Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says

Student who wowed China in Alibaba math contest got help from teacher, organizers say

Organizers of a Chinese math competition say a vocational school student who finished near the top in the first round was helped by her teacher in violation of the rules

World - ABC News - November 5

Concert tickets disappear from Ticketmaster accounts

Ticketmaster accounts are being hacked and the tickets resold on other sites in the final leg of the Taylor Swift concert tour. Ticketmaster won't say how many people are impacted.

Biden's latest student debt plan would create forgiveness path for borrowers facing financial ruin

The Biden administration introduced a proposal to deliver student loan forgiveness to millions of people experiencing devastating financial hardship.

Business - CNBC - October 25

All assets posted negative returns in October apart from gold, silver and oil, Deutsche Bank says

Markets have just gone through one of the toughest months they’ve experienced in 2024 so far, according to a new analysis by Deutsche Bank.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

US ex-Juul users suddenly find thousands in their bank accounts after lawsuit: ‘I forgot about it completely’

Recipients say they filed class-action claims on a whim amid lawsuit alleging products were unlawfully marketed to minors. Drewe Raimi was lying in bed scrolling TikTok when she got the ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Israel's rescue service says a second rocket barrage from Lebanon kills 2, raising death toll in northern Israel to 7

World - ABC News - October 31

Here's how an 86-year-old grandmother got her nearly $32,000 private student loan debt forgiven

Some lenders of private student loans offer disabled borrowers a way to get their debt forgiven. But the process is difficult to learn about and to navigate.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Student loans, Title IX: What education policies might come out of a Trump administration

School choice will have a proponent in the Oval Office, and the federal Department of Education could be in existential danger after Tuesday's election. GOP education initiatives have been ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Their student loans should have been canceled already. Now they fear it won’t happen under Trump.

Pressure is building on the Biden administration to process promised student-loan cancellations in its waning days.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Deutsche Bank shares fall on doubling of third-quarter loan losses but profits rise

Deutsche Bank’s pre-tax profits were lifted by a reduction in the provisions it has set aside to settle litigation related to its Postbank acquisition

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Surge in UK borrowing costs is not a repeat of the 'mini-budget' crisis, economists say

"It isn't anything like we saw with the Trussonomics mini-budget when that spike really was high after those unfunded tax cuts came in," one analyst said.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Cardi B vows to sue, 'beat' troll behind child protective services prank call: 'It's not funny'

Cardi B vows to take legal and physical action against the prank caller who called child protective services to her home. 'You gonna see the evil side of me.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

Robotic dogs are patrolling Mar-a-Lago to help protect Trump, Secret Service confirms

The “high-tech hound,” as the Secret Service has been known to call it, was filmed walking the perimeter of the Palm Beach property alongside an agent.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike

GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.

The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ...

Tech - Wired - November 12

Matthew Perry's family 'thrilled' about accountability coming from death investigation

Matthew Perry's family reflects on his overdose death a year after the fact. The 'Friends' star's mom is 'thrilled' about accountability in the federal probe.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28

Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X from its official accounts

Platform’s coverage of US election crystallised longstanding concerns about its content, says Guardian. Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X The Guardian has announced it will no longer ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Trump says he will protect women 'whether they like it or not'

During an appearance at the Green Bay, Wis., rally, former President Donald Trump recalled an apparent exchange with a staff member who didn't feel it appropriate for Trump to use the phrase ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Trump says he will "protect women" whether they "like it or not"

While campaigning in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump told a crowd that "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them.'" Vice President Kamala Harris ...

Trump says he will protect women whether they ‘like it or not’

Comments in final days of US presidential campaign are ‘very offensive’ to female voters, argues Kamala Harris

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Russia halting strikes on energy targets could lead to peace talks, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president floats mutual cessation of aerial attacks on power grids as first step towards ending war

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Visa says spending trends are stable, and this time Wall Street agrees

Visa’s CFO expects the “stable and resilient consumer” to keep up such spending trends into the company’s new fiscal year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Heineken Sales Miss Forecasts as Consumers Shy Away From Beer

The Dutch brewer posted sales below analysts’ expectations in the third quarter as the group grappled with challenging consumer and industry trends in some markets, particularly the Americas and ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

F.D.A. Wants to Pull Ineffective Decongestant From Stores

It was added to cold and flu remedies in the 1990s when another ingredient went behind the counter over illicit meth lab concerns.

Health - The New York Times - November 7

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries

A 35-page list outlines the hundreds of books removed from library shelves in Florida's 73 school districts.

Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups

Campaigners warn Budget pledge falls far short of manifesto promise to support energy efficiency

World - Financial Times - November 1

Some consumers say a kratom drink's marketing led to an addiction

Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.

Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars

Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Home Depot’s sales are improving, but it says consumers are still cautious about spending

Home Depot is mired in a sales slump as homeowners put off major projects.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Thames Water seeks up to £3bn in emergency loans from creditors

New debt would involve 9.75% interest charges as utility group seeks to stave off nationalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 25

From Maupay to Doak: how Premier League players are faring on loan

We assess 10 players who made temporary summer moves, including an unusually small goalkeeper who is thriving. It seemed very sensible to send the creative midfielder to learn more about top-flight ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

I’m 69 and have $10,000 in legal bills from my divorce. Is now the time to borrow from my IRA?

“I never dreamed I’d be in this position.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Trump claims he will ‘protect’ women — women need to protect themselves from Trump

Donald Trump’s infantilization of women, declaring "I’m going to do it, whether the women like it or not," is simply confirmation that he does not view women as capable, intelligent or equal.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

To protect US democracy from tyrants, we must protect the truly free press | Robert Reich

No billionaire or corporation controls us: the Guardian answers only to the public. Please help us raise the $4m we need to hold power to account in 2025 . Reliable and independent sources of ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

King and Prince William’s estates ‘making millions from charities and public services’

Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster likely to make at least £50m from leasing land to services such as NHS and schools, according to investigation . King Charles and Prince William’s property empires ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint

The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities

Health - ABC News - October 24

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