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Supreme Court rejects Biden plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

By MARK SHERMAN (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans.The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, said the Biden administration overstepped its authority with the plan, and it leaves borrowers on the hook for repayments that are expected to resume in the fall.Biden was to announce a new set of actions to protect student loan borrowers later Friday, said a White House official. The official was not authorized to speak publicly ahead of Biden’s expected statement on the case and spoke on condition of anonymity.The court held that the administration needed Congress’ endorsement before undertaking so costly a program. The majority rejected arguments that a bipartisan 2003 law dealing with national emergencies, known as the HEROES Act, gave Biden the power he claimed.“Six States sued, arguing that the...

Remains of 1950s illustrator to be buried in Woodstock

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

WOODSTOCK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After going unclaimed for many years, the cremated remains of 1950s comic strip illustrator Linda Walter will be laid to rest in Woodstock. A discovery by staff at the Wiltwyck Cemetery in Kingston revealed that a plot of land in the Woodstock Artists Cemetery had been reserved years ago as Walter's intended final resting place. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Walter was the talented artist behind the "Susie Q. Smith" comic strips which ran in newspapers from 1945 to 1959. She worked alongside her husband Harold "Jerry" Walter, who would write the dialogue which would be accompanied by her illustrations. Linda Walter passed away in 2009, and without any known descendants, her remains were kept at a local funeral home before recently being delivered to Wiltwyck Cemetery. Upon staff uncovering new information documenting that she was to be buried in Woodstock Artists Cemetery, the two cemeteries co...

United Way kicks off summer meals for students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Summer Meals program is back, making sure students in the Capital Region stay full and have fun this summer break. The United Way of the Greater Capital Region partners with local organizations to provide free, nutritious meals to kids and teens at over 100 sites across the area.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “It’s so much more than a meal, it’s a great way for their kids to remain engaged and have fun experiences," Heather Senecal, Director of Learning and Evaluation for the United Way, said. "Our motto is come together, eat together, have fun together.” With changes to SNAP benefits, COVID waivers; and increasing food costs impacting many families with children, Senecal said removing barriers to the program is critical. “Having half day or full day programming for the kids makes it much easier for the parents and caregivers to drop their kids off," Senecal said. "Have them know they’r...

New York State 4th of July Fireworks show

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - To celebrate Independence Day, New York State is putting on a show on July 4! There will be live music, great food and beverages, pony rides, and a bounce house for the kids, all at the Empire State Plaza. The night will be capped with a fireworks show, guaranteed to be one of the best in the region! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Events:Naturalization Ceremony - 5 p.m.Jocelyn & Chris Perform - 6 p.m.National Anthem and Presentation of Colors - 7:15 p.m.Sheila E. Performs - 8 p.m.Fireworks Show - 9:15 p.m.NEWS10 will be streaming the fireworks live on TV and online. The show will take place on July 4. You can watch our special starting at 9 p.m. on WTEN channel 10 or online on the player above!

Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning 'Little Miss Sunshine' actor, dies at 89

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in everything from farcical comedy to chilling drama as he received four Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar in 2007 for "Little Miss Sunshine," has died. He was 89.His sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony confirmed their father's death through the actor's publicist on Friday. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man," they said in a statement. A member of Chicago's famed Second City comedy troupe, Arkin was an immediate success in movies with the Cold War spoof "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming" and peaked late in life with his win as best supporting actor for the surprise 2006 hit "Little Miss Sunshine.” More than 40 years separated his first Oscar nomination, for "The Russians are Coming," from his nomination for playing a conniving Hollywood producer in the Oscar-winning “Argo.”In recent years he starred opposite Michael Douglas in the ...

