July 2026

Millions Of Student Loan Borrowers Have 90 Days To Switch Repayment Plans

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Borrowers who fail to choose a new repayment plan will be automatically enrolled. by Sidnee Michelle Millions of federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment program are being told they have 90 days to select a new repayment option after the U.S. Department of Education began issuing notices on July 15, […]

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Nearly 2 Million Americans Face Long-Term Unemployment Despite Lower Jobless Rate

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Adults aged between 25 and 54 represented the largest share of long-term unemployed workers. by Sidnee Michelle Nearly 2 million Americans remained unemployed for at least six months in June, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report released July 3, underscoring persistent challenges in the labor market despite a slight decline in the nation’s overall unemployment

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Miami mayor names herself commission chair, removes King. What it signals

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By Tess Riski Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins has designated herself as chairwoman of the Miami City Commission, effectively removing longtime Chairwoman Christine King from the position. “As we move into this next chapter, my focus remains squarely on the people of Miami,” Higgins said in a Monday morning memo. “Every decision made from this chair will

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Nationwide vigils planned following recent ICE fatal shootings. Four protests set in Florida

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WLRN Public Media | By WLRN News Staff Nationwide demonstrations are scheduled for this Saturday as communities rally to protest recent fatal enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Four protests are planned in Florida, including Wilton Manors. The nationwide day of action follows two high-profile, fatal shootings earlier this month. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot

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More school closures, more changes? Broward School Board enters year three of shake-ups

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By Scott Travis | South Florida Sun Sentinel The Broward School Board plans to kick off its latest effort to close, consolidate and change schools this week with a workshop Tuesday on its “Redefining Broward County Public Schools” initiative. This third year of the effort could involve closing at least 10 schools, selling vacant property and moving

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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

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By  JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between two nations that had been closely woven

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Why ‘Married At First Sight’s Nikki and Shawn are striking such a nerve

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“Married at First Sight” debuted on Peacock on July 16, introducing 20 new singles and at least one headline-making couple. By Kay Wicker Season after season, viewers tune in to their favorite reality TV shows, expecting drama but deep down hoping for love. Yet for many Black women watching “Married at First Sight,” the season 20

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Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry put up $100,000 reward seeking answers in Nolan Wells’ death

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“I didn’t come here to make money. I came here to give money,” Sharpton said, announcing a $50k reward that Tyler Perry quickly matched. By Haniyah P. Today, as Nolan Wells’ family and friends prepared to lay the 18-year-old to rest, Rev. Al Sharpton added new stakes to the community’s quest for answers. While giving the

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Lamine Yamal’s 3-year-old brother stole the spotlight after Spain’s World Cup victory

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Keyne sprinted across the field after the final whistle and leaped into the teenage star’s arms, creating one of the tournament’s most memorable celebrations. By Bolarinwa Oladeji Of all the images to come out of Spain’s World Cup triumph on Sunday, the one traveling fastest has nothing to do with the trophy. It’s a 3-year-old in a red

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