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During Joe Biden’s presidency, American taxpayers bore the burden of hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan forgiveness — a costly decision that effectively shifted debt from college attendees to those who chose a different career path.  That scheme was unfair, fiscally irresponsible, and beyond the scope of executive authority.  Fortunately, President Donald Trump, Education Secretary Linda McMahon, and the US Congress largely ended it, but some student loan forgiveness lives on in the law. That’s because of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program created by Congress almost 20 years ago. PSLF permits borrowers who work in public…

Some off beat reads for the long weekend: The mirage of Pakistan’s US Trade deal (ORF) Trump-Putin summit wont bring an Ukraine deal (NI) Why India defied US pressure to dump Russia (Korybko) India should stay the course of strategic autonomy (FP) India rejects Hague ruling on Indus Water Treaty (Organiser) PoK Vs Pakistan (MC) The US-Israeli plot to partition Syria (Cradle) Nigeria: The President who died twice (New Lines) Russia’s use of Crypto schemes (RAND) Swastika over Naples (TOI) The moral compass of Middle Class Indians (Scroll) BJP Vs BJP battle in Constitution Club (Print) Japan under Pax Americana…

Virender Sehwag has revealed a little-known chapter from his cricketing journey—one where he came close to retiring from One-Day Internationals after being dropped by then-captain MS Dhoni.The incident dates back to the 2007–08 Commonwealth Bank Series in Australia, a tri-nation competition featuring India, Australia, and Sri Lanka. Sehwag, known for his fearless strokeplay, endured a lean run, managing just 81 runs in five games at an average of 16.20, with a highest score of 33.“In the 2007–08 series against Australia, I played the first three matches and then MS Dhoni dropped me from the side. I wasn’t picked for a…

Week Two of the 2025 NFL Preseason begins tonight with two games on the docket. First, the Atlanta Falcons will play host to the Tennessee Titans. Later on, the Chiefs will take on the Seahawks. Every NFL team will be in action over the next few days as franchises continue to make roster cuts, find diamonds in the rough, and get their starters ready for Week One of the regular season. With an average of four games a day from Friday to Monday, let’s identify the key things to look out for in Week Two of the preseason. Which Browns…

Pat Verbeek can be a tough negotiator with RFAs, and there are questions with Connor Zary’s injuries Bleacher Report Youtube: Frank Seravalli on restricted free agent forwards Mason McTavish in Anaheim and Connor Zary in Calgary. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “What about Mason McTavish and the Anaheim Ducks, this projection here, six years times $6.7 million is a hot topic on a few streams ago, when we were talking about a guy who I think could potentially use a change of scenery. I don’t think that’s ultimately going to happen, and I also don’t see him as an offer sheet candidate,…

Bloomberg/GettyAsk almost any economist and they will tell you: US President Donald Trump has been running risks with the world’s largest economy.They say his tariffs and crackdown on immigrants risk a return of 1970s-esque “stagflation”, when a sudden oil shock prompted stagnant growth and spiralling prices, except this time the crisis would be self-inflicted. The White House has just as steadfastly dismissed those concerns, attacking the experts – and, in the case of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, firing her. Questions about how it will all play out have left the US central bank in a state of…

Maximilian Obwexer had a problem.  He was heating his home in Austria with conventional heating oil, and it was expensive. A tinkerer by nature, and a former engineer having worked on hydropower plants, he was trying to find a better way to heat his home.  After many rounds of experimentation and having delved down the Bitcoin (mining) rabbit hole, three years ago he founded a company devoted to the effort. His company, 21energy, makes well-balanced, sturdy, and incredibly beautiful (and incredibly quiet!) miners for home use. The early models of Ofen 1 boasted up to 10 TH/s, while the premium…

Aaryamann Sethi, elder son of veteran actors Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi, recently proposed to Yogita Bihani a day after her birthday. The romantic moment was captured in his vlog, where the couple was seen standing outside their soon-to-be home, located next to Archana and Parmeet’s residence. Pretending to have forgotten the keys, Aaryamann got down on one knee and popped the question in front of his parents. An emotional Archana watched on as Yogita said “yes.”The engagement comes just weeks after the couple made their relationship public in July this year. Yogita had made her debut on Aary…

By April Foster, updated August 15, 2025 Introduction: The Digital Transformation of Online Gambling The online gambling industry is witnessing a massive expansion all over the world, with a notable transition to dynamic online gambling platforms being evident. Commercial gaming revenue now tops $31.89 billion through May 2025, and online gaming revenue is rising 27.5 percent year-over-year. The online future of the industry is a no-brainer. iGaming and online sports betting are driving this rush with additional revenues in those areas of 33% and 21.4% respectively, when compared to the restrained 3.9% above in conventional areas. This is a solid…

Jacob Bethell (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England batter Jacob Bethell is set to create history by becoming England men’s cricket team’s youngest skipper at age 21, surpassing a record that has remained intact for 136 years.He will captain England’s T20 squad in three matches against Ireland in Dublin.The record for England’s youngest captain was previously held by Monty Bowden, who led the team at 23 in 1889 during a test match in South Africa, when the appointed captain Aubrey Smith was indisposed due to fever.The Ireland series will not feature several key players, including designated white-ball captain Harry Brook,…