If you owe money from a court judgment, creditors in many states can renew that judgment before it expires to keep trying to collect the debt. The rules about renewing judgments and how long creditors can collect vary by state, and taking action early may help you manage or reduce the debt.
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A court judgment is a legal decision requiring you to pay a debt.
Creditors often can renew a judgment before it expires to extend their time to collect.
States have different laws about how long judgments last and how many times they can be renewed.
Renewing a judgment does not automatically mean creditors will seize your wages or property.
A creditor must usually renew the judgment before it expires, or they lose the ability to extend collection.
If you pay the full amount of the judgment, there is no balance left to renew.
Partial payments may leave a balance that creditors can still try to collect after renewal.
Negotiating with creditors before a judgment is renewed may help reduce debt or set up payment plans.
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Studio Ghibli Fest is a yearly event that shows Studio Ghibli movies in theaters. Over the past decade, it has grown in popularity, attracting both longtime fans and new viewers, with ticket sales increasing even after the movies became available on streaming services.
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Studio Ghibli Fest has been running for 10 years, showing animated movies like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Ponyo.
The festival started in 2017 with five films and ticket sales of $5 million.
In 2024, Ghibli Fest showed 14 movies and earned $16.4 million in ticket sales.
The number of theaters showing Ghibli Fest grew from about 640 locations at the start to over 1,100 locations in recent years.
The event takes place between June and October each year.
The festival’s success has grown even after these movies became available to stream on HBO Max starting in 2020.
GKids is the North American distributor working with Fathom Entertainment, which coordinates the theater showings.
Fans of all ages attend, sometimes making it a tradition for families to watch these movies together in theaters.
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Midwest Poultry Services is recalling 1.6 million eggs from its Texas farms due to possible salmonella contamination. The eggs were sold in six states under various brand names, and no illnesses have been reported so far.
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The recall involves white-shell and cage-free eggs produced between June 6 and July 3.
The eggs have sell-by dates ranging from July 20 to August 17.
They were sold in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The affected brands include Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning, and Sunups.
No other poultry products from the company are part of this recall.
Midwest Poultry Services found the problem through regular safety checks at its farms.
The company has stopped distributing fresh eggs from the two Texas farms.
Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled eggs and can get a refund by returning them to the store.
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Federal law protects most workers from being fired because of a wage garnishment for one debt. However, if an employee has two or more wage garnishments for different debts, the employer may be allowed to fire them. Some states have stronger laws to protect workers from being fired over wage garnishments.
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Wage garnishment means a court orders your employer to take part of your paycheck to pay a debt.
Employers cannot fire employees over a single wage garnishment under federal law.
If an employee has multiple wage garnishments for different debts, federal law allows an employer to fire them.
Many states have stronger laws that prevent firing due to any wage garnishment.
State laws on wage garnishment protections and limits vary widely.
Wage garnishment usually happens only after creditors try other ways to collect, including lawsuits.
Workers can explore debt relief options, like debt settlement, before garnishment occurs.
Employees worried about their rights should check state laws or talk to a lawyer.
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Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut in business rates specifically for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues, adding to earlier relief efforts. While pub owners welcomed the support, other local businesses like gyms and cafes said they were left out and want similar help.
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The 20% discount on business rates will save the average pub over £1,000.
Pubs face high taxes and rising costs including National Insurance, minimum wage, and inflation.
Some business owners say other sectors like gyms and cafes that serve communities are not included in the relief.
Andy Burnham has made three major policy announcements in three days supporting hospitality.
Business owners called for a fairer tax system and lower duties on specific products like draft beer.
Cafes and restaurants are not receiving this specific business rates discount.
Some say that lowering VAT for hospitality businesses should be a priority over business rates cuts.
The relief targets businesses described as "the heart of the community," but definitions lead to some confusion and exclusions.
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CBS Mornings Deals is offering special discounts on various items to help improve daily life. These deals are available through the website cbsdeals.com, where CBS earns a commission from purchases.
