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☆ Simone Biles leads star-studded cast of US gymnasts headlining ‘victory lap’ Gold Over America Tour
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Coy Wire | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Biles said in a press release that she is “so excited” and described the tour as “a victory lap around the US.”“It’s more of a celebration tour,” Biles told CNN’s Coy Wire ahead of the tour’s upcoming fourth show in San Jose on Saturday. Biles and co. visited Los Angeles on Friday, with the next leg of the tour scheduled to take place in San Jose on Saturday. This is the second Gold Over America Tour that Biles has led. The tour has been referred to by its acronym “GOAT,” more than likely a nod to Biles’ legendary standing in professional gymnastics. Part of warmup for a recent involved a spot of “goat yoga,” which saw Biles and Chiles balance a live goat on their backs.

Persons: Simone Biles, Biles, ” Biles, CNN’s Coy Wire, “, Jordan Chiles, Naomi Baker, Diana Taurasi, Brittney, Jordan Chiles –, Paris Olympics – Jade Carey, Hezly Rivera, Joscelyn Roberson, ” Chiles, CNN’s, ” Paul Juda, Brody Malone, Frederick Richard, Richard, Peter Cziborra, Reuters Canada’s Peng, Peng Lee, Ellie Black, Mélanie, Jesus dos Santos, Casimir Schmidt, Chiles Organizations: CNN, America Tour, America, Phoenix Mercury, Saturday, Paris Olympics, Reuters Locations: United States, San Jose, Paris, Oceanside , California, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Orlando, Detroit, Netherlands

☆ Edie Falco on Her Best TV Shows, Movies: 'the Sopranos,' 'Nurse Jackie'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

"You just don't know. I don't know. I think that's hysterical. I have made movies I still don't know if they came out. They may have come out and done very well; I just don't know.

Persons: Edie Falco, wasn't, Carmela, Falco, she's, She's, It's, Wanda, Brendan Walsh, Jackie, she'd, Pete Davidson's, Hillary Clinton, James Gandolfini, hadn't, Andrew, Furio, … I'm, would've, Michael Gandolfini, Taylor Hill, Tony, James Gandolfini's, Michael, I've, Soprano, David Chase, Jackie Falco, It'd, haven't, Pete Davidson, Joe Pesci, Pete —, Pete, Hillary Clinton Falco, Ryan Murphy, Hillary, Kamala, Walz, Edie, it's Hillary, I'm, you've Organizations: HBO, Business, Getty, Prime, Century Studios Locations: Newark, America

We've put together everything you need to know about how to buy Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun tickets for both confirmed and contingent games. Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun scheduleThe Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun Round 1 Playoffs schedule begins on September 22 in Connecticut. How to buy Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun ticketsConnecticut Sun tickets for the first two games went on sale last week, and Indiana Fever tickets for the potential third game go on pre-sale today. How much are Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun tickets? Tickets for the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun match-up vary depending on the date and location.

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☆ Here’s what it could mean if Trump shut down the US Department of Education
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Katie Lobosco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

We will ultimately eliminate the federal Department of Education,” he said earlier this month during a rally in Wisconsin. Previously, federal education programs were housed in other agencies. Ending the department may not eliminate federal education fundingFederal funding programs for K-12 schools that help support the education of students from low-income families and children with disabilities predated the creation of the Department of Education. Calls to abolish the Department of Education or merge it with another federal agency are not new. When Trump was president, his administration proposed merging the Education and Labor departments into one federal agency.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, “, I’m, ”, ” Trump, Kamala Harris, ” Harris, Jimmy Carter, Pell, Joe Biden’s, Frederick Hess, Marguerite Roza, ” Roza, Ronald Reagan Organizations: Washington CNN —, Department of Education, of Education, Democratic National Convention, National Education Association, Department, Education’s, IDEA, Civil, Joe Biden’s Department of Education, Obama, Education, American Enterprise Institute, “, Georgetown University, Brookings Institution, Republican, Labor, Republicans Locations: Wisconsin, Georgia, Israel

☆ JPMorgan economist who nailed half-point call sees another big Fed rate cut in November
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

At its much-anticipated meeting Wednesday, the Fed approved a half percentage point, or 50 basis point, cut to its benchmark funds rate that ran counter to the 25 basis point move that many Wall Street economists and strategists had been expecting. The benchmark fed funds rate now stands at 4.75% to 5.00% after Wednesday's move. Futures market pricing Thursday suggested a 25 basis point move in November followed by a 50 basis point cut in December, according to the CME Group's FedWatch. A basis point equals 0.01%. "Ultimately what we found most important in what Powell said was also among the least surprising things he said: future decisions are going to depend on the data," Feroli wrote.

