Million Americans Borrowed

31 million Americans borrowed money for health care last year: Poll

More than 31 million Americans borrowed money last year to pay for health care, a new survey found. Those Americans borrowed about $74 billion, despite most of them have some form of health ...

The Hill - 20h

Schiff: Millions of Americans 'downright ashamed' of Trump

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a longtime critic of President Trump, said he thinks millions of Americans are ashamed of the president “for the first time” over his efforts to strike a deal with ...

The Hill - 6d

Millions of student borrowers are behind on loans — and may see their credit scores tank, VantageScore finds

The 9 million federal student loan borrowers who are late on their bills may see their credit scores tank by as much as 129 points, a new report finds.

CNBC - 17h

The Social Security Fairness Act could boost payments for more than 3.2 million Americans—see who qualifies

President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here's who may see a boost to their benefits and when.

CNBC - 6d

SoftBank Considers Borrowing $16 Billion to Fund AI

This would be on top of the $15 billion SoftBank has already committed to Stargate.

Inc. - 3d

Global government borrowing set to hit record $12.3tn

S&P predicts higher bond issuance will push stock of long-term debt to $76.9tn

Financial Times - 2d

Thames Water has to keep borrowing and carry on

The public water utility cannot avoid a debt refinancing, despite the horrifying expense

Financial Times - 7h

3 home equity borrowing moves to make before the March Fed meeting

With another Federal Reserve meeting set for March, potential home equity borrowers should consider these moves now.

CBS News - Feb. 21

5 borrowers who should consider debt management now

If you recognize yourself in any of these categories, this may be the time to consider a debt management program.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans

The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 2d

Germans Agree to Borrow More for Military, in Sharp Response to Trump

The agreement between Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor, and his potential coalition partners also includes big new infrastructure spending.

The New York Times - 1d

German borrowing costs soar by most since 1997 on ‘historic’ debt deal

Investors bet on big boost to growth after agreement to increase funding for military and infrastructure

Financial Times - 19h

Here's how much you'd save by borrowing with a HELOC now

A HELOC is one of the cheapest ways to borrow money now. Here's how much you'd save compared to the alternatives.

CBS News - 15h

The Death of Competition in American Elections

A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Trust Was Once an American Superpower

Undermining one of our country’s greatest and least-appreciated assets.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

A Day of American Infamy

A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter.

The New York Times - 5d

Millions in the dark in Chile after blackout

SANTIAGO, Chile — A sweeping blackout hit Chile on Tuesday, stranding commuters, knocking out traffic lights, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving millions of people across the South ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

Biden's SAVE repayment plan for student loan borrowers is dead. Here's what to know

Now that the Biden administration's SAVE plan is blocked, millions of student loan borrowers will need to find a new way to repay their debt.

CNBC - Feb. 22

Federal judge blocks Musk's DOGE from access to student loan borrowers' personal data

Elon Musk's government-slashing effort, DOGE, is temporarily barred from accessing personal data on 42 million student loan borrowers, a federal judge ruled.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Student loan borrowers face abrupt 180 as GOP budget plans threaten to raise payments

Student loan borrowers could see their payments increase under budget plans currently under discussion by House Republicans, a violent about-face after years of working with the Biden ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Amid risks to Education Dept., borrowers should 'immediately' take key actions, consumer advocates say

Amid the threats to the Education Dept. and reports that Musk's DOGE had gained access to student loan borrower data, consumer advocates are issuing warnings.

CNBC - Feb. 25

Student-loan borrowers struggle to access repayment plans. Advocates worry about ‘chaos.’

The Trump administration’s push for efficiency could result in student-loan borrowers receiving the bare minimum of service just as millions of them need help staying on track.

MarketWatch - 6d

Student loan borrowers pursuing public service forgiveness are 'panicking,' expert says. Here's what to know

As the Trump administration overhauls the student loan system, many borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness are worried about the future.

CNBC - 2d

Student loan borrowers pursuing public service forgiveness are 'panicking,' expert says. Here's what to know.

As the Trump administration overhauls the student loan system, many borrowers pursuing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program are worried about its future.

NBC News - 2d

The Grizzlies' magic trick: How an offense borrowed from a DIII school in Maine has Memphis moving differently

Inside the unconventional system that is 'radical in its simplicity'

CBS Sports - 19h

This Never Happened With an American President Before

Trump’s behavior in the Oval Office with Zelensky was an unparalleled break with American foreign policy.

The New York Times - 5d

Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare

The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure cuffs and ...

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Matthew Stafford could join the $50 million club

Under his current contract, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will make $27 million in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips

The payments, part of a settlement with the New York attorney general’s office over a practice that ended in 2019, will return as much as $14,000 to some workers.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Inside the Taliban's surveillance network monitoring millions

The Taliban say 90,000 CCTV cameras in Kabul will reduce crime but there are fears for human rights.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Oscars Draw 18 Million Viewers, an 8% Drop

The show was broadcast on ABC, as it has been for decades, but also streamed live on Hulu, where there were glitches.

The New York Times - 2d

WBD adds 6.4 million Max subscribers, forecasts 150 million subs by end of 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday it added 6.4 million global streaming subscribers in the fourth quarter for a total of 116.9 million subscribers.

CNBC - 6d

A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad

The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

It’s time for Americans to withhold their taxes | Judith Levine

The point is not to deprive the government of funds. It’s to expose the regime’s criminality. Political power boils down to two things: votes and money. But when money buys presidents, senators and ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers

The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.

Wired - Feb. 20

Why 'Severance' would fall flat with the American workforce

While there’s no polling data asking about whether we’d be willing to become “severed,” don’t expect Americans to clamor for it any time soon.

The Hill - Feb. 21

American suspected of killing her newborn baby in Paris

An 18-year-old American student is suspected of throwing her newborn baby out of a third-floor hotel window, Paris prosecution sources told CBS News.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Meet the House un-American activities caucus

Four House GOP members have asked Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to sue three small civil society organizations for allegedly aiding illegal aliens, drawing comparisons to the House Un-American ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Protesters Display Upside-Down American Flag at Yosemite

Organizers said the inverted flag, historically used as a sign of distress, was meant to draw attention to the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Democrats warn of ‘largest Medicaid cut in American history’

House Democrats are ramping up their attacks on the GOP’s budget plan, warning that the massive spending blueprint would translate into the steepest Medicaid cut in the program’s history. Behind ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

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