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YOUR GUIDE TO MANAGING YOUR FUTURE DEBTLOAD Every year, a large number of new students fall into the student loan system while existing borrowers struggle to get out. This year, President Biden’s proposed plan for student debt forgiveness could potentially clear debts for millions of individuals as early as this autumn – just in…
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Airline travellers faced substantial disruptions whilst travelling to and from Paris today, despite the fact that air traffic controllers’ proposed strike has been cancelled following last-minute negotiations. Although industrial action was averted, adjustments made ahead of time led to major decreases in flight schedules resulting in considerable limitations across all French aeroports – upwards…
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The largest asset manager, BlackRock, has launched a new product called LifePath Paycheck that aims to simplify the process of accessing retired individuals’ retirement savings through regular income streams which closely mimics their former payroll check they receive while employed. While experts say this initiative could prove beneficial for workers post-retirement; its ultimate success…
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In the United States, there is currently a shortage of veterinarians that could lead to issues for pets in the future. A study by Mars Veterinary has predicted that by 2030, there may be up to 15,000 fewer vets than needed across the country due to this deficiency. This issue is causing delays in…
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When pop superstar Taylor Swift released her double album “The Tortured Poets Department” on April 19, featuring a whopping 31 self-composed songs, one particular lyric from the track “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” struck a chord with many of her listeners: “I cry a lot, but I am so productive, it’s…
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Mong Shuan, who started selling betel nuts from a small stall in northern Taiwan at the age of 16, worked there for three years while earning around $670 per month. To meet sales targets and attract customers, she dressed provocatively to match her appearance with that of anime character Sailor Moon’s style. The phenomenon…
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Will Cramer, a recently retired schoolteacher from Pennsylvania’s Nazareth borough, has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit the town from enforcing an ordinance against selling vehicles through traditional and effective forms of personal commercial speech after being convicted for putting “for sale” signs in his parked truck windows. The 69-year-old joined forces with think…
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The classic British seaside treat known as “rock” is facing threats from cheap imports flooding the market from China, causing local manufacturers in Blackpool, a popular resort town on England’s northwest coast, to cry foul. For over 100 years, rock has been a staple of the country’s coastal resorts and even served as a…
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The small town of Noel in Missouri has been struggling since Tyson Foods closed its chicken processing plant last year, leaving nearly a third of the population jobless. The closure came as a devastating blow to this rural community, which was once dependent on the 650 local residents employed by Tyson’s factory for their…
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Rewritten article: The Houston Astros suffered another defeat on Thursday afternoon at the hands of the Chicago Cubs, this time by a scoreline of 3-1. While unremarkable in itself, this loss brought the defending American League West champions’ record to an alarming 7-19. That’s right – just over one quarter (27%) of their games…