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Midnight deadline for deal to end Columbia protest encampment passes without resolution
Dozens were arrested at NYU and Yale on Monday and Columbia canceled in-person classes as discord over the war in Gaza grows among students across the country.NBC News - Top stories -
The looming New York sovereign debt bills debacle
Legislate in haste; repent at leisureFinancial Times - World - New York -
5 simple ways to pay off debt in collections
Having your debt sent to collections is never a good thing, but there are some easy ways to tackle what you owe.CBS News - Top stories -
Asda seeks to raise £2.6bn to refinance debt burden
UK supermarket has carried heavy debt load since sale to billionaire Issa brothers and TDR CapitalFinancial Times - 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 -
Private Division announces Tales of the Shire for later this year
Private Division and Weta Workshop announced that they're launching Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game in the second half of 2024.VentureBeat - Tech -
‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus
Firms like Experian and TransUnion say it is time for “buy now, pay later” loans to appear on consumer credit reports. The lenders aren’t ready to sign on.The New York Times - Business -
‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus
Firms like Experian and TransUnion say it is time for “buy now, pay later” loans to appear on consumer credit reports. The lenders aren’t ready to sign on.The New York Times - Top stories -
Spotify Makes Progress on Profitability Push
Spotify came up short on user growth, but swung to a profit in the first quarter, delivering a mixed earnings report as it works to achieve consistent profitability this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Spotify Makes Progress on Profitability Push
Spotify came up short on user growth, but swung to a profit in the first quarter, delivering a mixed earnings report as it works to achieve consistent profitability this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Pro-Israel groups target progressive lawmakers in primaries
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-Israel groups are ramping up their efforts to target incumbent progressive lawmakers in their primaries as the fallout surrounding the Israel-Hamas war seeps further into U.S. ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party
The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s, hinting at greater influence to come.The New York Times - Top stories -
Summer Lee wins Pennsylvania primary in victory for progressives
The significant victory for the ‘Squad’ member comes amid concerns of pro-Israel funding targeting pro-ceasefire candidates. Summer Lee, a Pennsylvania congresswoman, easily beat back a primary challenge on Tuesday, delivering progressives one of ...The Guardian - World -
World Bank official calls for shake-up of G20 debt relief scheme
Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020. The mechanism for providing debt relief to the world’s poorest countries is failing to produce results and requires ...The Guardian - World -
Esther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries
Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposalFinancial Times - World -
Thames Water crisis prompts jitters over ‘gold standard’ debt model
Investors grow nervous over financing technique likely to be used by government for future projectsFinancial Times - Business -
Are you a good candidate for debt relief? Here are the signs experts say to look for
If you're struggling to pay off debt, it's possible that debt relief services can get you out of the hole.CBS News - Top stories -
7 credit card debt relief strategies that really work
If you're looking for ways to resolve your overwhelming credit card debt, these strategies are worth considering.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Extraordinary’ U.S. government debt may mean prolonged bond-market volatility
Roughly $27.5 trillion of debt issued by the U.S. Treasury is in the hands of the public, more than twice as much as 10 years ago and over six times as much as 20 years ago. This fact may be one the biggest reasons why bond-market volatility has ...MarketWatch - Business -
Columbine 25 years later: Remembering the 13 lives lost
It has now been 25 years since 12 students and one teacher were shot and killed at Columbine High School in Jefferson County.The Hill - Politics -
When does 'old age' begin? Public perception may be skewing later
How old is old? The answer to that question appears to be changing, according to a new study. And the older people get, the later they think old age begins.NBC News - Top stories -
Jury Weighs Claims of Abuse at Abu Ghraib Prison Against Contractor, 20 Years Later
Three men who were detained at the notorious prison in Iraq are suing a defense contractor, saying its interrogators told U.S. soldiers to “soften up” prisoners.The New York Times - Top stories -
Progressive Democrat stands by vote opposing aid to Israel despite primary challenge
Progressive Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) is facing a primary challenge largely because of her position on the Israel-Hamas war. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali reports on the state of that race, in what could be a litmus test for Democrats.NBC News - Politics - Israel -
The Art of the US/Ukraine Aid Deal
And, Laura reveals her latest election date tip-offBBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Patriots posture for "unprecedented deal" at No. 3
Pats hope to parlay someone's desperation into a major haul.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Consumers deal with high car prices
The prices for both new and used cars has many prospective buyers experiencing sticker shock. The interest rates on loans for the cars are also giving many pause. Jeff Nguyen has more.CBS News - Top stories -
Here’s who really benefits from Biden’s $153 billion in student-debt cancellation
New data sheds light on how the Biden administration’s debt-relief efforts have affected borrowers.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
How much would you save by using home equity to pay off $20,000 in credit card debt?
How much money can you save by paying off $20,000 in credit card debt with your home equity? Find out now.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Most paintings should have been burnt’: Augustus John’s granddaughter attacks artist’s later works
Celebrated painter ‘went down the drain from the 1930s’, claims Rebecca John in a new interview. The granddaughter of Augustus John, Britain’s most famous and successful artist of the early 20th century, has delivered a damning critique of his ...The Guardian - World -
Amazon ends drone program in California, plans to start deliveries in Arizona later this year
Amazon has been slow to expand Prime Air program since founder Jeff Bezos first sketched out his vision for drone deliveries in 2013.CNBC - Business - California -
Walmart-backed fintech One introduces buy now, pay later as it prepares bigger push into lending
One's expanding role at Walmart raises the possibility that the company could force Affirm and others out of some of the most coveted partnerships in retail.CNBC - Business -
Walmart-backed fintech One introduces buy now, pay later as it prepares bigger push into lending
Walmart’s majority-owned fintech startup One has begun offering buy now, pay later loans for big-ticket items at some of the retailer’s more than 4,600 U.S. stores, CNBC has learned.NBC News - Top stories -
Buy Now, Pay Later Lender Affirm Expands Into Financing Elective Medical Procedures
As the fintech firm expands to finance vet bills,dental services and cosmetic surgery,regulators and advocacy groups fear BNPL lending leads some Americans to over-borrow.Inc. - Business -
Senate leader Chuck Schumer hails bipartisanship and thanks Mike Johnson as foreign aid bill heads for passage – live
Senate invokes cloture in important procedural step that clears the way for final vote late on its passage later on Tuesday. US Senate close to passing $95bn aid package after key procedural voteTrump lauds House speaker as ‘good person’ after ...The Guardian - World -
Scottish Greens to vote on power-sharing deal with SNP
Environmental party reconsiders its future in government after climate targets are ditchedFinancial Times - World -
Fears grow for British Steel’s rescue deal
UK struggling to reach state aid agreement with Chinese-owned company 18 months after plea for £500mn support packageFinancial Times - World -
Hipgnosis Agrees to $1.4 Billion Deal to Sell to Concord
Hipgnosis, which owns the rights to songs by Justin Bieber and Neil Young, helped kick-start a rush on catalog sales. But its future has been in doubt.The New York Times - Business -
Salesforce, Informatica reportedly can’t agree to deal terms
Salesforce Inc.’s bid to buy Informatica Inc. has sputtered after neither company could agree to terms, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday night.MarketWatch - Business -
Everton Seeks Alternative Buyer as Deal With 777 Partners Falters
With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is pursuing a backup plan.The New York Times - Business -
Trump trial opens with allegations he tried to ‘corrupt’ 2016 US election
Prosecutors allege former president was part of ‘co-ordinated, long-running conspiracy’ in first remarks to New York juryFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump