Matt Gagnon discusses the high cost of college education, noting that tuition at the University of Maine is around $17,000, with additional costs bringing the total to $30,000 annually. He criticizes the student loan system, highlighting the financial burden of degrees with low earning potential, such as English Literature or art, which can lead to significant debt. Gagnon suggests reforms like capping interest rates and promoting community colleges as a more affordable alternative. He argues that the current system encourages irresponsible borrowing and advocates for rational expectations tied to degree earning potential.
A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.
