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SoFi sues to challenge Biden’s student loan pause
Student loans have been paused for three years. Now, SoFi, a company that refinances student loans is suing to block President Biden’s latest pause extension. The bank says its federal student loan refinancing business has suffered because borrowers have little incentive to refinance while payments and interest remain on hold. The company claims in the… -
New Georgia nuclear plant begins splitting atoms for the first time
For the first time in decades, a new nuclear power plant is seeing self-sustaining nuclear fission. One of two new reactors has begun splitting atoms, according to Georgia Power. This is a key step in getting the reactors into commercial operation. The reaction creates intense heat that will be used to produce steam and spin… -
China’s foreign minister warns of ‘conflict and confrontation’ with US
China has a new foreign minister, and in his first news conference since taking office, he directed a warning to the U.S. He said that if Washington stays on its current path, there will be inevitable “confrontation and conflict” between the United States and China. The new Foreign Minister Qin Gang shares the same sentiments… -
US defense secretary visits Iraq, airline merger antitrust suit: March 7 rundown
The U.S. defense secretary has touched down in Iraq in an unannounced visit; officials now believe the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico was a case of mistaken identity; and two United planes make contact at the gate area of the Boston airport. These stories and more highlight your daily rundown for Tuesday morning, March 7,… -
DC Council withdraws criminal code reform bill ahead of Senate vote
Just days after an unlikely alliance formed between President Biden and congressional Republicans, the D.C. Council announced it is withdrawing legislation that would reform the district’s criminal code. The withdrawal of the legislation comes just ahead of a Senate vote that was likely going to reject the bill. And after the House already rejected the… -
China increases defense budget amid US concern over Taiwan conflict
China has increased its 2023 defense budget by 7.2%. In U.S. dollars, China’s defense budget is equivalent to $230 billion, marking an increase of about $16 billion over its 2022 defense budget. Similarly, the U.S. increased its 2023 defense budget, but its defense budget totals roughly $800 billion. China’s increase in military spending comes as tensions… -
FBI assists in international cybercrime bust amid heightened risk of ransomware
The FBI played a role in taking down an international cybercrime gang over the weekend. The cybercriminals reportedly blackmailed large companies and institutions for more than a decade. With the FBI’s assistance, police in Germany said they were able to identify 11 people linked to the group and identified at least 600 victims. According to… -
Train derailment in Ohio, Americans kidnapped in Mexico: March 6 rundown
A second Norfolk Southern derailment in Ohio – A Norfolk Southern train went off its tracks on Saturday in Western Ohio. 28 cars from the 212 car train derailed. Officials said there were no hazardous chemicals aboard the train cars involved. The cause of the derailment is under investigation, according to Norfolk Southern representative Kraig… -
Florida bill expands defamation law, requires state oversight of political blogs
A bill introduced this week by a Republican state senator in Florida would require bloggers to register with the state if they write about Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., or other government officials. If a blogger is getting paid for posts they make regarding state officials, they must let the state know. The defamation bill deemed… -
FDA denies Elon Musk’s request to begin brain chip trials in humans
Neuralink, a neurotechnology company owned by Elon Musk, has claimed to have created a brain chip that treats paralysis and blindness. Musk wants to test the brain chip on patients but has faced a setback in the process. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has denied Neuralink’s request to start human trials. According to employees… -
Tennessee becomes first state to ban public drag shows in new law
Tennessee has become the first state to enact a law that limits where drag shows can be performed. The state also joined a growing list of Republican-led states to ban gender-affirming care for children. Gov. Bill Lee signed both bills into law Thursday. The drag show law bans adult cabaret performances from taking place within… -
Murdaugh found guilty, Santos under House Ethics review: March 3 rundown
Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murder – Alex Murdaugh will be sentenced Friday morning after being found guilty of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. The jury deliberated for three hours before finding Murdaugh guilty of all charges. The trial lasted for six weeks. Prosecutors argued Murdaugh’s many financial crimes were… -
Knives, criminology books among items seized at Kohberger’s parents’ house
The Idaho murders of four college students last November is a haunting crime that initially lacked resolution with no public leads for weeks. In late December, police arrested Bryan Kohberger, who is suspected of killing the four University of Idaho students. The public has been able to gain information through unsealed court records with the…
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