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Education Department restarts interest accrual for borrowers on SAVE plan
SUMMARY: The Education Department announced that interest on student loans under the SAVE plan will resume on August 1. The SAVE plan, introduced during the Biden administration to offer low or zero monthly payments, was struck down as illegal by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court. Since the ruling, borrowers have been in forbearance without interest accrual, possibly lasting until 2026. The Department criticized the Biden administration for misleading borrowers with false loan forgiveness promises. With new congressional rules, borrowers must shift to either a standard repayment plan or the new Repayment Assistance Plan by 2028. The Department urges affected borrowers to switch to compliant plans soon.
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Amazon’s delivering deals on all the biggest brands for Prime Day
SUMMARY: BestReviews highlights Amazon Prime Day deals on major brands, offering discounts on coveted items like the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer (16% off), Oura Ring 4 (15% off), and Samsung The Frame 55-Inch QLED 4K Smart TV (47% off). Other notable sales include Apple AirPods Max (22% off), JBL Xtreme 3 Bluetooth Speaker (33% off), iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Robot Vacuum (50% off), and Shark Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum (50% off). Beauty deals feature ELEMIS Facial Pads and Crest Whitestrips at 50% and 35% off, respectively. Offers are subject to change; visit BestReviews for updates and daily deals.
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Wash new clothes before you wear them
SUMMARY: Consumer Reports advises washing new clothes before wearing them to remove chemicals and irritants from manufacturing that can cause skin irritation, especially for sensitive skin and babies. New garments, often made overseas, can also pick up dust, dirt, and bugs during shipping and handling. Washing clothes with similar colors in cold water on a gentle cycle helps prevent fading and shrinking. Use gentle detergents like Pur Everyday Clean Free or Costco’s Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Free and Clear. Always follow care labels and avoid fabric softeners, as they may irritate skin, leave residue, and increase flammability of fabrics.
Consumer Reports break down the reason why it’s important to do so.
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Beaufort County locals reject proposed immigration task force
SUMMARY: Over 100 Beaufort County residents voiced strong opposition to Sheriff PJ Tanner’s proposal to create a local immigration task force under ICE’s 287(g) program. Community members argued that ICE recently received a 350% budget increase and does not need local assistance. They expressed concerns the task force would foster mistrust, target immigrants unfairly, and push undocumented residents into hiding, reducing crime reporting. Tanner clarified the plan involved only one trained deputy targeting undocumented people committing crimes, not all immigrants. Residents remained skeptical, fearing escalation and profiling, while Tanner assured no abuses like those seen nationally occur locally. The program is not currently active.
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