JOE BIDEN CANCELS STUDENT LOAN DEBT
I am running the race, going to win again: Biden at Wisconsin rally
US President Joe Biden reaffirmed his candidacy for the upcoming November 5 election, addressing doubts following his recent debate performance. In a Wisconsin rally, Biden emphasized his achievements, including job creation and healthcare improvements, while dismissing concerns about his age. He expressed determination to defeat Donald Trump again, calling for unity and support. Indian-American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria endorsed Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, praising their commitment to democracy and resilience in challenging times.
Will the issue of student loan waivers influence the upcoming presidential elections in the US?
Many respondents in a survey noted that the mounting student loans have emerged as a key election issue and their choices will be impacted. The two candidates have opposing views on this topic.
US as many as 15 years behind China on nuclear power, report says
China has 27 nuclear reactors under construction with average construction timelines of about seven years, far faster than other countries, said the study by Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, a Washington-based nonpartisan research institute.
The world needs more batteries — but not this many
The oversupply of battery factories being constructed globally is set to exceed the demand for lithium-ion cells in the coming years, according to a report by BloombergNEF. The surge in battery production is driven by the increasing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. By the end of 2025, the global battery industry is projected to have the capacity to produce over five times the number of cells needed that year, creating a challenging situation for new entrants in the battery market.
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
President Joe Biden directly acknowledged U.S. students' distress over the Israel-Hamas conflict in a speech at historically Black Morehouse College. He expressed support for peaceful protests and called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Biden also addressed domestic issues, reflecting on democracy and reaching out to Black constituents in Detroit.
Vietnam in Palestine: America's role in the Gaza conflict
The spectre of Palestine is haunting America, with a few powerful powers forming an alliance to exorcise it. This has led to the idea of a free Palestine being conceived as a threat by the few, who have made it their mission to impress upon the many that only their perspective carries the burden of proof, the blessing of history, and the benefit of reason. The current conflict bears many similarities to the war in Vietnam, with the US having supported South Vietnam between 1963 and 1973 and just approved a $17 billion aid package for Israel.
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US releases first tranche of student visa appointments in India for September 2024 intake
The United States Embassy released the first tranche of student visa appointments in India for September 2024, aiming to expedite processing. Ambassador Garcetti leads efforts to reduce visa wait times, emphasizing the importance for Indian students.
Donald Trump calls Joe Biden weak on antisemitism, ignoring his own rhetoric
Trump's attempts to claim a moral high ground against antisemitism come as the Democratic president is navigating the intense divisions of the Israel-Hamas war and the resulting unrest from demonstrations. Trump and other Republicans have seized on the disruptions on college campuses, which have at times been violent, as a sign of weakness from Biden and Democrats. It's also the latest example of Trump's timeworn tactic of repackaging a censure he's received and stamping it on his opponents.
Trump blasts Biden in rare day on campaign trail
The former Republican president, who is running for a return to the White House, rallied supporters in Wisconsin and Michigan, among the most hotly contested states in his expected rematch with Democrat Biden in November.
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
Students have rallied or set up tents at dozens of universities in recent days to protest Israel's war on Gaza. Demonstrators have called on President Joe Biden, who has supported Israel's right to defend itself, to do more to stop the bloodshed in Gaza and demanded schools divest from companies that support Israel's government.
Pro-Palestinian US campus protests grow as police crack down
Pro-Palestinian students have sparked protests on college campuses across the US, extending a week of confrontational standoffs with police, mass arrests, and accusations of anti-Semitism. The Israel-Hamas conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza have sparked outrage in American universities from New York to California. Over 200 protesters were arrested at universities in Los Angeles, Boston, and Austin, Texas, where a fresh rally was scheduled for midday.
Joe Biden cancels student loans worth $7.4 billion, 360,000 borrowers to get benefit. Will Republicans stop it?
The latest student loan cancellation program announced by the Joe Biden administration may face hurdles from two new lawsuits challenging the plan's legality. What Biden will do now? Know in detail.
Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan
Biden's administration is canceling student loans for 206,000 borrowers through the SAVE Plan. Legal challenges arise as Kansas and Missouri contest the loan cancellations. The Education Department is making progress under the new repayment initiative.
Joe Biden plans to cancel student loan debt, 23 million Americans may be impacted
President Biden's student debt relief plans target 23 million Americans, including up to $20,000 debt cancellation. Despite challenges, the administration continues efforts for loan forgiveness, with a focus on benefiting as many borrowers as possible.
California Democrats urge US president Joe Biden not to scrap chips R&D funding
The US Commerce Department said late Friday it would scrap plans to fund the programme from the $52.7 billion Chips and Science Act due to "overwhelming demand" for funding awards to subsidize chips production.
US ban on TikTok would rob Joe Biden, Democrats of 2024 election tool
Biden's campaign got thousands of "likes" on Tuesday for a TikTok video skewering Republican rival Donald Trump about cutting Social Security spending. But the comments were focused on another issue altogether: the proposed ban.
Biden unveils $7.3 trillion budget as campaign pitch for spending, tax goals
President Joe Biden has unveiled a $7.3 trillion spending plan for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes raising corporate income tax rates, increasing tax rates for those earning over $400,000, forcing those with wealth of $100 million to pay at least 25% of their income in taxes, and allowing the government to negotiate to bring more drug costs down.
Joe Biden cancels $1.2 billion of federal student loans
The move - which benefits those enrolled in the government's Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan - wipes out loans for those who borrowed less than $12,000 for their higher education. Other income-driven repayment plans also forgive balances, but only after 20 or 25 years of repayment.
US President Biden announces USD 5 billion debt cancellation for over 74,000 students
"Today, my administration approved debt cancellation for another 74,000 student loan borrowers across the country, bringing the total number of people who have gotten their debt cancelled under my administration to over 3.7 million Americans through various actions," Biden said.
US President Joe Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after coronavirus pandemic pause
Republicans have fought Biden's plans on student debt, but Wednesday's announcement comes as they're consumed by infighting on Capitol Hill. Hard-right Republicans forced a vote that ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as House speaker, leaving the chamber in chaos.
U.S. President Joe Biden to announce $9 billion more in student debt relief
USA-BIDEN/Biden to announce $9 billion more in student debt relief
Biden administration announces automatic debt erasure for 804,000 federal student loan borrowers, wiping out $39 billion in loans
In a massive student relief, the Biden Administration has announced automatic debt erasure for 804,000 federal Student Loan borrowers.
Biden announces to pursue alternative route to waive student loan debt after Supreme Court blocks original plan
US President Joe Biden has planned to turn to the Higher Education Act of 1965 as legal authority for student loan forgiveness after Supreme Court rejected its original plan.
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