Monthly Archives: September 2022

22 GOP state governors are trying to block Biden’s student-loan forgiveness even though millions of their residents could benefit

College graduates. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images 22 GOP state governors urged Biden to withdraw his student-loan forgiveness plan. The White House just released state-by-state data on how many borrowers could be eligible for relief. Millions of borrowers would likely qualify for the debt cancellation in the 22 GOP-led states. Newly released data revealed the…

Is BeReal safe? A guide to all the data the app takes, and what you can do to enhance your security

BeReal is a social media app, which means it takes a lot of your data. mundissima/Shutterstock BeReal is safe to use, as long as you’re careful about who you send photos to. You should make sure not to include any personal or sensitive information inside of your BeReal photos. The BeReal app doesn’t take more…

Mitch McConnell calls Republican Govs. DeSantis and Abbott’s ploy to fly migrants to Democratic enclaves like Martha’s Vineyard ‘a good idea’

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on September 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Mitch McConnell on Tuesday agreed with moving migrants around the country to own the libs. “I personally thought it was a good idea,” the Kentucky Republican said at the US Capitol. GOP Govs. Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott are stirring…

Kanye West says his song library was shopped around without his knowledge ‘just like’ Taylor Swift

Kanye West and Taylor Swift reunited and seemed cordial at the 2015 Grammys after a feud sparked in 2009 between the two. Kevin Mazur/WireImage Kanye West said in an Instagram story on Tuesday that is music catalog is “not for sale.” Billboard reported on Monday that his representatives were shopping his library to potential buyers….

Floating stock: Why it’s important for investors to know a company’s float

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. High-float stocks are generally better for long-term investing strategies. Alyssa Powell/Insider The…

Venezuelan migrants — like those dropped in Martha’s Vineyard by Ron DeSantis — are fleeing a government that has engaged in ‘crimes against humanity,’ UN says

Family members of Fernando Albán are seen mourning outside the headquarters of the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service in 2018 after the opposition lawmaker allegedly committed suicide while in custody. Roman Camacho/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The Venezuelan government is responsible for “crimes against humanity,” per a United Nations report. Security forces are repressing dissent with…