Debt Limit Bill Cancels Almost $30 Billion in Pandemic Relief Funding
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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 -
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 -
Maryland requests initial $60 million in emergency funding relief for bridge collapse
Maryland is asking for 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 -
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 -
Biden signs the $1.2 trillion government funding bill
The U.S. entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation in time.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Brazil Aims to Lower Electricity Bills With Eletrobras Funds
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Energy Department Will Fund $6 Billion in Industrial Emission Reduction Projects
Largest industrial decarbonization effort ever will support 33 projects in 20 states.Inc. - Business -
Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Spending Package, Ending Government Shutdown Fears
The president signed a $1.2 trillion spending package that passed early on Saturday morning, narrowly avoiding a shutdown.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Senate passes funding bill to avert partial government shutdown
The Senate passed the $1.2 trillion funding package early Saturday after a last-minute agreement, averting a partial government shutdown.CNN - Top stories -
Can aging boomers rescue the ailing commercial real-estate industry? This $2 billion fund is betting on it.
Harrison Street sees bright spots in senior housing and other demographic-driven commercial real-estate.MarketWatch - Business -
How has this $25 billion fund beaten the S&P 500? Patience — and preparing for ‘the next big thing’
Tech stocks have been on a wild ride over the past few years, but the Franklin DynaTech Fund has performed very well over long cycles. Here’s how it might get in early on another transformational business cycle.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of sanity on spending’
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said Sunday he opposed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill last week because he wanted to see a "sense of sanity on spending." "I didn't want to get everything right. I mean, I wanted to, but I knew I wouldn't get ...The Hill - Politics -
White House looking for 'opportunity to repeal' funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags
The White House said it is looking to work with Congress to repeal an effective ban on LGBTQ pride flags flown over U.S. embassies in legislation funding the government through September. President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion spending package ...The Hill - Politics -
Instagram moves to limit political content
Instagram has moved to limit political content, with users now having to go into their settings on the app to turn the limiting feature off. Users of the popular social media platform now have to go into their settings under “[c]ontent ...The Hill - Politics -
Church limited Clapham attacker's attendance
Abdul Shokoor Ezedi's won asylum in 2020 but new documents detail a sexual assault conviction in 2018.BBC News - Top stories -
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 -
How a Pandemic Malaise Is Shaping American Politics
Four years later, the shadow of the pandemic continues to play a profound role in voters’ pessimism and distrust amid a presidential rematch.The New York Times - Top stories -
Pandemic Lockdowns Had Varied Effects on Wildlife
A new study of camera-trap images complicates the idea that all wildlife thrived during the Covid lockdowns.The New York Times - Health -
They Fell in Love During the Pandemic. Then Things Changed.
Four years after lockdowns and social distancing were implemented worldwide, four readers share their stories about their pandemic relationship regrets.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Baltimore bridge collapse is port's version of a global pandemic
"It's almost scary how quiet it is" says one business owner at the port which has long been an economic engine for the area.CBS News - Top stories -
Has Fashion Canceled Canceling? Balenciaga, Ye and John Galliano Suggest It Has
The recent history of John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana and even Ye suggests the answer may be yes.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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 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