Retired Grandmother Still Owes 108000 in Student Debt 40 Years after Taking Out Loan
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As more borrowers qualify for student loan forgiveness, incoming college freshmen are set to rack up $37,000 in new debt, report finds
Most families take out student loans to cover the rising cost of college. A new report found that incoming freshmen may have $37,000 in debt by graduation.CNBC - Business -
My Student-Loan Forgiveness, and Ours
Biden’s program does nothing for the promising young man I helped.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Flint residents still seeking justice after 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - Top stories -
Columbia University calls for inquiry into leadership as student protests sweep 40 campuses
Professors at Emory University arrested as campuses follow Columbia’s lead in demanding ceasefire and divestment. Four students on why they’re protesting against war in Gaza: ‘Injustice should not be accepted’At least 40 pro-Palestine protest ...The Guardian - World -
1994 Was the Last Good Year—and It's Still Going
Nine Inch Nails, Pulp Fiction, “Regulate.” The last year before culture began to migrate online was not like any other.Wired - Tech -
Panthers' Sam Bennett out 'at least a week' after taking shot off his hand in Game 2 vs. Lightning
Bennett recorded a goal and an assist before leaving the game.CBS Sports - Sports -
Columbia protest at a stalemate as students remain camped on lawn
Talks between protesting students and Columbia University remained at a stalemate Friday, demonstrators said, as a pro-Palestinian encampment seemed destined to stretch into its second weekend.NBC News - Top stories -
A key deadline for student loan forgiveness consolidation is just days away. Here's what to know
Borrowers hoping for student loan forgiveness have just a few more days to act before an April 30 deadline.CNBC - Business -
Richard Cordray to step down from job overseeing $1.6 trillion in federal student loans
The former CFPB director will end his tenure as head of the Office of Federal Student Aid in June.MarketWatch - Business -
Tractor Supply CEO says there's still 'significant migration' out of urban areas
Tractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday that a substantial number of Americans are leaving cities, and many are headed to rural areas.CNBC - Business -
Louisiana Will No Longer Require Students to Fill Out FAFSA to Graduate
Experts say high school seniors are more likely to go to college if they complete the financial aid form, but the state sees privacy issues with mandating it.The New York Times - Business -
Eagles 2024 NFL Draft grades: Cooper DeJean joins defense after Philadelphia trades up to No. 40 overall
All the Eagles picks and draft news in one placeCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
People who do these jobs are 40% less likely to end up with cognitive impairment after 70
A new study on the risks of cognitive decline looked at 7,000 people in 305 occupations.MarketWatch - Business -
Marta to retire from Brazil squad after Olympics
Brazil's all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year, the striker said on Thursday.ESPN - Sports - Brazil -
Exactly One Person Is Still Online In Splatoon For Wii U After Shutdown
Nintendo has permanently shut down the online servers for the original Splatoon as of April 8 this year. However, one player has managed to remain. Posting on X about their experience being the last Splatoon player, user Lcd101 is staying with the ...GameSpot - Tech -
We may have equal marriage - but LGBTQ+ people are still locked out of equal parenthood | Freddy McConnell
The law is badly lagging behind when it comes to rights for LGBTQ+ families. We need urgent root-and-branch reform. The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act is 10 years old. In the UK, any couple can marry. Likewise, thanks to this courageous pair, any ...The Guardian - World -
UN estimates clearing Gaza of metal debris to take 14 years
Yahoo News - World -
Reggie Bush celebrates return of Heisman Trophy, calls out NCAA with defamation suit still pending: 'I never once cheated'
Reggie Bush took a victory lap at the Los Angeles Coliseum Thursday while delivering a message to the NCAA.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Miller retires Judge to finish first 4-out save as Athletics beat Yankees 3-1 for 4-game split
Mason Miller retired Aaron Judge with a runner on for his first four-out save, and the Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-1 for a four-game splitABC News - Sports - MLB -
Baffert's Muth out of Kentucky Derby after ruling
A Kentucky appeals court judge has denied Zedan Racing Stables' requests for an emergency hearing and ruling that sought to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in next week's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.ESPN - Sports -
Student killed and another arrested after a shooting at a high school in Texas
An 18-year-old student was killed and another student arrested following a shooting Wednesday afternoon at Bowie High School in Arlington.NBC News - Top stories -
Head of Federal Student Aid steps down after chaotic FAFSA season
The head of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office Richard Cordray announced Friday he would step down from his role following the difficulties with the first season of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. “My first day at ...The Hill - Politics -
Leader of Federal Student Aid Office Steps Down After FAFSA Crisis
During Richard Cordray’s tenure at the agency, the botched rollout of the new FAFSA upended the college admissions process.The New York Times - Top stories -
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crashABC News - Sports -
FAFSA delays could have some students thinking about a gap year—3 factors to consider before you do
Plenty of students take a year off before college. But these three situations could impact your decision.CNBC - Business -
We're lowering our Honeywell price target after earnings. The risk-reward is still favorable
Honeywell's first-quarter results topped expectations. But its current-quarter outlook came up short, pressuring the stock.CNBC - Business -
Grandmother Becomes Second Patient to Receive Kidney From Gene-Edited Pig
NYU Langone Health surgeons performed the transplant after implanting a mechanical heart pump in the severely ill patient.The New York Times - Health -
‘We were all set to enjoy our retirement’: My son invested in startups and we bailed him out with $100,000. What now?
“When we agreed to help, it was with the understanding that this debt would be paid back with his share of inheritance.”MarketWatch - Business -
Mortgage rates climb for fourth week in a row, taking ‘the wind out of the sails’ of the housing market
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 7.17%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
Middle East crisis live: it could take 14 years to clear Gaza Strip of rubble and unexploded bombs
War has left estimated 37m tons of debris in area, requiring years of work with ‘100 trucks’, says UN official. See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverageA premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother’s womb by an emergency caesarean section ...The Guardian - World -
Gaza’s 37m tonnes of bomb-filled debris could take 14 years to clear, says expert
Top UN demining official outlines scale of devastation as Egypt officials fly into Israel in attempt to revive ceasefire talks. See all our Israel-Gaza war coverageIsrael’s war in Gaza has created 37m tonnes of debris, much of it laced with ...The Guardian - World -
American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."CBS News - World -
American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."CBS News - Top stories -
‘Enough is enough’: Marcus Rashford hits out after receiving months of abuse
Forward’s form has dropped for Manchester UnitedRashford responds to social media post supporting himMarcus Rashford has criticised the abuse he has received this season and said on social media “enough is enough”.. The forward is enduring a ...The Guardian - World -
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States have resumed pro-Palestinian protests at a prestigious French university, blocking access there two days after police broke up a separate demonstrationABC News - World -
Students resume pro-Palestinian protests at a prestigious Paris university after police intervention
Students at a prestigious university in Paris resumed pro-Palestinian protests on Friday, inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses around the United States, two days after French police broke up another demonstration.NBC News - Top stories -
Dassault Systemes Full Year on Target After Profit Rise
Dassault Systemes confirmed its full-year financial forecasts after posting a 5% increase in operating profits for the first three months.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dassault Systemes Full Year on Target After Profit Rise
Dassault Systemes confirmed its full-year financial forecasts after posting a 5% increase in operating profits for the first three months.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
10-year Treasury yield slips after latest U.S. inflation report
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Friday as investors digested Thursday’s gross domestic product report and the PCE data.CNBC - Business -
CNN journalist and host Poppy Harlow exits after 16-year run
Harlow has been off the air since CNN revamped its morning line-up in February.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment