"Buena Vista Social Club" serenades Broadway

In 1996, a group of elderly, mostly forgotten Cuban musicians recorded an album that became a critical and commercial phenomenon worldwide. Now, the Grammy Award-winning album has inspired a Broadway musical.

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Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.”
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WATCH: George Clooney makes Broadway debut

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Social Distance

On the five-year anniversary of Covid, a look at the ways we vowed our lives and relationships would change afterward — and how they still might.
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Just Before It Was a Cult Film, ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Was a Broadway Flop

Tim Curry and colleagues recall the musical’s misadventure at the Belasco Theater in 1975.
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Tips to prevent Social Security overpayments

Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ways experts say you can reduce the chances of it happening to you.
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Why Social Security’s Future Could Be in DOGE’s Hands

Trump promised that Elon Musk’s DOGE wouldn’t touch Social Security. But DOGE is already making cuts to the agency.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced its plan to recover 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser reports.
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Wondering what you'll pay in taxes on your Social Security benefits? Here's how to do the math.
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Social Security is unsustainable. The rare, brave soul who admits this truth can expect to suffer the consequences.
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The team working at the Social Security Administration appears to be among the largest DOGE units deployed to any government agency.
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At least 59 killed in night club blaze in Macedonia

A fireworks display ignited a fire in a crowded night club in Macedonia, killing at least 59 people. Leigh Kiniry reports.
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Manchester United need permission from airport authorities before progressing with new stadium plans

Manchester United have grand plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford with the designs already out on social media.The design incorporates the trident design from the club ...
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Elon Musk and DOGE Keep Eyes on Social Security

The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.
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Jordan Spieth throws club in frustration, says 'I didn't mean to'

Jordan Spieth found the water at 16th and threw his club in frustration.
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Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections

Chronic loneliness can increase cortisol and inflammation and weaken your immune system, says social scientist Kasley Killiam. She argues it’s time to accept that good quality social connections ...
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Schumer assails Musk for claiming Social Security rife with fraud

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk for claiming that Social Security is plagued by widespread fraud and that as many as 20 million “dead” ...
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Social Security is about to become a big problem for Trump

As we look to the midterm elections next year, Trump will be dealing with 2.5 million people in Social Security’s disability backlog who aren't receiving a basic governmental function.
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Changes at the Social Security Administration | 60 Minutes

After a 2023 60 Minutes report, Social Security said it would claw back no more than 10% of a person’s monthly check to recover an overpayment. That changed earlier this month under President Trump.
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Texico wins boys 2A title after fending off furious rally from Mesa Vista

Mar. 15—For the Texico Wolverines, this day was tied a moment long before the school won a state basketball championship on Saturday. And also long before the school won a state football ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football
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The Ex-Patients’ Club

Laura Delano walked away from the treatments that defined her teens and 20s. Now, she’s hoping to create a road map for others to follow.
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Sources: Pogba to wait for new club as ban ends

Paul Pogba's 18-month ban from football officially ended on Tuesday, but he has decided to delay joining a new club, sources have told ESPN.
ESPN - 5d
New Trends in Cruising: Exclusive Beach Clubs

Following the success of its Bahamian island, CocoCay, Royal Caribbean is opening an exclusive beach club a stone’s throw from Nassau, with promises of new opportunities for local tourism. Some ...
The New York Times - 5d
Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule

The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
CBS News - 6d
Elon Musk Suggests DOGE Team Will Scrutinize Social Security and Entitlement Spending

In an interview with Larry Kudlow, Elon Musk claimed that fraud in Social Security and other major programs was “the big one to eliminate.”
The New York Times - 5d
Social Security to curtail some toll-free phone services

Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.
CBS News - 3d
Social Security says it will no longer accept bank changes over the phone

Those who need to change their direct deposit information with Social Security will have to do it online or in-person.
The Hill - 2d
Social Media reacts to Oklahoma Sooners' sweep of Arkansas Razorbacks

The Oklahoma Sooners earned a three-game sweep of Arkansas this weekend, and here's how social media reacted.
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Here’s how many ‘dead people’ really collect Social Security

Less than one-third of 1% are erroneously reported deaths that need to be corrected, according to the Social Security Administration
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Athletic Club star left out of squad for Sevilla clash

A leading member of the defensive ranks at La Liga outfit Athletic Club has been left out of the club’s squad for their upcoming meeting with Sevilla.The player in question? Aitor Paredes.Ernesto ...
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White House ‘not going to cut Social Security:’ LaCivita

The White House won’t cut Social Security, President Trump’s 2024 co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita said in a new interview in response to a question about tech billionaire Elon Musk’s comments ...
The Hill - 2d
Villa among clubs tracking Cardiff's Perrett

Several Premier League clubs are tracking the development of Cardiff midfielder Troy Perrett. Perrett, 18, has been compared with Wales legend Aaron Ramsey in academy circles. Aston Villa are ...
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White House renews Social Security pledge after Musk comments

The White House is trying to assure Americans that President Trump will not make cuts to Social Security and Medicare after adviser Elon Musk went after entitlement spending. {beacon} Health Care ...
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Social Security payments scrutinized by DOGE amid search for fraud

DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.
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How the Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to Americans

The Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to beneficiaries from their upcoming checks. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.
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