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How To Refinance Student Loans Amid Backlogs For 643,000 Borrowers, Looming SAVE Plan Deadline
Over 643,000 US student loan borrowers remain stuck in repayment backlogs as the SAVE plan winds down and a 1 July deadline approaches.
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Personal Finance
Wall Street Wants Your 13-Year-Olds As Investors: Schwab's Teen Trading Offers $50 Bonus
Charles Schwab's new Teen Investor account lets 13-year-olds trade stocks with no minimum deposit and a $50 bonus for completing a course.
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Robert Kiyosaki Warns Of 'Greatest Depression' — Says Homelessness Could Spread Globally
Robert Kiyosaki warned of global homelessness triggered by the biggest market crash in history, urging investors to protect themselves by investing in precious metals and cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrency
Lost Your Crypto Wallet? Here's the ONLY Way to Get It Back (Before It's Too Late)
Discover how to recover your crypto wallet using a seed phrase. Learn why safeguarding this master key is crucial and follow step-by-step instructions to restore access to your digital assets.
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'Nudify' Apps Still Appear In Apple, Google Platforms Despite Policy Bans — Report Finds, Flags Risk To Minors
A Tech Transparency Project report found that Apple and Google app stores allegedly steered users, including minors, to 'nudify' apps, earning $122M from 483M downloads.
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World
Trump Calls Emergency Situation Room Meeting as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz — Negotiations in Crisis
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated global tensions, prompting emergency meetings and diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict.
World
Strait Of Hormuz: Expert Claims US Blockade Violates Laws Of Naval Warfare
A legal expert argues that US naval pressure in the Strait of Hormuz amounts to an unlawful blockade, while Iran's tighter control of shipping lanes may still fall within disputed but arguable legal bounds.
CyberSecurity
Booking.com Data Breach Exposes Customer Information, Fuels Scam Concerns
A data breach at Booking.com has exposed customer reservation details, enabling scammers to impersonate hotels and request payments, raising concerns about travel data security.
World
Netizens React to Rumours Erika Kirk Is Considering 2028 Presidential Run: 'She'll Never Win'
Speculation about Erika Kirk's potential 2028 presidential bid has sparked widespread debate and skepticism, with critics questioning her qualifications and political legitimacy.
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'Flying on Financial Fumes' — Spirit Airlines Inches Toward Collapse After Trump's Iran War Triggers Fuel Price Surge
Spirit Airlines seeks an emergency bailout from the Trump administration due to soaring fuel costs and geopolitical tensions, threatening its restructuring plan and potential liquidation.
