Education Dept. Agrees to Resume More Student Loan Cancellations
Hailed as a win for borrowers, the agreement will enable more enrollees in income-driven repayment plans to have their remaining debt canceled. Source link
Food Stamp Benefits May Run Out in November, Officials Warn
If the government shutdown continues, millions of low-income people are at risk of losing access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Source link
Trump Threatens New Cuts to Federal Aid, Workers During Shutdown
Officials at some agencies left open the possibility of layoffs in court filings, as the White House moved to halt more aid to Democratic-led cities and states. Source link
Higher Obamacare Prices Become Public in a Dozen States
Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums. Source link
Southwest Airlines Debuts Boeing 737 Max 8 With New Cabin Design
The redesign features German-made seats, space for premium customers and USB charging ports. The move is part of the company’s plan to offer more upscale options. Source link
EA’s latest ‘Battlefield 6’ sells over seven million copies during opening three days | Technology News
Electronic Arts’ “Battlefield 6” has hit all-time highs for franchise sales during the first three days of its launch, selling over seven million copies, the video game publisher said on Thursday. EA was betting on the latest “Battlefield” title to restore the franchise’s reputation and loosen the dominance of “Call of Duty,” published by Microsoft-owned … Read more
Investors Shudder at Signs of Loan Trouble in Banks
After months of roaring share prices, stock investors were rattled this week by reports of souring debts on bank balance sheets. Source link
Father pleads guilty to murder of missing 7-month-old son in Southern California
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — The father of a 7-month-old boy missing in Southern California pleaded guilty to second-degree murder of his son after a monthslong investigation that has failed to locate the child’s remains. Jake Haro on Thursday also pleaded guilty to assault on a child under 8 that results in death, … Read more
Eligible Phones, New Android 16 Features, Customization, AI Tools, Rollout Schedule
OnePlus has officially announced OxygenOS 16, its newest Android skin based on Android 16. The latest from OnePlus brings several visual and under-the-hood changes, and also gets Google’s Material 3 Expressive treatment. Here’s a quick look at all the new features, design changes, and the rollout timeline for OxygenOS 16. OnePlus has divided the design … Read more
DNA from discarded cup leads to man’s arrest in 1990s sexual assaults in NY
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — A Georgia man accused of sexually assaulting five women during a New York City crime spree in the early 1990s was linked to the cases by DNA authorities obtained from a discarded cup, prosecutors said. Michael Benjamin, 57, of Conyers, was arraigned Thursday after being extradited to New … Read more