President Biden’s plan to forgive between $10,000 and $20,000 of student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 a year has incurred criticism from Republicans, some economists — and even some Democrats. The plan, the White House says, will benefit up to 43 million Americans, wiping out billions of …
Read More »Teachers for Columbus City Schools, Ohio’s largest school district, go on strike two days before classes start
Teachers for Columbus City Schools, Ohio’s largest school district, have voted to go on strike and will be walking picket lines Monday, two days before classes are scheduled to resume. More than 94% of the Columbus Education Association‘s members voted to reject the school board’s final offer late Sunday, the …
Read More »Trump considering filing motion calling for “special master” to review evidence seized from Mar
Former President Donald Trump is considering filing a court motion which calls for the appointment of a “special master” to review and return evidence collected during last week’s FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago estate, one of his attorneys said Friday. Appearing on Mark Levin’s radio show, attorney Jim Trusty said …
Read More »Alex Murdaugh accused of stealing from brother and family firm in another set of charges
A disbarred South Carolina attorney charged with killing his wife and son has been indicted on another round of financial crimes. This time, prosecutors said Alex Murdaugh stole $295,000 from his brother and the law firm founded by his prominent legal family a century ago. Murdaugh, 54, faces nine additional …
Read More »WeWork’s Adam Neumann to launch new real estate company
WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann is jumping back into the real estate game three years after his abrupt exit from the troubled shared office space company. His new company, called Flow, aims to transform the residential rental market and has secured a sizable investment from noted Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen …
Read More »Suspect killed in standoff after alleged attempt to breach FBI office in Cincinnati
A suspect was killed Thursday afternoon in a gunfire exchange with officers following an hours-long standoff in Cincinnati, Ohio, authorities said. Officials said the standoff began after the suspect attempted to breach the Cincinnati FBI field office building at around 9 a.m. and then led officers on a pursuit. The …
Read More »A look at the law governing presidential records
Washington — The revelation by former President Donald Trump on Monday that the FBI conducted a search of his South Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, has reignited scrutiny over his handling of presidential records and returned focus to the law that governs the preservation of those documents. Sources confirmed to CBS News …
Read More »Home sellers around the U.S. are cutting prices, especially in these 10 U.S. cities
During the pandemic, home sellers had the upper hand as droves of buyers competed for a limited pool of properties. But there are signs the tide is turning, as a growing number of sellers now cutting prices. About 1 in 7 listed properties had a price reduction in June — …
Read More »Feds file charges against 2 men previously accused of planning July 4 mass shooting
A judge dismissed state gun charges Wednesday after new federal charges were filed against two men who local police previously alleged planned a Fourth of July mass shooting in Virginia’s capital of Richmond. Neither man has been charged specifically with planning a mass shooting, however. Julio Alvarado-Dubon and Rolman Balcarcel-Bavagas, …
Read More »Home listings surge, but mainly for houses priced above $250,000
The chronic shortage of homes for sale that’s made fierce bidding wars common and sent prices to record highs has long frustrated homebuyers. After a streak of annual declines going back three years, the number of homes for sale finally rose on an annual basis in May and June. But …
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