'Nobody's getting wealthy on Social Security,' lawmaker says. The November election may influence the program's future
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Women are worried about their financial security. That may affect the 2024 presidential election
Women say they are worried about their finances, from a higher cost of living to reduced retirement income, and that could affect the November election.CNBC - Business -
WNBA says all teams will be flying charters to games by May 21 after rough program rollout
For W players still stuck flying commercial, May 21 can't come fast enough.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Social Security's 'biggest myth' leads people to claim early, expert says. Even a slight delay can boost retirement income
Fears about Social Security's future shouldn't be the primary reason for claiming retirement benefits at 62, experts say.CNBC - Business -
Social Security’s annual report is terrible news for seniors
The revised forecast doesn’t mean we can worry lessMarketWatch - Business -
Social Security’s COLA could be 3.2% in 2025
The average cost-of-living adjustment over the last 20 years has been about 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens LeagueMarketWatch - Business -
Influencers Are Saying Sunscreen Causes Cancer. They Are Wrong.
Doctors are debunking misconceptions about sunscreen as sentiments about toxins proliferate across social media.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lawmakers Fear a Wave of Election Threats Tied to the Rise of Generative AI
Some small businesses are stepping up to help protect ballot boxes and preserve faith in the electoral process.Inc. - Business -
These are the most popular baby names in all 50 states, according to the Social Security Administration
The class of 2041 will have a lot of graduates named Olivia, Charlotte, Noah or Liam. Those were some of the most popular name choices for newborns in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration, which released new state-by-state data on ...The Hill - Politics -
Your Social Security benefits won’t disappear after 2035 — even if Congress doesn’t act
The average monthly payment in 2036 will be $2,077 — versus $1,907 now.MarketWatch - Business -
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili says controversial foreign influence bill is 'unacceptable'
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili says controversial foreign influence bill is 'unacceptable'ABC News - World -
Mexico's presidential candidates spar over security in last debate before elections
Mexico's three presidential candidates Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez and Jorge Álvarez Máynez traded barbs and appealed to voters in the last debate before the June 2 election.NBC News - Top stories -
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Why is social media getting all churned up about cottage cheese? | Rachel Cooke
After being promoted by US bloggers and Instagram, cottage cheese sales are now up 40% in the UK. Its blandness is befitting of the times. While I didn’t see the cottage-cheese craze coming – who could ever have predicted this ...The Guardian - World -
American IT Scammer Helped North Korea Fund Nuclear Weapons Program, U.S. Says
The Justice Department alleges an Arizona woman and others helped foreign workers with North Korean connections get freelance gigs at U.S. companies.The Wall Street Journal - World - North Korea -
Rubio predicts Trump 'won't get to sign' federal abortion ban
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Sunday predicted former President Trump will not have the opportunity to sign a national abortion ban even if he is reelected and wanted to, arguing the issue will never receive enough support in Congress. When asked ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
GOP lawmaker says Biden 'must've been jacked up' during State of the Union
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) suggested in a Thursday interview that President Biden “must’ve been jacked up” during his State of the Union address, pointing to the president’s energetic performance. Murphy, co-chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus, said in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Dalvin Cook is 'taking calls', says he's still 'got it all' despite not securing a deal in free agency
Cook did not see much playing time in 2023CBS Sports - Sports -
Cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs says AI's threat to election will be a "steady drumbeat"
Chris Krebs, the former director of CISA and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, tells "Face the Nation" that while there likely will not be a "one single catastrophic AI-enabled event" threatening the 2024 election, he foresees a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Marco Rubio says he would not accept 2024 election results ‘if it’s unfair’
Republican senator’s comments come as he is considered among Trump’s top candidates for vice-president. The Republican Florida senator Marco Rubio said on Sunday he would not commit to accepting the 2024 presidential election results, insisting ...The Guardian - World -
South Africa’s Highest Court Says Jacob Zuma Can’t Serve in Parliament
With elections just over a week away, the political comeback of the former president has presented a major test for the country’s young democracy.The New York Times - World -
Star Entertainment Gets Bid Interest, Says No Substantive Talks So Far
The Australian casino operator said it has received approaches about potential deals, including one from a consortium that includes a local partner of Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches on November 15 with dual protagonists
Ubisoft has dropped the first trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in feudal Japan and starring two protagonists: Yasuke and Naoe.VentureBeat - Tech -
The delay in Trump’s immunity case shows what’s at stake in November
You don’t need to be a constitutional scholar to know what’s going on.The Hill - Politics -
Slovak president-elect says he spoke to prime minister who was shot but says his condition remains very serious
Slovak president-elect says he spoke to prime minister who was shot but says his condition remains very seriousABC News - World -
The Complex Social Lives of Viruses
New research has uncovered a social world full of cheating, cooperation, and other intrigues, suggesting that viruses make sense only as members of a community.Wired - Tech -
Grow Your Business With Influencers, but Not Like This
Lose the blind spot and learn how to grow your business with this ironically untapped audience.Inc. - Business -
Imagine getting life-saving drugs to sick people without relying on big pharma? We may have found a way | Dr Catriona Crombie
An NHS trust’s attempts to bring a crucial drug to market itself is hopeful news for patients. Dr Catriona Crombie is the head of rare disease at medical charity LifeArcHealthcare should make people’s lives better. That fact can hardly be ...The Guardian - World -
Flores to take part in NFL's accelerator program
Brian Flores will be among the participants in the NFL's fifth accelerator program, an event hosted by the league to strengthen the pipeline of diverse candidates for front office and coaching positions.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Markets underestimate geopolitical risk as raft of elections looms, ECB's De Guindos says
The European Central Bank's Financial Stability Report said that interest rate expectations have created the "potential for outsized market reactions."CNBC - Business -
Sen. Marco Rubio says he won’t accept 2024 results if ‘it’s an unfair election’
GOP Sen. Marco Rubio (Fla.) tells Kristen Welker that he would not accept 2024 election results if it's an "unfair election."NBC News - Politics -
Walmart says more diners are buying its groceries as fast food gets pricey
Customers across incomes are looking for cheaper meals, Walmart's chief financial officer said.CNBC - Business -
Walmart says more diners are buying its groceries as fast food gets pricey
Forget the drive-thru. Walmart wants diners to find a value meal in its grocery aisles. As fast food gets pricier, the nation’s largest grocer sees a sales opportunity.NBC News - Top stories -
A 19-year-old farmworker killed in a Florida bus crash was saving money to get married, his mom says
The mother of 19 year-old farmworker killed in a Florida bus crash says he was saving money to get marriedNBC News - Top stories - Florida -
Take these two simple steps to get wealthier, says finance guru Dan Solin
‘Wealthier’ offers a deceptively simple way to avoid meme-stock distractions and other investing mistakesMarketWatch - Business -
Productivity Experts Say 3 Things Will Help You Get More Done in Less Time
Three proven hacks for busy professionals juggling multiple priorities.Inc. - Business -
May 17 is your last chance to claim your 2020 tax refund — the median payment is $932, IRS says
There is no late filing penalty if you're owed a tax refund. Roughly 940,000 taxpayers could surrender their 2020 refund payment if they don't file by May 17.CNBC - Business -
Republican lawmakers blast ICC over Netanyahu warrant
Some progressives in Congress applauded the court’s announcement it was seeking an arrest warrant for the Israeli leader.Politico - Politics - Israel -
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Georgian president vetoes ‘foreign influence’ law
Salome Zourabichvili says bill contradicts constitution but ruling party is expected to override her action in coming days. Georgia’s president has vetoed a “foreign agents” bill that has split the country and appealed to the government not to ...The Guardian - World