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The 7

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The 7

The Washington Post

Daily News, News

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🗓️ 9 April 2024

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Tuesday briefing: Solar eclipse; student debt forgiveness; Tesla Autopilot settlement; Jonathan Majors; U-Conn. Huskies; and more


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A total solar eclipse amazed millions of Americans yesterday.

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That's where we're starting the seven from the Washington Post.

0:21.0

I'm Hannah Jewel. It's Tuesday, April 9th. from the The Moon entirely blocked out the Sun in 13 states yesterday.

0:36.0

For just a few minutes it revealed the Sun's atmosphere and plunged the homes of

0:41.2

32 million Americans into darkness.

0:44.8

Millions more flocked to the path of totality to take in the awe-inspiring view.

0:50.0

Most of the rest of the country got to see a partial eclipse, as the moon blocked out at least half of the rest of the country got to see a partial eclipse as the moon blocked out at least

0:54.4

half of the sun. The day was marked by scientific experiments, religious ceremonies, and

0:59.7

tourist events. It was a once in a lifetime experience for many people.

1:04.0

If you missed it, there won't be another total solar eclipse in the lower 48 until 2044.

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But if you're willing to travel, you can catch one in Iceland and Spain in 2026.

1:15.0

Number two, President Biden announced a new student debt relief plan yesterday.

1:24.2

The plan would forgive some or all student loans for more than 30 million Americans.

1:29.4

The White House said it would wipe out up to $20,000 in interest for an estimated 25 million people.

1:35.7

That component of the plan could take effect as soon as this fall.

1:39.4

This is the latest step in Biden's plan to ease the burden of student loans. He's had to pursue a more peace

1:45.0

meal strategy after the Supreme Court shot down Biden's larger debt relief program last year.

1:51.0

But Biden has faced regular attacks on his debt cancellation policies from conservatives, and those are likely to continue.

1:57.0

Number three. Donald Trump lashed out at a key ally who criticized his new

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position on abortion. Yesterday Trump said that individual states should decide on abortion. Yesterday, Trump said that individual states should decide on access to abortion.

2:16.4

It followed months of mixed signals about his stance on the issue.

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Here's some of what he said in a video posted to his social media platform, Truth Social.

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