Poor nations are choking on debt — we must grasp the solutions

Virginia coach Tony Bennett chokes back tears explaining decision to retire: 'It was time'

'I realized I'm no longer the best coach to lead this program in this current environment,' Bennett said at a press conference

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Marseille is neither a drug-choked hell nor a tourist paradise: it’s the city that captures France at its best | Cole Stangler

France’s second city makes headlines for crime, but also for being welcoming and progressive. Neither cliche does it justice. Earlier this month, France’s second city suffered a pair of brutal ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

‘More toxic than ever’: Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as ‘pollution season’ begins

As air pollution hits toxic levels, one proposal is to introduce a ‘smog diplomacy’ initiative between Pakistan and India. As the smog descended over Lahore, people began to feel the familiar ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $40,000 debt?

Getting rid of your credit card debt is important, but is debt forgiveness the right approach? Here's what to know.

Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $15,000 debt?

If you're trying to tackle $15,000 in credit card debt, it's important to find the right strategy first.

Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $25,000 debt?

With credit card interest rates high, many borrowers may need forgiveness now. But can it cover $25,000 worth of debt?

Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $3,000 debt?

Stuck with a $3,000 credit card bill? Here's how to get help now.

Nigeria’s economic transformation must succeed

Failure would set back the cause of reform across sub-Saharan Africa

World - Financial Times - October 16

Is it worse to have no climate solutions – or to have them but refuse to use them? | Rebecca Solnit

Tech barons are forever predicting some amazing new technology to fix the climate crisis. Yet fixes already exist. There are so many ways to fiddle while Rome burns, or as this season’s weather ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

How a broke Argentine province is countering Milei's deep austerity cuts

After entering office last year, far-right President Milei swiftly imposed his fiscal shock therapy, slashing federal budget transfers to provinces

World - ABC News - October 17

Call of Duty MW3's Poor Reception Did Not Affect Black Ops 6 Campaign, Developer Says

The MW3 campaign was the worst-received Call of Duty campaign in recent memory. In the GameSpot review , S.E. Doster gave the single player mode a 5/10. Other reviews were similarly mixed . ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Player ratings: Arsenal suffer first loss of season with poor showings by Saliba, Trossard

The absences of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka were noticeable for the Gunners.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Poll Finds Voters Think Economy is Poor, But Split Over Whether Trump or Harris Can Fix It

Neither candidate is seen as having a clear advantage about how they would handle jobs and the economy.

Business - Inc. - October 21

As Tua Tagovailoa nears return, Dolphins face uphill climb to save season due to poor roster planning at QB

Tua, on track to return in Week 8 vs. Arizona, faces a tall task of saving Miami's season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Two Bugattis Crashed in the Dumbest Way Possible and a Poor Dump Truck Paid the Price

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Coca-Cola’s stock falls as unit case volume surprisingly falls after ‘poor’ July

Coca-Cola’s stock turns lower as earnings beat expectations because another big increase in price helped offset a surprise decline unit case volume.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Coming off poor season, Max Homa excited about improvements in his game entering 2024 Zozo Championship

Homa is set to tee it up at the Zozo Championship in Japan for the first time since 2019

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Could poor sleep speed up brain aging? Expert weighs in on new study.

Have difficulty falling or staying asleep? New research shows it's associated with signs of sped-up brain aging. Experts explain the risks.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Safe Code - All Safehouse Puzzle Solutions

Early into Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's campaign, you will be taken to your safehouse, where you can buy upgrades to gear up for missions. As you explore this mansion you may notice some places ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Poor sleep in early midlife years could mean higher dementia risk: Study

Those tossing and turning throughout their early midlife years may be more susceptible to dementia as they age, researchers found.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

A look at what's wrong with Aaron Rodgers-led Jets, why problems go well beyond poor QB performance

Pinpointing the issues for this 2-6 team after the Week 8 loss to the Patriots

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Poor fundamentals plagued Yankees all season and finally sank them in World Series loss

The Yankees held an enormous lead and then the fundamental lapses that had, at times, afflicted them during the regular season swept through Game 5 and tilted the Word Series irrevocably.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Starbucks’ new CEO has diagnosed its problems. Analysts say the solutions could get expensive.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has laid out a bold turnaround plan for the coffee chain, with plans to tighten up service and redesign stores. But analysts are proceeding with caution.

Business - MarketWatch - 19 hours 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 - October 24

How to qualify for a debt consolidation program this November

There could be big benefits to enrolling in a debt consolidation program now, but you'll have to qualify first.

3 reasons to consider debt relief this November

Not sure if your situation warrants the help of a debt relief servicer? Here are three timely reasons why it may.

Face the Nation: Frost, Salvanto

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with ...

A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?

The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.

The United Nations is on the verge of irrelevance

There are two unpalatable truths about the U.N.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Face the Nation: Lawler, Whelan

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, who represents a district heavily targeted by Democrats, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" ...

Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’

Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dip

World - Financial Times - October 24

10/27: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance discusses Russian disinformation campaigns and the Trump-Vance ticket's "women problem." Plus, ...

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