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

‘King of debt’ Donald Trump needs to reassure the bond markets — now

Millions of investors are watching the value of their bond funds sag almost daily as concerns about the impact of Trump’s policies on the national debt grow.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions for infrastructure spending

Rachel Reeves tells the BBC the change will allow the government to borrow more money - but cuts are still expected in her first Budget next week.

Medical debt is hurting millions of credit reports — but now there’s a cure

Even responsible, prudent people can end up thousands of dollars in debt if they get sick or injured.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Biden unveils new student debt plan for people with financial hardships

President Joe Biden's plans to forgive student debt have hit legal roadblocks. Now a new plan would look to help people experiencing financial hardships.

Bond market braced for rise in UK debt issuance to £300bn this year

Investment banks pencil in second-biggest annual gilt sales figure on record ahead of Labour’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Former British colonies owe ‘debt of gratitude’, says Robert Jenrick

Tory leadership candidate wades into reparations debate, arguing empire brought democratic institutions. UK politics live – latest updates Britain’s former colonies should be thankful for the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

S&P downgrades Thames Water debt further into ‘junk’ territory

Decision comes after troubled UK utility reached tentative deal on £3bn of emergency financing

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

They're middle class and insured, yet childbirth left them with crippling debt

Some middle-class families with private insurance face a risk of medical debt after childbirth. The group has been left behind by recent health care reforms.

How long can delinquent credit card debt be collected?

The timeline for collecting late credit card debt may surprise you. Here's how long debt collectors can pursue it.

How to have your credit card debt forgiven this November

Need to have your credit card debt forgiven? There are a few ways to pursue this type of debt relief now.

3 important credit card debt relief moves to make this November

Dealing with credit card debt issues? You may want to take these steps toward debt relief this month.

7 credit card fees that increase the cost of your debt

Interest charges aren't the only things that can cause your credit card debt to balloon. These fees can, too.

Spain boss: Yamal must toughen up after targeting

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has warned Lamine Yamal to get used to rough treatment on the pitch after the Barcelona winger was targeted in his country's 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over Denmark ...

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says

Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

UK must show ‘swagger’ to attract spending, investment minister says

Keir Starmer ‘supports’ rather than ‘degrades’ businesses, Poppy Gustafsson tells FT

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Georgia judge rules county election officials must certify election results

A Georgia judge ruled Tuesday that county election officials may not delay or decline to certify election results based on suspicions of fraud. Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney wrote in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Local election officials in Georgia must certify results, judge rules

County election boards in Georgia are not allowed to refuse to certify election results, a state judge ruled on Tuesday.

Arizona's top judge: Courts must prioritize post-election disputes

Arizona’s top state judge on Tuesday ordered trial courts to prioritize election cases as anticipation swirls about a blitz of lawsuits in the swing state following November’s presidential ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Supporting Israel isn’t enough — the Islamic Republic must go

Achieving peace between Israel and Iran is impossible as long as the Islamic Republic remains in power.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Kamala Harris must stay strong on Biden-era corporate enforcement

If Kamala Harris wants to maintain her brand as a strong leader who is unafraid to take on powerful interests — and, more importantly, if she wants to act as one — she should lean into the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Secret Service has 'deep flaws' and must overhaul leadership, report says

An independent panel reviewing the shooting at Donald Trump's rally calls for the agency to overhaul its leadership.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

The West must offer an ultimatum to Iran: Free your people or face attack

With its recent missile attack on Israel, Iran has stoked more tension and danger in the Middle East, but it has also given Israel and the West the opportunity to obtain the ultimate security ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

The 3 major decisions the next Congress must make about AI policy

With careful consideration and bold leadership, we can ensure that AI becomes a tool for progress, not a threat to our future.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit

A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled Meta must face a state lawsuit, alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed features harmful to young online users. Suffolk County Superior ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

The FTC must be held accountable for its widespread leaks of confidential data

The Federal Trade Commission must seal the cascade of leaks from the agency. Otherwise, it risks doing irreparable harm to its mission and the companies it is investigating.

Politics - The Hill - October 19

College Officials Must Condemn Support of Hamas Violence on Their Campuses

Would school administrators be silent if there was a Ku Klux Klan gathering on their campus celebrating white supremacist violence?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

License to compete: Regulators must step in to even the cloud playing field

Regulators need to press for a better and fuller solution to the cloud competition challenge right now. The longer the delay, the more entrenched the monopolistic behaviors become and the harder ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Bob Woodward’s new book War is a sober but alarming must-read

Watergate reporter says Trump is far worse than Nixon and ‘most reckless and impulsive president in American history’. The Middle East and Ukraine are ablaze, the US mired in turmoil. An ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

The Deeply Personal Price Women Must Pay for Abortion Bans

Exceptions to save a mother’s life don’t matter when doctors fear performing the procedure.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

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‘King of debt’ Donald Trump needs to reassure the bond markets — now

Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions for infrastructure spending

Medical debt is hurting millions of credit reports — but now there’s a cure

Biden unveils new student debt plan for people with financial hardships

Bond market braced for rise in UK debt issuance to £300bn this year

Former British colonies owe ‘debt of gratitude’, says Robert Jenrick

S&P downgrades Thames Water debt further into ‘junk’ territory

They're middle class and insured, yet childbirth left them with crippling debt

How long can delinquent credit card debt be collected?

How to have your credit card debt forgiven this November

3 important credit card debt relief moves to make this November

7 credit card fees that increase the cost of your debt

Spain boss: Yamal must toughen up after targeting

Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says

UK must show ‘swagger’ to attract spending, investment minister says

Georgia judge rules county election officials must certify election results

Local election officials in Georgia must certify results, judge rules

Arizona's top judge: Courts must prioritize post-election disputes

Supporting Israel isn’t enough — the Islamic Republic must go

Kamala Harris must stay strong on Biden-era corporate enforcement

Secret Service has 'deep flaws' and must overhaul leadership, report says

The West must offer an ultimatum to Iran: Free your people or face attack

The 3 major decisions the next Congress must make about AI policy

Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit

The FTC must be held accountable for its widespread leaks of confidential data

College Officials Must Condemn Support of Hamas Violence on Their Campuses

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