How the debt ceiling deal, which is up for a vote in the House today, would affect student loan forgiveness if it gets voted into law. Plus, a high school where nearly 10% of the graduating class is made up of twins, how to protect yourself against tick bites this summer, and the story of a college lacrosse player who survived going into heart failure during a game. |
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If the agreement between the Biden administration and top congressional Republicans is signed into law, payments on federal student loans that were paused at the start of the pandemic will be reinstated at the end of August, with those bills coming due the following month. The law could mean millions of people getting hit with bills they didn't realize are due and can't afford, the leader of a nonprofit advocacy group told NBC News. The bipartisan debt ceiling bill was approved by a key Republican-led House committee yesterday and is set for a vote in the House today. It would then need to be approved by the Democratic-controlled Senate before the Treasury Department's deadline of Monday to avert a calamitous default. Here's the latest. |
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If it felt like the same last names kept being announced at the graduation ceremony for Vernon Hills High School in Illinois last week, that's because 7% of the graduating class of 377 students are twins or triplets. The school, about 40 miles outside Chicago, had 12 sets of twins and a set of triplets as part of the Class of 2023 — and even the school's principal is a twin. Some of the twins shared with TODAY what it will be like to be split up next year when they head off to college. "I'm definitely for sure a little nervous," one twin said about her brother. "I might not show it, but I'm scared for him. But it's OK." See more here. |
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Two years ago, Mercyhurst University lacrosse player Ryan Scoble felt short of breath during warm-ups before a game and thought he might have the flu. By the third quarter, he was struggling to breathe at all. At only 21 years old, he was in heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle loses strength and becomes enlarged. Scoble needed a heart transplant, and he nearly died while waiting for one. But he was determined to heal and take the field again. "(My doctors) looked at me like, 'Dude, you died here like four months ago, and now you want to go back to a full contact sport?'" Scoble said. Read about his incredible journey here. |
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Is it a little scratch or a cut or did you get bitten by a tick? Sometimes it can be hard to figure out, but there are some telltale signs. We spoke with experts about the different types of ticks in the U.S., the various illnesses they can cause, and what it looks like if you get bitten by a tick. We also have advice for when to see a doctor and symptoms to watch for if you're going on a hike or have a pet that might bring ticks home. Here's what to know and how to protect yourself. |
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What better time to start a walking streak than on a nice, sunny day? Keep your progress going or begin a new walking routine this summer with our Start TODAY 30-day plan for June. The point of this month's routine is to make walking a consistent habit, and we have a handy chart to track your progress. Make sure to join our Start TODAY Facebook page for regular inspiration from our own Al Roker and Start TODAY members like Mercedes Riley, whose 84-pound weight loss journey began with walking around her backyard for five minutes every day. See the plan here. |
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You don't need to make a trip to Maine to track down a quality lobster roll thanks to this recipe from Food Network star Scott Conant. The Maine-style sandwich in a buttered hot dog bun features celery, hot sauce and paprika to bring some heat to the lobster. There's more than one way to make a New England-style lobster roll, so if you want a little more butter with your shellfish, try Scott's Connecticut-style roll. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
I did it, Mom! At 72 years old, Sam Kaplan became the first of his seven siblings to earn a bachelor's degree, and his 99-year-old mother was there to cheer him on at graduation. Sam received his diploma in Cinema and Media Arts from Georgia Gwinnett College. The last time his mother attended one of Sam's graduations was when he got his high school diploma in 1969. The father of five decided to go back to school when he was 68, and he left his mark on his classmates and professors. "Sam was always willing to share photos and stories about his interesting life and his family. We're so proud to see him graduate, but we will miss him," Kate Balsley, an associate professor of film at Georgia Gwinnett College, said in a statement. |
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