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Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief for 804,000 borrowers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:46 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Biden administration has announced that it will provide $39 billion in total student debt relief for 804,000 borrowers, its latest step since President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan was struck down by the Supreme Court. The Education Department said Friday that the relief is being provided on income-driven repayment plans, in which the federal government cancels remaining balances for the borrower after they have made their payments for 20 or 25 years. The department said the "fixes" will more accurately count monthly payments that qualify under the plans, and it will notify borrowers who are eligible for the relief in the upcoming days. The Supreme Court struck down Biden’s plan to give $10,000 of student debt relief to low- and middle-income borrowers and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients in a 6-3 decision last month. The majority found that Congress had not directly authorized the president to forgive debts worth in aggregate hundreds of b...

MoPac Service Road reopens after ruptured gas line shuts lanes down

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A portion of the northbound MoPac Service Road in southwest Austin has reopened after lanes were closed for several hours while crews repaired a ruptured gas line. According to APD, a construction crew hit the gas line off the Service Road between Ben Garza Road and U.S. 290. The call was reported as a hazmat call to Austin Fire just after 2 a.m. APD said crews were focused on the northbound Service Road in front of the Marquis at Barton Trails. Police closed the service road of Northbound MoPac from Ben Garza Road almost to Highway 290. Earlier, police told KXAN people had reported the smell of gas in the area. KXAN has reached out to Austin Fire and Texas Gas Service for more information and will update when we get more.

65% of Americans are playing video games, according to new report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:46 GMT

(KXAN) -- A new report explores how many Americans play video games and why.  “Sixty-five percent of Americans are playing games today, that's more than 212 million Americans,” said Stanley Pierre-Louis, the president and CEO of Entertainment Software Association, or ESA. The ESA report found 76% of parents play video games with their children.“We think there are a few reasons behind that," said Pierre-Louis. “First and foremost, it allows parents to see what's happening in their household and understand what's behind the game but beyond parents are finding that games have educational benefits, as well as social emotional skills, whether it's learning about teamwork, or collaboration, or even building empathy as you play with other players.”Online video gaming has been a concern for some parents with advocates pushing for safety features against predators and scammers.Pierre-Louis said safety is a top concern for ESA as well. “One of the most important things we do is provide tools ...

Villa Balsamo in Saratoga Springs up for sale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:46 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Villa Balsamo, a historic estate and former restaurant on Route 50 in Saratoga Springs, is up for sale. The property is listed by Patrick Gibson of the Diehl Done Team at Keller Williams with an asking price of $4.3 million. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Villa Balsamo is owned by the Balsamo family and for many years was a restaurant that was usually only open during racing season at Saratoga Race Course. The restaurant closed after the 2017 season and never reopened."It's one of the unique architectural gems of Saratoga Springs," said Gibson. Pizza Huts in 3 Capital Region counties close The property has only been listed since July 1, but Gibson said he already had multiple showings of the estate. Villa Balsamo going on the market at this time coincides nicely with the Saratoga Race Course opening for the season and the additional population the race course brings to Saratoga Springs...

Water main break in Ravena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:46 GMT

RAVENA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ravena Mayor Bill Misuraca has released a statement regarding a water main break in Ravena. Per Mayor Misuraca, the break is on Einie Dr. and Frangella Dr. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Mayor Misuraca says they are waiting on Digsafe at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the water main break becomes available.

