In his final days in office, President Joe Biden announced the forgiveness of student debt for over 150,000 borrowers, including those who attended fraudulent schools, disabled individuals, and public service workers. Biden emphasized his commitment to making higher education accessible, forgiving $183.6 billion in debt for more than 5 million federal student loan borrowers during his presidency. Although the Supreme Court blocked a widespread forgiveness plan in 2023, the administration successfully eliminated a significant portion of the country’s outstanding student debt through existing relief programs.
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'Vape bins' to be placed across Singapore; no penalties for surrendering devices
Singapore's "Bin the Vape" initiative encourages e-vaporiser users to safely dispose of their devices at designated bins across 24 locations, aiming to help them quit before strict laws against etomidate-laced vapes are enforced. The Ministry of Health warns that using such vapes will soon result in mandatory rehabilitation or severe penalties for repeat offenders, including lengthy jail sentences. Want More Context? 🔎
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