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Expert explains new Repayment Assistance Plan for student loans

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By Robert Powell Verified
| Idaho Statesman Verified
The federal student loan system is undergoing one of its biggest changes in years. Beginning July 1, 2026, the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) becomes the primary option for new borrowers, while borrowers currently enrolled in the SAVE plan will need to choose a new repayment path.
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Chocolate Brands Are Cutting Back on the Cocoa in Their Products

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By Chrissy Callahan Verified, Vicky Nguyen Verified, Robert Powell Verified
| TODAY Verified
As chocolate prices continue to rise, some companies are taking drastic measures to counteract sticker shock. And it's leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of some consumers. With the cost of cocoa steadily ticking up, some brands have begun swapping in different ingredients. But does the end result taste the same as the real deal? NBC News chief consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen went straight to the source to find out. In the latest segment of “TODAY’s Consumer Confidential” on Dec.
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Woman Speaks Out After Being Scammed by Ad With Deepfake of Her Doctor: 'Desperate and in Pain'

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By Caroline Kee Verified, Vicky Nguyen Verified, Robert Powell Verified
| TODAY Verified
Advertisements online for new medical treatments are more prevalent than ever. They're all over social media, pushing promising claims for exciting new products and devices. These include miracle cures and quick-and-easy fixes for everything from diabetes to chronic pain and weight loss. Many of these advertisements include videos of celebrities or doctors, with convincing endorsements and testimonials. The problem?
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