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CBS Mornings Deals features products that aim to improve everyday lifestyle.
Exclusive discounts are available for viewers through cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns commissions on items bought through the website.
The deals are promoted as part of the CBS Mornings program.
Customers can use major web browsers like Chrome and Safari to access the deals.
The purpose is to provide value and savings to CBS News viewers.
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Oil prices reached $100 per barrel for the first time since May due to increased fighting in the Middle East. The rising conflict and attacks on oil tankers have raised concerns about the supply of energy worldwide.
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Brent crude oil price rose over 5% recently, hitting $100 per barrel.
The U.S. increased military strikes against Iran amid the conflict.
Houthi militia attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening Saudi Arabia’s key shipping route.
An explosion on an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz caused a fire and forced three tankers to turn back.
UK natural gas prices have risen from 98p to about 150p per therm since late June.
A temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has ended without resolution.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iranian leaders are not ready to negotiate a deal.
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Union Pacific and Canadian National have made a deal where Canadian National supports Union Pacific's plan to buy Norfolk Southern railroad for $85 billion. This merger would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S., concentrating a lot of rail traffic in one company, which has caused debate in the rail industry.
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Union Pacific wants to buy Norfolk Southern for $85 billion.
Canadian National agreed to support this deal after getting certain benefits from Union Pacific.
If approved, the merger would reduce the number of major U.S. freight railroads to five.
Other railroads like BNSF, CPKC, and CSX oppose the merger.
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is reviewing the deal and asked for more information before deciding.
Some customers expect faster deliveries, while others worry about higher prices and service problems.
Canadian National will get new track access and control in certain cities to help maintain competition.
Union Pacific says the deal will not let the merged company control a majority of operations in important rail hubs.
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The government of Guernsey will give £200,000 to Alderney Electricity to help lower electricity bills on the island if crude oil prices go above $100 per barrel. This subsidy will last for the rest of the year and aims to protect residents and businesses from rising fuel costs.
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Electricity bills in Alderney will be subsidised if crude oil prices exceed $100 per barrel.
The current crude oil price is about $99.76 per barrel.
Guernsey is providing £200,000 to Alderney Electricity for this subsidy.
Alderney has about 2,167 residents.
The subsidy aims to reduce the impact of short-term increases in global fuel prices on electricity bills.
Alderney uses diesel fuel to generate electricity because it does not have an electricity cable connection to France like Guernsey and Jersey.
The subsidy is temporary and supports ongoing efforts to find the best fuel prices for the island.
The money will be directly applied to customers' electricity bills.
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Hospital leaders often overlook the money their organizations are entitled to receive due to complex payment and reimbursement systems. While external challenges like workforce shortages and rising costs affect hospitals, many miss opportunities to recover earned revenue within their own financial operations.
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Many rural hospitals have closed in the past decade, reducing access to emergency and specialized care.
Hospital leaders frequently focus on external financial pressures rather than examining internal revenue losses.
Complex rules and processes in health care reimbursement make it difficult for hospitals to ensure payments are accurate.
Insurance companies use advanced systems to manage claims, while hospitals often use outdated internal processes.
Some revenue hospitals have already earned remains uncollected because of weak internal controls.
Health care delivery is changing to include virtual care and outpatient services, requiring new financial strategies.
Hospital leaders need to improve their financial oversight before asking for external help from policymakers or insurers.
The current system often allows payers to decide payment amounts with limited input from hospitals.
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A fashion designer named Evan Hirsch bought a $6.99 lace top from a thrift store and turned it into a unique wedding dress by adding a skirt and belt. He then put the dress back in the store to give another buyer a chance to find an affordable, custom bridal gown.
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Evan Hirsch is a 29-year-old designer from Manhattan, New York.
He bought a long-sleeved white lace top from Banana Republic for $6.99.
Hirsch added an ivory satin skirt that cost about $50 and a rhinestone belt for $10 to make a wedding dress.
The finished dress was placed back in the thrift store for sale.
