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Most 2024 GOP presidential candidates urge Republicans to stop the chaos after McCarthy's ouster 10/04/2023 05:20pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Most of the top Republican candidates running for president in 2024 reacted grimly to the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy by a faction of hard-liners in their own party, while one contender embraced the chaos and the front-runner for the nomination notably did not denounce t Analysis: After the Capitol Hill chaos that led to McCarthy's ouster, what happens now? 10/04/2023 04:11pm • Legislative activity has screeched to a halt in the U.S. House of Representatives, but it's not because of a government shutdown that many lawmakers were resigned to before Congress approved a short-term spending bill last weekend. The House is instead paralyzed because — for the first time in The US is forgiving more federal student loans in a bid to tackle 'unsustainable debt' for borrowers 10/04/2023 03:43pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden outlined a new round of federal student loan forgiveness on Wednesday to address the “unsustainable debt” that borrowers accumulate to complete their college education. The announcement comes as borrowers brace for payments to restart after a three-year pa Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is the leader of the House, at least for now 10/04/2023 11:02am • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — As Kevin McCarthy got pushed out of his job as House speaker, in part by colleagues who helped put him on the dais nine months ago, one of his top lieutenants stepped in to preside — at least temporarily. North Carolina GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry took the gavel after Tuesday� Shares in Scandinavian Airlines plunge to become almost worthless after rescue deal announced 10/04/2023 07:33am • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Shares in Scandinavian Airlines dropped more than 90% on Wednesday after the ailing carrier announced new shareholders in a restructuring scheme that will see the company delisted and existing ownership stakes erased. The rescue deal involving airline alliance Air France Speaker McCarthy ousted in historic House vote, as scramble begins for a Republican leader 10/03/2023 11:35pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown — a first in U.S. history, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives and throwing the House and its Republican leadership into chaos. It’s the end of the political line for McCart These 8 Republicans stood apart to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker 10/03/2023 11:25pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Kevin McCarthy had support from 208 members of his conference to remain as House speaker. But it took only eight dissenters in his party to boot him from the job. A handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to make history as McCarthy became the first speaker in U.S. hist Social Security COLA 2024: What to Do With the Extra Money 10/03/2023 08:00pm • If you're retired and receiving Social Security benefits, you may be aware that your income and expenses could change in the coming months. Each year, the Social Security Administration typically adjusts the checks that are sent to beneficiaries, with the goal of accommodating price changes and infl Can You Get a Loan Without a Job? 10/03/2023 08:00pm • Losing your job can be scary. You need your paycheck to cover essentials like housing, food and child care. If you're out of work, you may need to get an emergency loan to make ends meet. You can take out a loan without a job, but qualifying for one will be difficult unless you can show another sour 5 of the Top Hedge Funds in 2023 10/03/2023 08:00pm • Years ago, Warren Buffett placed a bet that in the decade spanning from 2008 to 2018, a simple, low-cost S&P 500 index fund would outperform a collection of hand-picked hedge funds, net of fees. Buffett won that bet, pocketing $1 million and putting another feather in the cap of passive investor Survey: Nearly 22% experienced financial abuse in a past relationship 10/03/2023 08:00pm • Since October is National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, a late September survey from U.S. News & World Report focused on an aspect of domestic violence that doesn't get much attention: financial abuse. Survey respondents were in a committed relationship and were asked if t McCormick, Meta Platforms fall; Boeing, Point Biopharma rise, Tuesday, 10/3/2023 10/03/2023 04:16pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Tuesday: Point Biopharma Global Inc., up $5.67 to $12.36. Eli Lilly is buying the cancer treatment developer. McCormick & Co., down $6.32 to $68.40. The spices and seasonings company's third-quarter revenue fell sho Tunisia rejects European funds and says they fall short of a deal for migration and financial aid 10/03/2023 03:24pm • TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia on Monday announced it would reject an installment of funds sent by Europe to help the debt-ridden country patrol the Mediterranean Sea as migrant boat crossings spike to levels not seen in several years. President Kais Saied on Monday accused the European Union of no Donald Trump wants future Republican debates to be canceled after refusing to participate in them 10/03/2023 11:46am • Donald Trump 's campaign is calling on the Republican National Committee to cancel all remaining presidential primary debates, saying the RNC must instead “refocus its manpower” on defeating Joe Biden next year. In a statement late Monday, top Trump advisers also repeated debunked falsehoods Millennial Money: 4 ways married couples can use tax breaks to build wealth 10/03/2023 10:09am • “Two is better than one” is an old adage that translates to finances, too. Two incomes can go much further than one, especially between married couples. People who say “I do” also have access to various tax breaks that can give them a financial edge when it comes to building wealth. For inst