White House struggles to answer questions on costs of student debt plan
The White House struggled for a second straight day to answer questions about President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, simultaneously…
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The frustrating truth about who is excluded from college debt relief
President Joe Biden officially announced his student loan forgiveness plan, but there are so many questions that…
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California looks to phase out gas-fueled vehicles
California’s expected 2035 requirement that all new cars, trucks and SUVs be electric- or hydrogen-powered will set a minimum standard for how far…
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FedEx partners threaten to halt holiday deliveries
People hoping to get their holiday shopping delivered on time could be caught in the middle of a growing battle between FedEx and thousands of…
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Even dollar stores are starting to feel the pinch from inflation
Dollar stores, as their name suggests, offer inexpensive products for bargain-hungry shoppers. But even Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which…
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Second-quarter GDP declined less than previously thought, but the economy is still shrinking
The US economy shrank at a slightly slower rate than estimated during the second quarter, according to updated data released Thursday by the US…
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Biden announces student loan relief for borrowers making less than $125,000 after months of intense internal debate
President Joe Biden announced his plan for forgiving student debt for some borrowers Wednesday, which includes forgiving $10,000 for borrowers who…
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Rainbow-colored fentanyl found in St. Louis, young people are targeted
A warning for parents as their kids head back to school. New rainbow-colored fentanyl is on the market, potentially targeted at younger…
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Gas prices drop 70 days in a row in the second-longest streak since 2005
Drivers have something to smile about: A historic drop in gasoline…
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VIDEO: Disability rights group battle Lyft for wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Disability rights groups are battling Lyft for wheelchair-accessible…
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Stocks tumble on fears of another big Fed rate hike
So much for hopes that the Federal Reserve will tap the brakes on its aggressive interest rate hikes. Stocks tumbled Monday morning as investors…
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Bugatti hopes its last gas-only car will also be the world’s fastest convertible
Bugatti has unveiled what the French automaker hopes will be the world’s fastest convertible. The 1,600-horsepower, $5 million W16 Mistral is,…
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Diesel slides below $5 a gallon for the first time since March
The cost of diesel has tumbled from record highs, easing inflationary pressure on everything from trucking and farming to…
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Home sales fell for the sixth month in a row, but prices kept rising
Home sales declined for the sixth month in a row in July as higher mortgage rates and prices push prospective buyers out of the…
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Target profit plunges 90% as inflation-weary shoppers pull back
Target reported profit plunged 90% in the second quarter, falling far short of expectations, as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending on…
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FDA finalizes rule allowing some Americans to buy hearing aids over the counter
The US Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday it has finalized a rule allowing people over the age of 18 with mild to moderate hearing…
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Biden administration cancels another $3.9 billion in student loan debt for former for-profit college students
The Department of Education said Tuesday that it will cancel $3.9 billion in student loan debt for 208,000 students who attended the now-defunct…
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Walmart’s discounts send sales surging
Walmart on Tuesday offered a much rosier picture for consumer spending than it had forecast just a month earlier, as the company’s steep discounts…
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Tesla has now built one million cars in China
Tesla is celebrating its one millionth car manufactured in China, a major milestone for the electric car company’s global ambitions. But Tesla hasn’t…
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Majority of Americans say they’re worried about being able to pay for housing
Nearly 60% of renters saw a rent increase during the past year, while just 38% said they saw their income increase, according to a study from Freddie…
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