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☆ Here's how an 86-year-old grandmother got her nearly $32,000 private student loan debt forgiven
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"We've waived the remaining balance on your private student loan in the amount of $31,730.76," the Aug. 29 letter said, in part. Rebecca Finch Courtesy: Rebecca FinchBut the road to that relief was long, confusing and intensely stressful, said Rebecca's daughter, Sabrina Finch. Originally, Sabrina was the primary borrower of the Navient private student loan, and her mother, Rebecca, was the co-signer. In May, Navient excused Sabrina from her private student loan. But there's no question it's incredibly difficult for co-signers to be forgiven from a private student loan, consumer advocates say.

Persons: Rebecca Finch couldn't, We've, Navient, Rebecca, Finch, Rebecca Finch, Sabrina Finch, Sabrina, Sabrina —, Hartwick, EDCAP's Rodriguez Organizations: CNBC, Social Security, Consumer Financial Locations: Navient

Among these voters, Harris gets a boost because they believe she would protect abortion rights, and some have broader hopes that electing the first female president could send a strong message to the country. Across the last three polls, Trump led Harris 50%-40% among those who were confirmed not to have voted in 2022 or 2020. On the panels, all three of the voters leaning Harris’ way were women who, in part, said they connected with her on an emotional level. She framed her vote as “less of a vote for her and more of a vote against Trump,” and she added that she never gave voting for Trump serious thought. She’s caught between a fear of choosing the wrong candidate and the “guilt” she feels after having sat out 2020.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, she’s, Joe Biden’s, ”, Ashley S, James B, it’s, ” Rich Thau, Engagious, That’s, Trump, Sabrina W, ” Sabrina, “, Nicole R, Harris ’, ” Sharmen, Margaret Talev, hasn’t, Harris ”, Let’s, Biden, Kevin H, She’s, I’m Organizations: Trump, NBC, Syracuse University, NBC News ’, Harris, Biden, Syracuse University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism, Citizenship Locations: Clayton , North Carolina, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Beulaville , North Carolina, Lewisville , North Carolina, Washington, Zaire, Detroit, America, Alpharetta , Georgia, Trump

Members of the main U.S. transportation regulator grilled Boeing executives Wednesday over the company’s workplace safety culture and allegations of retaliation linked to two employees who were sidelined over a January mishap involving a Boeing 737 Max 9 in which a door plug detached mid-flight. A preliminary report found that four bolts intended to secure the door plug had been missing when the accident occurred. The workers were placed in a different building where Boeing builds wings, which the NTSB said in a report workers refer to as “Boeing prison,” Homendy said at Tuesday’s hearing. Boeing is working on plug sensor changes that will not allow the door plug to fully close if there are any issues until it is firmly secured. Boeing committed under oath to work with the NTSB without interference on a safety culture survey of Boeing employees.

Persons: Jennifer Homendy, Hector Silva, ” Homendy, ‘, ” Silva, “, Silva, Sabrina Woods, “ Bolts, ” Woods, Boeing execs, Homendy, you’re, Elizabeth Lund, Boeing’s, Lund, Kelly Ortberg Organizations: Boeing, National Transportation Safety Board, ‘ Boeing, Alaska Airlines Locations: U.S, Portland , Oregon, Ontario , California, Boeing’s Renton , Washington

☆ I'm raising my daughter's 6-year-old son as a single Gen X grandparent. I want my situation to be normalized.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sabrina Wiggins took responsibility for raising her grandson when he was around 3 months old. The 47-year-old shared what it's like as a Gen X grandparent raising a Gen Alpha kid alone. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . When Aiden was around 3 months old, my daughter agreed that it would be better if I took over raising him. Raising Aiden has involved some sacrificesBut I got by with the support from my family.

