• WNYC

    Newshour, Deadline looms for Hamas to respond to offer of a ceasefire

    An Israeli deadline looms for Hamas to respond to its offer of a ceasefire in return for the release of some hostages. We hear from Israeli politician Ohad Tal who is with the National Religious Party–Religious Zionism party.Also in the programme; US senator Bernie Sanders; and Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling on the Fall Guy(Picture: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with the families of the hostages outside of a hotel, in Tel Aviv. Credit: Reuters)

  • Finland's Eurovision entry hitting stage amid tight security

    The contest's semi-final starts on Tuesday in Malmö, Sweden as hundreds of police officers gear up for anticipated protests against Israel's war in Gaza.

  • More student loan forgiveness available, but April 30 deadline looms

    This is not a new initiative — it’s the last chance to participate in one of the administration’s first and most successful efforts to reduce the mountain of student debt.

  • More student loan forgiveness available, but April 30 deadline looms

    This is not a new initiative — it’s the last chance to participate in one of the administration’s first and most successful efforts to reduce the mountain of student debt.

  • More student loan forgiveness available, but April 30 deadline looms

    Californians who obtained federally backed student loans from private banks can have some or all of their remaining debt forgiven by the Biden administration, but they need to act fast: The deadline for qualifying is Tuesday. The relief is available for students enrolled in income-driven repayment plans or the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. It's also available for some parents who borrowed through the Federal Family Education Loan program. This is not a new initiative, however —...

  • Disaster relief application deadline looms due to January severe weather

    SALEM, Ore. – The deadline for eligible local governments and non-profits to apply for FEMA funds following the severe winter storms, straight-line winds, landslides and mudslides that occurred in January is almost here. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management’s Public Assistance Program gives money to local, tribal and state governments and their agencies; houses of […]

  • What really went down on Columbia campus as protest deadlines loomed — and passed — is shameful

    By letting yet another deadline for student protester evictions to pass, Columbia University showed once again that its authority is meaningless.

  • Spring preps postseason roundup: Local teams, athletes advance in state competition

    Numerous local teams and athletes scored big wins Wednesday and Thursday to advance in state competition play for boys swimming and diving, girls tennis, girls soccer and boys lacrosse.

  • Elm Bank care home residents get competitive with Spring garden games

    We all understand the importance of life enriching activities that help keep our mind and our bodies active. All of the residents at Elm Bank care home enjoy the wonderful outdoor garden space the home has to offer, and it is simply a joy to be outside in the beautiful surroundings. The sun was out, the birds were singing and the garden games were set. To start the afternoon off, the residents had a game of skittles, with the competition heating up a tea break was in order. After the break, the...

  • Deadline for Businesses to Apply for Their Share of Massive Credit Card Company Settlement Looms

    NEW YORK (AP) — A deadline is looming for millions of businesses who may be entitled to a payout in a $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard. The settlement stems from a 2005 lawsuit that alleged merchants paid excessive fees to accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards, and that Visa and Mastercard and their […]

    • WBRZ

    Coalition of LSU, Tulane professors propose third congressional map as deadline looms

    BATON ROUGE — A collection of four LSU and Tulane professors suggested a new congressional district map Monday that would serve as a compromise between a map created in 2022 and the proposed map that would give the state a second majority-Black district.According to a court filing, the LSU-Tulane coalition's map would remedy multiple problems the proposed map has. The coalition's map — titled Amicus — includes two crossover districts based in New Orleans and Baton Rouge where...

  • California's Tax Revenue Projections Weakening As Newsom's Budget Revision Deadline Looms

    California's Tax Revenue Projections Weakening As Newsom's Budget Revision Deadline Looms Authored by Travis Gillmore via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), With the state facing a record-high budget deficit, tax collections are failing to meet California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal projections, which could put further pressure on the state’s finances. California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Jan. 3, 2024. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times) As of April 25, the...