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Can you take out a HELOC with high credit card debt?

A HELOC is one of the most affordable borrowing options right now, but can you qualify for one with a lot of debt?

CBS News - Jan. 8

With Stakes High, Lebanese Lawmakers to Try Again to Choose a President

Despite pressure by the United States and others to elect a president in order to receive financial support, a consensus candidate has yet to emerge who can clearly end Lebanon’s political gridlock.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

California fire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as wildfires rage

A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and was expected to stay strong through early afternoon.

ABC News - Jan. 8

UN says Iran executed over 900 people in 2024, including dozens of women

The number executions in Iran rose to 901 in 2024, including 31 women, some of whom were convicted of murdering their husbands to fend off rape, the UN said.

NBC News - Jan. 8

'Music is back' as vinyl and streaming help sales hit a 20-year high

Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Lakers coach JJ Redick says Los Angeles wildfire has forced his family to evacuate: 'People are scared'

More than 30,000 people have been told to evacuate their homes amid the deadly fires

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Meta Now Lets Users Say Gay and Trans People Have ‘Mental Illness’

Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation.

Wired - Jan. 7

Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’

President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who resisted pressure cut ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Can Ghana's new president meet the voters' high expectations?

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

J&J says its lung cancer drug combination keeps people alive longer

Johnson & Johnson said its lung cancer regimen – Rybrevant plus Lazcluze – keeps people alive for at least a year longer than AstraZeneca's Tagrisso.

CNBC - Jan. 7

McDonald's boss says 29 people fired over abuse

It comes after workers at the fast-food chain told the BBC they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment.

BBC News - Jan. 7

The UN says more than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year as gangs rampage

Officials say more than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violence

ABC News - Jan. 7

Call Of Duty Budget Reportedly As High As $700 Million Per Game

Big video games take a lot of money to make, but the industry is very secretive in exactly how much is spent developing them. However, it looks like we might have some insight on how much money it ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, UN says

The UN human rights chief says it is time Iran "stems this ever-swelling tide of executions".

BBC News - Jan. 7

Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?

Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.

Wired - Jan. 7

With high heels and fur coats, Kaitlin Olson taps into 'High Potential'

The ABC procedural, which returns for the second half of its season Tuesday, has been a fun challenge for Kaitlin Olson, who stars in and produces the series.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

FirstFT: US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump reiterates ambition to buy Greenland and Wall Street’s top regulator steps down

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Palantir has this rare distinction as Morgan Stanley says stock price is too high

Morgan Stanley assigned a new analyst to cover hot artificial intelligence stock Palantir Technologies, and the Wall Street firm joined the ranks forecasting worse times ahead for the stock.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

How the Islamic State Radicalizes People Today

A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

UK high-speed rail line told to cut charges

Regulator rules fees should come down by 3.8% compared with HS1’s proposal

Financial Times - Jan. 6

The battle for working people

Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competition

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Edwards nets career-high 53 in loss to Pistons

The Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Timberwolves on Saturday night.

ESPN - Jan. 5

The Power of Service: How Volunteering Transforms People and Organizations

Volunteering and acts of service strengthen teams and organizations by fostering empathy in a divided world.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Sensabaugh scores career-high 34, Jazz rout Heat 136-100

Brice Sensabaugh scored a career-high 34 points, John Collins finished with 24, and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 136-100 rout over the Miami Heat

ABC News - Jan. 4

Experts say high food prices are here to stay. Here's why

Some experts say there's really nothing the government can do about high food prices.

CNBC - Jan. 4

Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says

Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.

CBS News - Jan. 3

DraftKings tests a subscription service as it looks to offset high New York taxes

DraftKings is testing the subscription service in New York, which is tied for the highest tax rate on sports wagering in the country.

CNBC - Jan. 3

U.S. Car Sales Hit a Five-Year High in 2024

Years of effort ironed out supply chain problems, eliminated shortages, but lower interest rates made the difference in the return to pre-pandemic sales levels.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Rosita Missoni, who turned colored knitwear into high fashion, dies at 93

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the fashion house known for its bright and patterned styles, has died at the age of 93, the family-owned company said on Thursday.

NBC News - Jan. 3

High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up

After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponents

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Rosita Missoni, Who Turned Zigzag Sweaters Into High Fashion, Dies at 93

With colorful knitwear, she and her husband, Ottavio, built one of the world’s most recognizable brands, helping to make Milan a capital of “alta moda.”

The New York Times - Jan. 2