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New income-driven student loan repayment plan available to borrowers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Department of Education released a beta website on Monday for the Biden administration's new income-driven student loan repayment plan, known as the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. “A beta version of the updated [Income-Driven Repayment (IDR)] application is now available and includes the option to enroll in the new SAVE Plan – the most affordable repayment plan yet,” the department said on the site.Previously, the administration had numerous IDR options for borrowers, which advocates have said led to a confusing system for borrowers.The new SAVE plan will replace the Revised Pay As You Earn Repayment (REPAYE) plan, one of the most widely used out of the four IDR options available to borrowers. The other three IDR plans will be phased out by the department or limited in the future.The SAVE plan will make three significant changes this year compared to the REPAYE option. The first raises the income exemption from 150 percent above the poverty line to 225...

'Humiliating': Mom, son with autism thrown out of NJ theater for using ladies' room

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

HAZLET, N.J. (WPIX) - A New Jersey family is suing a movie theater chain after the mother and her son, who has autism, were thrown out.Their offense? The mother took her son into the women's restroom when he needed to go to the bathroom.“All this time, it was humiliating and scary for my son,” Christine Gallinaro, of Holmdel, told WPIX.It was supposed to be a fun trip to the movies for Gallinaro and her 15-year-old son, John.Gallinaro‘s husband wasn’t with them, so when John, who is nonverbal, had to go to the bathroom, she took him into the ladies' room at Cinemark‘s Hazlet 12. There was no family restroom. Fatal stabbing at BK gas station investigated as possible hate crime: NYPD Gallinaro said no one in the ladies' room complained. She said many understood that her son has special needs and needed an adult to help him. But the theater manager let her and her son know she disapproved.“I asked her if there was a problem. I explained that he was disabled, and she said a grown man ...

Florida judge tosses $5 million lawsuit over microwavable mac and cheese

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

HIALEAH, Fla. (WFLA) — A federal judge in Florida has thrown out a multi-million dollar lawsuit involving microwavable mac and cheese.The $5 million lawsuit claimed the Kraft Heinz Food Company misled the public about the time it takes to prepare Velveeta microwavable mac and cheese cups. Incandescent light bulb ban goes into effect next week According to court records, a West Palm Beach-based law firm filed the lawsuit on behalf of a woman from Hialeah, Florida, on Nov. 18.The lawsuit alleged that the Kraft Heinz Food Company violated federal law by saying the mac and cheese cups take 3½ minutes to prepare, arguing that the time limit does not include the time it takes to remove the lid, add water and stir in the cheese sauce.The lawsuit had claimed Amanda Ramirez bought the product for a “premium price” of $10.99 “between October and November 2022, among other times.” However, it did not say how long it actually took Ramirez to prepare the mac and cheese.The...

How to know if your plants are suffering in the heat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Not only is the ongoing heatwave making it tough for us humans to stay upright, it's also stressing the life we have growing in our gardens and yards. But how do you know if your plants are struggling or thriving in the dry and hot weather?Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Amy Medley, a horticulturist at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, to find out how to know if your garden is under heat stress.Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - KXAN/CurrieMeteorologist Kristen Currie, KXAN News: As we get into the back end of summer, a lot of us might be concerned about our yards and gardens given the heat and lack of rain. So joining me today from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is Amy Medley. Amy, any tips or tricks you have for those who are concerned about how dry we're getting outside?Amy Medley, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Right now, the plants have kind of slowed down their growth, so we don't have to be out doing too much in the gardens. Bu...

Gophers football: Projected two-deep roster to start preseason camp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

The Gophers football team’s offense welcomes back five starters for the 2023 season.Minnesota’s largest area of transition is along the offensive line, where all three interior lineman have departed, including All-America center John Michael Schmitz.The U also must replace record-setting tailback Mo Ibrahim. They are expected to use a by-committee approach in the backfield this fall.The Gophers will elevate quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, who made five starts in 2022, and complement his big right arm with a host of pass-catchers, a group led by preseason-hyped tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford.Projected two-deep roster going into fall camp:OffenseQB — Athan Kaliakmanis (3); Cole Kramer (2)RB — Sean Tyler (1); Zach Evans (4)WR — Corey Crooms Jr. (1); Kristen Hoskins (4)WR — Chris Autman-Bell (1); Le’Meke Brockington (3)WR — Daniel Jackson (2); Elijah Spencer (2)TE — Brevyn Spann-Ford (1); Jameson Geers (3)LT — Aireonte Ersery (3); JJ Guedet (2)LG — Tyler Cooper (2); Cade McDonnell (4)...

