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A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan, leaving millions of borrowers enrolled in the cost-saving program in a bind.The decision follows a series of rulings handed down last month in two Republican-led lawsuits seeking to end the Valuable Education Savings program, commonly known as SAVE. The series of rulings from the lawsuits has created confusion for borrowers who want to enroll in the plan or who are already enrolled and need to know how much their monthly bills will be.In the latest development, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Missouri…

Investing.com — U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher in evening trading on Thursday as broad buybacks from big technology stocks were seen easing ahead of a string of big tech sector earnings reports next week. However, sentiment remained fragile after disappointing results from Netflix (NASDAQ:) and was also weighed down by uncertainty over U.S. politics amid growing calls to revoke President Joe Biden’s reelection. It was up 0.1% to 5,602.0 points and was up 0.3% to 19,946.50 points at 19:47 ET (23:47 GMT). It was up slightly to 40,985.0 points. Tech stocks hold steady after big drop Major technology…

Josh Arslan/Reuters Baidu’s driverless robot taxi service “Apollo Go” operates in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China on February 24, 2023. Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s “Meanwhile, China” newsletter to find out what you need to know about the country’s rise and its impact on the world. Hong Kong CNN — In China, it costs just $100 to drive a driverless taxi six miles. About 50 cents. Self-driving cars, commonly known as robotaxis, are becoming increasingly common in Wuhan, the central Chinese city of more than 11 million people where the first major outbreak of the coronavirus in 2020 emerged. They…

Image caption, ASML makes chip manufacturing equipment.Article informationauthor, Joao da Silvarole, Business reporterJuly 18, 2024Updated 1 hour agoTechnology stocks around the world are falling on concerns about the global computer chip industry.The sell-off came on the back of reports that the Biden administration may further tighten export controls on semiconductor equipment to China.Concerns were also fuelled by comments from former US President Donald Trump that Taiwan, the largest semiconductor producer, should pay for its own defence costs.In the United States, the tech-heavy Nasdaq index closed down 2.7% on Wednesday, while semiconductor stocks also fell sharply in Europe and Asia.”I think…

With less than four months to go until the US presidential election, Democrats remain divided over candidate Joe Biden, with former President Barack Obama also privately expressing reservations about Biden’s candidacy. Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi also warned the president that if he did not retract his decision to run, Democrats would likely lose their chance to regain control of the House of Representatives. President Obama, who has supported Biden so far, has expressed concern about Biden’s chances of defeating Republican candidate Donald Trump. See also | Poll shows Trump leading in Virginia, Biden’s support plummeting The Washington Post reported, citing…

Use your vacation time to rest and rejuvenate. July 19, 2024 0 Sleep tourism is a growing travel trend | Use your vacation time to rest and rejuvenate. Sleep tourism is becoming more and more popular. Gone are the days of whirlwind European trips and bucket list holidays, replaced by holidays where rest and rejuvenation are key – and for many people, that means a good night’s sleep. A recent survey of 1,095 Americans conducted by the travel agency found that Karl FriedrichThe survey found that over 94% of participants would like to take part in slow travel in the…

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Days after power was restored to millions of people in Southeast Texas following Hurricane Beryl, some areas still lack internet and phone service, with viewers who contacted ABC13 saying it’s impacting their ability to work from home or serve customers at work.Nina Fragar, general manager of Pipeline Grill in Baytown, said power was restored to the restaurant last Friday, but Xfinity internet and landline phone service remain without service.As a result, stores were unable to answer calls from customers asking whether they had reopened, and some customers walked out because they were unable to pay…

The Yankees ended the first half of the season in Baltimore with a loss that Aaron Boone described as “deadly.” That ended a month-long streak for the Yankees, who finished the first half of the season with an 8-18 record before the All-Star break and one game behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. They resume their season on Friday against the Rays in the Bronx, looking to put together a better second half than the past two seasons in which they failed to post a winning percentage above .500 after the break. In 2022, the Yankees overcame a…

For people like: unfortunately Most people who are attracted to men have a “type” in mind. Everyone has different preferences. Some prefer rugged men who exude “alpha male energy,” while others crave sensitive, soft-spoken men (like Hollywood’s number one baby girl, Jacob Elordi). Personally, I like feminine men. Now, I We hear a lot about liking “feminine” men, but by that we mean guys who pay attention to hygiene, dress well, and are a bit of a flirt on Instagram. Gender performance researchers might have a different idea: A recent study found that men with “feminine traits” (more on that…

There are only a few days left until the final episode of “Love Island USA” season 6.The remaining couples are Serena and Cordell, Jana and Kenny, Leah and Miguel, Nicole and Kendall, Aaron and Kaylor, and Rob and Cassie.The show returns tonight after its usual Wednesday break. Today’s episode will see Aaron and Kaylor, Serena and Kordell, and Nicole and Kendall talking to each other’s families. Fans also recently voted for their favorite couples, so the results are yet to be seen.Who will make it to the finals? What will happen in the family conversation? Here’s how to watch ‘Love…