Wed Sep 25 16:54:19 UTC 2024: ## News Headlines: FAFSA Errors, Missouri Execution, Visa Lawsuit, Nevada Canvassing, Twin Artists and Brett Favre’s Diagnosis
**Student Aid in Trouble:** The U.S. Department of Education has been criticized for errors and miscommunication surrounding the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A government report identified 55 defects in the form, causing confusion for students and families.
**Missouri Executes Man Despite Doubts:** Missouri has executed Marcellus Williams, a man prosecutors now believe was innocent of a 1998 murder. Despite lack of forensic evidence, Williams was convicted based on circumstantial evidence.
**Justice Department Sues Visa Over Monopoly:** The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Visa, accusing the company of illegally monopolizing the debit card market. The lawsuit alleges Visa’s actions have led to higher prices for businesses and consumers.
**Nevada Canvassers Hit the Ground Running:** Ahead of the upcoming election, canvassers in Nevada are working hard to talk with voters, particularly in Clark County, which holds a majority of the state’s population.
**Twin Artists’ Creativity in Sync:** The twin artist duo Osgemeos, known for their distinctive graffiti style, are creating a new exhibit at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., starting September 29th. They believe their creativity is in sync as if they are one artist.
**Brett Favre Announces Parkinson’s Diagnosis:** Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Favre played 20 seasons in the NFL and won the Super Bowl. He retired in 2011.