The new global debt crisis and its solutions

Report summary Today, 54 countries are in debt crisis, with devastating impacts on people’s lives and livelihoods. This paper identifies the structural causes of reoccurring debt crises and highlights their impacts on the world’s poorest communities. It outlines why, following the historic success of the Jubilee 2000 debt campaign, the world once again faces an…

No Spend January Challenge | paNOW

No Spend January  The holidays are now behind us, and we are about to enter a new month and a new year! Improving financial health, including paying down debt, continues to be a top new year’s resolution for many, so now is the perfect time to reset financial habits. One way to do that is…

Warning issued over student aid fraud rings

(InvestigateTV) — The Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education is trying to get the word out about student aid fraud. Assistant Inspector General for Investigations Jason Williams said one way they are trying to reach people is through their “Eye on Ed” podcast. “We launched the podcast in 2019, and…

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Pope urges debt relief for poorer nations

As he addressed the faithful in St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis urged world leaders of wealthy nations to cancel or decrease the debts of less privileged nations, on the occasion of the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Year. “The Jubilee asks to translate this remission of debts on a social level so that no person, no family,…

Countries That Gamble The Most

Around one in four people worldwide have tried gambling at some point in their lives. The thrill, social interaction, and sense of escape it offers keep many coming back for more. However, certain countries have gambling rates much higher than most, with over half the population participating in gambling. Currently, the United States, China, and…

Jay Leno Forced to Explain Alleged Gambling Problem and Mob Debt After Fans Accuse Him of Lying About Falling Down a Hill

Comedian Jay Leno’s latest injury might be more than just another unfortunate accident, at least according to conspiracy theorists. Those doubters believe there is something fishy about the comedian’s recent explanations about his latest fall that the former “Tonight Show” host had in Pennsylvania in November.   Last month, the former late-night talk show host…