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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

U.S. forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for 60,000 public employees

The Biden administration's latest round of relief should have borrowers learning of their canceled debt in coming weeks.

New Mexico governor won't renew ban on carrying firearms in public

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will not renew a temporary ban on carrying firearms in public.

Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why

After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.

A Soldier Chose a Radical Way to Publicize Troop Fatigue: He Deserted

Serhii Hnezdilov, a Ukrainian soldier, said he wanted to draw attention to the need to discharge worn-out soldiers and replace them with fresh conscripts.

World - The New York Times - October 19

White House public tour gets makeover with 'reimagined' visitor experience

The White House public tour is getting an extreme makeover, with new digital exhibits, an expanded route and more access to rooms poised to be part of the "reimagined" experience for visitors. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

A Writer Sees Leniency in the Supreme Court’s Approach to Public Corruption

A Georgetown law professor argues that five rulings by the justices in recent years have allowed behavior that is “sketchy as hell” and meant to make the judiciary look good by contrast.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Ralph Jennings, 86, Dies; Built Up Fordham’s Public Radio Station

He transformed WFUV from “a sandbox” into a professional operation, increasing its listenership nearly tenfold.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Public Affairs Council taps ceiling-shattering new president

Nneka Chiazor will take over as president of the Public Affairs Council in January, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the organization in its 70-year history, The Hill has ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei

A series of protests are expected to intensify across Argentina this week over a veto by President Javier Milei of a law that passed last month increasing funding for public universities

World - ABC News - October 21

Meteorologists could be climate change heroes by relaying its urgency to the public

Weathercasters are positioned to help viewers connect short-term extreme events – like hurricanes – with the climate crisis. Some have called Hurricanes Helene and Milton an October surprise. ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

DeSantis’s latest abortion move crosses another red line of public health

Putting the department in a position to actively block opposition to an abortion rights ballot amendment by having it issue cease and desist letters to media outlets running pro-choice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Global public debt will hit $100 trillion by year-end, says IMF

The IMF warned of the risks posed by unsustainable public debt levels.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers following family, public pressure

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Stacey Williams goes public with her allegation against Donald Trump

Thirty-one years after Stacey Williams says she was groped by Donald Trump while Jeffrey Epstein watched, the 56-year-old writer, consultant and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model went public ...

OpenAI Will Send Its Next AI to Businesses Before a Public Release

A leader in AI technology may soon make a giant leap forward, but this time, select companies will get their hands on its next-generation model before you do.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

East Africa leads Africa’s economic growth despite public discontent

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Get ready for another mutual fund with a hedge-fund-style strategy. What investors need to know.

Eckhardt Trading Co., founded by longtime managed-futures trader Bill Eckhardt, is branching out into the mutual fund world with a strategy often associated with hedge funds.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment

Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appeal

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Op-ed: Here's how to incentivize your kid to start investing for retirement

Incentivizing your child to save is about making saving rewarding and fun. These strategies can help your child develop strong financial habits.

Business - CNBC - October 13

Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms

The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.

ServiceNow, Coreweave and others to invest $8.2 billion in UK data centers to fuel AI growth

American enterprise software giant ServiceNow and cloud computing startup CoreWeave plan to invest billions of dollars in their U.K. operations.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Britain hosts an international investment summit and denies snubbing Elon Musk

Britain’s new Labour Party government is announcing $82 billion in investment in U.K. artificial intelligence, life sciences, infrastructure and technology at a business summit

World - ABC News - October 14

Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live

Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

‘The purpose is social good’: Watford Women draw unique US investment

As well as helping to make the team financially sustainable, new partnership with Sound of Gol aims to tackle inequality. American investment in English football clubs is on the rise – from Arsenal ...