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Student loan payments are on pause for millions. Here’s what borrowers need to know

We Are | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesWho doesn’t have to make payments?The U.S. Department of Education is placing federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment plan, known as SAVE, into an administrative forbearance. They will remain in forbearance while the legal battle involving SAVE plays…

Former PepsiCo executive files lawsuit over Flamin’ Hot Cheetos origin story

A former PepsiCo executive who says he created Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is suing the company for fraud, defamation and discrimination, arguing that his career was affected when his ex-employer denied he created the popular snack flavor. Richard Montañez is seeking an “order preventing PepsiCo and Frito-Lay from claiming that Mr.…

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GDP surges by 2.8%, raising expectations for interest rate cuts

As a welcome surprise, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.8% annually in the second quarter, an advance estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis found. Generally, a GDP between 2% and 3% signifies a strong U.S. economy, so this is good news for the overall economic outlook.…

Gang kills at least 26 villagers in remote Papua New Guinea, officials say

At least 26 people were killed by a gang in three remote villages in Papua New Guinea’s north and eight villagers remained missing Friday in the latest violence in the South Pacific island nation relating to contested land ownership and sorcery allegations, officials said.”It was a very terrible thing ……

How healthy lifestyle choices influence depression, dementia risk

A recent study examined how several lifestyle factors influenced late-life depression, dementia, and stroke risk.Results show healthier lifestyles were linked to lower incidences of late-life depression and also a reduced risk of combined outcomes including stroke, dementia, and late-life depression.Opting for a healthier lifestyle is better for brain health, which…

Air tanker plane goes missing while fighting Oregon wildfire

A government-contracted plane was reported missing Thursday night near the scene of a wildfire in Oregon, authorities said.The single-engine air tanker was assisting with the Falls Fire, officials posted Friday on Facebook page dedicated to providing updates on several wildfires. The Falls Fire has burned more than 140,000 acres and…

United aims to crack down on flight attendants who abuse sick time

The Labor Department is reviewing United Airlines’ leave policies after the carrier implemented stricter measures to crack down on employees abusing sick time.  “Through numerous recent inquiries from workers, the Wage and Hour Division has become aware of a possible change in United Airlines’ leave policies,” said Jessica Looman, the…

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