NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers. In response to a February court ruling that blocked some Biden-era programs, the Education Department has taken down online and paper applications for income-driven repayment plans. The removal of application materials also has caused confusion…… MORE
In Michigan, Vance Says US Manufacturing Can Rebound Despite Tariff Jitters And Falling Markets
BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance has toured a Michigan plastics manufacturing facility while promoting a promised Trump administration industrial renaissance nationwide even as jitters about rising tariffs and steep drops in consumer confidence and financial markets point to the opposite. Vance was in Bay City, known in the 1800s for thriving…… MORE
Gold Rises To New Heights As Anxiety Grips Markets
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to another record high. Gold futures surpassed the $3,000 per troy ounce mark for the first time this week, per FactSet. And the cost of New York spot isn’t far behind — closing at about $2,988 Thursday. Interest in buying gold…… MORE
Another Arrest Made In Vandalism At Colorado Tesla Dealership
DENVER (AP) — Authorities say second person suspected of using an “incendiary device” following a string of vandalism at a Colorado Tesla dealership has been arrested. Police in Loveland, Colorado, said Friday that a 29-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with the incident in Loveland on March 7. Police didn’t release a possible motive.…… MORE
Massive Flight Cancellations at North Texas Airports; High Wind and Fire Warnings in Effect
DALLAS — Hundreds of flights have been canceled or delayed at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field Friday because of strong winds. Strong wind gusts of up to 50-60 mph are in the forecast for North Texas Friday, bringing heightened fire risks and prompting a WFAA Weather Alert Day. As of around noon Friday, hundreds…… MORE