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My grandfather co-signed my cousin’s student loan. After my grandfather died, my cousin skipped town. Will the estate have to pay the debt?
“The loan is now in default, and I have no idea where this grandson is.”MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Honduras threatens to expel US military over Trump deportation threat
Honduran President Xiomara Castro issued President-elect Trump a stark warning earlier this week over his vow to pursue mass deportations when he returns to the White House, threatening to bar U.S. ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Is America Just Going to Abandon Its Towns Falling Into the Ocean?
Communities must be able to move to solid ground while remaining whole.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
My ex is sick but won’t retire to spite me out of benefits. He took our marriage and divorce papers, but can I get his Social Security benefits?
“I was married to my former husband for 11 years.”MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns
Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
‘That is Maganomics’: where Trump is taking America on trade
Maverick economist turned presidential adviser Peter Navarro has helped bring back a world in which power takes precedence over economic exchange. Will he prove his critics wrong?Financial Times - Jan. 4 -
Where the next financial crisis could emerge
As the IMF has warned, the rise and rise of private credit brings systemic risksFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations
In pushing back against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan, President Xiomara Castro threatened that a base hosting U.S. troops could “lose all reason to exist in Honduras.”The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family
Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Northern Illinois set to move to Mountain West as football-only member
The school's board of trustees will vote to approve the move on Jan. 7.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
A Stock Market Boom Could Arrive in 2025, According to History
The S&P 500 has turned negative only twice after an annual return of 20 percent or more.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
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Indian village that changed its name to honor Jimmy Carter pays tribute
A village in India named after the late former President Jimmy Carter fondly remembers his visit almost 50 years ago.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations
Republican sources on Capitol Hill warn that President-elect Trump’s nominees may be delayed because of paperwork holdups and the slow start of FBI background checks, creating obstacles for the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Why Johnson's perilous moment threatens Trump's agenda
Conservatives are already making a bevy of demands, which centrists fear would cause further chaos this year.Politico - Jan. 3 -
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Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa
No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
China's electric car boom is increasingly more about hybrids
Hybrid-powered vehicles are proving more popular than battery-only ones in China, even as consumers shift away from gas-only cars, full-year data show.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
India’s next digital payments boom
Also in this newsletter: Is India’s stock market run waning and some New Year’s Eve party statsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
It Took 11 Seasons, but This N.F.L. Player Is Finally Becoming a Star
Kyle Van Noy has had fractured ribs, a herniated disc, and a fractured orbital socket during his career. It has all made him more resilient.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
App. State Mountaineers vs. Troy Trojans live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NCAA Basketball on TV, stream online
How to watch App. State vs. Troy basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
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Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
NBA names Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was named NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Jill Biden received $20,000 diamond from Indian PM in 2023, among other gifts
Annual report details gifts given to first family by foreign leaders, most of which are transferred to National Archives. Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The nexus of organized crime and foreign meddling threatens Latin America
The growing power of organized crime and its destabilizing effects on Latin American democracies present new vulnerabilities for foreign powers to exploit.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Japan urges Australians to head off the beaten track as record numbers flood tourist hotspots
About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November last year, nearly 200,000 more than the previous record in 2019. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
How to watch Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Bucknell Bison: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
How to watch Lehigh vs. Bucknell basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment
The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
‘Grief doesn’t bend’: professional big mountain skier Hadley Hammer on moving forward past loss
The American big mountain skier has experienced more loss at 38 than most humans will in a lifetime. She opens up about how she’s learned to navigate the highs and lows. For the last five years, ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The booming business of special needs education in England
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councilsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Dick Capri, Catskills Comic Who Took His Shtick to Broadway, Dies at 93
He was a regular at the mountain resorts where many comedians honed their acts, then had a star turn in the long-running revue “Catskills on Broadway.”The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
At Trevi Fountain in Rome, Tourists’ Coins Go to Good Cause
Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark?The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
‘Are you kidding me?’ How Slow Horses’ Rosalind Eleazar took on a sensational thriller
The actor stars in the much-celebrated sleeper hit. Now, she’s changing gears to tackle the compulsively twisty Harlan Coben adaptation Missing You. When Rosalind Eleazar got married last year on a ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Trump tariffs threaten pharmaceuticals
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump tariffs could upend pharma supply chain The hefty tariffs President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 31