Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call WednesdayNearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.CNBC1d agoWhole story →HealthSecurityrussia plague incident
France is caught between angry students and unforgiving bond marketsFrance's student protests took a breather on Wednesday after weeks of unrest, but market pressure on the French government intensified ahead of budget talks.CNBC2d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyfrench budget talks
Trump set to talk to Russia's Putin 'very soon' about plague-related death in SiberiaTrump says he will speak with Putin “very soon” over a plague incident in Russia as CDC monitor the situation.CNBC2d agoWhole story →HealthSecuritytrump putin call
Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low riskWHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.CNBC3d agoWhole story →Healthplague outbreak response
Trump reiterates pledge to send $5,000 checks, and hands out smaller payments, as midterm elections loomTrump renewed a $5,000 check pledge tied to Republican control of Congress as $500 ACA refunds go out and $90 Medicare rebates are scheduled.CNBC4d agoWhole story →EconomyHealthmidterm elections loom
Trump officials extend student loan interest rate discount deadlineThe Trump administration announced it will extend the deadline for federal student loan borrowers to sign up for autopay and get a reduced interest rate.CNBC10d agoWhole story →EducationEconomystudent loan interest rate deadline
NIH cuts delayed a cancer trial. Patients lost time they didn't haveA delayed clinical trial underscores the stakes of federal research funding cuts for children with DIPG, a deadly brain tumor with few treatment options.CNBC14d agoWhole story →HealthEducationnih funding cuts
Why to apply for college aid nowCollege-bound students and their families can now complete the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.CNBC14d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyfafsa application opening
Dump these loser stocks this fall, Wolfe Research says. It could help cut next year's tax billMutual funds often start ditching their biggest losers in mid-September. Wolfe Research has a list of likely candidates that could see sharp declines.CNBC29d agoWhole story →EconomyEducation
