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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

Israel bill to restrict UN relief for Palestinians sparks ‘grave concern’

Foreign ministers of seven major nations oppose draft legislation that could hobble UN aid agency UNRWA

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Israel bans UNRWA, the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees

Israel's parliament voted Monday to ban the operations of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, the main humanitarian aid agency operating in Gaza.

Israel's parliament votes to ban a U.N relief agency in Israel

Israel's parliament voted to ban a U.N. relief agency from operating in Israel, a move that could threaten aid work in Gaza as the war rages there. Iran's foreign ministry said Iran “will use all ...

Israel passes law banning UN humanitarian relief agency for Palestinians

Israel passed a law on Monday banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), according to multiple reports. Israel’s legislature, the Knesset, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Hurricane Helene and Milton relief benefit airing on CBS, CMT

A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.

Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton among artists headlining hurricane relief concert

The Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brittney Spencer, Cedric the Entertainer and other artists are teaming up for a performance dedicated to raising funds for response efforts for hurricanes Helene ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

'Scandal' cast to reunite for script reading for hurricane relief in North Carolina

The cast of ABC’s hit show “Scandal” will reunite Nov. 17 for a live, virtual script reading to raise money for the western North Carolina area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

3 important credit card debt relief moves to make this November

Dealing with credit card debt issues? You may want to take these steps toward debt relief this month.

In Louisville, Relief and Regret After Ex-Officer’s Conviction in Breonna Taylor Case

After a jury found that a former police detective used excessive force in the 2020 raid that killed Ms. Taylor, residents expressed both hope for police reform and reservations about the verdict.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Israel officially informs U.N. of end to relations with Palestinian relief agency

Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its relations with the main U.N. relief organization for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) since ...

Rep. Maxwell Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish relief funds

Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although FEMA currently has ...

SBA’s Disaster Relief Fund Runs Dry After Milton’s Destruction Spikes Need

After hurricanes Milton and Helene bombarded Florida and other parts of the East Coast, the SBA’s funding pool has been depleted sooner than expected.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrike on Nabatiyeh hit building during meeting coordinating relief efforts

World - ABC News - October 16

Student debt cancelled for 1 million public servants, as other relief remains in limbo

Biden administration touts the milestone while courts are blocking other parts of the White House’s student-loan agenda

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Trump still falsely claiming that FEMA is diverting funds from hurricane relief to help migrants

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina on Monday where he continued to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting funds from hurricane relief to assist migrants. CBS News ...

Psychedelic Outlaws by Joanna Kempner review – a compelling case for the use of magic mushrooms in pain relief

The US sociologist’s study of psychoactive fungi to treat little-known medical conditions such as cluster headaches is well researched and wide-ranging . Of all the symptoms with which illness ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Music Review: Muna frontwoman Katie Gavin makes her solo debut with folky, evocative 'What A Relief'

On “What a Relief,” the debut solo album from Katie Gavin, the Muna frontwoman tackles love, family and selfhood through folk and country twang that depart from the band’s usual dance-forward pop

Entertainment - ABC News - October 24

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

Agent's Take: How much salary cap relief do insurance policies on NFL player contracts provide teams?

Breaking down the intricacies of these policies

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Early 2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 20 at relief pitcher shows Ryan Walker, Luke Weaver gaining value

The newcomers stand out at a position that could see a shakeup this offseason

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

‘Needle in a haystack’: how a six-day search for a missing woman in rugged Kosciuszko ended in relief

Lovisa Sjoberg had suffered a snake bite, dehydration and a rolled ankle in the days she spent lost in the Snowy Mountains – and was ‘pretty fortunate’ to be alive. Get our breaking news email , ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

How can we help stop deadly drug-resistant infections spreading? Debt relief | Glenda Gray

Millions of lives could be saved if the world would only consider more innovative ways to help poorer nations tackle AMR. Drug-resistant infection, already one of the world’s biggest killers, is ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

New Mexico's free child care program is bringing relief to millions of U.S. families in need

A ballot measure enacted with bipartisan support two years ago tapped a unique funding source — but shows how states can transform households’ finances when they get creative.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

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