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- 1South Pacific Islands Warn Against Weaponizing Climate Debts●South Pacific: As Small Islands Battle Climate Change, Debts Should Not Be Weaponized
Small island states in the South Pacific are fighting for their survival against rising seas and intensifying storms, and commentators argue their growing debt burdens should not be used as leverage against them. Writing on the challenges facing these nations, the piece calls for debt relief rather than exploitation as the islands struggle to finance climate adaptation while servicing loans.
- 2Borrowers Say Canceled Student Debt Is Still Haunting Them●Student Loan Borrowers Allege Canceled Debt Is Still Trailing Them
Borrowers say student debt that was officially canceled is still being reported as outstanding, following them on credit records and collection notices. The Wall Street Journal reports complaints that canceled balances have not been cleared, leaving borrowers to fight errors with loan servicers and credit bureaus long after relief was granted.
- 3Two student loan borrowers sue Department of Education over credit damage▼Two student loan borrowers suing Department of Education over credit issues
Two federal student loan borrowers are suing the US Department of Education, saying loan servicing failures and misreported payment records have damaged their credit scores. They argue the department is responsible for errors passed on to credit bureaus, and the case could affect how millions of borrowers' loans are reported and disputed.