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Two major student loan grace periods are set to expire this week. Here's what to know

Two federal programs that helped federal student loan borrowers ease back into payments are ending. It will have the biggest impact on borrowers with defaulted loans or borrowers who miss payments moving forward.
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Martha Stewart Uses Merit Beauty’s Minimalist Stick for Quick, Skin-Like Coverage
Scouted/The Daily Beast/Merit Beauty/Vivien Killilea/Getty Images.Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.Ever since the buzzy beauty brand launched in early 2021, Merit Beauty’s no-fuss, minimalist formulas have won the hearts of many makeup-wearers. Known for its no-makeup-makeup aesthetic and clean, cruelty-free formulas, Merit Beauty’s tightly curated collection delivers effortless products formulated to be buildable and customizable, inclusive, and on-the-go-friendly. Its Minimalist stick—a lightweight foundation, concealer, and contour stick in one compact package—is certainly no exception.The non-greasy buildable complexion stick has won over countless beauty editors and makeup artists, but the brand’s base recently got a stellar celeb endorsement from none other than my hero, Martha Stewart. Stewart, who is an ambassador for Merit Beauty, used the Merit’s Minimalist Stick (along with several of the brand’s hero products) in a recent video posted to Instagram. The entrepreneur and lifestyle icon says Merit’s fuss-free and effective products help streamline her makeup routine. “I did that in under five minutes—easier than making a pot of soup.” Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Trump: Nobody Could Have Predicted a Hurricane Would Hit Mid-Hurricane Season
Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesFormer President Donald Trump traveled to Valdosta, Georgia on Monday, where he rambled incoherently about how no one could have predicted Hurricane Helene’s arrival—which made landfall at the peak of hurricane season. Speaking to the press outside the heavily damaged brick facade of a warehouse, Trump opined, “Nobody thought this would be happening, especially now it’s so late in the season for the hurricanes.” Hurricane season typically runs from early June through late November, meaning that there are still two months to go. What’s more, forecasters with the National Hurricane Center not only knew of Helene’s coming, but accurately predicted its path and impact days before it hit.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Top Dems push for Tish James to run for NYC mayor if Eric Adams is ousted
Political sources said even Gov. Kathy Hochul’s camp reached out to James recently to see if she’d be interested in jumping into a special election if Cuomo – her political nemesis – finally makes his long-rumored intro into the race.
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The Wizards, unwilling to skip steps, are content to lay the foundation
Washington carries modest but realistic expectations into the 2024-25 season. “It’s process over outcomes,” Coach Brian Keefe said.
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NFL kicker Brandon McManus avoids league discipline after sexual assault allegations: reports
Veteran placekicker Brandon McManus will not be facing discipline from the NFL for violating the personal conduct policy regarding a sexual assault lawsuit that has been dismissed.
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Fox News Politics: B-Team Battle
The latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content
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NYT headline asks why Trump attended Alabama-Georgia game if he 'says he's in danger'
A New York Times headline asked Sunday why former President Trump visited a recent college football game after two assassination attempts on his life.
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Canada’s lesser-known Atlantic Coast is heating up this winter
A few hours away by airplane, the Maritimes are relatively easy to reach and filled with monumental architecture, icebergs and pristine wildlife.
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Northern lights primed to put on biggest show in decades over Canada
Skip Norway and Iceland -- the geomagnetic north pole is closer to Canada, so fans can see the northern lights at lower latitudes than in Europe.
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Three arrested after bloody Cardinals fan brawl in another violent NFL encounter
Three men were arrested for misdemeanor assault for their involvement in a brawl during Sunday’s game between the Cardinals and Commanders
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John Ritter's son impersonates 'Three's Company' star, leaves fans stunned: ‘Oh my God’
Jason Ritter is honoring his father, "Three's Company" star John Ritter, in a recent TikTok video which has gone viral. In the video, Jason imitates one of his father's iconic expressions.
