Claims Government Payments

Weekly Jobless Claims See Slight Uptick

Harsh winter weather and the Los Angeles area fires may push claims up further in the next few weeks.

Inc. - Jan. 23

'I got a credit card as I lost winter fuel payment'

Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Record number of consumers are making minimum credit cards payments as delinquencies rise

Consumer stress has intensified, with an escalating share of credit card holders making only minimum payments on their bills, according to a Philadelphia Federal Reserve report.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Salzburg loses exclusive claim to famous Mozart chocolates

Austria’s souvenir Mozartkugeln will no longer be made in composer’s home city after factory bankruptcy. Visitors to Salzburg can hardly escape merchandise linked to its favourite son, Wolfgang ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

JetBlue now accepts Venmo payments to book flights, an airline first

Venmo payment options are available on JetBlue website, and will roll out on carrier's mobile app in coming months.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Trump wrongly claims Manchester's atom split feat

Trump speech hailed the US feat, but New Zealander Sir Ernest Rutherford oversaw the trial in Manchester.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'

President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at correcting “past misconduct” he said qualified as weaponization of the federal government. The executive order largely points the finger ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

NHL Cancels Escrow Payments; What It Means For Islanders

The NHL has received some very promising financial news.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

Israel's coalition government endorses ceasefire deal with Hamas

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Tycoon's ex-wife awarded £43.5m in divorce payment

Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Wanted: a clear governing philosophy for Labour

School and workers’ rights reforms jar with the government’s stated growth mission

Financial Times - Jan. 17

How to Come Up With a Down Payment on a House

With prices high, putting aside enough cash to buy a house can be daunting. But housing experts say there are assistance programs in all 50 states.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

With or without DOGE, Democrats need a plan for fixing the government

Before Democrats dismiss the DOGE as just more MAGA trollery, it’s fair to ask — where’s their plan for making government more efficient and effective?

The Hill - Jan. 17

Bulgarian pro-Russia party joins coalition government

New prime minister Rosen Zhelyazkov pledges to keep Balkan state on pro-western path

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Ask not what your government can do for you

The instinct to over-intervene runs across the political spectrum

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Government Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to the Dead

The money came back when the Department of Treasury gained access to the Social Security Administration’s “Full Death Master File.”

Inc. - Jan. 15

One-month cap on advance rent payments closer to becoming law

MPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.

BBC News - Jan. 14

California’s fires are a scorching indictment of misguided governance

California’s government, blinded by ideological priorities and hampered by mismanagement, has failed to fireproof the state, while focusing instead on “Trump-proofing” it. The tragic consequences ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled proposals which he says will make the UK 'one of the great AI superpowers'.

BBC News - Jan. 13

New private parking panel to scrap ‘five-minute payment rule’

Move follows case of a woman issued with fines of almost £2,000

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Growing anger over government response to wildfires

There is growing anger and questions over the response to the wildfires. Los Angeles’ Fire Chief even saying budget cuts lead to a lack of resources. NBC News' Ellison Barber reports.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump has accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of prioritizing environmental policies over public safety, and claimed that FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the crisis.

CBS News - Jan. 11

Evening Report — Trump plots governing strategy

👨🏼‍⚖️Plus: Judge holds Giuliani in contempt {beacon} Evening Report Friday, Jan. 10 © Evan Vucci, Associated Press Trump turns to governing as investigations fizzle PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP IS ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Thousands protest in Slovakia against government's Ukraine policy

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Vince McMahon, SEC reach $1.7M settlement over hush money payments

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder Vince McMahon reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday for failing to disclose two payments made on behalf of ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

The Government Wants to Protect Robux From Hackers

In a new proposal issued Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to regulate virtual currencies used in Roblox and other video games like US dollars.

Wired - Jan. 10