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John Legend has partnered with Bilt to cover rent for 50 college students this fall at Wilberforce University, Central State University, Morehouse College and the University of Pennsylvania. The initiative focuses on students living off campus who are at risk of eviction, with Scholarship America partnering with Bilt on the effort.

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With five weeks until Election Day in the midterms, the latest Quinnipiac University national poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 34%. Sixty-one percent of registered voters disapprove of his performance, while approval on the economy hit a new low of 31%. Additionally, registered voters favor Democrats over Republicans for House control by a 12-point margin.

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The Education Department has extended the federal student loan autopay enrollment deadline from Sept. 30 to Dec. 31. Eligible borrowers can receive a temporary 1-percentage-point interest rate reduction through June 30, 2028, while the separate SAVE repayment transition deadline remains unchanged.

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The National Museum of African American History and Culture marked its 10th anniversary with events in Washington celebrating a decade of telling Black history. Since opening in 2016, the museum has welcomed nearly 14 million visitors and more than 26,000 school groups.

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Roughly 7 million borrowers affected by the end of the SAVE plan are being told to choose new repayment options within 90 days. For some, monthly payments could rise sharply, while borrowers also report servicing errors involving defaults and loan forgiveness counts.

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President Donald Trump is meeting with some of the technology industry's biggest names as concerns grow over artificial intelligence. A new CNN poll finds 75% of Americans are more fearful or concerned than hopeful or excited about AI, while 71% say the federal government is not doing enough to regulate it.

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Mighty Sparrow, born Slinger Francisco, has died at 91. The celebrated Trinidadian singer and songwriter became an international calypso icon known for his powerful voice, sharp wit, political lyrics and decades of performances around the world.

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The Trump administration is moving to cancel $810 million in funding already approved by Congress, including money for refugee services, minority-owned businesses and housing counseling. The Government Accountability Office says the pocket rescission strategy is illegal under federal law.

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Angela Stribling, the pioneering BET personality and radio host known for "Pillow Talk," has died at 58. Her husband said she died at home after a two-year battle with brain cancer.

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The White House is airing three taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump, including one that closely mirrors a 2024 campaign spot. Lawmakers from both parties are questioning the use of public money, while the White House says the ads are public service announcements.

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