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And those assessments could cause delays that Trump may wish to avoid in pushing for widespread AI adoption across government.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025 -
With the delay in Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting, the company has not yet published a proxy report to shareholders, which typically includes executive compensation disclosures.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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The bill also eliminates payment deferral for borrowers experiencing economic hardship and unemployment, and forbearances would be limited to 9 months (previously 24 months).—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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That means Ohtani will be paid $2 million a year over the contract and the deferrals – totaling $680 million – will begin in 2034.—
Allen Kim,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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Some private lenders do offer hardship assistance, like deferment in the case of unemployment or financial difficulties.—
Maya Benjamin,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Starting July 1, 2026, the new law eliminates deferment provisions for borrowers facing economic hardship.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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“Postponement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponement. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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