A landmark shift in bankruptcy policy has dramatically improved success rates for student loan borrowers seeking discharge. Despite its efficacy, experts warn that a critical lack of awareness and lingering skepticism among attorneys is preventing a debt-laden generation from accessing this vital lifeline.
With the New START treaty set to expire, a senior Russian diplomat states Moscow is prepared for a world without bilateral nuclear arms limits, raising global concerns over a potential new arms race and the erosion of decades of strategic stability.
In a major overnight assault, Russia launched approximately 450 drones and 70 missiles against Ukrainian infrastructure, wounding civilians and crippling power supplies amid a deep freeze, just one day before scheduled peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
As work-life balance eclipses salary as a top priority, a seismic shift is underway. The defining workplace conflict of 2024 is no longer about *where* people work, but *when*. Experts argue that granting 'time autonomy'—control over schedules and focus blocks—is now the critical lever for talent retention and performance.
A 13-year-old Australian boy's extraordinary four-kilometer swim through rough seas triggered a rescue that saved his mother and two younger siblings, after strong currents pulled the family far from shore during a holiday outing.
The young, promising rider succumbed to injuries sustained during a practice session at Steel Wheels BMX in Hobart, leaving the tight-knit racing community in shock and rallying around his grieving family.
After a historic rally, gold and silver prices experienced a sharp correction, leaving investors questioning the drivers behind the volatility. Analysts point to shifting political winds, systemic economic anxieties, and technical market dynamics.
The industrial tools giant names Francesca Campbell as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, appoints Debra Crew as incoming Board Chair, and adds Shane M. O'Kelly to its board, signaling a strategic governance refresh amid industry-wide focus on operational efficiency.
A senior UAE adviser has called for a renewed nuclear deal between Washington and Tehran, stressing the Middle East cannot afford another major confrontation. The appeal comes as both nations prepare for high-stakes talks in Turkey amid a significant U.S. naval buildup in the region.
The stablecoin giant launches MiningOS, a modular platform designed to democratize Bitcoin mining operations from home setups to industrial facilities, challenging the proprietary software dominance in the sector.
The reopening of Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt, intended to ease an 18-month siege, has been marred by severe Israeli restrictions, allowing only a handful of medical evacuees out and a small number of Palestinians back in, far below promised figures.
Former President Donald Trump stated he was unaware of a major investment by an Abu Dhabi royal into World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform he co-founded. The deal, struck just before his inauguration, has reignited debates over foreign influence and the blurring lines between presidential family business and public office.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has removed a clinical hold on Intellia Therapeutics' pivotal Phase 3 study of its gene-editing candidate for a rare, progressive disease, allowing the trial to proceed with enhanced safety monitoring. The move refocuses investor attention on the company's pipeline and long-term valuation prospects.
As Japan and the U.S. coordinate to stabilize the yen, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's impromptu praise for a weak currency has sent officials scrambling to contain the fallout and protect fragile market confidence ahead of a snap election.
A year after Vietnam and the United States elevated bilateral ties to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership,' a leaked internal military assessment reveals Hanoi was simultaneously preparing for a potential American 'war of aggression.' The document, analyzed by rights group The 88 Project, underscores Vietnam's profound anxiety over U.S.-backed 'color revolutions' and the complex balancing act in its foreign policy.
The Trump administration sees Venezuela's revitalized oil sector as a tool to undercut Russian energy revenues and pressure India to pivot away from Moscow. But crumbling infrastructure, geopolitical risks, and entrenched trade relationships pose significant challenges to this strategic calculus.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has extended an olive branch to Washington, proposing renewed negotiations under what he terms "fair and equitable" conditions, signaling a potential shift in tone while core disputes remain unresolved.
In a significant policy pivot, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed his foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States, a move seen as receiving crucial backing from Supreme Leader Khamenei amidst ongoing regional tensions and domestic unrest.
Russian forces launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and second city Kharkiv early Tuesday, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas amid sub-zero temperatures, officials said.
A school bus carrying 30-40 elementary students veered off a Sacramento roadway into a creek Monday morning. While all children were safely evacuated without injury, preliminary reports suggest the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, sparking an investigation and renewed safety discussions.
