Biden administration scales back student loan forgiveness plan as states sue
(CNN) — The Biden administration scaled back eligibility for its student loan forgiveness plan Thursday, the same day six Republican-led states sued President Joe BidenRead More
Food stamps benefits to jump 12.5% starting in October due to inflation
(CNN) — Come October, it will be a little easier for food stamp recipients to afford groceries. Their monthly benefits are going up 12.5%, orRead More
Haiti reports cholera deaths for first time in 3 years
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s government on Sunday announced that at least eight people have died from cholera, raising concerns about a potentially fast-spreading scenarioRead More
Biden tells Puerto Ricans he’s ‘committed to this island’
PONCE, Puerto Rico (AP) — President Joe Biden promised to “rebuild it all” after arriving in Puerto Rico on Monday to survey damage from HurricaneRead More
Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in US. What you should know about screenings
(CNN) — Many people postponed routine medical care because of disruptions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. That includes a decline in cancer screenings, such asRead More
Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Drive at Dolphin Mall accepting donations to support West Coast survivors
Several South Florida organizations came together to collect necessary supplies for Hurricane Ian survivors. On Monday morning, a drop-off site opened in Sweetwater at DolphinRead More
Parkland school shooter contemplated massacre for years
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz told a prosecution psychiatrist he began contemplating a mass murder during middle school, doing extensiveRead More
Supreme Court welcomes the public again, and a new justice
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is beginning its new term, welcoming the public back to the courtroom and hearing arguments for the first timeRead More
United Airlines suspending service at JFK Airport
(CNN) — United Airlines is temporarily halting service at New York’s JFK Airport, saying its schedule there is too small to remain competitive. In aRead More
Frustration and desperation mount as Ian’s effects linger
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Days after the skies cleared and the winds died down in Florida, Hurricane Ian’s effects persisted Monday, as people facedRead More