Persons: Michael Feroli, Feroli, Jerome Powell, Powell Organizations: Federal Reserve, JPMorgan, Fed, Street Locations: U.S

Michael Jordan's mansion may have finally found a buyer after about 12 years on and off the market. Jordan listed the property for $29 million in 2012. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMichael Jordan's mansion in the suburbs of Chicago has sat abandoned for years.

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SAN ANTONIO — In the three weeks since Texas’ attorney general executed raids at the homes of several Latino election activists, the state’s oldest civil rights organization has been marshaling members to step up voter registration for what they say is a stand against voter suppression. A voter at news conference to respond to allegations by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on Aug. 26 in San Antonio. A contingent of LULAC members and other Hispanic activists attended the hearing in support of Medina. Texas LULAC President Gabriel Rosales said in a phone interview that along with the fear, the raids “kind of lit a fire from Hispanics around Texas. “Councils have been doubling their efforts to engage Latino voters across Texas and across the country,” Proaño said.

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Here's what Harris and Trump got right and wrong on the debate stage in Philadelphia. Fact check: Trump calls Harris’ dad a Marxist“Her father’s a Marxist professor in economics, and he taught her well," Trump said. Fact check: Trump claims Harris ‘wants to confiscate your guns’“She wants to confiscate your guns,” Trump claimed. We’re not taking anybody’s guns away.”Fact check: Harris says Trump oversaw manufacturing job losses“Donald Trump said he was going to create manufacturing jobs. Fact check: Trump says he has ‘nothing to do with Project 2025’“I have nothing to do with Project 2025.

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☆ Here's why the stock market is throwing a tantrum about new inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Core inflation rose unexpectedly, dashing hopes for a bigger rate cut from the Fed. US indexes slumped on Wednesday, with the Dow dropping as much as 600 basis points in the early morning as traders took a mixed-bag of inflation data. That's the lowest headline inflation rate recorded since early 2021. On the other hand, cutting interest rates by just 25 basis points means higher for longer interest rates. "Today's inflation data cemented in a 25 basis point cut next week 50 basis points in out the window," she added.

Persons: —, Julian Howard, Gina Bolvin, Preston Caldwell, Chris Zacarelli Organizations: Fed, Traders, Service, Dow, of Labor Statistics, GAM Investments, Bolvin Wealth Management, Labor Department, Morningstar, Independent

☆ Tom Craig: Australian hockey player banned after trying to buy cocaine at Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Australian hockey player Tom Craig has been suspended for 12 months by his country’s sport governing body after attempting to purchase cocaine at the Paris Olympics. Craig was detained by French police last month for trying to buy cocaine in central Paris. He was brought before a French judge, before being released with a criminal warning, Paris prosecutors told CNN at the time. “I’d firstly like to apologize for what has occured in the past 24 hours,” Craig told reporters following his release from the Paris police station. Australia was knocked out at the quarterfinal stage in Paris.

Persons: Tom Craig, Craig, “, ” Craig, “ I’ve, I’m Organizations: CNN, Paris, Hockey Australia, Hockey One, FIH Pro League, ” Hockey Australia, Paris police, Australian Olympic, Tokyo Games, Australia Locations: Australian, Paris

☆ None of the Big Three has won a grand slam this year. They leave a legacy which has transformed tennis on and off the court.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

But this year, men’s tennis has had a different complexion since none of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic has won a grand slam title for the first time since 2002. Whatever comes next is unlikely to mirror the previous era, leaving men’s tennis in an unfamiliar position, shorn of its three biggest icons who transcended the court. Carlos Alcaraz has already won four grand slam titles at the age of 21. “There has to be a real recalibration … because I already see people talking, like, ‘Can Alcaraz catch Djokovic’s grand slam record?’” Rothenberg tells CNN Sport. Medvedev and Dominic Thiem, who is retiring at the end of this year, are still the only men born in the 1990s to win a grand slam.

