Halved payments and forgiven debt: How the new student loan forgiveness plan might affect you – CBS News Watch CBS News The Biden administration announced they will forgive student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers who have made at least 20 years of payments. That forgiveness comes as the Education […]
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Shein lawsuit accuses fast-fashion site of RICO violations
Shein is a popular online destination for social influencers and shoppers to stock up on trendy yet affordable clothing, but a new lawsuit alleges that the site maintains its edge by engaging in “egregious” copyright infringement that constitutes racketeering. The complaint was filed on Tuesday in California federal court on behalf […]
Defense bill passes House after “ugly” fight, will likely fail in Senate
Defense bill passes House after “ugly” fight, will likely fail in Senate – CBS News Watch CBS News The House has narrowly passed the annual defense bill with lawmakers voting mostly along party lines, 219 to 210. The package includes a number of controversial amendments, including a ban on the […]
Aspartame sweetener is a possible cancer risk, World Health Organization says
Aspartame sweetener is a possible cancer risk, World Health Organization says – CBS News Watch CBS News The World Health Organization now classifies aspartame sweetener as a possible carcinogen. The artificial sweetener is used in several diet sodas as well as ice cream, chewing gum and cereal. Anahad O’Connor, a […]
Woman charged with selling fentanyl-laced pills to De Niro’s grandson
A woman has been arrested on federal narcotics charges for allegedly selling pills laced with fentanyl that led to the death of actor Robert De Niro’s 19-year-old grandson, authorities said Friday. Sofia Haley Marks, 20, was arrested Thursday by New York City police officers and federal drug agents on charges […]
Adjustable-rate vs. fixed-rate mortgages: Which is better?
Whether to opt for an adjustable- or fixed-rate mortgage depends on your unique situation and goals. Getty Images/iStockphoto Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your life. Besides finding the ideal home, selecting the right mortgage is crucial, because it can make or break […]
5th Circuit halts order barring Biden administration communications with social media companies
Washington — A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily paused a lower court order that limited communications between top Biden administration officials and social media companies about content posted to their platforms. The three-judge panel for the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted the Justice Department’s request to put […]
SAG actress on strike: It’s painful, but “we’re in it for the long haul”
SAG actress on strike: It’s painful, but “we’re in it for the long haul” – CBS News Watch CBS News The leaders of the SAG-AFTRA actors union announced Thursday they are joining the writers of the WGA on the picket lines, the first time since 1960 that actors and screenwriters […]
What we know about the suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case
A suspect taken into custody in connection with the unsolved serial killings of women found along a New York beach highway has been identified as Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa, Long Island, two law enforcement sources confimed to CBS News. Heuermann was taken into custody by Suffolk County Police and state […]
Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation: The years-long search to catch a Long Island serial killer
Image obtained by CBS2 A suspect has been taken into custody on New York’s Long Island in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders. Law enforcement sources have identified him as Rex Heuermann, an architect who lives across the bay from where some of […]