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Do You Owe Taxes on Debt Forgiveness? 06/03/2024 08:00pm • Debt forgiveness has become more accessible to many Americans, particularly for student loans. As of May 2024, the Biden administration had forgiven some amount of student loan debt for 4.75 million Americans, according to the U.S. Department of Education.While that lifts a burden off many borrowers Saint-Etienne earns promotion to the French first division after scoring late extra-time goal 06/02/2024 04:31pm • METZ, France (AP) — Saint-Etienne drew 2-2 at 10-man Metz to win promotion back to the French first division on Sunday, with substitute Ibrahima Wadji scoring the decisive goal deep into extra time for a 4-3 aggregate score. Both legs of the relegation-promotion playoff finished 2-1 to the home si US Energy Secretary calls for more nuclear power while celebrating $35 billion Georgia reactors 06/02/2024 04:12pm • WAYNESBORO, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Friday called for more nuclear reactors to be built in the United States and worldwide. But the CEO of the Georgia utility that just finished the first two scratch-built American reactors in a generation at a cost of nearly $35 bill Birmingham-Southern keeps inspiring, magical season alive with walk-off win at D-3 World Series 06/01/2024 10:46pm • EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — The team with no school won't quit. Birmingham-Southern is still swinging. Now playing despite the school being closed for good, the Panthers kept their hopes of winning a national championship alive on Saturday night with a thrilling 9-7 comeback victory over Randolph-Macon From his Montana ranch, a retired lawmaker is angling for a comeback in a crowded House race 06/01/2024 02:50pm • BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — From a ranch in one of America’s largest and newest congressional districts, where agriculture and Republicans dominate the landscape, a retired six-term Montana lawmaker and grandfather is taking an unlikely path in search of a political comeback. Former U.S. Rep. Denny R Birmingham-Southern loses D-III World Series opener 7-5 on same day the liberal arts college closes 05/31/2024 11:42pm • EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — And the baseball team played on. Birmingham-Southern rallied before losing its opening game in the Division III World Series 7-5 on Friday, the same day the private liberal art school's doors officially closed after more than 160 years. The Panthers fell behind 7-0 in the fif An inflation gauge closely tracked by Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year 05/31/2024 10:39am • WASHINGTON (AP) — A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that an index that excludes volatile food and ener Roma signs left back Angeliño from Leipzig on permanent deal after loan spell 05/31/2024 04:41am • ROME (AP) — Roma signed Angeliño from Leipzig on a permanent deal Friday after a successful loan spell for the Spanish left back. Angeliño joined the Italian club on loan in January and soon became a regular in the team, playing 16 times in Serie A and four in the Europa League as Roma reached t Modi touts India's roaring economy as he seeks reelection, but many feel left behind 05/31/2024 12:25am • SAMASTIPUR, India (AP) — Narendra Modi swept to power a decade ago on promises to transform India’s economy, and it would be hard to argue he hasn’t made strides. As he seeks a third term as prime minister, the country’s economic growth is the envy of the world, its stock markets are booming China factory indicator falls in May, suggesting growth has faltered 05/31/2024 12:17am • Factory activity in China slowed more than expected in May, suggesting further pressure on an economy already burdened by a prolonged crisis in the property industry, according to an official survey released Friday. The manufacturing purchasing managers index from the China Federation of Logistics Questions to Ask Before Heading to Law School 05/30/2024 08:00pm • Earning a law degree is a crucial step in the path to a legal career and requires a significant investment of money, time and energy. Before heading to law school, prospective law students should reflect on their motivations and determine if they'd find a legal job fulfilling, experts say. This mean What Is a Credit Union? 05/30/2024 08:00pm • A credit union is a not-for-profit financial institution that returns profits from its financial services to its members, or customers. Credit unions don't pay taxes and tend to offer better rates on their financial products. Additionally, as member-based cooperatives, credit unions work to improve Do Dave Ramsey's Stock Market Claims Make Sense? 05/30/2024 08:00pm • Dave Ramsey is a popular financial guru and author who hosts a nationally syndicated radio show and has a sizable following of listeners and readers. Ramsey is especially popular among Christians because many of his financial principles are rooted in Christian values and biblical teachings. Ramsey h How to Negotiate With Debt Collectors 05/30/2024 08:00pm • More than a quarter of Americans have a debt in collections, according to the Urban Institute. If you're one of them, you may experience an unpleasant barrage of letters and calls from a debt collector. While it can be tempting to decline the calls or toss the letters in the recycle bin, that can wo Mortgage rates snap three-week pullback, pushing average rate on a 30-year home loan back above 7% 05/30/2024 07:50pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage moved back above 7% this week, a setback for home shoppers at a time when the U.S. housing market is already slowing under the strain of elevated home loan borrowing costs and rising prices. The rate rose to 7.03% from 6.94% last week, mort