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Biden admin cancels $37 million in student loans for some University of Phoenix students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:47 GMT

(The Hill) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday it is canceling $37 million in student loan debt for students of the online University of Phoenix. The money will cancel the debt for 1,200 former students who the administration said were tricked into believing the for-profit school had connections with Fortune 500 companies. The borrowers who received forgiveness had to apply for the Borrower Defense program, which the Education Department uses to forgive student loans for those who have been defrauded by their university.The University of Phoenix had to pay $191 million in 2019 to settle claims brought against them accusing the school of using deceptive advertising to attract students.  Who qualifies for $0 student loan payments? “My Administration won’t stand for colleges taking advantage of hardworking students and borrowers. As long as I am President, we will never stop fighting to deliver relief to borrowers who are entitled to it – like those who attended Unive...

Migrant tent cities come with child care — and questions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:47 GMT

CHICAGO — Nearly two weeks after Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson revealed plans to erect tent cities to accommodate an influx of migrants, WGN Investigates has new information on the accommodations they can expect.The city quietly signed a $29 million contract with Garda World last week to erect, staff and operate the facilities. Each tent must be able to house 250-1,400 people.The company must also provide migrants with bedding, laundry, showers, 3-meals a day and security.There is also a line that says the tents can be heated to 70 degrees if the outside temperature is 40 degrees leading to questions about their warmth in colder weather. Related: Johnson proposes plan to house migrants in camps with military-grade tents “I can only imagine what’s going to happen what’s going to happen trying to keep an outdoor tent warm in the winter when we know single digit temps will be the norm come January or February,” 15th Ward Ald Ray Lopez said.The tent city contract also calls for severa...

Suspect in slaying of Illinois family believed dead in Oklahoma shooting: police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:47 GMT

CATOOSA, Okla. (WGN) — A 31-year-old man, who was deemed a suspect in the slaying of a Romeoville, Illinois, family Sunday, has been found dead with a gunshot wound in Oklahoma, according to police.On Sunday, police in the Illinois village 30 miles southwest of Chicago conducted a well-being check on the family of four after one of them did not show up to work. Upon arrival, Romeoville Police found two adults, their two children, and three dogs with fatal gunshot wounds. The adult victims were identified as Alberto Rolon, 38, and Zoraida Bartolomei, 32. Police said the deceased children, ages 7 and 9, belonged to both Rolon and Bartolomei. The children’s identities have not yet been released.The shooting "was not a random incident," Deputy Chief of Police Chris Burne said in a Tuesday afternoon update.In a Wednesday update, Romeoville Police explained they identified a person of interest in the deaths shortly after the shooting: Nathanial Huey Jr., 31, of Streamwood, Illinois. A fem...

Did Jason Kelce confirm Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce dating rumors?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:47 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — You probably heard the rumors from Inez, but maybe you can't believe a word she says.Jason Kelce, brother of Travis Kelce, recently said the Kansas City Chiefs star and Grammy Award-winner Taylor Swift are "100% dating" — only to add that he was joking. During an appearance on 94WP Morning Show, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce jokingly said he believes the rumors about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift dating to be true. Cruel Summer: Travis Kelce fails to give Taylor Swift his phone number "It's hard to answer because I don't really know a lot about what's happening in Travis' love life," Jason Kelce said during the show. "I try to keep his business kind of his business, stay out of that world. But having said that, I think he's doing great and I think it's all 100% true."He then quickly followed up, saying, "No, I'm joking, I don't know what's happening."Rumors of the romance started after Travis said in a "New Heights" podcast episode that he failed...

'I was just doing my job,' Alabama band director says about football game arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:47 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – An Alabama high school band director said he was just “doing my job” when police officers arrested him and shocked him with a stun gun after he refused to immediately stop the band as it played in the bleachers following a football game.The Alabama Education Association (AEA) hosted a press conference Wednesday to discuss the arrest of Minor High School Band Director Johnny Mims.“The things that happened in that game should've never happened," Mims said. "I was not trying to be defiant to the police department, I was just trying to do my job.” Video shows Alabama police arrest band director who refused to stop performance Mims, a member of the AEA, was shocked by a Birmingham Police Department officer after a football game on Thursday, Sept. 14. When asked by officers to make the band stop playing, Mims instructed his band to keep performing.A verbal and physical altercation ensued, during which a BPD officer used a stun gun on him. At...

AFD responding to 2 grass fires in south Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Fire Department has responded to two grass fires in northeast Austin, the agency said on social media.AFD said it responded to the grass fire in the 13200 block of South Interstate Highway 35, and the grass fires are spreading quickly.AFD said there are no road closures due to the fire.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

INSIGHT: New UT study focuses on kidney health disparities in Latinx communities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Community health workers could provide critical care for Latinx communities in Travis County who are at risk for kidney disease, according to a six-month pilot study from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.Tessa Novick, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Board-Certified Nephrologist from Dell Medical School at UT Austin,  joined KXAN’s Jennifer Sanders to provide insight on the study.Read a full transcription of the discussion below or watch the interview in the video player above.NOVICK: Hispanic and Latinx individuals are at higher risk for kidney failure than non-Hispanic white people. Kidney failure is the state where your kidneys don't work, and you need dialysis or a transplant to survive. Most of the time, kidney failure can be prevented, but many people don't know they have it and don't have access to medical care. So, the National Kidney Foundation does community screening events for kidney disease....

Troy water main break: where do we go from here?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:47 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A boil water advisory remains in effect in Troy following Monday's Water Main break. Troy’s deputy mayor said that the results of two tests will come back by Thursday which will determine if an advisory is still necessary.Water main break in TroyMeanwhile, the streets are now dry two days after that water main break but damage from the incident and questions about where we go from here remain. “I’m in a hole. You know. Spend money to get the house to pay off our taxes and, you just have to wonder how much more.. money it's gonna cost…” said Juan Rosales. A hole quite literally opened up near Juan's back driveway following a water main break on Monday. The open wound sits on 124th street. The scars of the break are still evident; cracks, rocks and all. NEWS10 was informed that the Water Main was repaired but crews were still working on the local sewage line as of Wednesday afternoon. Juan questions whether the rapturous water rupture was a ra...

Talking and walking for suicide prevention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:47 GMT

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, dial 988 or text TALK to 741-741.CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- September is Suicide Prevention Month. Lynn Keyes, a Board Member and Community Educator with the Capital Region Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, said her involvement with AFSP came from losing three people close to her from suicide. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Those losses motivated me to want to do something about it, and connecting with the AFSP just helped me to do that, and helped me to find healing,” Keyes said.Speaking of healing – the AFSP has a program called "Healing Conversations"– which gives those who have lost someone to suicide the opportunity to talk with experienced volunteers who are themselves survivors of suicide loss. The volunteers offer understanding and guidance in the weeks and months following a suicide death. They're available in person, on the phone or by video c...

Saratoga County to offer free Narcan training and distribution

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:47 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga County is hosting two free Narcan training distribution events on Thursday, September 21. The training is offered in recognition of National Opioid Awareness Day. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Participants will learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer Narcan. Participants will also be able to take home a Narcan rescue kit that includes two doses of Narcan, a rescue breathing face shield, a certificate of training, a drug disposal system, and a mental health and substance use disorder resource guide.The trainings will be held at:Saratoga County Department of Social Services, 152 W. High St. Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, from 9 a.m. to noon.Saratoga County Department of Health, 6012 County Farm Rd. Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, from 2 to 4 p.m.Residents who are unable to attend can register for an overdose rescue kit. The training is made possible by the Saratoga County Department o...