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Airline Passengers Stranded in Palm Springs Overnight Slept in the Airport without Food or Water.

Airline passengers left stranded in Palm Springs after Friday's nationwide ground stop are stuck at the airport where the restaurants have closed and even the vending machines are out of order.

14 hours 33 minutes ago

David Reese

CA, US & World

Student Loan Forgiveness Could Bring Unexpected Tax Bills for Millions of Borrowers

A new report from Protect Borrowers warns that the expiration of a federal tax break could leave millions of people facing taxes on student loan debt forgiven through income-driven repayment plans. The group estimates as many as 271,000 Californians could be affected over the next decade, although California's state tax treatment differs from federal rules.

3 hours 10 minutes ago

NBC Palm Springs

CA, US & World

Report Finds Gap Between Civics Lessons and Student Voice in California Schools

A new report from YouthTruth finds that many students learn about civic engagement in school but do not feel they have meaningful opportunities to influence decisions or make change. Researchers say schools can help close the gap by building trust, strengthening students’ sense of belonging and giving them opportunities to participate.

4 hours 40 minutes ago

Public News Service

Business, Finance & Tech

California Family Caregivers Struggle With Rising Long-Term Care Costs

More than 7 million Californians provide care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones, often with little financial support. Advocates say the rising cost of long-term care, limited access to affordable memory care and concerns about Medi-Cal cuts are placing additional pressure on low-income families. One California woman who spent six years caring for her mother with Alzheimer's disease says the system left families with few affordable options.

6 hours 10 minutes ago

Public News Service