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  • 6 days ago | abc7.com | Phillip Palmer

    Confused about the future of student loans? ABC7 spoke with an expert to get you answers. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Currently, nearly 43 million people owe the federal government $1. 6 trillion in student loans. But only about a third are making regular payments, according to the U.S. Education Department. The rest are either in forbearance, deferment or are delinquent on their payments. Until this week, the agency had not collected on defaulted loans since March 2020.

  • 1 month ago | abc7.com | Phillip Palmer

    LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Three months after the wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, the most common sight is still what was lost. Whether that's a lot covered with debris or crews sifting through it, but you will also see emptiness that isn't a sign of destruction. A cleared lot is now a sign of what will eventually be a new home.

  • 1 month ago | abc7.com | Phillip Palmer

    Ask ABC7 Special: How will tariffs affect you? We answer your questionsFriday, April 4, 2025 4:07PMWe know there are many questions about the impact the sweeping tariffs will have on you and your family. In this "Ask ABC7 Special," we took your top questions to the experts. Hit play to learn more. Copyright © 2025 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.

  • 1 month ago | abc7.com | Phillip Palmer

    LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Preventing future wildfires is a big part of the rebuilding effort for the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn areas, and at the heart of those efforts is burying the powerlines. The Camp Fire in 2018 destroyed the town of Paradise and killed 85 people. The Dixie Fire in 2021, burned nearly a million acres in northern California. And here in Southern California, the Thomas Fire in 2017 and the Woolsey Fire in 2018.

  • 1 month ago | abc7.com | Phillip Palmer Sunday |Phillip Palmer

    The city is now using cameras and artificial intelligence to detect and enforce violations that slow its bus service and negatively impact the safety of everyone's commute. CULVER CITY, Calif. (KABC) -- The days of using the bus lanes in Culver City for a quick stop to drop off or pick up are ending. The city is now using cameras and artificial intelligence to detect and enforce violations that slow its bus service and negatively impact the safety of everyone's commute.

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Phillip Palmer
Phillip Palmer @abc7phillip
10 Feb 24

What’s up… long time. #thecommitments from 1991 is seriously a favorite sound track of any movie I’ve ever watched. What’s a favorite for you? And if you’ve never heard or watched the movie? Give it a shot… I love it

Phillip Palmer
Phillip Palmer @abc7phillip
13 Feb 23

Try as they might. Announcers can’t fix the end of this #nfl #SuperBowl #joke

Phillip Palmer
Phillip Palmer @abc7phillip
13 Feb 23

No dog in the hunt. #nfl should be embarrassed. #SuperBowl ends with a HORRIFIC call. Whatever @chiefs fans. It was WRONG. what a waste of hours of my life @eagles my sympathies