Month: November 2022
U.S. judge in Texas blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
Pittman is an appointee of former President Donald Trump based in Fort Worth. The debt forgiveness plan would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
Read MoreA Texas judge strikes down Biden’s student loan-forgiveness plan
District Court Judge Mark Pittman, an appointee of former President Donald Trump based in Fort Worth, said the program usurped Congress’ power to make laws. (Image credit: Evan Vucci/AP)
Read MoreUkraine Moves Forward in South, With Little Resistance From Russia
A day after Russia said it was withdrawing from Kherson City in the south, Ukraine’s forces moved into villages without a fight, indicating the Russians were, indeed, retreating.
Read MoreUkrainian troops reclaim dozens of towns from Russian control, close in on Kherson
By Tom Balmforth, Max Hunder and Jonathan Landay KYIV/FRONTLINE NORTH OF KHERSON, Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukrainian troops have reclaimed dozens of landmine-littered settlements abandoned by Russian forces in southern Ukraine, officials said, the day after Moscow announced its withdrawal from
Read MoreAt least two reported dead as Nicole weakens to a tropical storm after striking Florida’s east coast as the first US hurricane in November in nearly 40 years – CNN
At least two reported dead as Nicole weakens to a tropical storm after striking Florida’s east coast as the first US hurricane in November in nearly 40 years CNN Live coverage of Nicole impacts on News4JAX News4JAX Nicole Tracking Across Florida After
Read MoreSouth Korea to Sell Arms to U.S. for Ukraine
The confidential deal to supply artillery shells reflects a global scramble for munitions after months of war with Russia.
Read MoreTop U.S. General Urges Diplomacy in Ukraine While Biden Advisers Resist
Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has made the case that the Ukrainians should try to cement their gains at the bargaining table.
Read MoreGeorgia Senate Runoff: How It Works and Why It Is Important
The race between Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, will be decided in a Dec. 6 runoff.
Read MoreMusk Paints Bleak Picture for Twitter as Executives Depart
In his first communications with Twitter’s staff, the company’s new owner painted a bleak picture as more executives resigned.
Read MorePeople with disabilities gained a voice in global climate talks. Here’s what that means
A group of climate activists who focus on disability rights have been pushing for several years for inclusion of disability rights in international climate action pledges.
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