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5 million student loan borrowers face mandatory collections starting May 5

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Some 5 million Americans with defaulted student loan payments will have their loans sent for collections on May 5, the Department of Education announced on Monday.Next month, for the first time since student loan payments were paused due to the onset of... Read More.

Mandatory evacuations issued in parts of Southern California as wildfires spread near Malibu

Tuesday, December 10 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A brush fire that broke out on Monday evening in Malibu Canyon has led to authorities issuing mandatory evacuation orders in parts of southern California as the fire rapidly spread, authorities said.The fire began approximately 3 miles north of the Pacific... Read More.

Georgia judge rules certification of election results by county officials is mandatory

Tuesday, October 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) With just weeks to go until the presidential election, a Georgia judge has ruled that certification of election results by county officials in the state is "mandatory" -- a new ruling that is likely to be heralded by election experts amid... Read More.

Instagram introduces mandatory Teen Accounts with built-in limits, parental controls

Tuesday, September 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For the first time in its history, Instagram on Tuesday announced the launch of accounts designed specifically for teenage users with built-in privacy protections.The new accounts, called "Teen Accounts," will be automatic for all Instagram users under the age of 18,... Read More.

Houston issues mandatory water conservation efforts as drought conditions continue

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- Houston, Texas, implemented the second stage of its mandatory water conservation measures on Sunday, as the area experiences drought conditions, according to the city.The city's drought contingency plan is enforced when there is a major drop in yearly rainfall and when higher... Read More.

Hearst’s magazine workers protest mandatory return-to-office through the National Labor Relations Board

Tuesday, November 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After more than a year of working remotely through the COVID-19 pandemic, staffers at Hearst's magazines are fighting back against a mandatory return to office.Workers at the magazine-publishing division of Hearst -- which runs outlets including Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping and Men's... Read More.

Defense Secretary to announce mandatory COVID vaccinations for troops ‘soon’: Sources

Thursday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected to announce his recommendation to President Joe Biden that COVID-19 vaccines be made mandatory for troops, officials told ABC News Wednesday evening.A senior official said the announcement will come "soon," while a separate U.S. official... Read More.

Mandatory vaccines for some New York state-run hospital workers

Wednesday, July 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced that all patient-facing health care workers in hospitals run by the state will be required to get vaccinated. He said, “There will be no testing option.” Additionally, as of Labor Day, all state employees... Read More.

Will the military make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory?

Tuesday, July 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Nearly 70% of all military personnel have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but a debate has begun to swirl about whether the Pentagon should make vaccinations mandatory for the ranks should the Food and Drug Administration formally approve... Read More.

Gov. Wolf reminds that masks are mandatory

Saturday, July 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf says masks are needed when going anywhere outside your home with your family.“Masks are mandatory when leaving the home,” Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians today.“Especially as we are beginning a long Fourth of July weekend, it’s critical that... Read More.

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