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Back to SearchStudent loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026
The Trump administration said on December 23 that it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default this year. The depa…
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2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Climate change, worsened by human behavior, made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the …
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Governor: Washington floods are not a ‘one- or two-day crisis’
In December, record floodwaters began slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities, and prompting dramati…
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Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit
Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors—too complicated, capital-intensive, and “boring, honestly,” says venture capital…
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When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared, and it wasn’t just sick kids who were out
When a measles outbreak hit West Texas last year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the number of children who likely became sick, accordin…
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Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but still faces questions about pricing
Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over alleged d…
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Small US groups combat historic levels of social isolation
Americans are disconnected from each other at historic levels, buffeted by what a former surgeon general calls an “epidemic of loneliness.” “Loneline…
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Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to ‘professional’ programs list amid uproar
A bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered "professional," ad…
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Spain fines Airbnb $75 million for unlicensed tourist rentals
Spain's government has fined Airbnb 64 million euros ($75 million) for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals, officials said. The move is the latest…
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Watches and other luxuries put Geneva seconds to none for top-end Christmas gifts
Geneva is a hotspot for luxury shopping. From precision watches to caviar, it's a paradise for those hunting for expensive Christmas gifts. At the B…
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