Around 9.7 million student loan borrowers fell behind on payments after the Covid-era payment pause ended, with a delinquent debt volume of over $250 billion by the New York Fed’s estimate. The Biden administration offered a 12-month “on-ramp” to repayment after the pause expired in September 2023, shielding borrowers from consequences, but as of September 30, 2024, delinquency rates hit 15.6%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and potentially causing credit scores to drop over 150 points.
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US attacks on Iran risk global conflict, Russia and China warn | Israel-Iran conflict News
Russia and China condemned the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as "unjustified" and "unprovoked," warning of potential broader conflict and urging a return to diplomacy. Amid rising tensions, Iran retaliated with missile strikes on a US base in Qatar, while Russian officials expressed frustration with perceived inaction from Moscow and Beijing. Need More Context? 🔎
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