CFPB Calls for Limits, $120 Million Fine Against Navient for Student Loan Practices

Lufthansa fined record $4 million for discriminating against Jewish passengers

Germany’s flagship airline has been fined $4 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation over allegations it discriminated against a group of Jewish passengers.

Trump and student loans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump's win means for student loan forgiveness Advocates are now focusing ...

Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program Has Canceled Debt for Over One Million People

An effort to revive and maximize use of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has resulted in student loan forgiveness for over one million people.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Biden extends student loan payment pause by 6 months for 8 million SAVE plan borrowers

Student loan payments for some 8 million borrowers will remain on pause for six months or longer, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Education said.

Business - CNBC - October 21

8 million student loan borrowers would qualify for relief under Biden 'hardship' rules

The Biden administration announced on Friday proposed rules to give student debt relief to borrowers experiencing “hardship” in the president’s latest attempt to forgive student loans. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

'This kid just won’t give up': Student who practiced alone for 2-plus years ready to answer Arizona State's call for a kicker

For more than two years Nolan Krinsky practiced on his own, hoping for an opportunity to make the Arizona State football team. Wednesday, he finally gets his shot.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Everything you need to know about student loans

How do I get my student loan payments, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?

Trump’s Win Puts Student Loan Forgiveness Into Question

Trump and Republicans have been very critical of student loan forgiveness.

Business - Inc. - 19 hours ago

Former students urged to check for loan refunds

New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.

Apple and Goldman Sachs must pay $89 million for mishandling Apple Card transactions, CFPB orders

A federal regulator has ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay a combined $89 million for deceiving consumers and mishandled Apple Card customers' transaction

Tech - ABC News - October 23

Biden administration forgives student loans for 60,000 public service workers

The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it is forgiving the student loans for more than 60,000 public service workers. The move gives $4.5 billion in debt relief to teachers, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, for those in financial hardship

The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent ...

These 17 factors could soon make you eligible for student loan forgiveness

The Biden Administration has outlined two pathways for student loan borrowers facing financial hardship to get debt relief.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Biden Administration Floats Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship

The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

Harris stays quiet on student loans as cancellation loses its political luster

In just a few years, the issue of student loan cancellation has gone from being a pillar of the Democratic Party to a political liability

What Trump's win could mean for student loan forgiveness

The Biden administration's work to cancel student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans will likely come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

What does Trump win mean for student loan forgiveness?

President-elect Trump’s past moves and rhetoric on student loans are leaving a dismal outlook for advocates who are now focusing their attention on getting President Biden to act quickly on ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

Ward remains away from 49ers; CMC, Jennings limited in practice

Veteran cornerback Charvarius Ward is away from the San Francisco 49ers as he mourns the sudden passing his daughter Amani Joy, and a memorial service will be held for her on Friday in Dallas.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Paris drivers warned of fines as city begins limiting traffic in parts of centre

Three-month ‘educational phase’ begins for scheme it is hoped will reduce through-traffic and improve air quality. Paris authorities have begun limiting traffic in a large zone of the city centre, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Coulibaly scores career-high 27, Wizards sweep home-and-home against Atlanta with 133-120 victory

Bilal Coulibaly scored a career-high 27 points, and the Washington Wizards beat Atlanta 133-120 for the second win over the Hawks in three days

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Israel is reportedly considering a limited counterstrike against Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the Biden administration it is willing to limit its counterstrike on Iran to military targets rather than oil or nuclear facilities, according to ...

Biden forgives more student loans: 60,000 borrowers will get notices canceling $4.5 billion in debt

The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was forgiving another $4.5 billion in student debt for over 60,000 borrowers.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Student-loan borrowers facing financial hardship could get debt forgiveness — if Biden’s new plan survives

Student-loan borrowers struggling financially may have a path toward debt relief if the Biden administration gets its way.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Here's how an 86-year-old grandmother got her nearly $32,000 private student loan debt forgiven

Some lenders of private student loans offer disabled borrowers a way to get their debt forgiven. But the process is difficult to learn about and to navigate.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Student loans, Title IX: What education policies might come out of a Trump administration

School choice will have a proponent in the Oval Office, and the federal Department of Education could be in existential danger after Tuesday's election. GOP education initiatives have been ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

3 ways President-elect Donald Trump's next term may impact student loan borrowers

The former president will return to the White House in January 2025 following his win over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight

Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.

Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding Plane

The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers

Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

American Airlines Fined $50 Million Over Treatment of Passengers With Disabilities

The carrier said its mishandling rate for wheelchairs and scooters has dropped by 20% in recent years as it invests in new equipment and practices.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

LinkedIn fined $335 million over digital advertising in Europe

LinkedIn on Thursday was hit with a fine of €310 million ($335 million) over its use of targeted advertising.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Teva Fined Around $500 Million Over MS Drug Competition Concerns

The European Union fined Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical 462.6 million euros, saying it abused its market position in a way that might have delayed competitors from entering the multiple sclerosis ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Meta Fined $15 Million in South Korea for Illegal User Data Collection

The country’s privacy watchdog said Meta amassed sensitive information by analyzing users’ likes and the ads they opened.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

White House extends repayment freeze for 8 million student borrowers

Student loan payments for people enrolled in the Biden administration's SAVE plan will remain on hold for at least six more months.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes not limited at practice after ankle injury, should start vs. Broncos

The Chiefs snuck out an overtime win against the Buccaneers on Monday to improve to 8-0 on the season.