BP owned company is selling carbon credits on trees that aren’t in danger, analysis finds

China to boost lending for stalled property projects to $560bn

Beijing is trying to restore confidence in economy amid prolonged real estate slowdown

Business - Financial Times - October 17

How to qualify for a credit card hardship program this November

If you can't pay your credit card bills, a hardship program could provide relief, but you'll need to qualify first.

The cautionary tale of Goldman and Apple’s credit card

Retail banking is not only harder than it looks but also heavily regulated by watchdogs who take their duties very seriously

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Can I get a HELOC with a 580 credit score?

Tapping into your home equity with a poor credit score could be tough— but it may not be impossible. Here's why.

How will filing for bankruptcy impact my credit score?

Bankruptcy can help you wipe the financial slate clean — but it can also do some serious damage to your credit.

FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers

The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.

Is it ever OK to ignore credit card debt collectors?

It can be tempting to ignore debt collectors' aggressive tactics, but it's generally not the best approach to take.

Tucker Carlson credits demons for the invention of nuclear technology

Ex-Fox News host makes bizarre claim on Steve Bannon’s podcast, days after saying a demon attacked him in his sleep. Demons that Tucker Carlson claimed attacked him as he slept were also ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assets

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

‘Positive’ medical debt credit reporting is a Trojan horse

Congress shouldn’t be fooled and let a Trojan horse hurt consumers by nullifying state laws and the CFPB’s effort to get medical debt off credit reports.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Credit Agricole's Shares Fall After Mixed Results

Credit Agricole reported a smaller-than-expected fall in net profit for the third quarter of 2024 but softer revenue missed views, sending its shares lower.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

What Trump's campaign credits its success to

President-elect Donald Trump's campaign told reporters about the strategy it says largely contributed to its success. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the details and Aaron Navarro reports on Vice ...

Can credit card debt in collections be forgiven?

There are lots of ways to deal with credit card debt that's in collections — but is debt forgiveness one of them?

My mother nursed a life-affirming 25-year grudge. Hard as I try, I don’t have the attention span | Zoe Williams

It turns out long-held resentments exist even in the animal kingdom. Does that mean they hold an evolutionary advantage?. The best thing that happened to me during the whole of the pandemic was a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

‘No social life, no plans, no savings’: Americans aren’t reaping benefits of booming US economy

While some were optimistic about stabilizing costs, others told the Guardian high prices continue to squeeze finances. Experts seem to agree the US economy has been on the upswing in 2024. A wave ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Unlike the Spanish, the British aren’t pelting their royals with mud. But patience is running out | Zoe Williams

From Valencia’s floods to Prince William’s rents, any reminder of the gap between the haves and the have-nots can wipe out centuries of deference. There was something so incongruous about the sight ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Amazon’s CEO Just Defended Its RTO Mandate Again. Employees Still Aren’t Happy

Andy Jassy argues that the company’s new rule slashing remote and hybrid work is a good thing. He’s said it’s all about workplace culture, but many workers say his words ring hollow.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Supreme Court allows Biden to implement plan to curb carbon emissions from power plants

The regulation is aimed at curbing carbon emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants by using a process called “carbon capture” that challengers say is not economically viable.

Concerned about your data use? Here is the carbon footprint of an average day of emails, WhatsApps and more

Vast datacentres are being built worldwide, amid growing concerns about the environmental costs. So should we all be considering a data diet – if not complete digital sobriety?. Nearly 20 years ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Republicans grapple with storm misinformation from their own party

Republicans representing states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton are grappling with the spread of storm misinformation, much of which has stemmed from prominent figures in their own party — ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Badenoch dismisses Tory MP's parenthood remark

Sir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader.

Which team owns betting in the Big Apple?

How does the betting market compare between New York teams?

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Is the U.S. Economy Too Strong for Its Own Good?

Stocks could come crashing down from record highs if the Fed does anything besides an interest rate cut.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Microsoft Will Let Clients Build Their Own AI Agents

In November, customers can start using Copilot Studio to make their own AI apps to perform many routine tasks.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Trump, on the Civil War, in His Own Words

It’s hard to compromise with those who consider any criticism a threat.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Moldova and Georgia should be free to choose their own paths

The west must tackle Russia’s interference with democracy in both countries

World - Financial Times - October 22

Rove: 'Undisciplined' Trump 'stepping on' his own message

Republican strategist Karl Rove criticized former President Trump for being "undisciplined," with the election less than two weeks away — though he also praised the presidential candidate's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

In their own words: Lawmakers on what it's like in a 'chaos' Congress

Polarizing

Harris campaign releases its own Fortnite map

The Harris campaign has launched a map on the popular video game "Fortnite." The map, called “Freedom Town, USA,” is attached to taglines like “Fight For Freedom” and was designed around Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

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