Persons: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Andy Murray, –, Carlos Alcaraz, Alcaraz, Sinner, “, Mats Wilander, Pete Sampras, That’s, Ben Rothenberg, Matthew Stockman, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev, ’ ” Rothenberg, Williams, ”, Wilander, Rafa Nadal, Medvedev, Dominic Thiem, Ryan Pierse, Rafa, ” Simon Cambers –, it’s, “ It’s, ” Jett Wright –, Topnotch Management –, David Foster Wallace, Anna Wintour, Angela Weiss, … Don’t, Björn Borg, Matteo Berrettini, Hugo Boss, Gucci, Simon Graf, Wright, Ernesto S, they’ll Organizations: CNN, Big, Australian, Wimbledon, Eurosport, CNN Sport, Federer, Serena, Nadal, “ Tennis, Topnotch Management, Getty, Cambers, MLB, MLS, NBA Locations: –, American

☆ I was laid off from Deloitte after I struggled to fit in. My coworkers wore burnout like a badge of honor, and I had to dim my personality.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

When I received a call from a Deloitte representative saying I'd landed a post-grad job as an actuarial analyst, I was ecstatic. But I didn't feel like there was space to express my femininity. I honestly didn't feel like there was a way to thrive in a more masculine environment without entirely abandoning my femininity, so I tucked away my spiritual, bubbly side. AdvertisementI didn't feel safe confiding in anyone about my workload concerns because everyone around me seemed to wear their burnout as a badge of honor. My superiors encourage me to leave work at work and I finally have time to nourish my hobbies and relationships.

Persons: —, Cierra Desmaratti, It's, I'd, That's, hadn't, Deloitte's, I've, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Deloitte, Business, North Central College, Deloitte's Chicago, International Association of Black Actuaries, Transamerica, Big Locations: Miami, Naperville , Illinois, Deloitte's, Chicago, Transamerica, tmartinelli

☆ This startup ditched plans to go public and sold to a private equity firm for $3 billion. Here's the pitch deck it used.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

European private equity firm Hg expressed interest in buying a majority stake in the enterprise software company. For startups, private equity represents a deep-pocketed buyer willing to move quickly, pay a premium, and potentially help the business by tapping into complementary companies in their portfolio. AuditBoard is the kind of startup that private equity goes gaga over. Bidding warArnold then delivered the pitch deck that he had shown to public market investors just weeks before. Here's the 19-slide pitch deck that AuditBoard used to court a $3 billion buyout from private equity.

Persons: —, Scott Arnold, Morgan Stanley, Arnold, AuditBoard, Corporates, Daniel Kim, Jay Lee, It's, Fortune, Alex Johnson, Johnson, Morgan Stanley's, Roxanne Oulman's, Nic, Humphries — Hg's, Goldman Sachs, Humphries, he's Organizations: Service, Business, Battery Ventures, Tiger Global, Morgan Locations: Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Shutterfly, Paris

CHICAGO — The whole world was watching, but this time, it liked what it saw. Chicago did hold a sometimes forgotten convention in 1996 that went off without a hitch. Win McNamee / Getty Images“We finally excised the ghosts of 1968 … It is an incredible legacy to leave here,” said Anne Caprara, chief of staff to Gov. There were a total of 74 convention-related arrests throughout the week, Chicago Police Supt. And it was on display for the world to see, and I guarantee the world was watching.

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☆ RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Aaron Pellish | Edward-Isaac Dovere | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced at a news conference in Phoenix Friday that he is suspending his campaign and endorsing Trump. Kennedy insisted that he was not ending his campaign, but he noted that he will withdraw his name from appearing on ballots in swing states. If you live in a blue state, you can vote for me without harming — or helping — President Trump or Vice President Harris. Kennedy running mate Nicole Shanahan praised him following his announcement and urged him to “save our children” in a social media post. But Kennedy’s support for Trump was clear Friday afternoon.

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Trump, ”, Kennedy, —, Harris, “, I’ve, Nicole Shanahan, Shanahan, Bobby, CNN Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln’s, Donald Trump, Kennedy’s, hadn’t, Paul Rossi, ” Trump Organizations: CNN, Independent, Phoenix, “, White, Democratic Party, Trump, RFK Jr Locations: Pennsylvania, Arizona

☆ New Realtor Rules Will End Casual House Hunting, Change Homebuying
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-19 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

They'll hand 5%, or $25,000, to their agent, who then gives half, or $12,500, to the buyer's agent. They also feared that buyers' agents might "steer" clients away from homes that dared to offer less than the going rate. But in order to keep using the MLS, buyers' agents will have to abide by another rule that will further upend the old way of doing things. In the old days, a seller might have unthinkingly offered a commission of 2% or even 3% to the buyer's agent. The idea that sellers pay both agents' commissions has always been a clever sleight of hand.

