[ad_1] WARSAW (Reuters) – For Jakub Kwiecinski, a ban by Poland’s public broadcaster on a condom advert featuring him and his husband has come as no surprise, but it does make him uneasy about what targets a government clampdown on LGBT rights will pick on next. The advert features both gay and straight couples, and
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[ad_1] Loans have become tougher to get just when people most need them, as the coronavirus pandemic puts millions of Americans out of work. Luckily, excellent credit – a FICO score of 740 or higher – can be an asset when you want to borrow money. But lenders are picky. If you have excellent credit
[ad_1] By CARA ANNA, Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — More than two dozen international aid organizations have told the U.S. government they are “increasingly alarmed” that “little to no U.S. humanitarian assistance has reached those on the front lines” of the coronavirus pandemic, as the number of new cases picks up speed in some of
[ad_1] The down payment can be one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership. Even in a very modestly priced market, a traditional 20 percent down payment easily amounts to tens of thousands of dollars. Add the various closing costs and a typical home shopper can face a financial goal that is unrealistic at best. If
[ad_1] By SARAH RANKIN and DAVID CRARY, Associated Press The rapidly unfolding movement to pull down Confederate monuments around the U.S. in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police has extended to statues of slave traders, imperialists, conquerors and explorers around the world, including Christopher Columbus, Cecil Rhodes and Belgium’s King
[ad_1] Student loans are a necessity for many college-bound students. They can be used to pay for tuition, fees, housing and other educational expenses, which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars each year. Financial aid options including scholarships, grants and federal student loans do not require a co-signer. However, undergraduate students may
[ad_1] By JULIE WATSON, Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Michael Conley felt especially isolated these past few months: A deaf man, he was prevented from reading lips by the masks people wore to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But then he met Ingrid Helton, a costume designer who sewed him a solution – masks
[ad_1] Mortgage refinance rates are historically low, and many homeowners could save by refinancing to a lower mortgage rate. At the same time, mortgage lenders are less willing to take on risk because of market uncertainty prompted by the coronavirus. Credit standards may be tougher amid the COVID-19 crisis, but homeowners who qualify can take
[ad_1] By NICK PERRY, Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The New Zealand city of Hamilton on Friday removed a bronze statue of the British naval officer for whom it is named — a man who is accused of killing indigenous Maori people in the 1860s. The removal by city authorities came a day
[ad_1] Since 1944, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has helped service members, veterans and their families become homeowners with the VA loan program. If you are eligible for a VA loan, you could receive several benefits by using this program instead of a conventional mortgage. Applying for any mortgage can be a complicated process,
[ad_1] By EMILY SCHMALL, Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — In New Delhi, a sprawling capital region of 46 million and home to some of India’s highest concentration of hospitals, a pregnant woman’s death after a frantic hunt for a sickbed was a worrying sign about the country’s ability to cope with a wave of
[ad_1] Thinking about settling down in the Heart of Dixie? Those who say yes should have many options. Alabama has just below 2.3 million housing units and a homeownership rate of 68%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey. Alabama’s median housing value is $147,900, which is roughly 36% below the national
[ad_1] By SCOTT SONNER, Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials said Thursday they are closely monitoring a recent uptick in confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide but don’t yet believe a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak has arrived. Nevada has seen an above-average rise in daily positive cases this week and experienced six
[ad_1] Is a home purchase in the Palmetto State on your mind? If so, you should have many choices to consider. South Carolina has just over 2.3 million housing units and a homeownership rate of about 69%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey. South Carolina’s median housing value is $170,800, which
[ad_1] By NOAH TRISTER, AP Baseball Writer DETROIT (AP) — An ace right-hander and a slugging corner infielder. It’s a combination that’s worked before for the Detroit Tigers — and now they have a couple of prospects they hope can bring competitive baseball back to the Motor City. Detroit drafted Arizona State first baseman Spencer
[ad_1] If you’re saddled with student loan debt and worried about making payments on your federal loans during the coronavirus pandemic, you can breathe a sigh of relief. A coronavirus aid bill passed in March pauses payments on federal loans and sets interest rates at 0% from March 13 through Sept. 30, 2020. Private lenders