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But the lieutenant governor's po American fund Oaktree takes over Serie A champion Inter after previous owners failed to repay loan 05/22/2024 06:44am • MILAN (AP) 鈥� American fund Oaktree officially became the new owner of Serie A champion Inter Milan on Wednesday, bringing an end to Suning and Steven Zhang鈥檚 eight years at the helm. Oaktree took charge after Suning failed to meet Tuesday鈥檚 deadline of repaying a debt of nearly 400 million eur Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers 05/22/2024 05:22am • WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs. The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellation on Wednesday, saying it will erase $7.7 billion in federal student loans. With the Reparations proposals for Black Californians advance to state Assembly 05/21/2024 10:28pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) 鈥� The California Senate advanced a set of ambitious reparations proposals Tuesday, including legislation that would create an agency to help Black families research their family lineage and confirm their eligibility for any future restitution passed by the state. Lawmakers Jailed Guatemalan journalist to AP: 'I can defend myself, because I am innocent' 05/21/2024 08:20pm • GUATEMALA CITY (AP) 鈥� Jos茅 Rub茅n Zamora has spent nearly two years locked in a dark 16- by 13-foot cell in a Guatemalan prison, allowed only one hour a day in the sunlight. The journalist鈥檚 money laundering conviction was tossed out, and last week a judge finally ordered his conditional releas How to Transfer Money From One Bank to Another 05/21/2024 08:00pm • Some consumers prefer to have more than one checking or savings account because of handy features that a bank may offer. You might choose to have your funds in one bank for checking, while you use another institution solely for your savings because of higher interest rates. You will need to determin What to Do If You Inherit a House With a Mortgage 05/21/2024 08:00pm • Losing a loved one is never easy, and receiving an inheritance can be a bright spot in a difficult situation. For many people, a home is the most valuable asset they have to pass on to their loved ones after they die. But what happens if you inherit a house with a mortgage? Inheriting a house with a Considering a Crowdfunding Campaign? Know the Pros and Cons 05/21/2024 08:00pm • You need money. It might be to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses, help someone in need, get a special project off the ground or secure capital for your startup. Rather than asking relatives and friends directly for contributions or turning to traditional lenders, you may decide to use a crowdfun How to Pay Off a Personal Loan Faster 05/21/2024 08:00pm • Paying off a personal loan early can save you a ton in interest and make it easier to qualify for a home loan or auto loan. However, whether it's the best use of any extra funds depends on your financial situation. We cover scenarios where it might make sense and strategies you can use to pay off a Serie A champion Inter facing a nervous wait as deadline passes for loan repayment to Oaktree 05/21/2024 02:46pm • MILAN (AP) 鈥� Just two days after celebrating its Serie A title win, Inter Milan and its fans face a nervous wait to see what will happen with the club. Club owner Suning and Inter president Steven Zhang could lose control of the Nerazzurri if they fail to repay a debt of nearly 400 million euros ( PHOTOS: At the Pet Gala, fashion goes to the dogs 05/21/2024 10:57am • NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� They may call it a catwalk, but the Pet Gala is the dogs' time to shine. Designer Anthony Rubio threw the now-annual fashion fete Monday night, sending 18 dogs down the red carpet at New York's American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog. Each canine donned couture similar to what celeb How to avoid letting scammers take control of your student loans 05/20/2024 09:20pm • There are no shortage of student loan forgiveness programs, but the same goes for the number of related scams, the Federal Trade Commission warns. Bad actors think "this is a great time to get out there and take advantage" of people who might be looking for guidance or information on student loan Has Tap-to-Pay Made Spending Too Easy? 05/20/2024 08:00pm • It's becoming commonplace to have apps on our phones and watches that allow us to tap at retailers to pay for goods and services. Some consumers even leave their credit cards or cash at home and rely on these tap-to-pay platforms. But, does all this convenience come with risks? Whether it's paying f Will More IRS Funding Mean More Audits? 05/20/2024 08:00pm • In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act allocated $80 billion in funding for the Internal Revenue Service and touched off a firestorm of controversy. Internet rumors swirled, with some saying the money would allow the agency to send 87,000 armed agents into the field to conduct audits. Now, two years l