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NJ Spotlight News: August 20, 2024

Tuesday on the News Hour, leading Democrats at the DNC make the case for a Kamala Harris presidency while the candidate herself takes her message to voters in the swing state of Wisconsin. A rare look from on the ground in Sudan, where a brutal civil war has stolen people’s food and livelihoods. Plus, a summer COVID surge highlights difficulties in keeping up with the ever-changing virus.

August 20, 2024PBS News Hour full episode

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  Credit card debt can be a significant financial burden, but it's one that many Americans are carrying. Not only does the average cardholder have nearly $8,000 in credit card debt currently, but the average rate on that card debt is close to 23% right now. And with rates that high (or higher), it's easy for any revolving credit card balance to become problematic over time.That's why it's so important to pay off what you owe on your credit cards...

3 ways your credit card debt can be forgiven

Edinburg, TX

In this Emmy Award-winning series, WTTW News tackles your questions — big and small — about life in the Chicago area. Our video animations guide you through local government, city history, public utilities and everything in between.

West Siders React to DNC's Impact Near United Center

Wisconsin State

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AMERICANS can get payments from a major interest rate settlement. Big Picture Loans, a private money lender, is paying out big bucks after allegations it charged excessive interest rates. The company is known for offering thousands in loans to people with bad credit and then charging high interest rates. Those high rates can make the […]

Americans can claim one-time payment from $65 million interest rate settlement – but it depends on which state you live

The Biden administration is again gearing up to try to forgive the student debt of tens of millions of Americans, after the Supreme Court struck down its first effort last year. Now, the president has directed the U.S. Department of Education to pursue the regulatory process. In the coming days,...

Check your email: U.S. government is sending notes to millions on upcoming student-loan forgiveness

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Elkhart, KS

A federal judge sentenced a 53-year-old Kansas man to more than 24 years in prison after the former bank CEO abused his trusted position to embezzle $47 million after falling for a cryptocurrency scam that he believed would make him wildly rich. In a press release, the US Attorney's Office...

Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

With the fate of federal student loan forgiveness programs facing uncertainty, borrowers should explore the many state-level relief options available, experts say. "Most states have [a program], especially if you're in health care," said Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, a nonprofit. With the federal government's...

How to get your student debt forgiven under a state program. Some are 'really generous,' expert says

San Diego, CA

ONE family was left fuming after a car dealership failed to pay them $53,000 but still took the vehicle. According to the family, they were planning on using the money to pay off debts. Jessica Haley and her husband, Brandon, said that in 2023, they sold their GMC Sierra Truck...

I sold my car to a dealership for $53k to pay off a debt – they gave every excuse not to pay but still took the vehicle

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The 8th Circuit ruled that Biden cannot carry out cheaper student-loan payments and debt relief through the SAVE plan, replacing its prior pause.

8 million student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan just got more bad news after a federal court officially blocked cheaper payments and debt cancellation

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  With the cost of living and inflation elevated, many people use credit cards to cover basic needs. But carrying a balance comes at a price. According to the Federal Reserve, credit card interest rates average nearly 23% right now. If you have $10,000 in outstanding credit card debt with a 23% interest rate, you'll face almost $191 in interest for this statement cycle. Unless you pay off a large chunk of that balance, that interest grows, and next month, you'll...

Need to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt? 3 options you may not have considered

Many people who borrow private student loans are required to get a co-signer, a requirement that can spread the pain if repayment becomes a challenge. "It's very, very difficult to get off of the loan if you are a co-signer," said Anna Anderson, a staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center. "We've seen how this can destroy families."

This 85-year-old mom co-signed her daughter's student loan years ago. Now she fears the lender may take her house

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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No matter how savvy you may be with money, there are more than likely still some areas where you overly indulge yourself. Find Out: How I Went From Middle Class to Upper Middle Class Read Next: Warren...

I’m a Financial Advisor: 5 Things the Middle Class Wastes Money On

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Medical debt relief soon for thousands of NJ residents

Almost 50,000 New Jersey residents will get a total of $100...

Medical debt relief soon for thousands of NJ residents

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