24 Sep, 2023
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Federal Student Loan Payment Pause Nearing Its End: Important Details for Sept. 1

Starting next month, the federal government will once again begin collecting payments and interest on outstanding federal student loans, after a three and a half year pause during which no payments were required. As a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, the federal government declared in March of 2020 that student loan payments and interest accrual […]

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Scholarship Opportunities and Financial Aid Available at Boston University School of Public Health

Boston University School of Public Health is dedicated to minimizing the expenses of your public health education at BU through a combination of scholarships, financial assistance, paid work, and practicum opportunities. In 2022, 93% of students in every degree program at the School of Public Health were awarded fellowships, scholarships, loans, or tuition remission. Scholarships […]

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EVAPCO Manufacturing Expansion Tax Incentives Up for Commissioners’ Discussion- Brazos County

An economic development collaboration between Brazos County and a local provider of refrigerator valves as well as systems is on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting. RVS’s parent firm, EVAPCO, is aiming to increase production and move to a larger facility in the Crosswind Drive, off of Highway 21, area of Bryan. Cooling towers and closed-circuit […]

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Energy-Efficiency Incentives: New Tax Credits and Rebates from All Year Cooling

All Year Cooling hopes that the introduction of federal tax credits and rebates for energy-efficient air conditioning would encourage more people to make the switch. Now that federal tax credits and rebates are available, upgrading to energy-efficient cooling solutions is more affordable and beneficial for households.  All Year Cooling has a wide selection of devices, […]

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Behind the Scenes: Exclusive Look at ‘The Last of Us’ Show’s Monster Creation

Despite their names not instantly coming to mind, Simon Jung and Dennis Yoo are the minds behind some of the most horrifying beings in television history.  These monsters are brought to life digitally, using visual effects rather than animatronics or prosthetics.  They were tasked with turning the iconic and gory zombie creatures from the well-known […]

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Trump’s Fulton County Charges: Monday’s Critical Test and What’s at Stake

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, former President Donald Trump, Mark Meadows, and 17 additional defendants are scheduled to disclose the opening facts of their enormous anti-racketeering case in a crucial courtroom confrontation.  The dramatic events are set to take place at a federal court hearing and will serve as the first substantial defense in […]

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Vivek Ramaswamy Reflects on the 2020 Election Certification and Pence’s Decision

In a recent interview on “Meet the Press,” Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy made bold statements regarding the 2020 presidential election results and the actions of then-Vice President Mike Pence on January 6, 2021.  Ramaswamy, a prominent entrepreneur who has aligned himself closely with former President Donald Trump, took center stage at the first GOP […]

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Eligibility Criteria for $0 Student Loan Payments: Who Qualifies?

Although student loan payments are scheduled to commence shortly, some borrowers may have zero monthly payments. Tuesday marked the official introduction of the Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. Vice President Kamala Harris stated in a statement that the proposal might save the average borrower approximately $1,000 per year. It is anticipated […]

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Tax Payment Alert: IRS Introduces Increased Penalties for Underpaying

The fourth quarter of 2023, which runs from October 1 to December 31, will witness an increase in the interest rates charged on tax underpayments and overpayments, according to the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  This August 25th statement indicates a change that may affect individual taxes and businesses nationwide. For individual taxpayers, the […]

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COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in Maui, State Officials Warn

State health officials on Maui say they are seeing early signs of increased COVID-19 cases. State epidemiologist Sarah Kemble told media this morning via Zoom from the Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center that while cases appear to be mild at this time, she encouraged people to get vaccinated and boosted. The Maui wildfires, which started on […]