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Big oil pushed to kill bill that would have made them pay for wildfire disasters
Legislation has new life in wake of Los Angeles catastrophe but US fossil-fuel industry is already mobilizing against it. In the year preceding the devastating Los Angeles county wildfires, big oil ...The Guardian - 1d -
GOP rep to reintroduce bill to eliminate taxes on overtime pay
A Republican House member is reintroducing legislation Wednesday that would eliminate taxes on overtime pay, an idea that has gained momentum among some lawmakers after President-elect Trump touted ...The Hill - 1d -
Can I cut how much I pay towards my children’s school fees?
My ex-wife has chosen a school with very high fees and I can’t afford them following VAT changesFinancial Times - 1d -
‘I will gain no equity’: My boyfriend is buying a townhouse. How much should I pay him in rent?
“My partner earns about $60,000 a year. I earn about 25% more than he does.’MarketWatch - 4d -
My health care is under attack — but not from who you think
America's veterans have We’ve earned the basic dignity of deciding where our medical care comes from, whether that upsets the status quo in Washington or not.The Hill - 5d -
What happens if you don’t pay a medical bill, now that medical debt may not hurt your credit score?
Unpaid medical debt will no longer affect credit scores, according to a new rule from Biden administration regulators who want to mitigate the financial repercussions of those bills.MarketWatch - 5d -
You be the judge: should my girlfriend agree to exile her unruly dog from my house?
Fernanda’s pooch, Roo, has been banned from the home after an altercation with Vivienne’s cat. You decide if Roo should be let out of the doghouse. If Fernanda’s dog moves in, my cat will get ...The Guardian - 6d -
My grandfather co-signed my cousin’s student loan. After my grandfather died, my cousin skipped town. Will the estate have to pay the debt?
“The loan is now in default, and I have no idea where this grandson is.”MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Can you pay to delete collection accounts from your credit report?
A pay-for-delete approach could help your credit, but is it a legitimate option to consider? Here's what to know.CBS News - Jan. 2
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Man who abused girlfriend before she took own life jailed
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Cooper announces inquiries into grooming gangs
Plans include local investigations and a national audit of the ethnicity of victims and perpetrators.BBC News - 58m -
Murdered schoolgirl had dreams of a law career, aunt tells BBC
The aunt of 15-year-old Elianne Andam says her smiling and talented niece loved helping people and wanted to be a human rights lawyer.BBC News - 4h -
Trump will 'put measures in place' to stop TikTok ban, top adviser says
Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says the law allows a 90-day grace period for the app's Chinese owner.BBC News - 1h -
Abuse terror warning as 'Satanist' teenager jailed
Anti-terror police warn of "immense threat" to public from extreme right-wing Satanist group 764.BBC News - 2h
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Judgment in Trump fraud case stands at $502 million before inauguration
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New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.ABC News - 11m -
Bob Uecker, Clubhouse Wit-Turned-Popular Sportscaster, Dies at 90
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David Lynch, director of 'Blue Velvet' and 'Twin Peaks,' dies at 78
The multi-talented artist was known for his signature surrealist aesthetic.ABC News - 12m -
Giuliani Fails to Appear for Trial That Will Decide Fate of Florida Home
The former mayor of New York City is at risk of forfeiting his sole remaining home, a Palm Beach apartment, to election workers he defamed after the 2020 vote.The New York Times - 16m