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California voters pass measure requiring counties to spend on housing, drug treatment programs to tackle homelessness
California voters pass measure requiring counties to spend on housing, drug treatment programs to tackle homelessnessABC News - Health - California -
Biden Approves $5.8 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation for 78,000 Borrowers
The incremental relief brings the canceled total to $143.6 billion for nearly four million Americans.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden forgives $6 billion in student debt. Here's who qualifies.
About 78,000 people will receive an email from President Joe Biden telling them that their loans are canceled. Here's what to know.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
California voters pass measure pushed by governor to tackle homelessness crisis in razor-thin win
California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisisABC News - Health - California -
Millions of older adults with student debt are at risk of losing some Social Security benefits, lawmakers warn
Millions of older adults behind on their student loans could soon receive a smaller Social Security benefit.CNBC - Business -
Almost half of voters say student loan forgiveness is a key issue in 2024 election, survey finds
Almost half of all voters say forgiving student loan debt is an important issue in the 2024 presidential and congressional elections, a new survey finds.CNBC - Business -
Retired grandmother still owes $108,000 in student debt 40 years after taking out loan
According to the U.S. Department of Education, 43 million Americans owe a collective $1.3 trillion in student loan debt.The Hill - Politics -
Windowless Rooms and Town-Gown Battles: How Student Housing Got Expensive
Investors like student apartments because returns are steady and tenants can borrow to pay the rent.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Details on who qualifies for the Biden administration's new wave of student loan forgiveness
The Biden administration has unveiled a new initiative for student loan forgiveness. Here's more on eligibility details and the scope of the program.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Mississippi Senate passes trimmed Medicaid expansion and sends bill back to the House
Mississippi lawmakers will try to negotiate on expanding Medicaid in one of the poorest states in the U.S. after the Senate voted Thursday for a vastly different plan than one proposed by the HouseABC News - Health -
Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majorityABC News - World -
Russia-Ukraine war live: White House says US passed written warning of Moscow attack to Russia
US describe Russian’s allegation that Ukraine was involved in attack as ‘nonsense’ and says it passed warning to Russian security services. The Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has restricted access to 11 channels in the Telegram ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Israel cancels White House visit after US doesn't block UN ceasefire vote
In a change in position, the US refrained from vetoing the ceasefire measure, which also calls for the release of hostages.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
RFK Jr.’s sister worries he’s taking votes from Biden: 'There’s so much at stake'
The sister of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is worried that her brother will act as an election disrupter and take votes away from President Biden as he mounts an independent bid against him. When asked by CNN’s Erin Burnett about why she believes voting ...The Hill - Politics -
Are Travel Loyalty Programs at Risk?
A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users.The New York Times - Business -
White House signals heavy campaign travel for Biden
The White House has been adding more jobs to their scheduling and advance team, a sign that President Biden is ramping up for a robust travel schedule in the coming months as he readies for a fierce reelection battle against former President ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The cosmic ineptitude of House Republicans’ Biden impeachment inquiry
The Republican majority on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are proving to be the 1962 Mets of Congressional investigations. And that may be unfair to the historically bad team, which won only 25 percent of its games.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
First Came Family. Then Came Marriage (to a Grandmother’s Relief).
Twelve years ago, Melanie White sold Drew Trotter nine pairs of jeans. She also won his heart.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Student Aid March Madness
Biden’s Fafsa rewrite keeps getting worse, if that’s possible. Thank Richard Cordray.The Wall Street Journal - World - March Madness -
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Comer invites Biden to testify as House impeachment inquiry stalls
GOP Rep. James Comer of Kentucky asked President Biden to appear on April 16, an invitation he is almost certain to decline.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
House Oversight chairman invites Biden to testify in impeachment probe
The Republican chairman of the House Oversight panel formally invited President Joe Biden to testify before his committee as a part of its impeachment probe.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
4 signs you should consider tax relief, according to experts
Tax relief services can help you negotiate a lower tax debt with the IRS. Here are four signs that you need help.CBS News - Top stories -
Mortgage rates fall, providing some relief to home buyers
The U.S. 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.79% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
Maryland to receive initial emergency relief funding of $60 million for Key Bridge collapse cleanup
Maryland is receiving an initial funding of $60 million from the federal government as the state works to clear the debris remaining from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.CBS News - Top stories -
US gives Maryland $60 million in relief to rebuild Baltimore bridge
The U.S. government authorized $60 million in relief to Maryland for a bridge that collapsed in Baltimore after being struck by a cargo ship. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is giving funding for emergency work after the Francis Scott Key ...The Hill - Politics -
Global AIDS program survives, but backers 'not satisfied'
America’s global AIDS relief program has been authorized for another year in the bipartisan budget deal, but public health advocates say the single year sends a worrying signal about U.S. commitment on the issue moving forward. The minibus passed ...The Hill - Politics -
Houston’s Gutsy Overtime Win Is a Testament to the Program’s Toughness
“Survive and advance” is the popular cliché this time of year. Houston lived it on Sunday.The New York Times - Sports -
Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza
The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.The New York Times - Business - Israel -
How to consolidate credit card debt
Debt consolidation can help you pay off your credit cards faster. Learn more about consolidating your debt here.CBS News - Top stories -
What happens now Baltimore port is closed?
It handles more cars than any other US port. So what happens now it's closed for business?BBC News - Top stories -
What is a good debt-to-income ratio?
Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a deciding factor in loan approvals and terms. But what is a good DTI ratio?CBS News - Top stories -
Nigerian army rescues students abducted earlier this month
Students and staff snatched by gunmen from school in Kaduna state freed days before ransom deadline. The Nigerian army has rescued students and staff who were abducted by gunmen from a school in the country’s north earlier this month, the military ...The Guardian - World -
Putin to meet with security officials on extra measures post attack
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Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse: What engineer and infrastructure experts are saying
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed early Tuesday morning after a massive cargo ship collided with one of the bridge's support columns.ABC News - Top stories -
First lady Jill Biden will publish children's book about White House cat
First lady Jill Biden will publish a new children’s book in June that follows the first family’s pet cat, Willow, on her journey moving to Washington, D.C., as she explores the various rooms in the White House and meets the people that keep daily ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
GOP wants Biden to testify at April impeachment hearing as White House slams probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Thursday officially invited President Joe Biden to testify before the panelABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
‘At war with myself’: with gambling on the rise in the US, young addicts seek solace in an old program
Inside Gambling Anonymous, the 12-step program offering compulsive gamblers help, and hope. Each man enters the room, one by one, escaping the dark night outside. Before long some two dozen are sitting in a horseshoe. They hail from different ...The Guardian - World -
I.R.S. Stepping Up Efforts to Squash Fraud in Tax Credit Program
The Employee Retention Tax Credit continues to be ripe for abuse as Congress mulls shutting the program down.The New York Times - Business -
VIP Programs Offered by Online Gambling Companies Draw Federal Scrutiny
Following a WSJ report, Sen. Richard Blumenthal asked FanDuel, DraftKings and other companies how they target big spenders and VIPs.The Wall Street Journal - World