Michigan State

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The Education Department said Wednesday it will begin emailing people with student loan debt to inform them of opportunities for debt relief.

Education Department to notify student loan borrowers of debt relief opportunities

The Biden administration announced it will cancel $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 workers. The relief is a result of the U.S. Department of Education's fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The Biden administration announced Thursday it will cancel $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 workers,...

Education Department to forgive $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 borrowers

Mount Vernon, IA

More student loan borrows have successfully received debt relief through bankruptcy after the Biden administration made a policy change to make the process easier nearly two years ago, according to data released by the Department of Justice Wednesday.

More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change

Update, July 31, 2024: This article has been updated with sources from the Department of Education and further information on the timing of forgiveness. President Biden's second attempt at student loan forgiveness is moving forward. Those who do not wish to be included in the student loan forgiveness have until...

Another Attempt At Student Loan Forgiveness Is Moving Forward. This Time You Can Opt Out.

Business Insider

Alan Pedrick, 41, is worried he'll have to cut back on his kids' after-school programs if the SAVE student-loan repayment plan never goes into effect.

A millennial dad's $0 student-loan payments gave his family some breathing room. Then courts blocked Biden's repayment plan leaving 8 million borrowers like him in limbo.

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Bellingham Metro News

UNITED STATES — McDonald's has introduced a new burger, the "Big Arch," poised to become its first major global addition since Chicken McNuggets joined the core menu in 1983 and the recent addition of Chicken McCrispy.

McDonald's Unveils "Big Arch" Burger for U.S. and Global Markets

North Carolina State

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Apex, NC

Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

South Carolina State

When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

A court blocked the SAVE student-loan repayment plan. All 8 million impacted borrowers will be placed on forbearance.

8 million student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan don't have to make payments after a federal court blocked the program in full

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

NewSantaAna

CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

Scripps News

As the Biden administration encounters numerous legal challenges for student debt relief, officials are set to email 30 million borrowers about its next steps on providing relief.

30 million student loan borrowers to get email about student debt forgiveness

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday that apps that allow workers to access their paychecks in advance, often for a fee, are providing loans and therefore subject to the Truth in Lending Act, a 1968 law that requires lenders disclose all loan costs and fees. If enacted, the proposed rule would provide clarity to a fast-growing industry known as Earned Wage Access, which has been compared to payday lending. The agency wants borrowers to be able to “easily compare products” and to prevent “race-to-the-bottom business practices,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said on a call with...

US agency says apps that let workers access paychecks before payday are providing loans

The American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against student-loan company MOHELA over claims it misled borrowers on payments and debt relief.

A major student-loan company is being sued over claims it mismanaged 8 million borrowers' accounts, blocking them from lower payments and debt relief

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Are You Waiting on Student Loan Forgiveness? Check Your Email Tomorrow

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Maybe it's something you've wondered: What happens to your student loan debt when you die?. Here are the options and protections to know about. It's not unusual to hear people struggling with their student loan debt bemoan that they feel like they'll be paying until they die. Which begs the question: What happens to the debt at that point?

Here's what happens to your student loan debt when you die

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Bridge Michigan

NewsBreak

One year later, Michigan starts helping teachers repay student loans

More than 8,400 Michigan educators in line for student loan repayments under new state program. Lawmakers created the program a year ago, but a ‘complicated’ application...

One year later, Michigan starts helping teachers repay student loans

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