Persons: they'll, didn't, Laura Ellis, they'd, Sellers, Tanya Monestier, Monestier, Ellis Organizations: Realtors, Baird & Warner, MLS, National Association of Realtors, NAR, Consumer Federation of America, California Association of Realtors, CFA, University at Buffalo Locations: Chicago, America, California

☆ My great-aunt is 96 and still lives independently. Here are her 8 secrets to a long and healthy life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Rebecca Strong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewMartin Luther King, Jr. once said: "The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important." But at 96 years old, my great-aunt Mary Selby Ferrari is living proof that you can have both — a long and full life. Ferrari, meanwhile, still lives on her own in the independent-living section of a retirement community. She makes it a point to stay informed"I used to be a great reader," Ferrari told me. And she hit the genetic jackpotIt would be impossible to talk about Ferrari's long life without addressing her mother's centenarian status.

Persons: —, Martin Luther King, Jr, Mary Selby Ferrari, Ferrari, COVID, Mary Ferrari, Dan Buettner, who's, hasn't, Barbara Cavalieri, The New York Times she'll Organizations: Service, Business, College of New, Catholic, Blue, Ferrari, MSNBC, The New York Times Locations: College of New Rochelle, New York City, Manhattan

☆ Nigeria to London: Nelly Agbogu is on a mission to elevate Africa small businesses with Naijbrandchick
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ifeanyi Abraham | For Cnn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

To address these challenges, Agbogu launched the Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair, a platform connecting SMEs directly with customers. “Many Nigerian SMEs struggle to reach a buying audience, which is a significant barrier,” she explains. “The trade fair creates a platform where businesses can connect directly with customers.”The trade fair has become a resounding nationwide success attracting thousands of exhibitors yearly since it started in 2018. Shoppers at Naijabrandchick trade fair in Lagos, Nigeria. We are always oversubscribed because entrepreneurs consistently tell us they achieve sales they have never achieved before in just two days at the fair,” Agbogu said.

Persons: Nelly Agbogu, ” Agbogu, ”, Agbogu, “, It’s, Naijabrandchick, Agbogu’s Organizations: CNN, Nellies, ”, Trade, Shoppers, Intercontinental O2, SME, United Arab, “, Wema Bank Locations: Nellies Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria, Nigerian, Benin, London, ”, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Rwanda, Naijabrandchick, Africa, Kenya

☆ Olympic moment of the day: 3x3 basketball has its first classic final and a potential turning point
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

First, it was the women’s final between Germany and Spain coming down to the final seconds. And then on the final shot of the game, Gracia Alonso’s desperation shot at the buzzer clanged off the rim. Germany's Marie Reichert takes the ball to the hoop against Spain's Sandra Ygueravide in the women's 3x3 basketball gold medal game. In Olympic 3x3 basketball’s overtime, the first team to score two points wins. The Dutch fans lost their minds as the French crowd fell silent in shock.

Persons: Paris CNN —, bouche, Sonja Greinacher, Juana Camilion, Marie Reichert of, Gracia Alonso’s, Germany's Marie Reichert, Spain's Sandra Ygueravide, Matthew Stockman, Invalides, “ Allez, Les, ”, Johnny Hallyday, Worthy de Jong, Timothé, de Jong Organizations: Paris CNN, Games, Concorde, Notre Dame, Olympic, Dutch oranje – Locations: Paris, Tokyo, Germany, Spain, Marie Reichert of Germany, Spanish, France, The Netherlands, Luxor, Notre, Dutch oranje

CNN —With two presidential candidates fighting over a mere 538 Electoral College votes, a tie scenario is more than possible. Those individual, competitive electoral votes in Maine and Nebraska become hugely consequential in potential tie scenarios. If there’s a 269-269 tie, or if a third party or independent candidate wins electoral votes and keeps a candidate from reaching an Electoral College majority of 270, the next step is the same. Has a contingent election happened in the years since the tied election of 1800? In 1876, when there was a contested outcome, the contingent election system was bypassed.

Persons: Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, ”, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, there’s, It’s, it’s, Mike Johnson, –, Harris, Federalist John Adams, Jefferson, Burr, Alexander Hamilton, Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Jackson, Robert M, Johnson, Martin Van Buren, South Carolina –, Republican Rutherford B, Hayes, Samuel Tilden Organizations: CNN, Electoral, Democratic, Republicans, Win, Electoral College, Congressional Research Service, CRS, Senate, Democrat, Democrats, Republican, Trump, Federalists, Jefferson’s Democratic, Federalist Locations: Wisconsin , Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Maine, California, Texas, Delaware, Wyoming, Washington, DC, Minnesota, North Carolina, – Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, Oregon

He called it “a historic settlement to resolve all tort claims arising from the Maui wildfires.”The wildfires are the deadliest in modern American history and caused damages estimated at $5 billion. "This Global Settlement of over $4 billion will help our people heal," Green said in a statement. Burned cars and buildings in Lahaina, Hawaii on Aug. 13, 2023. Hundreds of suits have piled up against Hawaiian Electric, accusing the company of negligence and ignoring repeated warnings of the possibility of a catastrophic inferno igniting on the island. Hawaiian Electric is a for-profit, investor-owned company that serves 95% of the state’s electric customers.

