Biden's total student debt relief passes $183 billion, after he forgives another 150,000 borrowers

David Steiner Appointed as 76th Postmaster General David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management and current FedEx board member, has been appointed as the 76th postmaster general of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), with his start date expected in July pending clearance processes. His appointment has raised concerns among postal unions regarding potential privatization efforts, given Steiner's ties to FedEx, a major competitor of USPS. As the Postal Service embarks on a 10-year modernization plan...

SummaryOTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will unveil his first post-election cabinet on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ET at Rideau Hall, aiming for a small and efficient team while adhering to gender parity. Carney's transitional cabinet, formed in March, consisted of 24 ministers, with 13 men and 11 women, and he has streamlined roles by cutting more than a dozen positions from Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. While details about the retention of senior figures like Finance...

Thousands attended a peace event in Jerusalem amid the ongoing Gaza war, with organizers emphasizing the need for an alternative future to the current extremist-driven reality. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and ex-Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Nasser al-Kidwa presented their two-state solution proposal, which includes a territory swap and shared sovereignty over Jerusalem's Old City. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens under an Israeli blockade, with significant civilian casualties on both sides following Hamas's...

The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will be formally installed on May 18, following his election as the first American pope after Pope Francis's death.Pope Leo XIV, previously Cardinal Robert Prevost, celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel, emphasizing the Church's role in addressing societal issues and acknowledging challenges such as a budget shortfall and divisions over inclusivity. He aims to serve as a “faithful administrator” while maintaining current senior Vatican officials temporarily....

SummaryThe U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the Hennepin County Attorney's Office in Minnesota following a directive from County Attorney Mary Moriarty to consider racial disparities when negotiating plea deals. This inquiry, announced by Harmeet Dhillon, the new director of the Civil Rights Division, aims to assess whether the office's practices violate federal law. The investigation, similar to a previous probe of the Minneapolis Police Department, comes amidst heightened scrutiny of prosecutorial...

SummaryRosana Lecka, a 22-year-old childcare worker, has admitted to two counts of child cruelty while denying 21 other charges. She is accused of assaulting 23 infants over six months at Riverside Nursery in Twickenham, with CCTV allegedly capturing her pinching, punching, and grabbing children, some of whom were found with scratches and pinch marks. Despite having no prior safeguarding issues during her job application, Lecka was sent home one day for appearing dazed; the trial...