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The outlook for the U.S. economy will continue to darken as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to oil-tanker traffic, even though the U.S. now produces about as much oil and natural gas as it consumes.
Connecting to a public network often feels like a gamble. While most of us rely on a software VPN to stay safe on public Wi-Fi, these apps usually only protect your data after the connection is already established. To truly control your digital life while traveling, you need to move away from connecting your devices directly to public hotspots. Instead, you can use a Sandbox method to create a private, encrypted wall between the public’s network and your personal hardware. Public Wi-Fi Wake-Up Call Most travelers don’t realize that a security gap exists the exact moment they join a public…
This experimental pill helped people lose about 16% of their body weight after about a year of treatment
It probably helps that Wall Street analysts have continued to raise their earnings forecasts, according to Ed Yardeni, founder of Yardeni Research.
Key PointsApproximately 7.7 million borrowers with $180 billion in federal student loans are now in default as of December 2025.More than 4 million borrowers remain 30+ days delinquent on their accounts, with 1.8 million at risk of defaulting within six months.The total federal student loan portfolio has grown to $1.7 trillion across 42.8 million recipients. Federal Student Aid released its latest quarterly data update, and the numbers paint a stark picture: 7.7 million borrowers with $180 billion in outstanding federal student loans are now in default as of December 2025.The quarter ending in December marked the first time many borrower…
High-yield savings account rates have held steady over the last month. In fact, some banks have even raised their rates!As of March 9, 2026, leading online banks are still offering interest rates up to 5.00% APY, but these top APYs are usually limited. This is still much better than the average of 0.39% APY, according to the FDIC.Banks and credit unions are constantly adjusting their annual percentage yields (APYs) as markets react to Federal Reserve policy and inflation data, so staying up to date can make a real difference. Here’s where the best savings rates stand today — and what…
“Numerous countries have told me they’re on the way,” says U.S. president.
Key PointsThe Department of Education’s IDR application backlog fell to 576,609 as of February 28, 2026 — the lowest level reported since court-ordered tracking began.For the second consecutive reporting period, zero IDR loan discharges were identified. The Department says the January eligibility batch processed in early March, and a new batch is scheduled for later in March.The PSLF buyback backlog grew to 88,170 pending applications, up from 86,520 last month. The Department of Education’s income-driven repayment application backlog has dropped to its lowest point on record, according to a new court filing submitted March 16 (PDF File).But that progress is overshadowed…
Hedge funds ’aggressively’ short financial stocks, says Goldman
Unlike Windows, Linux is mostly fast and efficient, even if you are running it on older hardware like I am. It is built that way on purpose. The system quietly takes care of many things in the background. The kernel manages memory automatically, keeps frequently used files cached so they open faster next time, and clears temporary data when needed. Because of this, I started wondering why are there plenty of optimization tools for Linux? Honestly, that confused me at first. Let’s talk about that. Linux optimization tools often promise to speed up your system, clean junk files, and make…