I-94 open again as BCA investigates use-of-force incident involving state trooper

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

A portion of Interstate 94 West is open again in North Minneapolis as the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension continues to investigate what it is describing as a “use-of-force incident involving a Minnesota State Patrol trooper.”(Screen shot courtesy of 511mn.org)“It happened on I-94 in Minneapolis,” the BCA said in a Tweet. “More information to come.”I-94 West was closed for several hours between Interstate 394 and 49th Avenue North, which is exit 226, according to a Minnesota Department of Transportation map.View more traffic info, including cameras, at MN511.org.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Sex-trafficking sting nets 11 arrests in St. Paul, authorities say Crime & Public Safety | Marijuana is legal in Minnesota Aug. 1, here’s what you need to know Crime & Public Safety | 4 dead, 2 injured in separate aircraft accidents in Wisconsin, authorities say Crime & Pu...

Everything happening in Lake George in August

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Summer goes on in the village of Lake George. Weekly music keeps going in the village, with something to hear just about every day in Shepard Park. In Glens Falls, LARAC is debuting a new arts fest for artists under 40, to show what the younger generation is creating. Here's what's going on across the Lake George region this August. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ongoing/weekly eventsBolton Landing Summer Concert SeriesEvery Tuesday until the end of August, 7-9 p.m.August music includes Roadhouse 60's Band (Aug. 1), Fenimore Blues (Aug. 8), Marty Wendell (Aug. 15), Jacksland (Aug. 22), The Switch (Aug. 29)Rogers Memorial Park Bandstand, BoltonFree concertsFamily firework cruisesThursdays, 9-10 p.m.Weekly fireworks cruisesWaterfront cruises, 2 Kurosaka Lane, Lake GeorgeTicketsLake George Dinner Theater: "Shear Madness"Tuesday-Saturday every week, July 29 - Aug. 26Intimate dinner theaterHoliday Inn R...

Albany school staffer, youth sports worker charged with unlawful surveillance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two Latham residents were arrested and are accused of unlawful surveillance, one being an employee of the City School District of Albany, and another being involved in local youth sports. Kristy Koldis, 45, and Joshua White, 46, both face several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, around 5:17 p.m., troopers received information that inappropriate photos of children were being exchanged on the internet. Police say an investigation found Koldis and White reportedly took the pictures of a child without their knowledge while compromising positions. Koldis is employed by the City School District of Albany, and White is actively involved in local youth sports. Koldis was placed on administrative leave from Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School after her arrest, per police. Both were arrested and taken to Latham State Police for processing. Johnstown man arrested in fatal Wilton crash Ko...

Johnstown man arrested in fatal Wilton crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Johnstown man was arrested on Sunday following a fatal crash in Wilton. Richard Irelan, 45, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, around 7:52 p.m., police responded to a motorcycle and pickup truck crash on the I-87 exit 15 off-ramp in Wilton. Police say the passenger of the motorcycle, Amanda Sullivan, 43, of Johnstown, was severely injured and was taken to Saratoga Hospital for treatment. A short time later, police received word Sullivan had succumbed to her injuries at the hospital and was declared dead.Police identified Irelan as the driver of the motorcycle. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated and other traffic and vehicle law violations. 1 hospitalized in early morning Troy shooting Charges:Second-degree vehicular manslaughterDriving while intoxicatedOther traffic and vehicle law violationsIrelan was taken to Wilton State Police for processing where he r...

Ben Frederickson explains impact of Sunday's Cardinals trades

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Time is ticking on the MLB trade deadline, but the St. Louis Cardinals made some moves as sellers Sunday that could possibly kick off a series of other moves. Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton are now Texas Rangers. Jordan Hicks is now a Toronto Blue Jay. The Cardinals dealt three pitchers on Sunday for a prospect-heavy return, which included four pitchers. Cardinals trade frenzy begins: Montgomery to Rangers, Hicks to Blue Jays FOX 2 Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne sits down with St. Louis Post Dispatch sports reporter Ben Frederickson to discuss the impact of these trades. They also discuss what the deals mean for pending free agent Jack Flaherty, plus what to make of an awkward weekend for Nolan Arenado having to answer questions about his no-trade clause. The MLB trade deadline is 5 p.m. CT on Tuesday.