By JANIE HAR Associated Press Preston Martin figured the retro blue Volkswagen van he slept in for a year during college was a goner, given that he parked it in a Malibu neighborhood just before the Palisades fire ripped through, reducing homes and cars to rubble and charred metal. So …
Read More »Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — more than any other president in U.S. history. In a last-minute action …
Read More »Fiery Hegseth Nomination Hearing
The Latest: Senators ask Hegseth about tax returns, tattoos and diversity in the military By The Associated Press undefined Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. The hearing opened Tuesday as senators question whether the former combat …
Read More »Honor Huff hits nine 3-pointers, scores 31 to lead Chattanooga past VMI 91-66
By The Associated Press undefinedCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Honor Huff matched career highs with nine 3-pointers and 31 points to lead Chattanooga over VMI 91-66 on Sunday in a game that was postponed a day because of winter weather concerns.Huff, a junior, shot 9 for 12 (9 for 10 from …
Read More »It’s sick season. Here’s how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV
The Associated Press undefined In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds.While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because …
Read More »Ohio State getting shot at 6th national title after 28-14 win over Texas in CFP semi Cotton Bowl
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jack Sawyer had the kind of moment that will live on long past his playing days with Ohio State. Of course, one more victory would make it that much sweeter. Sawyer stripped Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers — his former roommate …
Read More »Video: UTC Campus Snow Day 2025
Picture Gallery: Snow Day at UTC 2025
Students play in the snow Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Students play in the snow Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Students play in the snow Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Students play in the snow Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Students play in the snow Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Students play in the snow …
Read More »Winds that have fueled LA fires are expected to calm, giving firefighters a chance to corral flames
By JAIMIE DING, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation’s second-largest city on edge. The fires have …
Read More »Wildfires latest: At least 10,000 structures have burned in a series of fires around Los Angeles
By The Associated Press undefined Firefighters battled Thursday to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed seven people, burned at least 10,000 structures from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes. Ferocious winds that drove the …
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