Eastbound 6th Avenue cleared after three-vehicle crash forced closure and delays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:46 GMT

A crash involving three vehicles Friday morning led to serious injuries and traffic delays, and police closed eastbound 6th Avenue near Federal Boulevard.The crash happened around sunrise. An occupant of one of the vehicles was transported to a hospital, Denver Police officials said in a posting on Twitter. “Expect delays in the area,” police said. Drivers were routed onto a detour on the eastbound Frontage Road. Around 7:20 a.m. 6th Avenue had been cleared.#TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a traffic crash with serious injuries involving three motorists where one occupant had to be transported to an area hospital. EB 6th Ave at Federal Blvd is closed. Expect delays in the area as the detour is at the EB Frontage Rd. #Denver pic.twitter.com/fwZJdQqFB3— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) July 14, 2023 

Denver weather: Sunny and warm, possible afternoon/evening storms, ahead of intense heat Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:46 GMT

A sunny warm morning under mostly clear blue cloudy skies may lead to thunderstorms Friday afternoon in metro Denver, ahead of a mild Saturday, shifting toward intense summer heat Sunday and early next week, according to the National Weather Service.The wind will blow at speeds around 11 miles per hour, and any rain likely will fall after 4 p.m. Friday, weather service forecasters said, estimating the likelihood of rain at 20%. Night thunderstorms are possible with the likelihood of rain around 40% Friday night, forecasters said.State health officials again issued an air quality alert Friday, the second straight day.The high temperature in Denver will be 86 degrees on Friday, decreasing to 61 degrees at night, forecasters said. On Saturday, the high temperature will be 84 degrees. Then meteorologists anticipate increased heat with a high temperature of 91 degrees Sunday and as high as 98 degrees on Monday.Lighting and thunder were expected in Colorado’s western mountains on Fr...

Elderly man killed, 2nd pedestrian injured in South Los Angeles hit-and-run crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:46 GMT

Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver involved in a crash that killed an elderly man and hospitalized another man in the Crenshaw neighborhood of South Los Angeles Thursday night. The incident was reported around 9:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of Santa Rosalia Drive.Police responded to a fatal hit-and-run crash in South Los Angeles on July 13, 2023. (ANG)A witness at the scene said she had been driving down the street when she saw the two people down in the roadway and called for help. First responders arrived and transported the victims to local hospitals. Suspect hurls metal pipes, bottles at police officers in South Los Angeles One of the victims, described by the Los Angles Police Department as an 85-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the hospital. A 40-year-old male victim was listed in stable condition at the hospital, police said.No suspect or suspect vehicle descriptions were immediately available.

Girlschool is in for Alice Cooper

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:46 GMT

Girlschool is in for Alice Cooper: Jackie Chambers, guitarist with British metal trailblazers Girlschool told us about her Alice Cooper experience.Jackie Chambers: Well, my all-time favourite gig has got to be an Alice Cooper gig, so many to choose from so I’ll pick the one where we were opening for him in Spain a few years back.Like so many of Alice’s gigs the stage was set with all the usual props, the guillotine, the gallows, the coffin and all the other things that make every show he does so enjoyable.What made this one more spectacular was the fact that I got to go backstage beforehand, where the band took me around and showed me how it all worked.Watching that night, I saw it all with new eyes and was transported back to that little teenage girl again watching for the 1st time.As amazing as ever, I was buzzing for days afterwards.Girlschool is in for Alice Cooper: Girlschool’s new album WTFortyFive? is out from July 28.      &nbs...

New pizzeria and deli brings family-size meals to Pinole

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:46 GMT

The new Pinole Pizza and Deli has a slightly different, perhaps more party-forward mission than some eateries. Its owners want to encourage you to have family and friends over tonight.The family-owned restaurant is run by the Alkaheli family – Ahmed and his sons, Mohammed and Ali. The brothers were born and raised in Richmond. Ahmed emigrated from Yemen more than 20 years ago, according to Mohammed. This is the family’s first restaurant, and it’s geared toward helping people who are having guests over or catering for a party, as well as individuals or couples dining out.“We just wanted to do something for our community and neighbors,” says Mohammed.At Pinole Pizza and Deli, the menu includes pizzas, sandwiches, desserts and more. (Courtesy Mohammed Alkaheli.) Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Bay Area mourns closure of 127-year-old pioneering Anchor Brewing Co. Restaurants, Food and Drink | Chipotle Mexican Grill tests robot th...