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Medical Debt Wage Garnishment: Democrats Push Federal Ban

Medical Debt Wage Garnishment: Democrats Push Federal Ban

Medical debt wage garnishment could soon be a thing of the past if House Democrats succeed with a new bill introduced Monday. The legislation aims ...

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Is University a Scam? The Real Cost of Student Debt

Is University a Scam? The Real Cost of Student Debt

Is university a scam? That's the question many graduates and students are asking as they grapple with the financial realities of higher education. ...

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Dangote Refinery IPO: Africa's Biggest Share Sale Explained

Dangote Refinery IPO: Africa's Biggest Share Sale Explained

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is aiming to raise $23bn from the continent's biggest-ever IPO with the listing of Dangote Petroleum Refinery ...

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Rudeness Can Save You From Scams: The Power of Hanging

Rudeness Can Save You From Scams: The Power of Hanging

In a world where politeness is often prized, a little rudeness can save you from being scammed. New research reveals that many people fall victim t...

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Weigh-and-Pay Shops Tackle South Africa's Poverty Tax

Weigh-and-Pay Shops Tackle South Africa's Poverty Tax

Weigh-and-pay shops in South Africa are emerging as a powerful solution to the poverty tax that forces low-income families to pay more for basic ne...

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UK Credit Score Shake-Up: What TransUnion's New 999 Scale Means

UK Credit Score Shake-Up: What TransUnion's New 999 Scale Means

Your UK credit score is the number lenders use to gauge how risky it is to lend to you. But a major shake-up at TransUnion, one of the UK's three m...

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Trump's $5,000 Dividend Pledge: Economic Impact Analysis

Trump's $5,000 Dividend Pledge: Economic Impact Analysis

Donald Trump's $5,000 dividend pledge to US adults if Republicans win the midterm elections has ignited fierce debate over its economic feasibility...

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Trump Accounts Promise Child Millionaires, Experts Doubt

Trump Accounts Promise Child Millionaires, Experts Doubt

Trump accounts promise to mint child millionaires, but financial experts are skeptical about the program's ability to deliver on its lofty projecti...

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UK Housing Target 1.5M Homes: Only Slim Chance, Minister Says

UK Housing Target 1.5M Homes: Only Slim Chance, Minister Says

The UK government's ambitious target to build 1.5 million homes by the next election faces a slim chance of being met, according to Communities Sec...

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Cheap iPhone Deal Scams: How to Spot Fake Apple Websites

Cheap iPhone Deal Scams: How to Spot Fake Apple Websites

As Apple launches its latest iPhones, scammers are quick to exploit the hype with cheap iPhone deal scams. Security researchers have detected a sur...

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US Tariffs Defended by Trade Chief as Democrats Push Back on Pric
US Tariffs Defended by Trade Chief as Democrats Push Back on Pric
The debate over US tariffs intensified as President Trump’s chief trade official denied that sweeping tariffs have increased prices for American families, despite mounting evidence and Democratic criticism. During a... Lire plus...
House passes $1.15tn defense bill amid Israel, voter disputes
House passes $1.15tn defense bill amid Israel, voter disputes
The defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was passed by the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, a $1.15 trillion package that includes military pay raises... Lire plus...
Iran Warns of 'Eye for an Eye' Response to US Threats on Oil Infr
Iran Warns of 'Eye for an Eye' Response to US Threats on Oil Infr
The latest Iran threats to shut down Gulf oil flows if the US attacks its infrastructure have sent shockwaves through global energy markets. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi explicitly warned... Lire plus...
Trump Scoffs at Affordability, Touts Economic Policies in Georgia
Trump Scoffs at Affordability, Touts Economic Policies in Georgia
Trump economic policies took center stage at a Georgia rally where the president mocked the term 'affordability' as a Democratic consultant's gimmick. While dismissing the word, he spent much of... Lire plus...
Jes Staley Epstein Ties: Ex-Barclays CEO Testifies Before Congres
Jes Staley Epstein Ties: Ex-Barclays CEO Testifies Before Congres
Jes Staley Epstein ties took center stage as the former Barclays CEO appeared before a US congressional panel in a closed-door interview. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform is... Lire plus...
Money Laundering 101: How Not to Get Caught Like George Cottrell
Money Laundering 101: How Not to Get Caught Like George Cottrell
Money laundering remains a persistent challenge in global finance, with an estimated 5% of the world economy tied to illicit funds. Despite strict anti-money laundering (AML) laws, only 0.05% of... Lire plus...
UK Aid Cuts to Somalia: Impact on Lives and Livelihoods
UK Aid Cuts to Somalia: Impact on Lives and Livelihoods
The UK aid cuts to Somalia by 2029 will almost halve bilateral assistance, hitting families already bracing for catastrophic flooding. As the World Meteorological Organization warns of extreme rainfall, communities... Lire plus...
EU Sanctions Russia: Ukraine Defence Minister Refuses Role
EU Sanctions Russia: Ukraine Defence Minister Refuses Role
The European Union has imposed its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, making it the most sanctioned country in the world, while Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov refuses any... Lire plus...
Hegseth Budget: $1.5tn Defense Spending Push Sparks Chaos
Hegseth Budget: $1.5tn Defense Spending Push Sparks Chaos
The Hegseth budget — a staggering $1.5tn request — has thrown the Pentagon into unprecedented turmoil, marking a 44% jump over current levels and rivaling WWII-era spending adjusted for inflation.Inside... Lire plus...
Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Transferred to Broadmoor Hospita
Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Transferred to Broadmoor Hospita
The Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been moved from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital after a clinical assessment deemed he could not be safely managed in a prison environment. This... Lire plus...
Tesla Stock Plummets 13.5% on Earnings Miss - What Investors Shou
Tesla Stock Plummets 13.5% on Earnings Miss - What Investors Shou
Tesla stock suffered a double-digit decline of about 13.5% on Thursday, marking one of the worst single-day market losses in the company’s history. The selloff came just hours after Tesla... Lire plus...
EU Sanctions Force Russian Chess President to Step Down
EU Sanctions Force Russian Chess President to Step Down
The recent EU sanctions have forced the Russian president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Arkady Dvorkovich, to suspend his activities. This move is part of the largest sanctions package... Lire plus...