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To qualify for the 1% interest-rate reduction, borrowers need to have federal direct loans that were originated after July 1, 2012, and they need to be enrolled in autopay.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Microdramas, which originated in China, have continued to gain traction in the U.S..

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

A key unanswered question remains whether the loss of thrust originated during the take-off roll and continued through lift-off, or whether it developed only after the aircraft had become airborne.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The study suggests these chemical defenses originated about 260 million years ago, offering the clearest evidence yet for when millipedes first evolved this capability.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Centaurs are believed to have originated in Greece, though there are now centaur communities in many parts of Europe.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling