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What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?
By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.CBS News - 1d -
What to know about FSA, HSA and maximizing contributions
Americans who still have money in their Flexible Spending Account have until Dec. 31 to spend it before they lose it. CBS News contributor Javier David discusses tips on contributing to an FSA and ...CBS News - 1d -
My list of Democrats’ biggest lies of 2024. Do you agree?
Outgoing President Joe Biden and his Democratic support team have been caught in a series of blatant lies, including denying his cognitive decline, downplaying the federal debt, and denying the ...The Hill - 1d -
Everything to know about platinum and palladium, the other precious metals
Platinum and palladium can be valuable alternative investments, but their volatility could make them more risky.CBS News - 1d -
How Well Do You Know Baseball? Here’s Your Chance to Test It.
To celebrate the sport, we present The Athletic’s 2024 Baseball Trivia Extravaganza.The New York Times - 1d -
Single-use plastic will soon be banned in Nigeria – but is the country ready?
With restrictions due next month, food vendors are still using such plastics and some traders have not heard of ban. Labake Ajiboye-Richard, the founder of a Lagos-based sustainability consultancy, ...The Guardian - 1d -
House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco
A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...The Hill - 2d -
5 things to know about Trump's threats to retake the Panama Canal
President-elect Trump is sparking a new feud with Panama over an old topic: the vital maritime canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. What Trump is proposing would be a massive shift in ...The Hill - 2d -
Small retail investors hold about 9.5% of bitcoin. Here’s why that doesn’t tell the full story.
Here’s your comprehensive road map for tracking the footprint of retail investors across bitcoin’s $2 trillion market cap.MarketWatch - 2d -
Why You Should Talk About Sex With Your Parents
Sex is a big part of life. Why is it so hard to talk to family members about it?The New York Times - 2d -
If You’re Worried About the Future of Our Country, Do Something About It
Involvement in issues beyond the immediate scope of one’s personal life and work, undertaken for the greater good, is more important than ever.The New York Times - 2d -
Questions Emerge About Data Used by China to Defend Against Doping Allegations
China and the World Anti-Doping Agency say that positive tests for a banned drug among elite Chinese swimmers were a result of unwitting contamination. But the science behind that assertion is not ...The New York Times - 2d -
Wemby’s MVP stretch, Fox’s future, MPJ trades & more NBA Christmas wishes with Big Wos | Kevin O'Connor Show
In this festive episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Wosny Lambre share their NBA Christmas wishes that they want to see come true this season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel
I left Berlin for a flat overlooking the Bosphorus – and after a decade with a partner, found even Christmas could be joyful. Recently I found this note in my 2021 diary: “Moved into this apartment ...The Guardian - 2d -
I’m ashamed of what I said about Blake Lively. Her allegations should shock us all | Laura Snapes
A complaint filed by the actor against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni paints a disturbing picture – and suggests the public is far too easily fooled . “She’s really giving throwback ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘It was like I’d run six marathons then they said do a seventh’ – how Industry’s Marisa Abela hit peak form
With yacht deaths, shocking sex and a twisted love triangle, Marisa Abela stole the show in the year’s wildest drama. She opens up about why her HBO banking drama is just getting going. Marisa ...The Guardian - 2d -
Cleaning to Soothe the Worried
I come from a long line of house cleaners. After Oct. 7, I knew what to do.The New York Times - 2d -
Revival in SNP fortunes raises fresh questions about Scottish independence
Polls show highest level of support in four years for breaking away from UKFinancial Times - 2d -
NFL Power Rankings entering Week 17: Should a loss change what we think about the Eagles?
The Eagles had the NFL's longest winning streak before Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Aaron Rodgers muses about being released "by a teenager"
With Tuesday being Christmas Eve, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made his weekly visit with Pat McAfee and company a day earlier than usual.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What is neijuan, and why is China worried about it?
The buzzword – which went viral after a student was filmed working on his laptop while riding his bicycle – reflects a mix of competitiveness and hopelessness amid China’s slowing economy. On the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Here's what to know about the Corporate Transparency Act ruling
The Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, requires businesses to register with FINCEN, or face fines. Here's what to know.CBS News - 2d -
Americans more hopeful about 2025 than 2024, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS News poll finds Americans are more hopeful about 2025 than 2024. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.CBS News - 2d -
Luigi Mangione's lawyer expresses concern about right to fair trial
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains behind bars after pleading not guilty to murder and terrorism charges Monday morning in New York. Luigi Mangione's lawyer ...CBS News - 2d -
Raiders ignore draft uproar: 'Don't do this to lose'
With fans upset over the team's draft slot slipping after a victory Sunday, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said winning matters and "we don't do this to lose."ESPN - 2d -
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce doesn’t care about draft position amid struggles: ‘None of that s**t matters’
The Raiders are currently projected to have the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL Draft next spring.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Evening Report — Gaetz's future uncertain after report release
{beacon} Evening Report © Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Gaetz's future uncertain after scathing ethics report THE HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE released its highly anticipated report ...The Hill - 2d -
Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Do the Heat even have to move him before the deadline?
Miami is reportedly confident that Butler will need to figure out a sign-and-trade in the summer anywayCBS Sports - 2d -
Luigi Mangione's lawyer on concerns about Eric Adam's comments, right to fair trial
Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Luigi Mangione's lawyer, protested New York City Mayor Eric Adam's statements about the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder case. CBS News legal contributor ...CBS News - 2d -
What to know about holiday travel before Christmas Day
Denver International Airport is prepared to receive Americans hoping to travel for the holidays. CBS News Colorado's Ashley Portillo has more on what's expected for those traveling this season.CBS News - 2d -
Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It
The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.Inc. - 2d -
Ex-D.C. police officer convicted of lying about leaks to Proud Boys leader
A retired police officer in the nation's capital has been convicted of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group.CBS News - 2d -
What to know about Mangione not-guilty plea on state charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, entered a not-guilty plea at his arraignment on New York state murder and terrorism charges Monday. CBS News ...CBS News - 2d -
On Chrismukkah, What’s an Interfaith Family to Do?
The two holidays will converge for the first time since 2005. For some, celebrating both means “the best blend of the two.”The New York Times - 2d -
Consumer confidence dented by stock-market worries and threat of Trump tariffs
The consumer-confidence index fell to a three-month low in December.MarketWatch - 2d -
I asked a 105-year-old when middle age starts: Her answer delighted me—and made me feel better about turning 40
Before I turned 40, Shirley Hodes, who was then about to turn 105, gave me her take on when "middle age" begins, and it was not at all what I expected.CNBC - 2d -
As Drug Culture Becomes Mainstream, Our Language Needs To Evolve.
We need a new language to talk about the chemicals and plants that change our consciousness.The New York Times - 3d -
With Jalen Hurts’ health in question, Eagles need to worry about more than passing game
“A lot of things we do in our run game is designed with Jalen,” Saquon Barkley said. “It’s kind of hard to continue to run the same stuff when he’s not in there."Yahoo Sports - 3d
