The Department of Education is ending the SAVE student loan repayment plan, a program introduced under President Joe Biden to ease repayment and provide debt relief. Republicans argue the plan was illegal and misleading, while critics warn Black borrowers — who already carry significantly higher student debt — will be hit hardest by the change.
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Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has rewritten the Billboard record books, earning its 20th week at No. 1 on the Hot 100 — the longest reign in chart history. The milestone also makes Carey the first artist to top the chart across four different decades.
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Former U.S. attorneys are sounding the alarm over what they describe as unprecedented political interference inside the Justice Department. Speaking at the Speak Up for Justice Forum, prosecutors warned that the Trump administration is pressuring prosecutors, attacking judges and undermining the independence of the justice system.

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The Black Joy Market brought families and entrepreneurs together in Plano, Texas, as Black-owned businesses navigate a statewide DEI crackdown. Organized by Puzzles of Color, the event featured local vendors, music, food and photos with Black Santa — all aimed at celebrating community and supporting small businesses.
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Carl Carlton, the Detroit-born funk and R&B singer best known for the 1981 classic “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has died at the age of 72. Carlton rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like “I Can Feel It” and his top-10 cover of “Everlasting Love.” His decades-long career left a lasting mark on Black music and popular culture.
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Two students are dead and nine others were wounded after a mass shooting at Brown University. Police say no suspect is in custody as investigators continue to search for answers.

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Democrats in Congress have released a new batch of declassified photos showing Jeffrey Epstein with high-profile figures at his properties, fueling renewed calls for transparency. Republicans call the move a political stunt, noting that many images were already public and offer no proof of wrongdoing.
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The Federal Reserve has issued its second consecutive quarter-point rate cut, signaling growing concern about the direction of the U.S. economy. Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that labor-market conditions are cooling, inflation risks remain elevated and new data suggests the workforce is losing momentum — with artificial intelligence continuing to shape employment trends.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater launched its 2025–26 season with a Dec. 3 gala led by Honorary Chair Colman Domingo and Honored Guest Ciara. Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack ushered in the company’s next chapter while honoring the legacy of Judith Jamison and founder Alvin Ailey. The evening featured works including Blink of an Eye, A Case of You, Grace, and the iconic Revelations.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to fall as Americans express deeper concern about the U.S. economy. A new AP-NORC poll shows declines across the board — including among independents and Republicans — with most adults now saying the economy is in poor shape. The survey was conducted December 4–8 with 1,146 adults nationwide.
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