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Year in a word: Fascism

The right-wing ideology is no longer confined to the dark underbelly of history

Financial Times - 8h

Treasury secretary warns Congress as US nears its debt limit

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress on Friday that the U.S. will hit its debt limit unless the government takes "extraordinary measures" to avoid default. The notification likely means ...

NBC News - 23h

Year in a word: Greenlash

The seemingly unrelenting rise of populism has spurred a retreat from environmental targets

Financial Times - 1d

Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by ...

CBS News - 1d

Yellen: US will hit debt ceiling in mid- or late-January

Politico - 1d

Yellen Issues Debt Limit Warning to Congress

The Treasury secretary urged Congress to protect the full faith and credit of the United States by raising the debt limit.

The New York Times - 1d

Credit card debt set to hit record levels as consumer holiday spending rises

Consumers are on track to set a spending record this holiday season. But leaning on credit cards could come at a high cost.

CNBC - 1d

This Was the Year of the Influencer Political Takeover

Politicians fully embraced the creator economy in 2024, blurring the lines between punditry and journalism. By 2028, the lawmakers could become creators themselves.

Wired - 2d

36% of Americans took on holiday debt this year — averaging $1,181 — survey finds. These tips can help

The holiday season may linger on for those who racked up more credit card debt than they anticipated. These tips can help knock those balances down.

CNBC - 2d

Charli XCX’s Year of the ‘Brat’

In six months, the (once) underground pop singer and songwriter played her version of the fame game, sampling the highs and lows of genuine stardom.

The New York Times - 2d

The Year Villainy Won

Villains were everywhere and more relatable than ever. Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character.

Wired - 3d

News Review of the Year 2024

Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.

BBC News - 5d

A year of extreme weather that challenged billions

Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat and extreme weather, say scientists.

BBC News - 11h

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 - 1d

Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by ...

CBS News - 1d

Final year for the current New Year's Eve ball in Times Square

The New Year's Eve ball that will usher in 2025 for the thousands celebrating in New York City's Times Square will be retired after January 1. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.

CBS News - 1d

What happens if you don't pay credit card debt that's in collections?

There could be repercussions for not paying credit card debt that's gone into collections. Here's what they are.

CBS News - 1d

Credit card debt set to hit record levels as consumer holiday spending rises

Heading into the holidays, many Americans were already saddled with record-breaking credit card debt.

NBC News - 1d

Candice Miller Contends With a Tangle of Debt After Her Husband’s Death

On Instagram, Candice Miller showed the world glittering parties and vacations. When her husband, Brandon Miller, died, he had $33.6 million in debt and just $8,000 in the bank.

The New York Times - 2d