Explained: How Trump’s RAP rips up student debt rules; bigger bills, gutted aid, a brutal new reality for borrowers
The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), enacted in July 2025, overhauls federal student loans starting July 2026. Replacing income-driven repayment with gross income calculations and mandatory minimum payments, RAP tightens borrowing limits and Pell Grant eligibility. Critics argue it shifts the burden to low-income borrowers, increasing debt and restricting educational opportunities.
International student approvals fall 62% this year in Canada: Can universities adapt to the shrinking intake?
Canada’s international student approvals have fallen 62% in 2025, with only 80,000 new post-secondary study permits expected, the lowest level in a decade, according to the ApplyBoard. Onshore students already in Canada will account for nearly two-thirds of permits, while colleges face the steepest declines. Universities show slight recovery in summer approvals, but low rates…
WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus feels that Evolution 2 needed a bigger build
Trish Stratus has voiced concerns about the rushed build-up to WWE’s Evolution 2, highlighting the challenges of creating a compelling card with limited time. Despite the hurried preparation and focus on other major events, Tiffany Stratton is set to defend her title against Stratus, where both aim to deliver a standout performance, hoping to elevate…
Durga Puja Pandal in Hazaribag Features Army Headquarters, Op Sindoor and Disneyland Fair
The Shiv Shakti Durga Puja Committee in Hazaribag is creating an elaborate Durga Puja pandal at Matwari Gandhi Maidan, themed on India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’. The pandal, a replica of the Army headquarters with models of missiles and fighter planes, is expected to attract huge crowds.
Idols and actors shelling out around $300,000 to EVADE mandatory military service
Taiwan’s entertainment scene is rocked by a bribery scandal where several actors and idols allegedly paid up to $9,300 for fake health reports to dodge mandatory military service. Investigations have confirmed payments made by prominent figures, including Chen Bolin and Hsiu Jiekai, to avoid their one-year conscription duty. Those implicated face charges of document forgery…
Govinda-Sunita happily dance together at Ganpati Visarjan
The air was thick with whispers of separation, but Govinda and his better half, Sunita Ahuja, put all speculation to rest as they celebrated Ganpati Visarjan together, even dancing by each other’s side. Sunita took to Instagram to share a picture of herself posing in front of Bappa with Govinda.
List of All Popular WWE Superstars Who Are Absent From Television
WWE faces talent shortage across RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. Thirteen superstars are currently off television. Kevin Owens is recovering from a neck injury. Liv Morgan is recovering from shoulder surgery. Roman Reigns is pursuing acting. Dominick Mysterio is nursing a rib injury. Drew McIntyre is set to return to SmackDown. Tonga Loa recently returned at…
Why parents are losing faith in US public schools even as most oppose shutting down the Education Department
Public confidence in U.S. schools is falling as parents turn towards private and alternative education models, fueled by declining enrollment, school choice expansion, and pandemic-era shifts. Yet, most Americans oppose shutting down the Education Department, highlighting a paradox: Families want more options but still value public education. Consolidations, closures, and redesigns loom as districts face…