Many Americans ended the holidays with new debt, with 36% taking on an average of $1,181 in holiday debt, up from previous years but still lower than in 2022, according to LendingTree. Financial challenges persist due to inflation, with parents of young children, millennials, and those earning $30,000 to $49,999 most likely to go into debt. To tackle debt, negotiating interest rates, choosing a pay-down strategy, increasing savings, and celebrating small wins are recommended, according to experts.
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Senate votes to overturn EPA rule that limits 7 hazardous air pollutants
The Senate voted 52-46 to overturn an EPA rule aimed at limiting seven hazardous air pollutants from heavy industry, marking a historic weakening of the Clean Air Act. Introduced by Republican Sen. John Curtis, the resolution argues that the rule, which required major polluters to maintain strict controls, hindered technological progress in pollution reduction. Environmental advocates condemned the decision, warning it poses significant health risks, particularly to children, by allowing industrial facilities to release toxic...
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