Columbus, OH

The Guardian

Other private schools say they will absorb some of the cost of the removal of tax exemption

Eton to raise fees to £63,000 per annum in response to VAT change

Belfast pensioner, Anne Greenan, says Stormont's decision on the winter fuel payment is a "disgrace".

Winter fuel payment changes a disgrace, says pensioner

The government will not reverse its decision to scrap winter fuel payments, the leader of the House of Commons has said. About 10 million pensioners not receiving pension credit will lose the payment of up to £300 from mid-September, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves blaming a £22bn "black hole" in public finances for the decision to restrict the allowance.

Winter fuel payments had to be scrapped, minister insists

The Independent

 Entrepreneurs and top earners are selling up or leaving the UK due to fears the Labour government will announce an increase in capital gains tax (CGT) in the autumn Budget, experts have warned. Speculation on the Budget’s content has continued after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said that “those with the broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden” during a speech last week. And with Labour vowing to avoid rises in income tax, national insurance and VAT, many believe Chancellor Rachel Reeves will look to raise much-needed cash from hikes in inheritance tax and CGT on 30 October.Capital gains...

Top earners and entrepreneurs ‘choosing to leave UK’ over feared capital gains tax raid

According to The SUN USA, Americans eligible for a share of the recent Verizon settlement may soon receive their payments. Initially delayed due to legal complications, the distribution of funds is now expected to begin as early as December 1, 2024, according to Yuvagalam. Background of the $100 Million Settlement.

Americans will get $100 payments from Verizon surcharge settlement soon after funds were delayed for crucial reason

A woman says she felt "amazing" walking down the aisle in a wedding dress that her brother had made for her from scratch. Brooke Jones, 30, married her now-husband Alex in Newport earlier this month. Her brother Reagen Evans, 28, a couture fashion designer, spent about 120 hours making her...

Bride married in dream dress made by her brother

A man who was found dead in a relative's back garden died of blunt force trauma from dog bites, an inquest has heard. Nicholas Glass, 33, was attacked by up to four dogs before his body was discovered outside a property in Hereford Close in Rednal, Birmingham on 21 August.

Man died of blunt force trauma from dog bites

Salon

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil her populist economic agenda at a campaign event in North Carolina on Friday. This highly anticipated plan is Harris’ first-ever detailed vision of her economic policies and includes proposals that prioritize “lowering costs for American families,” going beyond President Joe Biden's campaign platform, The Washington Post reported.

Kamala Harris rolls out agenda: $6K tax credit for newborns, $25K subsidy for first-time homebuyers

More than 100 motorists have been caught driving at speeds above 100mph in Nottinghamshire in recent years – with one reaching 152mph. Newly-released figures show vehicles in the county exceeded 100mph on 115 occasions since 2020. In 2023, a total of 59 drivers reached such speeds – an increase...

Scores of drivers clocked speeding over 100mph

Cleveland Police say the victim showed "tremendous courage and resolve" reporting the abuse.

Man jailed for repeatedly raping woman

Warning: This article contains details that readers may find distressing. Two people have died in the Japanese city of Yokohama after a teenage girl jumped to her death from a shopping centre, hitting a pedestrian below. The 17-year-old high school student jumped from a building in a crowded shopping district,...

Japan teen jumps to death, killing pedestrian below

An extensive search for an Indian woman who disappeared into a pavement sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur hit a snag on its eighth day, as authorities now say it is "too risky" to continue deploying divers. The incident has gripped Malaysia, with some 110 rescuers working around the clock this past...

Search for woman swallowed by 8m sinkhole now 'too risky'

Kenyan influencer Elsa Majimbo's now-deleted rant against giving family members cash renews a debate.

'Black tax' - why some young Africans want to stop sending money back home

Hanzel Scott, who attacked two 16-year-olds in 2022, is found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

Man guilty of raping two teenage girls

Military.com

Brittany Loy and her soldier husband were moving out of The Villages at Fort Moore, Georgia, this spring as they headed to a new posting in Alaska when they found out they were on the hook for a $2,000 move-out fee. The bill included the cost to replace the air conditioning unit in the home's back yard.An inspector reportedly found "a small piece of corrosion in the bottom corner of the unit" and blamed the deterioration on the family's male dog, Loy said. She hadn't noticed whether the damage was there when moving in and estimated that at least two...

Surprise Bills: Military Families, Advocates Fight Unexpected Base Housing Move-Out Fees

New Jersey State

NJ Spotlight

There’s still plenty of time to apply. The deadline to file for 2023 tax year is Oct. 31. The latest round in the Senior Freeze property-tax relief program began July 15, with the first reimbursement checks issued. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation said it will continue issuing weekly reimbursements as more applications are filed and approved.

Senior Freeze property-tax relief checks are flowing

Fox Business

Vice President Kamala Harris says she wants to provide $25,000 in down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers, but critics say the plan would only make housing issues worse.

Harris proposes $25,000 down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers — is it a good idea?

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Maine State

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Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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  Mortgage interest rates are falling again. After hitting their highest level since 2000 last summer when the 30-year mortgage loan hit 7.31%, rates are around 6.50% now, nearly a full point lower than what borrowers could have secured last August. And with a consistently cooling inflation rate (it dropped for the fourth month in a row in July), a cut to the federal funds rate appears likely when the Federal Reserve meets again in September. While that cut may...

How much would a $600,000 mortgage cost per month?

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Support fund extended after winter fuel payment cut

The government has announced the extension of a fund designed to help with cost-of-living pressures over the winter. The money in the Household Support Fund will...

Support fund extended after winter fuel payment cut

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