Persons: Sabrina Wiggins, —, Aiden, I'd, — I'd, They'll, I'm, Wiggins, I've Organizations: Alpha, Service, Navy, Business Locations: Florida

☆ Opinion: ‘Joy Ride’ is the Asian American-centered movie that all audiences need to see
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Opinion Regina Kim | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —When I first heard about the film “Joy Ride,” an unabashedly raunchy comedy about four Asian American friends and their misadventures in China, I couldn’t contain my excitement. Regina Kim Courtesy Regina KimIt felt exactly like the kind of movie that the Asian American community had been waiting for. To be perfectly honest, after going to a screening of “Joy Ride,” it took me two days to fully process what I’d seen. Perhaps I was so startled because I wasn’t used to seeing Asian Americans — especially Asian American women — depicted like this. I’m hoping that more people will realize that Asian American women can be sassy, outspoken, hilarious, weird or all of the above — but, most importantly, that we, too, are human.

Persons: Regina Kim, Stone, ELLE, who’ve, – we’ve, Adele Lim, Rich, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Teresa Hsiao, Ashley Park, Audrey, Stephanie Hsu, Kat, Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu, I’d, —, Lolo, White, ”, it’s, direly Organizations: Twitter, CNN, American, Asian, Facebook Locations: China, American, America

LOS ANGELES, July 5 (Reuters) - When actress Stephanie Hsu realized there were no limits to how outrageous she could be in the film "Joy Ride," she was confident it was going to be a "good time." "Joy Ride" follows childhood friends Audrey and Lolo, who are joined by Lolo's cousin Deadeye and Audrey's former college roommate Kat as they embark on a wild journey to China to find Audrey's birth mother. It features an all-Asian main cast with queer and non-binary actors that introduce multi-faceted characters who reach beyond racial or gender stereotypes. We definitely throw the patriarchy around in a way that is awesome," said Wu, who is non-binary. Reporting by Danielle Broadway and Rollo Ross; Editing by Mary Milliken and Rosalba O'BrienOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Stephanie Hsu, Adele Lim, Rich, Hsu, Oscar, Audrey, Lolo, Lolo's, Deadeye, Kat, Emily, Ashley Park, Audrey Sullivan, Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu, Wu, Danielle Broadway, Rollo Ross, Mary Milliken, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: Lionsgate, Thomson Locations: ANGELES, China, Southwest, Paris

☆ Amy Schumer surprises cast of ‘Joy Ride,’ praises their film as the ‘comedy of the summer’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-01 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The cast of new comedy “Joy Ride” was in for a treat on Friday, when legendary comic and actor Amy Schumer surprised them during their press tour in Miami. “Hi, this is Amy Schumer from Ilovejoyride.com,” Schumer joked while the cast stared at the screen with shocked looks. Amy Schumer in New York City in October 2022. I cannot tell you how much I loved this movie and how much I needed it.”“It is my girl, friend, everyone comedy of the summer,” Schumer added enthusiastically. Please.”She added that while watching “Joy Ride,” “I laughed, I cried, it was the ride of the summer and I love you all!”“Joy Ride,” directed by Adele Lim, co-screenwriter of “Crazy Rich Asians,” is set to hit theaters on July 7.

Persons: ”, Amy Schumer, Schumer, – Oscar, Stephanie Hsu, “ Emily, Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu –, ” Schumer, Angela Weiss, “, Amy, Adele Lim, Rich Organizations: CNN, Getty Locations: Miami, Paris, Ilovejoyride.com, New York City

☆ Summer movie preview 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Most moviegoers can pinpoint one summer movie – or perhaps, a summer of movies – in their formative years that really and truly cemented their love for going to the cinema, whether it be 1975’s “Jaws,” “E.T. And while streaming has clearly siphoned off part of the audience, particularly for more serious films, what we think of as “summer movies” still have the potential to rake in cash just like the old days. (CNN and DC are both part of the same parent company, Warner Bros. Courtesy Warner Bros. PicturesInitially meant for streaming platforms, this vehicle will herald the cinematic arrival of DC Studios’ first Latino superhero, played by Xolo Maridueña of “Cobra Kai” and “Parenthood” fame. If the fast-paced trailer is any indication, the movie looks sure to whisk those dog days of summer doldrums away quite nicely.

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