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What types of debt can debt relief help with?
Debt relief may not help with all types of debt. Find out what types of debt most debt relief services help with.CBS News - Top stories -
An ‘East Asian NATO’ is forming
A “webbed” system of collective security is emerging, valuing intra-regional security cooperation in addition to bilateral contacts between the U.S. and its allies.The Hill - Politics -
Using debt to finance government spending is not a free lunch
Government debt can be a valuable tool — but it has consequences.MarketWatch - Business -
Companies Trim Debt, Faced With High Rates
The current high interest rates have pushed up the cost of borrowing for most companies, forcing them to tackle their debts, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Companies Trim Debt, Faced With High Rates
The current high interest rates have pushed up the cost of borrowing for most companies, forcing them to tackle their debts, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?BBC News - Top stories -
5 smart alternatives to debt consolidation loans
A debt consolidation loan can be a great tool, but it's not the only option for paying off high-interest debt.CBS News - Top stories -
3 reasons to pursue debt relief this May
If you're dealing with overwhelming debt, May could be the perfect month to pursue relief. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Asian American festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived
A festival celebrating Asian American literary works that was suddenly canceled last year by the Smithsonian Institution is getting resurrected, organizers said.NBC News - Top stories -
Southeast Asian Americans face the brunt of racist attacks among Asians in U.S., new study finds
Southeast Asian Americans face assault, verbal abuse and threats more than any other Asian American group, a new report by advocacy group The Asian American Foundation revealed.NBC News - Top stories -
How Locals Saved ‘the Yosemite of South America’
A decade-long battle between a wealthy industrialist and a band of activists led to a surprising $63 million transaction.The New York Times - Top stories -
South Korea's Export Growth Accelerated in April
Exports from Asia’s fourth-largest economy accelerated on brisk demand for semiconductors, smartphones, cars and other Korean goods overseas.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
How Locals Saved ‘the Yosemite of South America’
A decade-long battle between a wealthy industrialist and a band of activists led to a surprising $63 million transaction.The New York Times - Business -
Missing South Africa girl: Our children are scared
Joshlin Smith has still not been found after going missing from a South African town in February.BBC News - Top stories -
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Dutch city pilots radical debt cancellation scheme for poor families
Councillor in Arnhem says existing system to resolve issues caused by debt costs billions and isn’t working. The Dutch city of Arnhem is going to cancel the debts of some of the poorest families in the Netherlands in an attempt to break a ...The Guardian - World - Netherlands -
Blue-green algae get a bad press – but we owe a debt of gratitude
While some cyanobacteria are among the deadliest organisms in the world, others help us flourish. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, come in many forms and have generally got a bad press, mainly because five of the 2,000 identified species can ...The Guardian - World -
Biden forgives more than $6B in student debt for 317K defrauded borrowers
The Biden administration announced Wednesday it would be forgiving $6 billion in student debt for borrowers who attended the Arts Institutes. The 317,000 borrowers will receive the relief after it was discovered the school “falsified data, ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Cancels $6.1 Billion in Debt for Former Art Institute Students
The announcement covers 317,000 former students and marks another step in the administration’s student loan relief efforts.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden is forgiving $6.1 billion in student debt for 317,000 people
The Biden administration said it's erasing debt for people who attended the for-profit Art Institutes, which shut down in September.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden is forgiving $6.1 billion in student debt for 317,000 people
The Biden administration said it's erasing debt for people who attended the for-profit Art Institutes, which shut down in September.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
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What the Fed's interest rate pause means for your credit card debt
The Federal Reserve kept its federal funds rate unchanged. Here's what that means for your credit card debt.CBS News - Top stories -
TikTok honors 15 creators for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
TikTok is celebrating a group of 15 creators, business owners and “industry disruptors” for this year’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.NBC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Inside the tiny N.J. suburb with the fastest-growing Asian population in the country
BELLE MEAD, N.J. — A few minutes outside of Princeton, New Jersey, residents of the local community coordinate through social media platforms WhatsApp and WeChat on things like replacing a roof, planting flowers or throwing block parties.NBC News - Top stories -
1 in 3 Asian Americans report being subject of hate: Survey
About 1 in 3 Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have faced hate for their identity within the past year, according to a new poll. The STAATUS survey, conducted by Savanta Research, found that more than 30 percent of Asian ...The Hill - Politics -
Most Americans can't name a famous Asian American, survey finds
The majority of Americans can’t name a single famous Asian American, according to a recent survey. The most common answers besides "I can't think of one" was Jackie Chan, who's not American, and Bruce Lee, who is deceased.NBC News - Top stories -
Some say they can hear an 'Asian American' accent. Others deny it exists.
Is there such a thing as an Asian American accent? Nobody can quite nail it down — or agree whether it exists — but apparently you know it when you hear it.NBC News - Top stories -
Asian American Literature Festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived
A festival celebrating Asian American literary works that was suddenly canceled last year by the Smithsonian Institution is getting resurrectedABC News - Entertainment -
As South Korea Doctors’ Walkout Drags on, Many Blame President
A walkout by physicians has dragged on for weeks, as they protest a plan by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government to increase medical school enrollment.The New York Times - World - South Korea -
As South Korea Doctors’ Walkout Drags on, Many Blame President
A walkout by physicians has dragged on for weeks, as they protest a plan by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government to increase medical school enrollment.The New York Times - Top stories - South Korea -
South Korea considers joining alliance for sharing military technology
South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik says his government is considering sharing advanced military technology with the United States, United Kingdom and Australia through the so-called AUKUS partnershipABC News - World - South Korea -
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An abortion rights initiative in South Dakota receives enough signatures to make the ballot
Supporters of an abortion rights initiative in South Dakota have submitted far more signatures than required to make the ballot this fallABC News - Health - Abortion -
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses dog killing controversy
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.CBS News - Politics -
South Korea's parliament approves independent investigation of the devastating 2022 Halloween crush
South Korea’s parliament has approved legislation mandating a new, independent investigation into the 2022 Halloween crush in Seoul that killed 159 peopleABC News - World - South Korea -
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Hunting dog experts weigh in on South Dakota governor's alarming tale
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has faced widespread backlash recently for a gruesome story set to appear in her upcoming book.The Hill - Politics -
To Russia's South, Georgians Protest Against Moscow-Inspired 'Foreign Agents' Bill
Government opponents say proposals for a restrictive new political-funding law represent a Russian ploy to weaken growing ties between the ex-Soviet state and Europe.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia