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Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department
An hours-long outage on StudentAidABC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump to dramatically downsize education department but it will still handle student loans, says White House – live
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says DoE will be ‘much smaller’ due to executive order Trump will sign as critics say it is ‘dark day’ for US children. Revealed: Trump education cuts mean years ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Why Trump Can’t Immediately Shut Down the Education Department
Congress and federal law stand in the way of shutting down the agency, which manages federal loans for college, tracks student achievement and supports programs for students with disabilities.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.CBS News - Mar. 22 -
‘I’m an endless honey pot’: My wife and I are in our 70s. We gave our son $40,000 for his L.A. wedding. Now he wants more.
“We have four sons. We financed three of them through college, so none of our kids have student loans.”MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million deal
A prosecutor says a Florida woman engaged in a “brazen fraud” by selling her student aid startup to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $175 million after dramatically exaggerating its customer baseABC News - 2d -
Americans struggling to pay back car loans
More Americans are having trouble paying down their car loans, especially those with sub prime loans. Andres Gutierrez takes a look at what's causing the trend.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
How to protect yourself as fraud losses hit $12.5 billion in 2024
A new FTC report reveals a sharp rise in fraud losses, with 2.6 million consumers reporting scams in 2024. With financial fraud surging, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares how to ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Guilty verdict in Feeding Our Future founder's fraud trial
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.CBS News - Mar. 19 -
Charlie Javice, Founder of Startup Bought by JPMorgan, Found Guilty at Fraud Trial
Her lawyer told the jury that the bank had buyer’s remorse and claimed fraud to get out of the deal.Inc. - 18h -
I used face recognition app to hunt man behind whisky fraud
BBC journalist tells how a picture she uploaded linked to articles about a £6.2m fraud with hundreds of victims.BBC News - 17h -
Texas bill would charge transgender people with 'fraud'
Transgender Texans could be charged with fraud under state legislation filed this month that seeks to make publicly identifying as trans illegal. House Bill 3817, introduced last week by ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Social Security payments scrutinized by DOGE amid search for fraud
DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Man Utd and Man City academy players at centre of age-fraud claims
Manchester United and Manchester City are facing questions over a potential age-fraud scandal involving some of their foreign-born academy players.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Assessing Elon Musk’s Misleading Claims About Fraud in Government Spending
The world’s richest man made inaccurate claims about entitlement fraud, how a government payment system works and government survey costs.The New York Times - 22h -
Assessing Elon Musk’s Misleading Claims About Fraud in Government Spending
The world’s richest man made inaccurate claims about entitlement fraud, how a government payment system works and government survey costs.The New York Times - 22h -
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother found guilty of fraud
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother were found guilty on all counts in their federal wire fraud trial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday.NBC News - 16h -
Trump pardons Nikola founder Trevor Milton in securities fraud case
Milton, who compared his prosecution by the Justice Department to its criminal cases against President Trump, said he had been "railroaded" in the fraud case.CNBC - 13h -
Is a home equity loan smart in today's economy?
A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Is a $100,000 home equity loan a good idea now?
For some homeowners, a $100,000 home equity loan offers an advantageous way to borrow a large sum now. Here's why.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Glamorgan sign Somerset's Bashir on loan deal
Glamorgan bring in England spinner Shoaib Bashir on a short-term loan from Somerset as injury cover.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Karl Rove: Trump claims of DOGE 'fraud' discoveries will backfire
Republican strategist Karl Rove said President Trump’s claims that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has discovered “hundreds of billions” in government “fraud” will backfire when ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Schumer assails Musk for claiming Social Security rife with fraud
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk for claiming that Social Security is plagued by widespread fraud and that as many as 20 million “dead” ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump administration overlooks online fraud amid tariff focus
The Trump administration has been focused on trade and military alliances, but has neglected a more 21st century form of theft, such as international online fraud, which has resulted in over $12.5 ...The Hill - 3d -
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother found guilty of fraud
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother were found guilty on all counts in their federal wire fraud trial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday.NBC News - 16h -
Believe in Elon Musk’s $1 trillion ‘waste and fraud’ jackpot when you see it
Musk is right about one thing: Absolutely no reasonable person should support waste or fraud in the federal governmentMarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
South Korea's truth commission says gov't responsible for fraud, abuse in foreign adoptions
South Korea’s truth commission has concluded that the government bears responsibility for facilitating a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse.NBC News - 3d -
NPR and PBS in the Hot Seat, and a Rare Protest in Gaza
Plus, fraud at Versailles.The New York Times - 3d -
Gotham sign Geyse on loan from Man United
NJ/NY Gotham FC has acquired forward Geyse on loan from Manchester United just weeks after the Brazilian posted on her Instagram that being at United left her with an "agonizing and lonely feeling."ESPN - 4d -
Inter Miami signs Ecuador striker Obando on loan
Inter Miami signed Ecuadorian international Allen Obando from Barcelona AC on loan through the end of the 2025 MLS season, with option to make the transfer permanent in December.ESPN - 3d -
When you should get a home equity loan from a different lender
Should you use a new lender to get your home equity loan? Here's when it may be worth doing.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Received a low home equity loan appraisal? Take these steps now
Experts recommend taking certain steps after getting a lower-than-expected home equity loan appraisal.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Can you get a home equity loan that's larger than your equity?
Most lenders will limit your loan to a percentage of your home equity, but that's not always a set rule.CBS News - Mar. 18 -
Crawley sign Hull keeper Lo-Tutala on week-long loan
Crawley Town sign Hull City goalkeeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala on an emergency seven-day loan.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates?
If you're a homeowner looking for lower-cost borrowing options, you may consider a home equity loan or HELOC today.CBS News - 1d -
How 'fraud' comments have become Ole Miss basketball's March Madness rally cry to Sweet 16
How 'fraud' comments from TV commentator helped rally Chris Beard, Ole Miss basketball over Iowa State and into Sweet 16Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Nikola founder Trevor Milton says Trump pardoned him in securities fraud case
Milton, who compared his prosecution by the Justice Department to its criminal cases against President Trump, said he had been "railroaded" in the fraud case.CNBC - 1d -
How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?
Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts Student, Is Detained by ICE
The university was told that the student’s visa had been terminated, its president said in a late-night email to students and faculty members.The New York Times - 2d -
‘As long he is breathing, I’m not safe’: romance fraud victim flees UK after jailed conman is freed
As cases of romance fraud soar by 27%, tricked woman tells of her £115,000 ordeal. The first time Yvonne met Gary Rogers he arrived at her house in a shiny black Range Rover smelling of Armani Code ...The Guardian - Mar. 15