Persons: Josh Green, Green, Matthew Thayer, Mengshin Lin Organizations: Maui News, Electric, Kamehameha Schools, Maui Land Co, Charter Communications, Legislature, The Washington, Getty, Hawaiian Locations: Hawaii, Maui, Lahaina, Waiola, Lahaina Hongwanji, Hawaii , County, Lahaina , Hawaii, West Maui

☆ Simone Biles’ brilliant comeback and other takeaways from the individual all-around gymnastics final
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Paris CNN —Simone Biles is once again the Olympic gold medalist in individual all-around gymnastics after winning one of the most dramatic finals of these Paris Olympics. Biles held off a spirited challenge from brilliant Brazilian Rebeca Andrade, who once again won silver and Biles’ teammate Suni Lee took the bronze. Her artistry and rhythm were infectious and, until her final floor exercise penalty, she turned in an incredibly solid, well-rounded performance. At the World Championships last year, Andrade took gold in the vault, while Biles took silver. The winners of the last three individual all-around gymnastics gold medals took in the moment to soak in the cheers.

Persons: Paris CNN — Simone Biles, Biles, Rebeca Andrade, Suni Lee, Andrade, “ That’s, ” Biles, Simone Biles, it’s, “, I’ve, ” Andrade, Biles Rebeca Andrade, Naomi Baker, Lee, Charlie Riedel, savor, ” Lee, Alice D’Amato Organizations: Paris CNN, Reuters, American Locations: Thursday’s, Tokyo, Houston, United States, American, Paris, Algeria

☆ Tesla is having trouble wooing new EV shoppers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

That's bad news for Tesla, especially as a yearlong slowdown in EV demand is beginning to impact the EV leader's sales. That's off from 55% share a year ago and nearly 80% market share back in 2020, according to Experian data. AdvertisementThat leaves a potential opening for traditional automakers at a time when the EV market is getting tougher. That's already helped the brand chip away at Tesla's market share. And at Ford, EV sales were up 61% in the second quarter, trailing only Tesla in sales so far in 2023.

Persons: —, Tesla, Elon, Power, Frank Hanley, That's, Hanley Organizations: Service, JD Power, Business, Cox Automotive, EV, Chevrolet, Silverado, Ford

A Tuareg militant group spokesman said some Malian troops and Russian fighters had also been captured during the battle. According to some unofficial Russian Telegram channels, as many as 80 Russians were killed. The commander – call-sign Rusich – said on Telegram he was trying to convey a message to the Russian Defense Ministry. And in Syria five years ago, a disastrous attack by Russian mercenaries on an oil refinery led to dozens of casualties. One of them was an IED attack on a Russian vehicle in the same region of Mali as the latest devastating assault.

Persons: Nusrat al, JNIM, ”, Andriy Yusov, Yusov, Wagner, Wagner “, –, Sergei Shevchenko, Nikita Fedyanin, “, Korotkov, Africa Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, Yunus, Bek, Yevkurov, al Organizations: CNN, Russian, Russian Telegram, Kremlin, Kyiv, Ukraine’s Security, Russian Defense Ministry, Corps, Grey, Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian Federation, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Central African, Wagner PMC, Deputy, SITE Intelligence Group Locations: Mali, Algerian, Islam, Africa, Malian, Russian, London, Syria, Central African Republic, Mozambique, Bakhmut, Ukraine, Niger, Burkina Faso, Moscow, Togo

☆ Student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan have 2 options to get credit toward debt cancellation while the program is blocked
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe Education Department has updates on the next steps for student-loan borrowers enrolled in President Joe Biden's new repayment plan. The ruling follows a roller coaster of court decisions regarding the SAVE plan. AdvertisementThe department recently updated its guidance on what this forbearance period means for borrowers — including two avenues for borrowers to receive forgiveness credit despite the forbearance. The first option is for borrowers on SAVE to switch to a new income-driven repayment plan, including PAYE, income-based repayment, or income-contingent repayment — all of which are not blocked in court. Along with switching repayment plans to receive credit toward forgiveness, the Education Department highlighted another option for borrowers on PSLF to receive forgiveness credit: a "buy back."

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