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Sep 13 2024EDUCATION

Navient's Abusive Past: A New Chapter for Student Loan Servicing

In a move hailed as a major victory for borrowers, the U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a permanent ban on Navient from directly servicing federal student loans. The agency claims that Navient has been "abusing" borrowers for years, forcing them into higher-cost repayment

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

The Piracy Dilemma: Can Sports and Entertainment Heavyweights Defeat the Fight?

The battle against piracy is an uphill struggle for the entertainment and sports industries, with the value of sports rights growing and pirate activity escalating. Javier Tebas, President of Spain's top division La Liga, warned that sports federations haven't taken the issue "as seriously as it sho

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

Will Kadyn Proctor's EA Sports Ratings Hold Up in College Football 25?

Kadyn Proctor, Alabama's star left tackle, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. His season got off to a rocky start with a shoulder injury in the season opener against Western Kentucky. The initial confusion surrounding the situation has finally been cleared up, with coach Kalen DeBo

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

Sunshine Shines a Light on Female Sports: Hello Sunshine and Ross Greenburg Team Up for Unscripted Content

The world of sports has long been dominated by men, but a growing movement is shifting the focus to the talented and trailblazing women who are making waves in the industry. Hello Sunshine, a leading media company, has taken a major step forward in this effort by partnering with renowned sports prod

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

The Pac-12's Rocky Road to Recovery: Can a New Era Bring Stability?

As the Pacific 12 Conference (Pac-12) limps into the future, it's hard not to wonder if the wounds of the past can be healed. The conference, once proud of its "Conference of Champions" moniker, has been left reeling after a series of stunning defections. But, in a bid to revitalize its fortunes, th

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Sep 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Razer's Wireless Keyboard Revolution: Hot-Swappable, OLED, and Unstoppable

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is a game-changer in the world of gaming keyboards. This wireless, hot-swappable marvel boasts an OLED screen, proprietary HyperSpeed and 4K Hz HyperPolling tech, and customizable Chroma RGB lighting. But what really sets it apart is its ability to adapt to individual

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Sep 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

VMAs Red Carpet: A Night of Fearless Fashion Choices

The MTV VMAs are renowned for showcasing the year's best music videos and chart-toppers. However, fashion undoubtedly deserves its own spotlight, as the award ceremony has become infamous for its jaw-dropping red carpet moments. Here, we're shining a light on the night's most stylish celebrities, fr

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Heart-Rate Wires: Unpacking Apple's Latest Fitness Move with AirPods Pro 3

As we dive into the world of Apple's latest announcements, one thing is crystal clear: the tech giant is putting a significant emphasis on fitness and health. With the recent release of iOS 18 beta, 9to5Mac uncovered lines of code hinting at a heart-rate sensor coming to future earbuds. But what doe

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

USDA Red Flags Galore: Listeria Outbreak Exposes Flaws in Food Safety Checks

In a stark reminder of the importance of robust food safety protocols, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) flagged several safety and health violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia two years before a listeria outbreak killed nine people and hospitalized dozens. The plant, which produces r

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Queen Mary Road: A New Chapter in Integrated Health and Housing

The City of Kingston is making waves with its latest project, a housing and health-care facility at 309 Queen Mary Road. The City's vision is to create a unique model of primary health care, transitional housing, and community-based programming. The facility will include a transitional housing prog

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