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The “Savings for a Worthwhile Education” plan is the newest income-contingent repayment plan available to federal student loan borrowers, and it’ll become even more affordable this summer.Currently, monthly payments for SAVE plans are calculated as 10% of a borrower’s disposable income, which is the difference between their adjusted gross income and 225% of the federal poverty line, which works out to $33,885 per year for an individual in 2024, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. However, a Department of Education spokesperson confirmed to CNBC Make It that payments for undergraduate student loan borrowers currently on the SAVE…
Prime Day is just around the corner… but you don’t have to wait until July to score some great deals on Amazon. The retailer is offering discounts on dozens of our favorite brands, including Dyson and Hydroflask, and you don’t need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of the savings. According to the experts at our Memorial Day Shopping Guide, if you’ve been eyeing new appliances, mattresses, or sheet sets, now’s the time to buy.As a reporter for NBC Select, I’ve covered a lot of holiday sales and product specials over the years. I now have an…
Morgan Spurlock, the documentary filmmaker who chronicled his own mental and physical symptoms caused by eating McDonald’s every day for a month in the 2004 Oscar-nominated film “Super Size Me,” died Thursday in upstate New York from complications from cancer. He was 53. Spurlock’s family confirmed his death. “It was a sad day as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” said Craig Spurlock, who worked with him on several projects. “Morgan gave so much through his art, his ideas and his generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special person. I am so proud…
On May 19, 2024, the Iranian president and foreign minister went missing in a helicopter crash, sending shock waves through the country. Against a backdrop of regional instability and new tensions, especially with Israel, the election of a new president is urgent, and the death of Ebrahim Raisi also raises questions about Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s vision for Iran. How did the president’s death provoke reactions among the Iranian people? What will happen to Iran’s political and geopolitical landscape ahead of the presidential elections on June 28? IRIS researcher Thierry Coville provides the answers.How was the news of Ebrahim Raisi’s…
Government launches awareness campaign as Pakistan hits ‘severe’ heatwave ISLAMABAD: As the scorching heat continues this month, the federal government is collaborating with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to carry out awareness campaigns, state media reported. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast that daytime temperatures will “remain above normal” in June. Pakistan has been hit by severe climate change due to global warming in recent years, resulting in frequent heat waves, extreme rains and droughts.Officials on May 21 urged people to stay indoors in preparation for a heatwave that is expected to last until the end of the month.…
In a first-of-its-kind ruling, Wayne County Superior Court has ordered a Lyons man to pay $15.2 million in fines for operating an illegal marijuana business.Supreme Court Justice Richard Healy on Thursday fined David Tully, 21, $7 million in total for “disgorgement,” or repayment of illegal profits he presumably made from his business, plus $8.2 million for ignoring repeated warnings from the state Office of Cannabis Control to shut down his business.State Attorney General Letitia James filed the lawsuit in November on behalf of OCM.”This significant fine sends a clear message to illegal operators that the state will strictly enforce cannabis…
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Finance ministers from the Group of Seven advanced democracies opened a two-day meeting Friday on the shores of northern Italy’s scenic Lake Maggiore as the United States sought to build support for squeezing more money for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets and unite in a standoff against Chinese trade practices.US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, speaking at the Stresa meeting, argued for “more ambitious options” to release around $260 billion in Russian central bank reserves frozen in Europe and the US after the February 24, 2022 invasion. The need to help Ukraine has become more urgent as…
Located in the heart of Jharkhand, Ranchi Parliamentary Constituency is a powerful force in Indian politics and is known to wield great influence in shaping the political landscape of the country. Reflecting its rich demographic diversity, Ranchi is a crucial constituency in the state and symbolizes the diversity and essence of Jharkhand.As 2024 approaches, there is a clear surge of enthusiasm among voters eager to exercise their democratic rights and make their voices heard on the national stage.read moreIn this crucial electoral landscape, all eyes are on the candidates vying for representation in the Ranchi Assembly constituency.Notable candidates for the…
Bitcoin price has become more predictable lately as price fluctuations have remained within a certain range. The recent attempt to push the price above $71,900 sent out a huge bullish signal for the cryptocurrency, but the subsequent correction has raised many concerns about the future of BTC price growth. However, upon closer observation, the token is harboring hidden bullish divergences that could trigger a new upswing in the coming weeks. The star cryptocurrency appears to have begun drawing multiple bullish patterns, suggesting the possibility of a new uptrend in the near future. Firstly, the price is trading within a bull…
Friday, May 24, 2024 9:25 AM Submitted by the Public Relations Office The Niagara USA 250th Anniversary Committee, established to coordinate local celebrations, draw attention to Niagara County’s rich history and enhance Niagara County’s status as a heritage tourism destination in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding in 2026, has received $7,500 from the Niagara County Council to fund initial planning activities. The 25-member committee is made up of historical and cultural organizations, community leaders, tourism officials, educators, elected officials and local volunteers. Funding was provided by the county’s Community Partnership Program. “The Niagara USA 250th…