Kids' lemonade stand raises $7.2K to support Festus family through tragedy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

FESTSUS, Mo. - What started as a summertime lemonade stand ended up growing into a large community effort to support a Festus family through hard times. Earlier this month, a group of children on Cairo Drive organized a lemonade stand. It was inspired by a close friend Welker who recently passed away. This St. Louis suburb named among Money.com’s ’50 best places’ to live The kids wanted to honor Welker's memory, and they ultimately decided to give all the money they earned to his parents, Zach and Kristen. "The amount of instant support was absolutely amazing," Amy Horrell, a mother for one of the children involved with the lemonade stand, told FOX 2. "It was such an uplifting experience to be part of. The kids were so proud and happy to be able to do something." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Court docs: St. Louis Co. man assaults wife after being told to turn down music

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

BRIDGETON, Mo. - A St. Louis County man accused of assaulting his wife over a request to turn down music recently ended up in jail.Prosecutors have charged Miguel Duenas, 38, with one count of fourth-degree domestic assault in the investigation, which dates back to June 17, 2023 at a Bridgeton home on Beaverton Drive. This St. Louis suburb named among Money.com’s ’50 best places’ to live Investigators say Duenas became angry at his wife when she told him to turn down the volume of music so she could work from home. Moments later, according to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Duenas grabbed by the back of her hair and pulled her head back aggressively. Court docs allege Duenas then told his wife he was going to disable her vehicle so she couldn't leave. He reportedly threw her keys into the backyard, then damaged several parts of the hood to make it inoperable. Investigators say he later pushed her wife down the basement. A witness contacted police, later leading to Duenas' arre...

Student loan payments start again soon. Supreme Court’s ruling means higher bills for many

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

By COLLIN BINKLEY (AP Education Writer)WASHINGTON (AP) — In a good month, Celina Chanthanouvong has about $200 left after rent, groceries and car insurance. That doesn’t factor in her student loans, which have been on hold since the start of the pandemic and are estimated to cost $300 a month. The pause in repayment has been a lifeline keeping the 25-year-old afloat.“I don’t even know where I would begin to budget that money,” said Chanthanouvong, who works in marketing in San Francisco.Now, after more than three years, the lifeline is being pulled away. More than 40 million Americans will be on the hook for federal student loan payments starting in the fall. Many of those borrowers hoped their debt would be reduced or wiped out entirely under President Joe Biden’s forgiveness plan, which the Supreme Court struck down on Friday. Without cancellation, the Education Department predicted borrowers would fall behind on their loans at historic rates. A...

Safe-stealing serial burglar caught with unregistered gun, purloined electric skateboard, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

A man will likely face a slew of charges after he was connected to multiple thefts and burglaries in Riverside and, while already in custody, was found to possess an unregistered handgun and a valuable stolen electric skateboard, police said.The investigation began with the burglary of a business in the 2000 block of Iowa Avenue in Riverside last month, resulting in the theft of "several thousand dollars" from an ATM and damage to the business, the Riverside Police Department said in a news release. "The break-in was captured on video and the assigned detective recognized the suspect as a local man on probation for theft-related crimes, 27-year-old Michael Aria Javdani," the release said. Detectives then began to connect Javdani to additional thefts and burglaries, police said. The targets included a sushi restaurant, tea spot, sandwich shop, the County of Riverside Department of Child Support Services building and the VIP Nightclub. The county building and the nightclub were burgla...

Disneyland cancels general ticket sales for Oogie Boogie Bash amidst technical issues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

General ticket sales for Oogie Boogie Bash, a popular Halloween party at Disney California Adventure, were paused and ultimately canceled on Thursday after technical difficulties plagued the virtual queue.Disneyland Resort officials shared a message on the ticket website regarding the cancellation of general ticket sales. Disneyland Resort sets opening date for ‘Rogers: The Musical’ “Guests can visit Disneyland.com/oogieboogiebash on Thursday, July 6 at 9 a.m. for an update, which may include the date and time when new sales will resume,” the ticket queue website said. “We commit to providing advance notice prior to activating new sales and strive to make the process as smooth as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.A screenshot from Oogie Boogie Bash ticket queue. (Disney)Magic Key holders got early access to the ticket queue for Oogie Boogie Bash on June 27. The pre-sale tickets sold out that same day. Last year, all ticket sales sold out in less than a week.The e...