A turning point depends on more than Biden’s relief package. One of the hottest topics in personal finance right now is the prospect of student loan forgiveness. The proposed Biden plan would wipe out up to $20,000 in federal loans for some borrowers earning less than $125,000 a year or $250,000 for spouses. It could … Read more
A group of 1,200 university students in Iran were struck down with food poisoning the night before a wave of anti-regime protests unfolded across the country. Students at Kharazmi and Ark universities suffered from vomiting, severe body pain and hallucinations, the National Union of Students said on Thursday. At least four other universities have reported … Read more
On Monday, Idaho police publicly declared suspects two men involved in a “stalker reference” that may have been made by slain University of Idaho student Kaylee Goncalves. The Moscow City Police Department said investigators identified an incident at a local business in mid-October “which may have been the stalker’s (Goncalves) referral to friends and family”. … Read more
Unanswered questions about NYC’s homelessness crisis plan New York City’s commitment to easing the homelessness crisis and getting help for people with serious mental illness may hit a snag. The number of hospital beds available for psychiatric care is decreasing. NEW YORK – Mayor Eric Adams has faced heat over his new directive that requires … Read more
A price cap set by the Group of Seven (G7) as well as an outright ban by the European Union on Russian maritime oil went into effect on Monday as the two blocs attempt to curb the Kremlin’s ability to continue to finance the war in Ukraine. On Friday, the G7, EU and Australia agreed … Read more
Body camera video: Tampa police chief husband arrested in golf cart without license plate A Pinellas County deputy arrested Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor and her husband on November 12. They were riding in a golf cart without license plates outside a residential area of Oldsmar, the police department said. Body camera video of the … Read more