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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Settlers killed US citizen Sayf Musallet. Will there be justice? | Occupied West Bank News
Sayfollah Musallet, a Palestinian American, was killed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on July 11, just before his 21st birthday, amidst nearly 1,000 settler-related killings this year. His US citizenship has prompted rare calls for a US investigation, raising questions about potential changes in Washington's response to settler violence in the region. Want More Context? 🔎
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