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UK offers to frontload payments in Chagos Islands talks
Officials are racing to conclude deal before Donald Trump takes office later this monthFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
New rule bans medical debt from credit reports
A new rule issued by the outgoing Biden administration will ban medical debt from appearing on people's credit reports. It's estimated the move will raise credit scores for around 15 million ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan
The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump makes apparent push for new era of American Imperialism in wide-ranging press conference
President-elect Donald Trump held a news conference where he refused to rule out using military force to take over the Panama Canal and Greenland, as well as “economic force” to annex Canada. NBC ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Clyburn: Eliminating debt ceiling only area 'I really agree with Donald Trump on'
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Tuesday that eliminating the debt ceiling is the only area “I really agree with Donald Trump on.” “We should do away with it altogether,” Clyburn told CNN’s John ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Payments go out in $100M Verizon settlement, but people are disappointed
Payments have finally started going out in the $100 million class action lawsuit Verizon agreed to settle, but the deposits are falling short of people's expectations.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
McCoy & Van Noy: Ravens’ AFC North Win, Mike Evans’ NFL Record, & Bold Wild Card Predictions
6x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and 2x Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy break down the Ravens' AFC North clinch, highlighted by Lamar Jackson’s MVP-caliber season and Derrick Henry’s record-breaking ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
CFPB finalizes rule to remove estimated $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports
Medical debt comprises the largest category of unpaid balances in collections. The CFPB wants to help ensure that doesn't ruin Americans' finances.CNBC - 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 -
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Biden administration finalizes rule to strike medical debt from credit reports
U.S. consumers will no longer have medical debt appear on their credit reports under to a new rule the CFPB finalized Tuesday.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Medical debt banned from credit reports by new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
New federal rule will remove medical debt from credit reports
A new rule on medical debt could affect millions of Americans' credit scores.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The future of the new rule remains in question, however, with President-elect Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House this month.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday finalized its rule barring medical debt from being included on credit reports, potentially freeing up billions in credit. The finalized ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
This Is the Only Cure for Toxic Productivity, According to a Psychotherapist
Are you always productive but never fulfilled? That’s called toxic productivity, and psychology offers a cure.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Is it legal for a credit card company to sell your delinquent debt?
There are a few routes your credit card company can take when you're late on payments — including selling the debt.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
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 -
Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers
President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Team USA rugby star Ilona Maher makes Bristol Bears debut in front of record home crowd
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher made her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team in front of a record home crowd of 9,240 fans on Sunday.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Millions to See Higher Social Security Payments from Biden Bill
This bill will affect 3 million people’s Social Security benefits.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Biden signs bill boosting Social Security payments for millions
President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employeesABC News - Jan. 5 -
Mike Evans makes $3M, ties Rice record on final play of regular season
Mike Evans has now recorded 11 consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Rugby star Ilona Maher makes her debut in front of record crowd for Bristol Bears
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher has made her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team in front of a record home crowd of 9,240ABC News - Jan. 5 -
John Bolton: For Donald Trump, the Only Loyalty Is Fealty
Neither kings nor presidents, nor their countries, are well served if they are surrounded by sycophants and rent-seekers.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
How hidden credit card fees impact consumers and businesses
The start of 2025 brought an increase in fees from the biggest credit card companies in the U.S. that may have you paying more the next time you swipe a card. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen reports for TODAY.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
The fight over credit card swipe fees enters a new year with no end in sight
With new fee increases and more shoppers ditching cash, some small businesses are urging their customers to consider sticking with bills and coins.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
John Blackwell scores 32, Wisconsin makes program-record 21 3-pointers in a 116-85 victory over Iowa
Wisconsin finished 40 of 61 from the field (65.6%), including 21 of 31 from 3-point range.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
How much will a $10,000 credit card balance transfer cost?
Planning to transfer $10,000 to a new card with a promotional rate? Here's how much the fees could cost you.CBS News - 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 -
What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Where are mortgage, CD and credit card rates heading in 2025?
The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
India’s next digital payments boom
Also in this newsletter: Is India’s stock market run waning and some New Year’s Eve party statsFinancial Times - 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 -
Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024
Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Only UK's fourth warmest year ever – but which weather records were broken in 2024?
Tomasz Schafernaker looks back at this year's UK weather - from record breaking heat to red warnings.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Japan urges Australians to head off the beaten track as record numbers flood tourist hotspots
About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November last year, nearly 200,000 more than the previous record in 2019. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
El Salvador closes 2024 with a record low number of homicides
El Salvador closed 2024 with a record low 114 homicides, continuing notable security gains under a second full year of a state of emergency that has given the government extraordinary powers and ...ABC News - Jan. 2
