The government just announced a three-step plan to move control of student loans to the Treasury Department. First, it will focus on loans that are already in default. Next, it will handle loans that are not yet in default, as long as it’s legally possible. Finally, the Treasury will help make sure
The U. S. has been hitting Kharg Island, a key oil hub in Iran’s Gulf coast, during its fight with Tehran. President Trump says the island’s oil facilities were left alone, but he warned that could change if Iran blocks ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a major oil route; about 20 million
The problem of torn shoulder tendons that can’t be fixed is getting more common as people grow older. When someone has pain or weakness, doctors usually start with a solid six‑month plan of targeted exercise. Many patients feel better with this approach, so it is the first choice in treatment.
Florida, the top seed in the South bracket, looks strong on paper because of its big frontcourt. Yet its guard play is weak, with a low shooting percentage from beyond the arc and many turnovers. A game against Houston could be tough, because the Cougars are a top‑five team and will play close to ho
BTS, the Korean pop sensation, paused their global tour in 2022 so that each of its seven members could finish South Korea’s mandatory military duty. By mid‑2023, all had returned—some as drill instructors, cooks or community workers. Now, with a new album set to drop and a livestream concert on Net
The United States has begun using different kinds of aircraft to counter Iranian drones. Instead of long‑range missiles, the U. S. is now deploying Apache helicopters and A‑10 jets in a new plan announced by top military leaders. This change shows the U. S. is advancing its tactics, but offici
Recent satellite images now give a clearer picture of how much damage has been done in the Middle East since the conflict began on Feb. 28. They show burning ships, ruined buildings, and fires that have spread to airports and air bases. One of the most striking photos shows ships on fire in Bandar
Florida’s cold front keeps the skies cloudy, pushing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch to no earlier than 10:20 a. m. on March 19 from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 40. The rocket will ferry a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit, heading northeast so that observers north of the Cape might spot it i
Private‑credit lending, a fast‑growing but less visible part of finance, is now catching the eye of investors and banks alike. The sector, which lets private‑equity firms and other nonbank entities lend to companies such as software developers and auto lenders, has ballooned to about $3 trillion.
Valve has rolled out a new rule for reloading in Counter‑Strike 2 that flips a familiar habit on its head. When you pull the trigger and then hit the reload button, the old magazine now falls to the ground. Any bullets left inside are lost; they do not return to your reserve pool. The update,
