A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1. The changes mean some Americans — especially lower-income borrowers — will face higher monthly payments on their student loans. Other borrowers will face new limits on loans. Roughly 43 million Americans currently have student loan debt, totaling…
Oats are a powerful cholesterol-lowering food thanks to their rich soluble fiber content. Soluble fiber lowers cholesterol levels, regulates blood sugar, and prevents constipation. Other fiber-rich foods that can lower cholesterol include beans, nuts, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish. 1. Legumes Legumes are plant foods that include beans, soy, peas, lentils, and peanuts. They…
Set in the heart of Micronesia is a remote island nation that welcomes less than 200 tourists a year – making it the least visited country in the world. It’s also the fattest country in the world – with over 90 per cent of Nauru’s inhabitants classed as overweight or obese. With an area of…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just issued a dire warning for Americans. In a Feb. 5 appearance on the Dwarkesh Podcast, Musk said America is barreling toward bankruptcy as its national debt continues to climb. “We are 1,000% going to go bankrupt as a country and fail as a country, without AI and robots,” he said….
A looming “silver tsunami” of retiring baby boomer business owners could dramatically reshape America’s small-business landscape. Nearly half of U.S. small-business owners are 55 or older, yet just 54% have a succession plan in place — setting the stage for a potential retirement shock that could leave many companies vulnerable over the next decade, according…
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two regions where deadly wildfires are raging. At least 16 people are confirmed dead in the Ñuble and Biobío regions, about 500km (300 miles) south of the capital Santiago. At least 20,000 have been evacuated. The most dangerous fire has swept through dry forests…
A Wall Street Journal report this month revealed that leaked Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documents showed that a mid-air explosion of a SpaceX Starship (Flight 7) over the Caribbean occurred in January 2025. The explosion sparked fuel emergencies that were declared by commercial airline pilots forced into dangerous situations in the sky. The explosion occurred less than…
Mortgage rates are rising sharply even though the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates later this week. That’s contrary to how rates traditionally have moved ahead of anticipated Fed cuts. Typically when the Fed is expected to keep cutting rates, financial markets factor in the move, and traders then push the 10-year Treasury…
Ahead of Tesla’s annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday there’s been one key message the electric car-maker has been hammering home to shareholders: the boss is worth $1tn. It has taken out digital ads to make the case for Elon Musk’s proposed bumper pay package, while Votetesla.com features a video of board chair Robyn Denholm…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — On the biggest defensive play of the game, the Atlanta Falcons had a key piece missing: an 11th man on the field. The San Francisco 49ers took advantage of that blunder to convert a key third down that set up the touchdown that helped seal a 20-10 victory over Atlanta on…