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Title: Effective and Strong Macro-Control: Economic Observations of China in 2024Overall, the insights shared and ideas exchanged at the China Economic Roundtable serve as a powerful reminder of the collective commitment to building a more robust and dynamic economic ecosystem that will enable China to navigate the complexities of the global economy and emerge stronger and more prosperous in the years to come.
Dribbling is not only about individual flair but also about making intelligent decisions on the pitch. Players like Kudus and Doucoure have shown that dribbling can be a valuable tool in unlocking tight defenses and creating goal-scoring opportunities. Their willingness to take risks and their confidence on the ball have set them apart from their peers in the league.Despite the turmoil and upheaval, some traders remain optimistic about the long-term prospects of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. They view the recent volatility as a natural part of the market cycle, a necessary correction that will ultimately lead to a healthier and more sustainable ecosystem. Others, however, are more cautious, warning of further turbulence and uncertainty in the days and weeks ahead.The Biden administration withdrew two major student loan forgiveness plans Friday, just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Here's a look at what it means for borrowers and student loan service providers. The Details: The Education Department posted notices in the Federal Register that it was withdrawing two proposals that could have reduced student loan debt for millions of borrowers, including those with financial hardship and those who have been in repayment for years, CNBC reported. Read Next: Waymo’s Autonomous Vehicles Are Safer Than Human Drivers: Report The department wrote that it was withdrawing the proposed rules due to "operational challenges in implementing the proposals." It also said it would focus its resources on "helping at-risk borrowers return to repayment successfully" as the administration prepares to leave office in the next month. "The Biden administration knew that the proposals for broad student loan forgiveness would have been thwarted by the Trump administration," higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz told CNBC. What Else: Also on Friday, the Department of Education announced another $4.28 billion in loan forgiveness for nearly 55,000 public service workers which brought the total amount of student loan forgiveness under the Biden administration to $180 billion. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona emphasized the administration's commitment to student loan relief for public service workers in a statement Friday. "Four years ago, the Biden-Harris Administration made a pledge to America’s teachers, service members, nurses, first responders, and other public servants that we would fix the broken Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and I’m proud to say that we delivered," Cardona said. Loan Servicers: The administration's withdrawal of the additional loan forgiveness proposals is potentially a positive development for student loan providers including SoFi Technologies, Inc. SOFI , Navient Corp. NAVI and SLM Corp. SLM Student loan providers would have lost revenue if Biden's student loan forgiveness plans had gone through. Additionally, the rollout of forgiveness programs often requires servicers to update systems, retrain staff and manage complex transitions, all of which would increase expenses. Read Next: ‘Santa Came Early’ But Fed Brings ‘Coal Next Year’: Experts Weigh In On Interest Rate Cut, 2025 Projections Image: Shutterstock. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
With a determination to return to the summit of European football, Real Madrid have earmarked a significant sum to reinforce their squad with top-quality talent. The club's unwavering ambition to reclaim their dominance on both the domestic and continental fronts has seen them target a young and promising player from one of England's biggest clubs.
CARSON — It was the perfect start to the perfect end of the 2024 season for the Galaxy. Within the first 15 minutes, just barely enough time after the pregame festivities, the Galaxy seized control, first with Joseph Paintsil’s opening goal, followed by Dejan Joveljic for a quick two-goal lead. From there, the Galaxy, who had been known to run up the scoreboard, dug in and eventually saw a 2-1 win, claiming the club’s sixth MLS Cup title, Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park in front of 26,812. This was the Galaxy’s first MLS Cup appearance since 2014. After going unbeaten at home in the regular season, the Galaxy is now unbeaten (4-0) at home in MLS Cups. Last year at this time, the Galaxy was well into their offseason rebuilding project. The 2023 regular season was dismal, finishing in 13th place in the Western Conference, but before contending for the MLS Cup, the Galaxy had to win its offseason. And that’s what they did, with the acquisitions of goalkeeper John McCarthy and defender John Nelson and the signings of Designated Players Paintsil and Gabriel Pec. The moves, coupled with the re-emergence of Joveljic and fiery Riqui Puig paid dividends during the season. One question for Saturday was how the Galaxy would replace Puig, who suffered an ACL injury in last week’s conference final win against Seattle. In stepped Gaston Brugman, who hadn’t appeared in the starting lineup since Oct. 5 and had just three starting assignments since September. Brugman assisted on Paintsil’s opening goal, slotting a ball from midfield through the defense right to Paintsil in the ninth minute. Joveljic made it 2-0 in the 13th minute. The Red Bulls received a lifeline in the 28th minute on Sean Nealis’ goal after the Galaxy failed to clear a corner kick. The Red Bulls had a stretch of four consecutive corner kicks later in the half to test the Galaxy’s structure, but weren’t able to break through. Related Articles The Red Bulls, seeking their first MLS title, received a bit of bad news before the game as center back Andres Reyes was removed from the starting lineup due to an illness. This was the first MLS Cup appearance for the Red Bulls since 2008. The Red Bulls were the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference and recorded three consecutive upsets to advance, knocking second-seeded Columbus in the first round, sixth-seeded New York City FC in the conference semifinal and third-seeded Orlando City in the conference final. More to come on this story.