As president, Trump called for the elimination of the Education Department's debt relief programs, including the popular Public Service Loan Forgiveness initiative, which benefits public employees such as members of the U.S. Armed Forces, first responders, public defenders, prosecutors and teachers. He also wanted to slash the department's budget, and...

Trump may roll back student loan forgiveness programs if elected to second term

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Here’s some unexpected news shaking up the retail landscape: LL Flooring, a giant in the U.S. hardwood flooring market, is reportedly on the brink of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This comes as a bit of a shock, especially considering the company's prominence in the industry.

A home improvement retailer is planning an unexpected bankruptcy

The hundreds of die-hard Democrats who turned out to see Joe Biden in Wisconsin on Friday didn’t need much convincing. The US president received an enthusiastic response to his loudly delivered remarks at the rally in Madison, especially when he attacked his Republican rival Donald Trump. But as some...

'I'm worried' - Democrats at Biden rally open to change

Kansas City, MO

Before she began dating Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce, pop sensation Taylor Swift was in a long-term relationship with Joe Alwyn that never led to an engagement despite their seven years together. But it doesn’t sound like she’s willing to do that again with Kelce.

Taylor Swift ‘doesn’t want to waste more time’ with Travis Kelce

Decider.com

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are not grandparents just yet, but they want to have “grandparent names” at the ready for when the time comes.

On this morning’s installment of Live with Kelly and Mark, the co-host couple — who share three children — honored the recent arrival of Live director Brian Chapman’s granddaughter, whom they referred to as “the newest member of the Live family.”

After showing the audience a picture of Piper Catherine, who is just three weeks old, Consuelos asked Chapman what his “grandfather name” is going to be.

“Is it going to be Grandpa? Pappy?” he continued.

‘Live’: Kelly Ripa...

Kelly Ripa Stunned On ‘Live’ After Mark Consuelos Claims They Should Start Thinking Of Their Grandparent Names: “Why, Have You Heard Something?”

Massachusetts State

If you're thinking of living on your own, you'll need to make about $45,000 per year in most states just to get by. That's roughly the median income needed to cover basic expenses, according to a new analysis by SmartAsset, which looked at estimates for housing, transportation, health care, taxes and other common expenses, as tracked by the MIT Living Wage calculator.

The salary a single person needs to make ends meet in every U.S. state

Assisted dying campaigner Antonya Cooper, has died, says her family after she admitted helping end her son's life.

Mum who ended life of terminally ill son dies

CBS News

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  Over the last couple of years, persistent inflation has caused the cost of consumer goods to soar, causing an increase in money issues for many Americans. And, the higher cost of necessities like gas, groceries and housing is happening at a time when interest rates are also high. So, relying on short-term borrowing options, like credit cards, to fill in the gaps between paychecks has become a riskier and more expensive proposition. The nature of credit card debt makes it...

What happens to unpaid credit card debt after 7 years?

Gary Alexander Baird killed his wife Susan Baird with a hammer at their home in Belfast in 2020.

Husband rang GP 570 times before killing wife

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Lyxz?n called the incident "extremely painful and wildly scary."

Rockstar's 'Massive Heart Attack' Leaves Him Hospitalized: Refused's Dennis Lyxzén Speaks Out

Fox Business

Middle-income households are feeling the squeeze after years of elevated inflation, and 66% reported they are falling behind due to the high cost of living in the U.S.

Two-thirds of middle-income Americans say they are falling behind due to cost of living: Primerica

Louisiana State

WASHINGTON (July 8, 2024) – United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned an op-ed in The Washington Examiner sounding the alarm on a new report warning that Social Security is more financially strained than previously thought. A new update from the Social Security Trustees found that it would cost approximately $615 trillion to pay benefits and interest on the debt over time if we allow Social Security to go insolvent.

Social Security is in Worse Shape Than It Looks

A Kenyan coastal region has seen a spate of murders, supposedly over witchcraft but really over land.

Accused of witchcraft then murdered for land

The Independent

 Nearly 20 million people who owe student loans are not making payments, according to the latest Department of Education data.Following a three-year timeout on payments that began in 2020 during the pandemic, the government has restarted collecting the $1.6 trillion it is owed.At the end of March, six months after the hiatus ended, nearly 20 million borrowers were making payments as scheduled. However, almost 19 million were not, leaving their accounts delinquent, in default, or still on pause.Seven million people were at least 30 days overdue on payments at the end of 2023 - marking the highest delinquency rate...

Nearly 20 million people who owe student loans not making payments as government tries to claw back $1.6tn

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Steven Perry, 58, thought the notice confirming his student-loan forgiveness was a scam. But after decades of payments, he finally got debt relief.

A Gen Xer got $110,000 in student loans forgiven after he'd paid off more than he borrowed. It's allowed him to scrap his plans to work part time in retirement.

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The zodiac signs that are perceived as lazy are those who are prone to procrastination. Such individuals love to work at their own pace and sometimes delay the delivery of assignments or tasks. People who love their comfort zone are sometimes seen as lazy people since their work rate is not as high as others.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Lazy

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The US is heading into a bankruptcy cycle that could spark more job losses, Danielle DiMartino Booth said. The veteran forecaster pointed to the rise in large bankruptcies so far this year. June could see a rise in large bankruptcies, raising unemployment, she predicted. A wave of large bankruptcies is...

The US economy is headed into a corporate bankruptcy cycle that will spike unemployment, veteran forecaster says

Firefighters in El Dorado County, California tried to put out a wildfire that surrounded an airport, as the heat wave continues across the west coast state. Fire crews could be seen dropping water and fire retardant powders from planes and helicopters in a bid to stop the fires from spreading.

California airport engulfed by wildfires

Trump has intensified his verbal attacks on student loan forgiveness and a recent Supreme Court ruling has weakened the Department of Education.

A second Trump term would be 'chaos' for student loan borrowers

New York City, NY

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New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

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'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceries

Americans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by...

'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceries

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