In Saïd Sayrafiezadeh’s fictional short story “Minimum Payment Due,” the main character is trapped in credit card debt, desperate for a way out as collection agents hound him and he struggles to admit the full extent of his financial predicament. Despite seeking guidance from self-help books, therapy, and even a cult, the narrator finds himself unable to make a dent in his debt, with compound interest growing daily. Sayrafiezadeh, who intentionally leaves the exact amount owed ambiguous, uses fiction to vividly depict the overwhelming and terrifying nature of credit card debt, drawing on his personal aversion to owing money.
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Met Office issues 10-hour fog and travel disruption weather warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for fog in the North of England, covering areas such as Durham, Newcastle, and York, after the warmest weekend of the year. The warning is in effect for over 10 hours, with visibility dropping to 50 meters at times, leading to potential traffic and travel disruptions. Temperatures are also expected to decrease across the country, prompting advice to check road conditions, leave extra journey time, and...
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