Authored by Tom Gantert via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he might support a bill capping federal student loan interest at 2.5 percent. Interest rates for newer federal student loans range from 6.52 percent to 9.07 percent, depending on the loan type. “President Trump said he will support capping federal student loan interest rates at 2.5%! This has been an issue that I’ve long championed in Congress,” said Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) in an X post on Saturday. “Every American that decides to pursue higher education, especially in STEM, becomes an asset to our nation and gives us an edge on China.” Luna posted a video of Trump saying “he might” support an interest rate cap. In June, Luna introduced a resolution asking the House to consider legislation to lower the interest rate on federal student loans to 2 percent. The issue has been circulating in Congress for a while. Rep. Michael Lawler (R-N.Y.) introduced the Affordable Loans for Students bill in March 2025 that would lower the interest …

The Duchess of Sussex’s estranged father has firmly denied child sex allegations, vowing to clear his name. Thomas Markle, 82, addressed the recent claims that have sparked international police inquiries, telling the Mail on Sunday: “I have never had sex with anyone under the age of 18.” But the retired Hollywood lighting director acknowledged travelling to the Philippines at least twice while single and paying for sex. He added: “I like Asian women but that is not a crime.” Speaking from a Florida nursing facility where he is recovering from a leg amputation, Mr Markle protested his innocence and pledged to co-operate fully with investigators. During the extensive interview, Mr Markle outlined his defence, stating that he is willing to take a lie detector test and speak directly to investigators, that he suspects his son, Thomas Markle Jnr—who reported him to the police—could be behind an original letter sent to Scotland Yard containing a number of claims about alleged offending, and that any illicit images found on his computer were “planted”. He also claimed that …

Members of right-wing student groups march through the streets of Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during a demonstration called “Unlock Everything,” organized in opposition to recent left-wing student protests and one of several demonstrations held by groups across the political spectrum. Gregorio Borgia/AP hide caption toggle caption i Gregorio Borgia/AP MILAN — Thousands of young people marched Saturday through the streets of several Italian cities, including Milan, Rome and Turin, as authorities deployed large numbers of police and soldiers in a largely successful bid to stave off a repeat of the violent clashes and looting that marred similar protests last week. The demonstration in Milan remained peaceful, but there were brief clashes with police in both Rome and Turin. In Milan, thousands of young people marched the streets as soldiers were deployed and luxury boutiques were boarded up, but by late afternoon, most shops had opened, Italian media reported. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced a raft of measures, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to Milan and tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up …

NAPLES, Italy, Oct 24 : Lazio climbed to the top of the Serie A table with a 2-1 home win over Parma on Saturday as AS Roma twice came from behind to secure a 3-3 draw with Napoli in a pulsating Serie A clash in Naples. Lazio have 22 points from their eight matches this season and are three points clear of champions Inter Milan, who have played a game fewer and host Fiorentina on Sunday. Lazio opened the scoring in the 50th minute as Kenneth Taylor netted his first goal of the season, before Parma’s Diego Carlos put the ball into his own net trying to cut out a cross. The visitors scored a late consolation through Simone Lontani. Third-placed Roma trailed 2-0 and then 3-2 late on, so will be pleased with a point in Naples as they preserved their 15-game unbeaten run in Serie A that dates back to April. Frank Anguissa’s spectacular overhead kick gave Napoli the lead and Scott McTominay doubled the advantage. At that stage they were cruising, but …

The Trump administration wants to block the certification of the Senate election in Alaska if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses, arguing that another candidate with the same name may confuse voters. The justice department said in a federal lawsuit filed on Thursday that the inclusion of another Dan Sullivan on the ballot could lead some to mistakenly cast their votes for the wrong candidate. Polls suggest the race between Senator Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola is tight, with Peltola holding a narrow lead in the final days before the 3 November vote. The US government wants the judge to bar the state from certifying the results if Senator Sullivan loses by a margin less than the other Sullivan. “I’m the one that said do it,” US President Donald Trump told reporters when asked for his thoughts on the lawsuit after he landed in Florida for a campaign rally on Friday. Trump has referred to the second Sullivan’s candidacy as a “scam” and said his administration was looking at “powerful legal options” to end it. The …

Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow border wall construction to resume in the Big Bend area of Texas. In an emergency application filed with the high court on Oct. 21, lawyers for the federal government asked the justices to lift a lower court order halting construction of President Donald Trump’s key project that began during his first term in office. In the Oct. 3 order, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone sided with environmental groups who claimed the work was unconstitutional, breached the separation of powers, and took land from residents. “This case involves a baseless injunction that halts a major portion of the construction of the border wall,” U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrote in the emergency application. “Leaving a 300-plus-mile gap in border defenses would act as a dangerous magnet for cartels and other bad actors to exploit as other routes close off.” The Trump administration argued that continuing construction was crucial because the Big Bend region encompasses nearly one-quarter of …

To free up more time in your life, writer Caroline Sylge proposes a creative idea: Give yourself a “say no” retreat. It’s a day to look at your calendar and thoughtfully decline obligations in the next few weeks and months. Juan Moyano/ Moment RF/ Getty Images hide caption toggle caption i Juan Moyano/ Moment RF/ Getty Images This story is adapted from Life Kit’s weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get expert advice on lifestyle topics like health, money, relationships and more.  How is your to-do list looking for the next few weeks? If it’s already full of obligations and tasks you’ve been dreading, and ramping up toward the holidays, you might need a “say no” retreat. That’s one of dozens of creative ideas in Caroline Sylge’s book, How to Retreat: A Guide to Stepping Away from the Everyday to Find Space for Yourself, published this spring. A “say no” retreat is a day to brainstorm all the things you want to say no to in your life in the coming weeks and months, she …