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(AP) — Brent Venables' version of the Oklahoma Sooners is very different than the ones that previously reached the College Football Playoff. Oklahoma reached the playoff four times in the 2010s — once under Bob Stoops and three times under Lincoln Riley. Those squads were known for The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits 12/11/2025 07:41pm • The Senate on Thursday rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year. The failed Democratic bill would have extended the COVID-era subsidies for three years How Nonprofit Student Loan Lenders Can Help You Save Money 12/11/2025 07:00pm • When the federal student loans program undergoes significant restructuring in 2026, more parents and students will likely find themselves shopping around for private lenders to help finance higher education. Gone are the days when graduate students and parents of undergrads could borrow up to the fu Restaurant Surcharges Could Make Your Credit Card Rewards Pointless 12/11/2025 07:00pm • Costs continue to rise everywhere, and restaurants are no exception. What could be adding to higher prices are additional charges just for paying with your credit card. What Are Credit Card Surcharges?Accepting credit cards as a payment method costs businesses, so they may pass that cost off onto th How To Get an Advance on Your 2025 Tax Return 12/11/2025 07:00pm • While we all love the idea of a big tax refund in the spring, sometimes you need those funds sooner. That's where a tax refund loan comes in. But while these loans can get you early access to funds, they can be expensive and unnecessary. "Consumers should carefully consider the advantages of having Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for $40 billion stablecoin fraud 12/11/2025 06:04pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Onetime cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison after a $40 billion crash revealed his crypto ecosystem to be a fraud. Victims said the 34-year-old financial technology whiz weaponized their trust to convince them that the investment — secretly p Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans 12/11/2025 04:45pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year. As Republicans and Democrats have failed to find compromise, senators voted on Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree 12/11/2025 04:42pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A Hollywood director was convicted Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedd The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here's what's at stake for Americans 12/11/2025 04:38pm • NEW YORK (AP) — When senators voted on rival health bills Thursday, they had two chances to address expiring COVID-era subsidies that will result in millions of Americans saddled with higher insurance costs in the new year. 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