The average cost of a wedding dress in 2025 is around $2,100.
Hirsch wants to offer custom bridal dresses at prices similar to everyday items like coffee.
Research shows many brides hesitate to buy secondhand dresses because they want something personal and new.
Hirsch’s idea challenges the view that secondhand wedding dresses are less desirable by creating a custom, affordable option.
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From 27 August, UK households will be able to buy plug-in balcony solar panels after a change in the law. These panels can be plugged into a normal wall socket and let people generate their own electricity without needing a rooftop installation.
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The UK government passed a law allowing retailers to sell plug-in solar panels starting 27 August.
These “balcony solar panels” are common in countries like Spain and Germany.
The panels plug into a three-prong wall socket and can be used on balconies or other outdoor spaces.
Major UK retailers such as Currys, B&Q, and Asda will sell these DIY solar panel kits.
Each system costs around £400 and can reduce energy bills by up to £110 per year.
The solar panels typically have a capacity of 800 watts, about one-fifth of a normal rooftop solar system.
Solar installations in the UK reached a record 269,000 last year, showing growing interest in green energy.
The government is also considering plug-in battery systems to help store solar energy for use when the sun isn’t shining.
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Michelin-star chef Alex Claridge says that a government plan to cut business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues in the UK is not enough to help independent restaurants. He argues that many hospitality businesses still face high costs and risk closing if more support is not given, such as lowering VAT (a type of sales tax).
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The UK government will reduce business rates by 20% for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues starting next April.
This cut aims to support these venues and help local high streets.
Independent restaurants, cafes, hotels, and cinemas are not included in this business rates cut.
Chef Alex Claridge runs The Wilderness, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Birmingham, and says many hospitality businesses struggle financially despite being busy.
Claridge believes lowering VAT for all hospitality businesses would help more than just cutting business rates.
The business rates cut will cost £100 million and come from reviewing tax relief given to companies like vape shops.
Claridge warns that short-term fixes are not enough and more changes are needed to keep small hospitality businesses open.
The government says almost 32,000 venues will benefit from the new business rates relief.
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Former Coronation Street actor Qasim Akhtar is receiving a large payment from the publisher of The Sun to settle a libel case. The newspaper falsely claimed he supported extremism and had trained with guns, which they have now admitted was untrue and harmful.
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Qasim Akhtar acted on Coronation Street from 2014-2018 and 2021-2023.
The Sun published false claims linking him to extremism, violence, and moving to Pakistan.
The Sun apologized unreservedly and admitted their story caused serious harm to Akhtar.
The publisher agreed to pay substantial damages and cover Akhtar’s legal costs.
The false story appeared online and in print in November.
Akhtar did not attend the court but his lawyer read a statement about the damages.
The Sun failed to get Akhtar’s response before publishing the allegations.
Akhtar said the situation deeply affected his reputation, family, safety, and peace of mind.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its main interest rate at 2.25% due to uncertainty about how unstable oil prices will affect inflation. The ECB is waiting to see more data before deciding on future rate changes, as oil prices have been swinging because of conflicts affecting oil shipping routes.
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The ECB kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.25% on Thursday.
The previous meeting on June 11 saw a 0.25% rate increase to fight inflation caused by rising oil prices.
Oil prices have been unstable due to the US-Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
A ceasefire was announced but quickly fell apart, causing oil prices to drop then rise again.
Inflation in the eurozone was 2.8% annually in June, down from 3.2% in May.
ECB President Christine Lagarde said the bank decides on rates meeting by meeting based on new data.
Brent crude oil prices rose above $98 per barrel following renewed conflict and attacks near key shipping routes.
The ECB may consider raising rates again at its next meeting on September 10.
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The European Union fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) for breaking digital competition rules by favoring its own apps and services on Google Play and its search engine. This fine is part of the EU’s efforts to ensure fair competition among tech companies using the Digital Markets Act.
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The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) for unfairly promoting its own services.
