Biden’s student loan forgiveness: Unclear how many will benefit

Two students walk on UCLA’s campus in Westwood, California. While college graduates might be earning more money now, their outcomes also depend on where they started financially, says Ron Lieber, author of the New York Times’ “Your Money” column. Photo by Amy Ta/KCRW

Critics of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan say it’s unfair to people who already paid off their debts, and that it could add to already surging inflation.

A declining fish population in the polluted Gulf Coast spurred clashes between Vietnamese fishermen and KKK members after the Vietnam War. It’s the focus of Kirk Wallace Johnson’s new book.

To celebrate the last breath of summer, try picking your own fruits and vegetables from local farms. There’s still time to enjoy berries, squash, tomatoes, herbs, and summer flowers.