‘I want the calls and letters to stop’: My mother died owing $17,000 in credit card debt. The creditors want their money. Will I have to sell her house
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Tech - Wired
Hurricane Helene Couldn’t Stop Birders From Using eBird
Since 2002, birders have relied on the online bird-watching log eBird. As Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, bird-watchers continued to post.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Adam Peaty: ‘I will 100% dedicate myself to LA 2028 if 50m breaststroke is in’
The double Olympic champion on why the shorter sprint could drive him to another Games, the lack of support for his female coach and what needs to change in anti-doping. “I think the 50m sprint is ...Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Cissy Houston, Grammy winner and mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91
Cissy Houston, Grammy winner and mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Many Americans would rather talk about politics than money. Not having those conversations can cost you
People are reluctant to talk about money, yet it's an important topic. Experts weigh in on why families need to get the money conversation started.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Kathy Bates shocked to learn she did thank her mother in her Oscar speech
Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates was certain she had neglected to mention her mom when she accepted the Oscar for "Misery" 33 years ago – until "Sunday Morning" showed her video proof.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Netherlands legend Johan Neeskens dies at 73
Johan Neeskens, one of the midfield stars of the Netherlands' "Clockwork Orange" teams of the 1970s alongside Johan Cruyff, has died. He was 73.Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Good News if You Want to Look ‘Demure’
Many brands in their spring 2025 collections offered ladylike alternatives to the flashy and revealing clothing that has proliferated in recent years.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Shanahan reveals what Purdy did wrong on Cards' game-clinching blitz
The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers with a tactical move in Week 5, and quarterback Brock Purdy did not make a quick enough decision.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Both Trump’s and Harris’s Economic Policies Will Add Billions to National Debt
Despite many clashing differences, both candidates’ economic plans would likely bloat the $35.7 trillion U.S. debt by another 10 to 20 percent, a study finds.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Trump’s Plans Could Increase National Debt Twice as Much as Harris’s Proposal
A new analysis finds that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump’s plans would both add to the deficit, but Mr. Trump’s proposals could create a fiscal hole twice as big.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $20,000 debt?
Whether or not credit card debt forgiveness will work for you depends, in part, on the total amount you owe.Yesterday -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Al Pacino reveals COVID-19 infection in 2020 nearly killed him: 'I didn't have a pulse'
Al Pacino, the 84-year-old star of 'The Godfather' and 'The Irishman,' says his COVID-19 infection four years ago was a near-death experience.Yesterday -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Anticipating backlash, Alex Cooper of 'Call Her Daddy' explains that Kamala Harris interview
'Call Her Daddy' host Alex Cooper says she interviewed Kamala Harris because 'one of the main conversations in this election is women' and she wanted in on that.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - BBC News
Tributes to dad who died at Cardiff Half Marathon
Organisers say Stephen Jenkins was treated at the finish line before being taken to hospital.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Why are credit card interest rates still so high right now?
Credit card rates are sitting at a record high of nearly 23% — even as other rates are falling. Here's why.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘If I have a fault, it’s that I’m too honest’ – Boris Johnson’s Unleashed, digested by John Crace
The former prime minister has given us a thrilling insight into his own narcissism. Can’t face reading it? All the parties, scandals and incompetence are broken down here. Cripes. Yours truly is in ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: White House holds press briefing
The White House is scheduled to hold its daily press briefing at 1:45 p.m. Monday. The briefing is likely to be dominated by questions about Hurricane Milton and the first anniversary of the Oct. ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Your Call: In overtime, should Bengals have stayed aggressive or gone for field goal?
The Bengals opted for a conservative play against Baltimore. Was it the right move?Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
The imagined national debt crisis: A long-running distraction
Republicans in the House of Representatives threatened to shut down the government in September 2024 in order to reduce the national debt, but Democrats bailed them out, recognizing that closing ...Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
10 Years Later, I Think I Finally Understand Alien: Isolation Hate--But It's Still A Masterpiece
Alien: Isolation celebrated its 10-year anniversary on October 6, 2024. Below, we reexamine how the despite its great ideas, the game may not have communicated its expectations clearly enough. This ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Former Netherlands midfielder Neeskens dies aged 73
Netherlands legend Johan Neeskens dies at the age of 73, the Dutch football federation confirms.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
When will credit card interest rates drop below 20%?
Experts say card rates could decline at some point — but what will it take for these rates to drop significantly?Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Metaphor: ReFantazio Review - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
When I was younger, I was told that there were two things a person should avoid discussing in polite conversation: religion and politics. Such topics were divisive, I was informed. Contentious. ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court declines to take up ‘dark money’ case
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to San Francisco’s "Sunlight on Dark Money" disclosure law, which would have tested the limits of disclosure and free speech in campaign ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
My Employee’s Toddler Screams During Work Calls
… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Chevron to Sell Oil Sands, Shale Assets for $6.5 Billion to Canadian Natural
Chevron’s Canada unit plans to sell its stakes in oil sands and shale assets to Canadian Natural Resources for $6.5 billion as part of efforts to achieve divesting goal by 2028.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Sen. Warren and Rep. Dean demand major food and beverage CEOs stop 'shrinkflation'
In letters sent to General Mills, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, the legislators asked the corporations to end their “pattern of profiteering.”Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Richemont to Sell e-Commerce Business YNAP to Mytheresa
Cartier owner Richemont has agreed to sell Yoox Net-A-Porter to luxury online platform Mytheresa in an all-share deal, and said it expected to book a $1.4 billion hit as a result.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Want to Handle Difficult Conversations Better? 1 Simple Trick Will Help You Stay Calm and in Control
Why naming your inner voice might be the key to staying calm under pressure.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
What I Learned About Bananas Is Bananas
The port strike might be over for now, but there was never a need for the banana panic that came out of it. America’s favorite fruit was weeks away from disappearing from grocery store shelves.4 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
If You Always Wanted This Watch, Your Wait Might Be Over
Patek Philippe’s best selling Ref. 5711 models may never be what you would call affordable, but resale prices have been declining.September 30 -
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