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What to know about the 2026-27 FAFSA application

What to know about the 2026-27 FAFSA application

NEW YORK (AP) — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened. Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Education Department will continue to proc...

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Trump administration strikes agreement with AFT to speed loan forgiveness

Trump administration strikes agreement with AFT to speed loan forgiveness

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsui...

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US stocks climb and push the Dow to another record

US stocks climb and push the Dow to another record

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record on Tuesday as the floodgates opened for companies reporting how much profit they made during the summer. The Dow rose 218 points, or 0...

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US stocks and gold sink, while meme stocks swerve, as momentum reverses on Wall Street

US stocks and gold sink, while meme stocks swerve, as momentum reverses on Wall Street

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks and the price of gold fell on Wednesday, as momentum on Wall Street reverses. The S&P 500 sank 0.5%, though it’s still within 1% of its all-time high set earlier t...

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Where jewels stolen in Louvre heist might end up

Where jewels stolen in Louvre heist might end up

NEW YORK (AP) — Just days after a stunning heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, speculation is growing around where the lavish, stolen jewels that once adorned France’s royals might end up. A hand...

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Target is laying off 1,000 employees as it works to revive sales

Target is laying off 1,000 employees as it works to revive sales

Target said Thursday that it is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives to rebuild the flagging discount retailer’s custom...

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