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Sanders proposes bill to stop Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid student loans
Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to prevent Social Security benefits from being withheld due to unpaid federal student loan debt, backed by two Democratic senators.
The post-penny economy: How cash rounding and credit card surcharges are changing what you pay
Cash rounding to the nearest nickel and credit card surcharges are becoming more common as penny production ends and payment methods shift toward plastic.
Best Buy beats quarterly estimates and hikes its outlook, but stock falls
Best Buy reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and raised full-year guidance, though shares fell about 7% in morning trading Thursday.
Family offices are making a bullish bet on the stock market, according to CNBC Family Office Portfolio Tracker
Family offices increased stock holdings to 37% of portfolios in the second quarter, up from 34% in the first quarter, marking the largest quarterly shift in several years.
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Lindsay Clancy trial in hands of jury after closing arguments conclude
A Massachusetts jury has begun deliberations in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children. The defense argued she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors contended she made a calculated decision to kill them.
Russia says UK ‘playing with fire’ amid reports CIA chief has warned Kremlin not to attack Nato
Russia threatens UK retaliation over missile technology support for Ukraine, as reports emerge of CIA chief’s secretive Moscow visit to warn against NATO attacks.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Trump administration for censorship
Three Stars and Stripes journalists have sued the Defense Department after their firings, alleging the Trump administration violated their First Amendment rights in an effort to control the military newspaper’s editorial independence.
US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal to secure long-term access to Venezuelan oil fields for American companies, with output guaranteed for US supply, sources say.
Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
Thousands of Indonesians marched on parliament in Jakarta demanding stronger measures against corruption, including asset seizure and harsher penalties for corrupt officials.
DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola
The DRC has begun vaccinating healthcare workers against Ebola with over 50,000 doses, though the vaccine’s effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain remains unproven.
Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions
Six months after US and Israeli attacks on Iran began in February, analysts expect a prolonged conflict rather than regime collapse, leaving Arab Gulf states navigating economic disruptions and strategic uncertainty.
U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.
South Korea, the U.S., and Japan will conduct the Freedom Edge military drill next month to address North Korean nuclear threats, despite recent diplomatic overtures from the Trump administration.
Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests
Singapore’s government plans to clear forest land for residential development, sparking rare public protests with over 60,000 petition signatures and 2,000 people rallying at Speakers’ Corner against the projects.
‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return
Dozens of Australians remain missing following devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, with families hoping for safe returns. Nepal authorities report over 1,500 people missing and 469 confirmed dead in the disaster.
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration plans to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum, marking the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history if enacted.
White House construction contributed to radio problems that let Trump copter come close to jet
White House construction hampered radio communications that prevented air traffic controllers from hearing warnings about President Trump’s helicopter taking off, nearly causing a collision with a commercial jet earlier this month, federal investigators reported.