The Biden administration announced they will forgive student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers who have made at least 20 years of payments. That forgiveness comes as the Education Department prepares to implement major changes to a repayment plan which will reduce borrowers’ monthly payments. Errol Barnett has more on how this all may affect you. Source

“It’s now cheaper to have the computer generate the extra,” one noted Hollywood director said of concerns that tech can replace actors. Source

The House has narrowly passed the annual defense bill with lawmakers voting mostly along party lines, 219 to 210. The package includes a number of controversial amendments, including a ban on the Pentagon covering travel expenses for service members seeking abortions. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source

The World Health Organization now classifies aspartame sweetener as a possible carcinogen. The artificial sweetener is used in several diet sodas as well as ice cream, chewing gum and cereal. Anahad O’Connor, a health columnist for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to talk about the new classification. Source

Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after ingesting an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl, officials said. Source

Black Lives Matter is renewing its calls to defund the police as the organization marks a major milestone. Activists founded the global movement 10 years ago this week after the acquittal of the man who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. DeRay Mckesson joined CBS News to talk about the movement. Mckesson is the co-founder and executive director of Campaign Zero, an organization that advances efforts supporting communities to redefine public safety in ways not involving police. Source

A senior defense official said Russia’s recent increased activity is “qualitatively different” than in the past. Source

To decide whether a home equity loan is right for you, it helps to know the amount you can borrow. Here’s how to calculate it. Source

Discover top backpacks for the back-to-school season from Amazon, Hunter, Away and more. Source

Securing a great student loan rate can help you save a lot over the lifetime of your loan. Here’s what to look for in today’s market. Source