Family rift over gambling debts

Dad cuts ties with son after a decade of bailing him out from loan sharks KUALA LUMPUR: A frustrated father has publicly disowned his son over a relentless gambling habit that led to repeated harassment by loan sharks, also known as Ah Long. MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong said…

In 2023, New York mother Casey McIntyre arranged a fundraiser to erase strangers’ medical bills after her death; by December 2024, her memorial campaign had funded more than $120 million in debt relief

Before dying from stage four ovarian cancer at age 38, New York mother Casey McIntyre arranged a final message that turned her personal loss into financial relief for tens of thousands of strangers across the United States. By December 2024, the viral memorial campaign created in her honor had raised millions of dollars. The money…

Best Debt Consolidation Loans of October 2026

*Rates and APRs are subject to change. All information provided here is accurate as of September 28, 2026. Credit card rates remain at historic highs, making it more expensive to service outstanding balances. Managing multiple debts — with varying interest rates, payment amounts and due dates — can be stressful and increases the risk of…

Pix transactions fall 10% after ban on betting sites

The number of Pix transactions fell about 10% over the past three days, after the government published a presidential decree (MP) late Friday afternoon (25) banning online sports betting (known in Brazil as “bets”). For part of the banking industry, the ban is viewed favorably, since there are in fact many indicators that betting sites…