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Student borrowers may face default as loan forgiveness remains tied up in court
For millions of student loan borrowers hoping for relief from Washington, things might get more complicated in the months ahead. The Biden administration’s one-year grace period from the Covid-era delay on repayments has expired. Banks could begin to hit debtors who haven’t begun paying back their student loans with a collection action. Financial experts say… -
56 killed in Guinea soccer stampede during military tribute tournament
A stampede at a soccer match in southern Guinea left 56 people dead and several others injured, government officials confirmed. The tragedy occurred during the final of a tournament held to honor Guinea’s military leadership in Nzerekore, one of the country’s largest cities. The incident began Sunday, Dec. 1, after a disputed penalty led to… -
Top UN court hearing landmark climate change case
The United Nations’ top court is hearing its biggest case ever. Monday, Dec. 2, marked the start of two weeks of hearings over what countries worldwide legally must do to help fight climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its impacts. The hearings come after island nations, in fear of being wiped off the map… -
Millions face winter weather warning as lake-effect snow blankets Northeast
Cold temperatures are sweeping across a large part of the U.S., combined with record-warm temperatures in the Great Lakes, equaling lake-effect snow — and lots of it. Some parts of the Northeast have already received a few feet of snow, and it’s not expected to stop until Wednesday, Dec. 4, with up to two more feet of snow expected… -
Canada’s prime minister to up border security after meeting with Trump
Canadian officials will be stepping up security at the country’s border with the United States after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Trump in Florida for dinner on Friday, Nov. 29. That’s according to Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, a top government official, who was there for the talks. Trump announced last week he would levy 25% tariffs… -
President-elect Trump, Hunter Biden react to President Biden’s pardon
Saying it is clear that his son was treated differently and singled out by the justice system, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son of his felony conviction. And winter weather moved in on the first weekend in December, bringing feet of lake-effect snow to parts of the Northeast. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for… -
President Biden pardons son Hunter ahead of White House exit
President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden Sunday, Dec. 1, nearly seven weeks before he leaves the White House. This is a reversal from his previous remarks over the summer when he said he would not pardon his son. Hunter Biden is scheduled to be sentenced on December 12 for his conviction on federal… -
Panda diplomacy leads to millions going to China, with very little oversight
American zoos have sent tens of millions of dollars to China under the Endangered Species Act in what some have referred to as “panda diplomacy” over the past few decades. In exchange for the large amounts of money, China ships pandas, in pairs, to American zoos. The National Zoo in Washington and the San Diego… -
Fossilized vomit and waste tell 200-million-year story of what dinosaurs ate
Scientists analyzing 200-million-year-old fossilized feces and vomit have uncovered new insights into how dinosaurs became Earth’s dominant species. The study, published in Nature, highlights the role of adaptability and diet in their evolutionary success. More than 500 samples of bromalites, or fossilized digestive remnants, were excavated from Poland’s ancient Polish Basin. Experts said the fossils… -
China debuts H-6N nuclear bomber in joint patrol with Russia
China and Russia conducted a joint patrol of nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan on Friday, Nov. 29, their ninth such operation since 2019. The patrol featured China’s H-6N bomber, its first deployment in such an exercise, and Russia’s Tu-95MS strategic bomber, according to Chinese state media. South Korea’s military reported that 11 Chinese… -
What to expect on Cyber Monday as big-box stores look to attract customers
The holiday shopping season is now well underway with stores pushing big discounts to try to attract customers. Come Monday, Dec. 2, lots of people will be online clicking the box that says “buy” or “purchase”, as Cyber Monday deals launch. Amazon began running sales on Friday, Nov. 29, including 50% off headphones and 40%… -
America facing a live Christmas tree shortage again
As millions of Americans get ready to begin their search for the perfect Christmas tree, growers are having historic challenges getting them to sale lots, according to the Wall Street Journal. The day after Thanksgiving is usually the biggest day for live tree sales, but since Thanksgiving came so late this year, it’s a very short selling season.… -
Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations
Barely three days into a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, both sides are claiming violations. On Thursday, Nov. 28, Israel carried out its first air strike since the agreement was reached, saying it targeted a rocket storage facility in southern Lebanon that breached the ceasefire deal. Lebanese authorities also said two people, who were trying to return…