The fine is related to the Digital Markets Act, which started in 2024 to regulate big tech companies.
Google recently lost an appeal against a previous $4.5 billion fine for exploiting its mobile Android system.
The EU threatens additional fines if Google does not comply within 60 days.
This fine is the largest imposed on one company under the Digital Markets Act so far.
Google said it will have to remove popular search features in Europe due to the ruling.
The EU has fined Google more than 8 billion euros in the past for antitrust violations.
The EU and the US are in talks to address differences over digital market rules, but no agreement has been reached yet.
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The Bottom Line's 2026 Business Awards featured a panel of business leaders discussing the successes and failures in business over the past year. The show, hosted by Evan Davis, highlighted notable products, leadership, marketing efforts, and strategic decisions in the business world.
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The episode aired on Radio 4 on July 23, 2026.
It lasted 34 minutes.
The event was an unofficial business awards show.
A panel of business leaders selected winners and losers from the past 12 months.
Evan Davis was the host of the program.
Guests included Nicola Hodson (Deputy President of techUK), Peter Bazalgette (former Chair of ITV), and Edwina Dunn (Co-founder of dunnhumby).
The awards recognize achievements and failures in areas like products, leadership, marketing, and strategy.
The production team included producers, sound engineers, and a production coordinator.
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Dubai is offering tourists benefits worth about £610 to encourage visits as tourism has fallen sharply due to the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The Dubai Invite program allows UAE residents to nominate friends and family for discounts on hotels, dining, and attractions to help revive the city’s struggling tourism industry.
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The Dubai Invite scheme gives benefits over 3,000 UAE dirham (about £610) to tourists nominated by UAE residents.
Benefits include hotel stays, dining deals, and attraction tickets.
Each UAE resident can nominate up to three visitors arriving before 31 October, with benefits usable until December.
Visitors must have a valid tourist visa and cannot be UAE residents or previously nominated.
Dubai’s tourism has dropped after the US-Israel-Iran conflict led to missile and drone attacks near the city.
The number of airlines flying into Dubai has halved, causing many tourists to avoid flying over the Middle East.
Hotel vacancies are high; many hotels, including the Burj Al Arab, are closing temporarily for renovations.
Local businesses are offering extra discounts and free nights to attract tourists under the new scheme.
More than 10,000 people applied for the Dubai Invite program within the first 48 hours.
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The CBS News segment explains how a $50 million Ponzi scheme tricked many investors with false promises of safe, high returns. It also describes how scammers use emotions to gain trust and warns that artificial intelligence (AI) is making fraud harder to detect. Additionally, the show features a caller seeking advice on career changes and managing savings.
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A $50 million Ponzi scheme involved many investors who were promised large and safe profits.
Scammers use emotional manipulation to build trust and convince people to invest.
Advances in artificial intelligence are making scams more complex and difficult to recognize.
The segment provides advice on how to protect yourself from evolving fraud tactics.
A caller discusses feeling burned out and asks how long she can rely on her savings before making a career change.
The discussion is part of the CBS News “Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger” program.
The show aims to educate people about financial scams and personal money decisions.
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The Isle of Man government will reduce the VAT on domestic electricity bills from 5% to 0%, starting in October until March 2027. This change matches a similar UK policy and aims to help households save money on energy costs.
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VAT on domestic electricity bills on the Isle of Man will be cut from 5% to 0% starting October 1, 2024.
The VAT cut will last until the end of the 2026-27 financial year (March 2027).
A typical household could save about £50 per year on electricity bills due to this change.
The Isle of Man government expects VAT revenue loss of between £1 million and £1.4 million during this period.
The reduction follows the UK’s recent VAT cut on electricity to ease cost-of-living pressures.
The Isle of Man maintains the same VAT rates as the UK under the Customs and Excise Agreement.
Small businesses that use less than 1,000 kWh per month and are not VAT registered, charities, and residential care homes will also benefit.
Manx Utilities is responsible for the electricity supply and communicated the expected savings.
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