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HHS freezes Minnesota child care payments amid fraud accusations
Dec. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials have frozen federal child care funding to Minnesota amid accusations of fraud in that state and others. HHS officials announced the action on Tuesday and credited a viral video…
Ghana settles US$709 million Eurobond payment ahead of schedule
The Government of Ghana has settled a US$709 million Eurobond obligation, completing the payment on December 30, 2025, ahead of schedule. According to the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the payment represents a major milestone in…
Bank account holders told to check security ahead of payment change
Consumers have been urged to check their bank security settings ahead of a major change in payment rules. As part of an extension to contactless transactions, the existing £100 ceiling on contactless payments will be scrapped from March 2026.
DWP triggers Cold Weather Payments for 18 areas in England - check your postcode
The DWP has triggered the first Cold Weather Payments of the winter for people living in 18 postcode districts in England. Eligible households in these regions, all in the north of the country, will receive an extra £25 towards the cost of…
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Can Your Social Security Payments Be Garnished Due to Unpaid Debts?
Social Security beneficiaries may have their benefits reduced if they have missed child support payments, have unpaid taxes or government debt, or have received an overpayment. The Social Security benefits will continue to be offset until the full…
Thousands to get first £25 cold weather payments as 18 postcodes triggered
THOUSANDS of households are set for a £25 cash boost as freezing temperatures trigger the first cold weather payments of the season. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that a prolonged cold snap has officially triggered…
January 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
Rising bills and falling temperatures have led to higher costs for people across the country as the year comes to a close. For millions of Britons, balancing the cost of living is an ongoing challenge, with household incomes unable to keep pace…
Home prices are getting slightly more affordable, but down payments are still holding buyers back
The typical homebuyer now needs 7 years to save for a down payment, according to Realtor.com. The average on the 30 year fixed mortgage is currently at 6.19% according to Mortgage News Daily. Active listings are now about 12% higher than they were…
Google Search Merchant Panel With Delivery, Return & Payment Options Carousel
Dec 30, 2025 - 7:31 am 0 — by Barry Schwartz Barry Schwartz is the CEO of RustyBrick and a technologist, a New York Web service firm specializing in customized online technology that helps companies decrease costs and increase sales. Barry…
PGI contract workers observe hunger strike over non-payment of wages
Several contract workers at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) observed a hunger strike from 6 am on Tuesday, protesting non-payment of long-pending wages and other service-related demands. The PGIMER currently has…
Trump admin halts Minnesota childcare payments amid fraud investigation
All childcare payments to Minnesota were frozen Tuesday evening as the Trump administration investigates alleged fraud by organizations in the state, Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill announced. Why it matters: The Trump…
HHS Freezes Childcare Payments To Minnesota After Massive Fraud Alleged
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) moved to freeze federal childcare payments to Minnesota Tuesday, citing alleged and widespread fraud in the state's subsidy system. YouTuber Nick Shirley posted video Friday showing several…
Indian Railways to Offer 3% Discount on All Digital Payments via RailOne App
To encourage a shift toward cashless travel the Railway Ministry is offering a new discount for people who buy tickets online. Starting January 14, 2026, passengers using the RailOne app for unreserved bookings will be eligible for a 3% discount…
DOJ Reaffirms Disney's $10M Payment To Settle Privacy Allegations Over Labelling Of Children's Videos On YouTube
The Walt Disney Co. is paying $10 million to settle allegations over the labeling of children-focused videos onto YouTube, the U.S. Department of Justice reaffirmed Tuesday. The DOJ announcement follows a disclosure of the same settlement last…
Google Pay and Apple Pay warning over £100 payment change
Contactless payment limit rules have changed Shoppers have been urged to think about their security ahead of a sweeping change in payment rules. In an expansion of contactless payments, from March 2026 there will no longer be the current £100…
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