in his first 100 days of office. And they don’t want to add to the federal deficit. That ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

Santa Anita racing ppd., track used for fire relief

A flare-up of the wildfire on the west side of Los Angeles that prompted new evacuations has caused Santa Anita to cancel horse racing this weekend.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.

Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

King launches Candy Crush Solitaire on mobile devices in February

King announced that it will launch Candy Crush Solitaire on mobile devices on February 6, 2025. It’s a sweet new chapter for Candy Crush, which is an extremely popular mobile game series. And it’s ...

VentureBeat - Jan. 11

Los Angeles restaurants providing food, relief for those impacted by fires

Amid the Los Angeles fires restaurants are helping serve meals and free food, water and facilitating donations for first responders and the affected community.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Can a debt collector refuse my settlement offer?

Negotiating a successful debt settlement could be a little more complicated than you'd expect.

CBS News - Jan. 10

3 reasons why Steelers will upset Ravens in 2025 NFL wild-card game, including Playoff Lamar, ground attack

Pittsburgh upsetting Baltimore would be on brand for Mike Tomlin

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Wildfire emergency relief efforts underway

Southern California wildfires have killed at least 5 people, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and burned several thousand structures. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on an emergency ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Jamie Lee Curtis Offers $1 Million to Fund Wildfire Relief

Actor Jamie Lee Curtis offered the money to aid in battling the Palisades fire.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Mountaintop details Spectre Divide Season 1 and console launch for February

Mountaintop had a tough launch with Spectre Divide. Now it is saying how it will launch Season 1 with fixes in mid-February.

VentureBeat - Jan. 9

How to donate to LA wildfire relief

A swarm of winter wildfires ravaged America's most heavily-populated county to start 2025, scorching cars, banks, bungalows and multi-million dollar mansions.

The Hill - Jan. 9

English counties weigh election delay to pursue devolution plan

13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials say

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Treasury yield curve steepens for all the wrong reasons

Investors continued to sell off the 30-year Treasury bond for a sixth straight session on Wednesday, pushing its yield further into its highest closing level in more than a year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

5 important credit card debt relief moves to make this January

Certain moves may help you break free from credit card debt, experts say. Here are five to explore this month.

CBS News - Jan. 8

3 reasons Trump keeps floating U.S. control of Greenland — including one tied to tax cuts

Here’s why President-elect Donald Trump keeps talking about one idea from his first term in office — getting control of Greenland, the giant territory controlled by Denmark.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Keyshawn Davis next fight: Rising contender to challenge Denis Berinchyk for WBO lightweight title in February

The Olympic silver medalist gets his first chance at a world title on Valentine's Day

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

NFL coaching requests, hires: Full list of teams and names being pursued

Feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of NFL interview news? Let Yahoo Sports help.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Indian officials confirm first cases of HMPV, say "no reason to worry"

Officials in India have confirmed the country's first 7 cases of human metapneumovirus, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.

CBS News - Jan. 7

What proof must credit card debt collectors provide for a debt?

Debt collectors must provide proof that a debt is valid. Otherwise, they have to stop their collection efforts.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Three Israelis killed in West Bank shooting, army pursuing suspects

JERUSALEM — Three Israelis were killed on Monday and several injured in a shooting attack on a car and bus near the town of Kedumim in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israel’s national ambulance ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib wins appeal to pursue bid to serve corruption sentence at home

Malaysia's imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak has won an appeal to pursue his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest

ABC News - Jan. 6

Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam for the UK

More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey?

BBC News - Jan. 6

Why anxious Warriors not desperate enough to pursue Butler

An extended stretch of bad basketball has the Golden State Warriors growing anxious, but Monte Poole explains why they’re not reckless enough to go all-in for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Warriors won't pursue Jimmy Butler as Nikola Vucevic has emerged as preferred target, per report

Golden State isn't ready to break the bank for Butler

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

QB-needy Giants should pursue J.J. McCarthy trade with Vikings

The Giants need a quarterback next season, and there’s no reason for them not to pursue an offseason trade with the Minnesota Vikings for first-round pick J.J. McCarthy.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

While Biden administration withdrew student loan forgiveness plans, there is still debt relief available

After the Biden administration withdrew its sweeping student loan forgiveness plans, borrowers should look into the existing debt cancellation programs.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?

Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.

CBS News - Jan. 3

3 big reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this January

Debt forgiveness can be a smart way to move forward from your high-rate card debt — especially right now.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Here’s the Reason U.S. Auto Sales Could Accelerate in 2025

Reduced inventories of cars amid enduring supply chain limitations are finally expanding again, lowering prices for buyers, and fueling sales growth for dealers.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Does the United States need a debt limit?

The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

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