Student debt relief program no longer accepting applications after lawsuit blocks program
jayk7/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Department of Education is no longer accepting applications for the student debt relief program as a result of Thursday night’s ruling from a Texas judge.
“Student loan debt relief is blocked,” the website for stu…
ABC Audio’s Wakanda Week: ‘Black Panther’ trivia
With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hitting theaters Friday, ABC Audio is taking a deep dive into the lore of the MCU character, with some trivia. The questions range in difficulty from Casual to Super Fan, so if you’re ready, imbibe of the Heart-Shape…
Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago
Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A noose was found at the construction site of the Obama Presidential Center Thursday evening, officials said.
“This shameless act of cowardice and hate is designed to ge…
<strong>Fraud Alert: Con artists target military families and veterans</strong>
Military veterans, and active-duty service members and their families are commonly targeted by con artists. In fact, a 2021 survey by AARP found that military personnel are 40% more likely to lose money than their civilian counterparts
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend:
NetflixThe Crown: Princess Diana seeks to take control of her own narrative as she breaks free from the Royal Family in season five.
Falling for Christmas…
ABC Audio’s Wakanda Week: Lupita Nyong’o says ‘Wakanda Forever’ is a “rare occasion” where art deliberately imitates life
Marvel StudiosBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever is in theaters everywhere on Friday, and for star Lupita Nyong’o, the moment is surreal.
After the death of Chadwick Boseman in 2020, Nyong’o didn’t think they would be able to go forward with the sequel.
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Efforts launched to recover the history and identities of the nation’s first Black marines
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Mallorie Berger said she always knew her late grandfather, Private Mauricio Burns, was a U.S. veteran. But it wasn’t until last year she learned about his historic legacy.
“Something clicked. Something led me to believe that, you…
In Brief: Chris Rock going live for Netflix, and more
Deadline reports This Is Us alum Mandy Moore is planning her next TV project: Twin Flames, a series inspired by the hit Wondery podcast that is in development at Hulu. The project, on which Moore is teaming with This Is Us co-showrunners Isaac Aptaker …
Tonga issues tsunami alert after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast
Gary S Chapman/Getty Images(LONDON) — A tsunami alert has been issued for the tiny island nation of Tonga after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s coast.
The quake hit at sea just before 11 p.m. local time approximately 128 miles fro…
What the midterm elections could mean for the war in Ukraine
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — While Republicans have expressed disappointment in the party’s performance in the midterm elections so far, the GOP is poised to retake the House of Representatives, which may spell trouble for Ukraine.
Some …