15.6% of federal student-loan balances, more than $250 billion, are past due by the end of the September 2024 ramp-up period, affecting 9.7 million borrowers.

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Chinese Plastics Factories Face Mass Closure As US Ethane Disappears

"The situation is dire for China’s ethane crackers as they have no alternative to US supply"

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/chinese-plastics-factories-face-mass- closure-us-ethane-disappears

Drugged Into Oblivion: More Than 60% Of US Adults Admit That They Are Taking Pharmaceutical Drugs

We are the most drugged nation in the history of the world, and the pharmaceutical companies are absolutely swimming in cash...

https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/drugged-oblivion-more-60-us-adults- admit-they-are-taking-pharmaceutical-drugs

Why More People Are Testing Their Blood Without A Doctor

At-home testing can offer a more robust picture of health, according to experts.(Who needs a doctor when we have Youtube videos and Grok AI from X?)

https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/why-more-people-are-testing-their- blood-without-doctor

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Fed’s $2T Bailout is Prepped - Banks Will Echo WW2 Era

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usb2PgiHF6o

Here Are the Leading Contenders to Succeed Pope Francis as Head of the Catholic Church

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/here-are-leading-contenders- succeed-pope-francis-as/