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Indigenous tourism goes luxe in Canada’s most exciting rural regions
Whether visiting a traditional heritage site or indulging in a culinary experience, First Nation communities are a crucial part of Canada’s history.
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Bob Navarro, a pioneer for Latinos in broadcast journalism, dies at 92
Bob Navarro, one of the first Latino journalists to appear in Southern California airwaves, has died at 92. He was remembered as a 'role model for integration.'
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After six years of marathon news conferences, Mexico's AMLO steps off the stage
Since 2018, Andrés Manuel López Obrador has begun each weekday with a 7 a.m. news conference. On Monday, Mexico's outgoing president gave his final mañanera.
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Israel assassinates Hezbollah’s Nasrallah: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 1, 2024
NY Post readers discuss Israel’s missile strike on a neighborhood in Beirut that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
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'America's Nobel' goes to a power couple who made a startling discovery about HIV
This year's Lasker Prize for public service goes to South African researchers Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim. The married couple made a startling discovery about HIV — and did something about it.
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Yes, New York, the doorman really does know all your worst secrets
A Park Avenue doorman reveals what he knows about residents' love lives and strange habits.
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Georgia judge says state can’t enforce 6-week abortion ban
The ruling means abortions until 22 weeks of pregnancy are once again legal.
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Alex Verdugo looking for chance at Yankees redemption in postseason with role uncertain
Yankees left fielder Alex Verdugo was more certain about the postseason offering the potential for a reset.
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Giuliani’s Daughter Rips Trump for ‘Implosion’ of Dad’s Life as She Backs Harris
Brendan McDermid/ReutersRudy Giuliani’s daughter has an urgent warning to America: Don’t let Donald Trump do to you what it did to my dad. Caroline Giuliani, 35, penned a column in Vanity Fair to endorse Kamala Harris and declare that Trump led to the “implosion” of her dad’s life, from beloved New York City mayor to indicted and disbarred attorney. “Nothing I have experienced prepared me for the very public and relentless implosion of my father’s life,” she wrote Monday.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Mikal Bridges likely to wait on a Knicks extension
On the eve of his contract-extension eligibility, Mikal Bridges claimed ambivalence.
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This is the best retirement town in the US, according to a new report
The ideal place to spend one’s sunset years is a highly subjective matter, but this town is the best place to retire in America.
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Goldie Hawn says 'good sex' is key component in relationship with Kurt Russell
Goldie Hawn is getting candid about the intimate moments in her relationship with Kurt Russell. The actress says "good sex" has been important to the longevity of their relationship.
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NYC nut randomly slashes man, 62, with boxcutter in broad daylight attack
The victim was waiting for the light to change in Parkchester around 2:20 p.m. when the menace -- who has a history of being emotionally disturbed -- suddenly cut the man's right ear for no reason, authorities and sources said. 
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Sean Combs Will Try Another Appeal of Judge’s Decision to Deny Bail
Mr. Combs is in a Brooklyn jail awaiting trial on federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
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Retired professor, accused of bilking wealthy friends, pleads guilty in NY
Lawrence Gray, who was accused of stealing valuable jewelry, pleaded guilty to fraud.
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‘DWTS’ partners Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko further fuel romance rumors with PDA-filled outing Beverly Hills
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and her dance partner locked lips during a romantic outing in Beverly Hills despite shutting down romance rumors.
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‘Monday Night Football’ Schedule: Start Times, Channels, Where To Watch Tonight’s ‘MNF’ Games Live
Another week, another Monday night doubleheader!
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The new marquee battle in the NL West: Andrew Friedman vs. Buster Posey
Can San Francisco Giants icon Buster Posey resurrect the franchise and make it a real NL West threat to Andrew Friedman's Dodgers?
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Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports steaming toward a strike
Thousands of dockworkers at more than a dozen ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coasts are poised to walk off the job on Tuesday.
