US credit card debt tops $1 trillion, overall consumer debt little changed
By Ann Saphir (Reuters) -Americans borrowed more than ever on their credit cards in the last quarter, the New York
2023-08-09 02:48
Americans' credit card debt hits a record $1 trillion
Americans' credit card debt levels have just notched a new, but undesirable, milestone: For the first time ever, they've surpassed $1 trillion, according to data released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
2023-08-08 23:18
Pence campaign meets donor threshold to make first primary debate
Former Vice President Mike Pence has reached the donor threshold to qualify for the first GOP presidential debate later this month in Milwaukee, an aide told CNN on Monday.
2023-08-08 10:23
As writers' strike nears 100-day mark, a potential deal with Hollywood studios is nowhere in sight
Hollywood is still mired in a state of anguish.
2023-08-08 10:21
Florida's feud with the College Board's AP Psychology course explained
The public scuffle over the AP Psychology course is just the latest installment in an ongoing feud between the College Board and Florida education officials over what subjects can be taught in the state's classrooms. Find out how we got here.
2023-08-06 18:19
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannon at boats in South China Sea
Saturday's stand-off was near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the Philippines says.
2023-08-06 12:58
Elephant corridors: The busy trunk routes where locals take care to cross
The difficulties facing people living next to Botswana's growing African elephant population.
2023-08-06 08:29
EXCLUSIVE: The Hollies 'paid a fortune' for The Air That I Breathe's inclusion in horror flick Saw X
The Hollies landed a major pay cheque for the use of their 70s classic 'The Air That I Breathe'.
2023-08-05 15:28
AP Psychology can be taught in Florida in its 'entirety,' state official says, amid fight over gender and sexual orientation teachings
The head of Florida's education department on Friday told school officials that Advanced Placement Psychology courses may be taught in their "entirety" after dizzying concerns over new state laws barring material on sexual orientation and gender identity.
2023-08-05 12:15
Nikola gets required shareholder votes for share increase proposal
SAN FRANCISCO Electric truck maker Nikola Corp said on Thursday it had garnered enough support for a proposal
2023-08-04 05:25
Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal
A report this year said at least 4,815 children in Portugal were abused by members of the clergy.
2023-08-03 11:47
Yankees pitcher who threw perfect game enters alcohol treatment program and may not return in 2023
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán, who was on top of the baseball world after throwing a perfect game in June, has voluntarily agreed to enter inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse and was placed on the MLB's restricted list, the team announced Wednesday.
2023-08-03 08:26