21 h. ago Deadline Extended: NPR Student Podcast Challenge entries are now due May 25

Entries for our seventh annual contest for fourth grade podcasters, and middle and high school students are now due Sunday, May 25 at midnight E.T.

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3 d. ago Hidden REAL ID hassles facing airline travelers and states to avoid

States vary in readiness for the May 7 REAL ID deadline. While some DMVs offer extended hours to accommodate demand, others face challenges with appointment availability as the date approaches.

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4 d. ago Are you expected to start repaying your defaulted student loans? NPR wants to know

How will having to start repaying your student loans affect your financial situation? Tell us about your experience, and we may be in touch for an upcoming story on Morning Edition.

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6 d. ago Exclusive — Senate Majority Leader John Thune Targeting July 4 as Deadline to Send Reconciliation Plan Extending Trump Tax Cuts to President’s Desk

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Breitbart News exclusively he is targeting a July 4 deadline to get the big budget reconciliation plan that would extend President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts– adding no tax on tips, Social Security income, or overtime wages–to the president’s desk for his signature. The post Exclusive — Senate Majority Leader John Thune Targeting July 4 as Deadline to Send Reconciliation Plan Extending Trump Tax Cuts to President’s Desk appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Side Event submission deadline extended for TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Did you miss your chance to apply for a Side Event at “TechCrunch Sessions: AI Week?” Don’t worry – we’ve extended the deadline by three more days! You now have until May 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT to submit your proposal. This is your opportunity to connect with attendees of TC Sessions: AI and the […]

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7 d. ago Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

The Republican proposal would eliminate Grad PLUS loans, set strict limits on Parent PLUS loans and create a system in which colleges would be on the hook if their students don't repay their loans.

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8 d. ago Mohsen Mahdawi, facing possible deportation, speaks from detention center

NPR speaks with Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student protester who showed up for his final interview to become a U.S. citizen and was arrested. He's being held in a Vermont detention center.

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8 d. ago Detained on verge of U.S. citizenship, Mohsen Mahdawi speaks from Vermont prison

Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."

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8 d. ago Mohsen Mahdawi — the Columbia student arrested at his citizenship appointment — speaks

Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."

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8 d. ago A student protester in danger of deportation tells his story from detention

In his first interview since being detained, pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen Mahdawi tells NPR he was arrested after arriving for what he thought was a citizenship test.

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1 week ago Need REAL ID in a hurry? Here are some alternative options outside the DMV

The May 7 REAL ID deadline has prompted states to get creative with compliance efforts. Extended DMV hours and mobile services help residents obtain required identification for domestic air travel.

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1 week ago GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 51 | Overview of Washington’s 2025 Legislative Session: Tax Policy Challenges and Business Impacts [Podcast]

GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 51 | Overview of Washington’s 2025 Legislative Session: Tax Policy Challenges and Business Impacts [Podcast]  NatLawReview.com

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1 week ago What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt

The Department of Education says it will resume collections on May 5 and send wage garnishment notices "later this summer." Here's how to know — and what to do — if you'll be affected.

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2 w. ago The Brave Souls take on icy waters in this College Podcast Challenge entry

A group called the "Brave Souls" plunge into icy river waters each week -- a podcast about them is a finalist in NPR's College Podcast Challenge.

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3 w. ago Student activist arrested by ICE at his citizenship appointment

Immigration officials called student Mohsen Mahdawi in for his U.S. citizenship interview. When he arrived, ICE arrested him. Experts say it's a new extreme in the crackdown on student activism.

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3 w. ago IRS Extends 2025 Tax Deadline in At Least 9 States. See the List

IRS Extends 2025 Tax Deadline in At Least 9 States. See the List  TODAY.com

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