Financial Emergencies

More Americans tapping 401(k)s to pay for financial emergencies

More Americans than ever before are tapping their 401(k)s early to cover financial emergencies.

The Hill - 16h

Wildfire state of emergency in Carolinas

South Carolina governor declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes. At one point, more than 175 ...

NBC News - 3d

Chinese Hospital Bankruptcies Soar Amid Financial Strains

Still recovering from heavy spending during the pandemic, hospitals are squeezed by a slumping economy and government efforts to curb health care spending.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Liverpool financial loss rose to £57m for 2023-24

Liverpool report an annual pre-tax loss of £57m up to 31 May 2024 - £48m more than they lost in the previous 12 months.

BBC News - 6d

Cancer family 'financially broken' by benefits wait

Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.

BBC News - 4d

How to financially prepare yourself for a natural disaster

From Altadena to Asheville, the tragedies provided an urgent wake-up call

MarketWatch - 3d

5 financial moves homebuyers should make this spring

Preparing financially before buying a home can put you in a better position. Here's how to do so this spring.

CBS News - 2d

NHS leaders warned of ‘fundamental reset’ to their financial regimes

Crisis meeting called after £6.6bn NHS England deficit predicted and national medical director resigns

Financial Times - 13h

Dolan seeks 'financial transparency' in NBA office

Knicks owner James Dolan wants clearer accounting of the NBA's finances, according to a letter that was received by the league office and the board of governors and obtained by ESPN on Thursday.

ESPN - 4h

Financially Frayed Joann Unravels and Will Close its Stores and Go Out of Business

The fabric and crafts retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, and will now fold up its operations.

Inc. - Feb. 25

‘It’s similar to Enron’: La Liga president accuses Manchester City of financial deception

Enron one of the largest bankruptcy cases in US history La Liga alleges City distort EU’s internal market Manchester City have been accused of an Enron-style financial deception by La Liga’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

Jeffrey Epstein: more files released related to late sex offender and financier

Attorney general had indicated justice department would release files related to Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019. The US justice department has released additional files related to the late ...

The Guardian - Feb. 28

How U.S. ‘mini-stagflation’ and the yen could shock financial markets

A financial shock is on the cards if the carry trade crumbles, says strategist.

MarketWatch - 6d

RFL warns clubs that planned coup will financially cripple the sport

Professional clubs want to oust RFL chair Simon Johnson Governing body says any such move would breach rules The Rugby Football League has warned clubs that an attempt to sideline the sport’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

Black woman who retired at 30: Financial independence is 'not just for white guys'

Persistent wage and wealth gaps make it harder for Black Americans to retire on a similar timeline to their white peers. Blogger hopes to inspire change.

CNBC - 6d

Guggenheim Lays Off 20 Employees as Financial Challenges Persist

The museum has suffered from rising costs and lower attendance. The cuts followed those at the Brooklyn Museum, which trimmed 10 percent of its staff this month.

The New York Times - 3d

These 5 actions can help protect your personal and financial data

Protecting personal and financial information should be part of a strategy to ensure overall financial well-being, regardless of the political climate.

CNBC - 2d

Hunter Biden asks for laptop data case to be dismissed, citing financial problems

Hunter Biden is moving to end his lawsuit against a former Trump aide, citing financial troubles. Biden sued Garrett Ziegler in 2023, accusing the former staffer of violating state and federal laws ...

The Hill - 13h

Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language

Why did humans start speaking

ABC News - Feb. 18

English councils’ spending on emergency housing surges

Near-80% jump in expenditure to £732mn reflects increasingly acute homelessness crisis, says charity

Financial Times - Feb. 25

United flight makes emergency landing at Newark airport

A United Airlines flight headed to Nevada made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport to deal with a mechanical problem, according to the airline. It comes the day after a ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

John Gaeta’s Escape.ai creates platform for emerging entertainment

Escape.ai debuted the beta of its Neo Cinema content distribution platform and creator marketplace to spur emerging forms of entertainment.

VentureBeat - Feb. 26

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.

Wired - Feb. 27

GOP divisions emerge in upcoming marquee races

Divisions between different factions of the GOP are beginning to take shape in key states ahead of the 2025 and 2026 elections. In Florida, first lady Casey DeSantis mulling a gubernatorial bid as ...

The Hill - 4d

South Carolina wildfires spur evacuations and state of emergency

Wildfires in Carolina Forest, S.C., a community outside of Myrtle Beach, have prompted evacuation orders in Horry County. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has also declared a state of emergency.

NBC News - 4d

WATCH: Toddler calls 911 for 'emergency donuts' and they deliver

According to the police department, Bennett used an old cell phone that could still be used to call 911 in emergencies.

ABC News - 2d

European leaders hold emergency Ukraine talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels Thursday as European Union leaders meet to hold defense talks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.

CBS News - 16h

Details on European leaders' emergency Ukraine meeting

European leaders are holding an emergency meeting in Brussels Thursday to discuss their newly expanded role in the war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.

CBS News - 14h

Tony Hawk on turning down $500,000 for Pro Skater: 'The best financial decision of my life'

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk once turned down half a million dollars for Pro Skater. He says it was the "best financial decision" of his life.

CNBC - Feb. 21

UK court refuses to say financier acted in 'good faith' in Vatican deal but says he wasn't dishonest

A British court has largely backed the Vatican and refused to declare that a London-based financier acted in “good faith” in his dealings involving the Holy See’s investment in a London property

ABC News - Feb. 21

Can the Kansas City Chiefs solve free agency's financial trap? | Inside Coverage

The Chiefs just got a rude awakening at the Super Bowl, but are reports of their demise greatly exaggerated?

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

EU spends more on Russian oil and gas than financial aid to Ukraine – report

Europe estimated to have bought €22bn of fossil fuels from Russia in 2024 but gave €19bn to support Kyiv. The EU is spending more money on Russian fossil fuels than on financial aid to Ukraine, a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

‘I have fear of financial insecurity’: I’m 58, recently widowed with $1 million saved for retirement. What if the economy tanks?

“My pension after taxes is estimated at $6,500 per month. I’m eligible at age 60 to access $2,400 per month of my husband’s Social Security.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

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