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Confusion and complications cloud the return of student loan payments

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:49 GMT

(The Hill) -- Student loan borrowers are facing complications and confusion with the restart of payments as President Joe Biden’s new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan hits snags in its implementation. Before payments restarted after a three-year pandemic break, the Biden administration pushed the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan to help lower monthly payments, but it has been giving incorrect calculations and student loan servicers are struggling to handle the volume of calls placed to fix it. Meanwhile, experts say some borrowers are having to take on second jobs or skip Thanksgiving travel to free up the funds to make their payments. Borrowers are having a "wide variety of experience” with the payment restart, said Bridget Haile, chief customer officer at Summer, a student loan financing company, adding the “most common things we're hearing, the biggest one is folks trying to enroll in the new SAVE plan.”That plan, which the Biden administration calls the “most...

5 repeat toy finalists for Hall of Fame to get yet another chance at winning

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:49 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — They are playfully called the “forgotten five”: A handful of toys — the pogo stick, the Fisher-Price Corn Popper, My Little Pony, PEZ dispensers, and Transformers — that regularly approach toybox royalty as finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame, only to be tossed back on the pile.For one of them, this is the year they finally make it in. The Hall of Fame is letting fans decide which one.Toys usually are chosen for the annual induction ceremony with input from a panel of historians, educators and other experts. The members vote for their top three out of a dozen finalists that have been selected by an internal committee from among thousands of nominations that come in each year.But this year, fan voters will pick one of the so-called forgotten five, to celebrate the National Toy Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary. That's along with three toys to be chosen in the usual way."They’re like Susan Lucci was to the Emmy Awards, or Steve Tasker to the Pro Football H...

Nearing record heat late week into weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures remain the big weather story this week with a significant warming trend expected to last through the weekend.Afternoon highs will return to the low to mid-80s today, courtesy of abundant sunshine, dry skies and southerly winds. Not only will daytime highs jump a few degrees each day, but so will our nighttime lows.Temperatures climb above average this afternoon... and for the following 6+ daysTemperatures will approach daily records Friday and Saturday as Austin soars to 94° both afternoons. The unseasonably hot weather will make it uncomfortable for Formula One races at COTA this weekend, but no need to worry about bringing any rain gear.Extended forecasts show a change in the weather pattern next week. A trough of low pressure may combine with tropical moisture from the Pacific to bring welcome rain to the area, but exact timing and amounts cannot be determined this far out. Stay tuned for forecast updates.Rain chances return to the forecast Monday an...

US regulators investigate GM's Cruise division over incidents involving pedestrians in roadways

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:49 GMT

U.S. regulators are investigating General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle division after receiving reports of incidents where vehicles may not have used proper caution around pedestrians in roadways.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the reports involve automated driving system equipped vehicles encroaching on pedestrians present in or entering roadways, including crosswalks. This could raise the risk of a vehicle striking a pedestrian, which could result in severe injury or death, according to the NHTSA. The NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said that it's received two reports involving pedestrian injuries from Cruise vehicles. It's also identified two additional incidents from videos posted to public websites. The office said the total number of relevant pedestrian incidents is unknown. It opened an investigation on Monday. “Cruise’s safety record over 5 million miles continues to outperform comparable human drivers at a time when pedestrian injur...

Clifton Park unveils 2024 town budget proposal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:49 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Clifton Park Town Supervisor Phil Barrett has released the 2024 proposed town budget to be reviewed by residents. The proposed budget maintains no town property tax status. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The General Fund spending is projected to be $21,380,016 with the Town Board continuing to invest in the parks and recreation of the Town. According to a release from the Town, 10 new Pickleball Courts are under construction, and the new Project Adventure Course at Collins Park is being mapped out on-site. Also, a new playground on The Common has been completed.The Town looks to continue partnering with local organizations for EMS services, along with making a strong commitment to maintaining and improving its infrastructure. According to a release from the Town, funding for stormwater, road repair, and sanitary sewer maintenance remains in the 2024 budget.

House of Horrors Wax Museum delivers chills, thrills

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:49 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Expect thrills and chills! At the House of Horrors Wax Museum, you can come face-to-face with characters from your favorite horror and slasher films."People can relate to this cause, it's everything from pop culture! These scary movies are getting more and more popular,” said Hunter Werner with Via Aquarium. Inside Viaport Rotterdam’s House of Horrors wax museum Although there are no jump scares or haunted house features, this museum has all the makings to deliver a hair-raising experience. The spooky experience extends across the hall to the Via Aquarium, where even the fish are getting into the Halloween spirit.Say cheese! The call to action at this horror-themed museum is to take selfies with characters from your favorite horror films. Haunted attractions in the Capital Region for 2023 If you don’t have a chance to make it to the attraction before Halloween, you’re in luck! House of Horrors Wax Museum is open until November 5.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Can a Middle-Aged Man Go To The Taylor Swift Movie Alone

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Jason, and It's about the new Taylor Swift movie. Here's the email:  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I am a major Taylor Swift fan, which is not surprising, until you find out that I am a single 46-year-old man. I've just always loved her music and don't see it being any weirder than me liking the music of any other artist. Her fans are very possessive of her and sometimes are not nice to other fans. Despite knowing this, I went to the "Era's" movie at the theatre this weekend. I was going to take my niece, but she was sick and none of my other friends wanted to go with me, so I went alone. I knew I might get some looks, but the reaction was worse than I had expected. I actually had two women ask me where my family was. I also noticed that no one would sit near me in the theatre, and it was really packed. Was I so wrong to go to this movie by myself? D...

Multiple crews responding to business fire near Cahokia Heights, Illinois

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:49 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - An intense overnight fire gutted a Metro East convenience store very close to Cahokia Heights.Multiple fire crews are still on the scene on the 2900 block of Camp Jackson Road. Fire crews are still putting water on what's left of the 'County Line Quick Stop.' Earlier fire crews had their hands full with the flamesEmergency crews got call of the flames just before 2:30 a.m. The Camp Jackson Fire Department, which is just up the street from the location, were the first ones on the scene. Camp Jackson Fire Department Chief Chris Davis told FOX 2 that flames were already pouring from the building when he and his crews arrived. When should Missouri expect the first snow? The fire quickly went to five alarms, resulting in 35 firefighters spanning ten different fire departments. We're told the owners of the two-story building live in the upper half. There were three adults occupying the upstairs apartment at the time of the fire. Fortunately, no injuries were re...

MoDOT winter weather preparations starting Wednesday and Thursday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Happening Wednesday and Thursday, the Missouri Department of Transportation is gearing up to tackle the challenges of the season.During this two-day drill, MoDOT's fleet of snow vehicles will be getting out on the state's highways and routes across the St. Louis area. It's a critical exercise that allows crews to fine-tune their response strategies for winter weather emergencies.As we anticipate the arrival of winter and the weather that comes with it, MoDOT is working to ensure roads remain safe and accessible. Keeping Missouri's roads clear is one of MoDOT's most critical functions when winter storms happen. St. Louis County Council passes tax freeze for seniors When we have snow and ice, MoDOT deploys every snowplow operator they have, and they work tirelessly, often in 12-hour shifts, to ensure the safety of the roads and the drivers on them. Their goal is to have major roads mostly clear within 24 hours of a storm's end. On Thursday, a news c...

St. Louis City judge assaulted at MetroLink station

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis City judge was assaulted at a MetroLink station.Someone poured a liquid on Judge David Mason. He wasn't hurt. When should Missouri expect the first snow? Metro issued a statement saying, "This type of behavior is not tolerated," and they're working with St. Louis Police on the investigation.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.