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Sixth Avenue skyscraper adds ‘eagle’ nest with signing of indoor golf company
The latest addition is part of the roughly $45 million in new tenants’ amenities at 1290 Sixth, and Vornado’s plan also includes a 12,000 square-foot “tablecloth” restaurant.
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Hurricane Relief -- Franklin Graham Encourages Victims and Prays for Donald Trump: 'Strengthen Him, Protect Him'
Christian Evangelist Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse, offered a prayer in Georgia for the victims devastated by hurricane Helene. The post Hurricane Relief — Franklin Graham Encourages Victims and Prays for Donald Trump: ‘Strengthen Him, Protect Him’ appeared first on Breitbart.
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Ciara talks Y2K trends, taking fashion risks and handling outfit haters: ‘Opinions don’t matter’
"I think it's only right to expect people to have opinions in the job that I have. But you know what's amazing about critics? There's never been a statue of a critic."
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Georgia’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Is Struck Down
The ruling is unlikely to be the final word on abortion access in the state, with the expectation that the case will ultimately be decided by the Georgia Supreme Court.
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Malik Obama says half-brother Barack is ‘still running the country’ — and warns he would have ‘a big role to play’ in Harris presidency
Abon’go Malik Obama believes his half-brother former President Barack Obama is “still running the country” — and would have “a big role to play” if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the 2024 election. Malik — who was best man at Barack’s wedding but has since parted ways with the 44th president — told The Post...
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Your dad’s dorky transition lenses are cool now — thanks to technology
The glasses first had a slow, uneven transition from dark gray or brown to a translucent yellow-ish shade, making them more about function over fashion. (Sorry, dad.) But not anymore.
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Why Shedeur Sanders snubbed Cam Newton in strange pregame moment
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders wasn't interested in talking to former NFL signal-caller Cam Newton ahead of the Buffaloes' win over UCF, 48-21, on Saturday.
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Three natural American wonders ruined by vandals, climbers and free-pooping hikers could take centuries to heal
Several famous national parks, forests and monuments have struggled with unruly visitors who ignore their carefully-curated rules and the damage they cause can last for centuries.
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Pentagon Sends Additional Troops to the Middle East
The additional forces, which one official placed at between 2,000 and 3,000, will bolster security for the 40,000 U.S. troops already in the region and help defend Israel, officials said.
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How Committed Is the Supreme Court to Executing Innocent People?
Oklahoma may execute Richard Glossip despite a mountain of exculpatory evidence undermining his conviction and objections by the state attorney general.
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Alexandria school closed due to lead exposure
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School in Alexandria is temporarily closed for cleaning after lead was detected in the building.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to how the VP debate is sometimes more memorable than the presidential debates
Vice Presidential debates rarely garner the same fanfare as their Presidential counterparts – but they're often more entertaining, and sometimes more consequential.
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California Bans Legacy Preferences at Private Universities
The change will affect Stanford University, the University of Southern California and other private colleges in the state.
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nytimes.com
D-backs vencen a Padres y sabrá si avanza a los playoffs el lunes
El jonrón de dos carreras del dominicano Ketel Marte coronó una cuarta entrada de seis anotaciones y los Diamondbacks de Arizona siguen con vida en la pelea por un comodín en la Liga Nacional al vencer 11-2 el domingo a los Padres de San Diego en el último encuentro de la temporada regular.
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Yankees working to stave off rust with five-day ALDS layoff
The Yankees took Monday off but are scheduled to hold workouts Tuesday through Friday — with Wednesday and Thursday expected to be the heaviest days.
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Atlético salva empate ante Real Madrid en un derbi suspendido por lanzamiento de objetos
Ángel Correa marcó un tanto en el quinto minuto del tiempo añadido para darle el domingo al Atlético de Madrid un empate 1-1 ante el Real Madrid en un derbi que fue suspendido más de 15 minutos después de que se arrojaron objetos al campo.
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Lawyers for two ex-officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death rest their cases
Attorneys for two of the three former Memphis police officers facing charges in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols rested their cases on Monday.
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