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My Social Security benefit will be $4,500 a month. My wife’s is now $615. Can she get more?
“She stopped working about 15 years ago and started drawing her Social Security when she was 62.”MarketWatch - 3d -
Sudan's war is 'deepening and widening' a famine crisis, hunger monitoring report says
Famine is reported to be spreading in Sudan amid relentless war between the military and a notorious paramilitary group that wrecked the country and created the world’s largest displacement crisisABC News - 3d -
Morning Report — Trump seizes stage from Biden
IN TODAY'S ISSUE Trump seizes stage from Biden President-elect Trump’s inauguration isn’t for another four weeks, but he is already seizing the reins of power as President Biden keeps a low ...The Hill - 3d -
Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk
The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.BBC News - 3d -
Blast kills 12 people at explosives factory in Turkey
A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four.NBC News - 3d -
Don't Look Now, but China's AI Is Catching Up Fast
Chinese artificial-intelligence startups are using workarounds to challenge OpenAI despite a lack of access to advanced chips.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido, French PM says
French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.BBC News - 3d -
People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away—or Be Penalized
The gap between the ultra-rich minority and the vast majority has never been greater. But a wave of activist millionaires is asking for higher taxes.Wired - 3d -
A blast at a Turkish armament factory kills at least 12 people
An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morningABC News - 3d -
How F1 teams are turning to AI to improve performance on the track
Formula One teams are looking to artificial intelligence to optimize strategy and improve racing performance on tracks around the world.CNBC - 3d -
Investors call for UK government to reform defined benefit pensions
Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers sayFinancial Times - 3d -
Scaramucci advises Musk to 'stick to business' because 'these people can hurt you'
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci on Monday urged Elon Musk to stay out of politics and focus on his successful businesses. “Stick to business. You‘ve done great. You‘ve ...The Hill - 3d -
Takeaways from the Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
A 37-page report detailed the findings from a yearslong investigation into allegations that Mr. Gaetz engaged in a range of illegal conduct. He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.The New York Times - 3d -
Portion of Santa Cruz Wharf collapses amid high surf with 2 people rescued
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.CBS News - 3d -
Chicago man sells "hardest pizza to get" in alley and donates proceeds to charity
Once a month, a pie slinger in Chicago sells pizza out of a truck in an alley. His thin crust pizza is so popular, it usually sells out within minutes — raising plenty of dough for a good cause. ...CBS News - 3d -
Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses sending 3 people into the ocean
Part of the Santa Cruz, Calif., wharf collapsed on Monday, sending three construction workers into the ocean. All victims were rescued — two by a lifeguard unit and a third managed to swim to ...The Hill - 3d -
Gaetz 'has a real problem here,' former Ethics chairman says
Lawmakers and officials react to Gaetz ethics report releaseABC News - 3d -
California wharf collapse sends 3 people into the ocean
Three people dropped into the ocean Monday when a California wharf partially collapsed.NBC News - 3d -
South Korean researchers develop wearable robot that helps people with disabilities walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with ...CBS News - 3d -
Fed says it is weighing changes to bank tests for systemic risk
Overhaul could alter the models for hypothetical losses, averaging results over two years to cut results’ volatilityFinancial Times - 3d -
Packers vs. Saints NFL props, AI prediction, Monday Night Football SGP picks: Spencer Rattler under 179.5 yds
Monday Night Football prop picks and MNF SGP for New Orleans vs. Green Bay on sites like PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, Sleeper, DraftKings Pick6CBS Sports - 3d -
5 storylines that defined 2024: from the Politics Desk
With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Joe Biden exiting and a new Congress starting next month, here’s a rundown of the top political storylines that shaped 2024.NBC News - 3d -
4 highlights from the scathing Gaetz Ethics report
The scathing House Ethics Committee report released Monday caps off one of the most extensive investigations into former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) conduct, headlined by findings that Gaetz paid a ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Says it Could be Worth Keeping TikTok in U.S. for a Little While
The President-elect said the attention he’s gotten on the social platform prompted him to think it should keep operating, despite a law requiring its sale by Jan. 19.Inc. - 3d -
5 Lessons From Starting 5 Businesses
No matter the industry, these lessons can help you with your business growth.Inc. - 3d -
UN publishes new death toll for massacre of older people and Vodou religious leaders in Haiti
The United Nations has raised the death toll of a recent massacre in which dozens of older people and Vodou religious leaders were killed by a gang in HaitiABC News - 3d -
Animation Guild ratifies contract with Hollywood studios despite AI concerns
The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal's protections covering artificial intelligence.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
AI Search Makes Inroads as Expert Says Google Has ‘Plateaued’
As AI-powered search options grow and get used more often, the change may have stark effects on the search ad industry, and change how millions of businesses market themselves.Inc. - 4d -
DEI Advocates Say Current Attacks Create Opportunity to Fix Flawed Strategies
Though several large companies have renounced DEI programs under pressure from activists, experts say most businesses should respond by fixing imperfectly executed policies, not abandoning their ...Inc. - 4d -
Barbara Corcoran’s Brilliant Reply to Getting Fired From ‘Shark Tank’ (and More Top Stories From 2024)
A look back at 2024 and some powerful lessons from Barbara Corcoran, Caitlin Clark, and Simone Biles.Inc. - 4d -
Why some people are spending the holidays sans family: ‘My friends are more fun than my relatives’
Not everyone can – or wants to – celebrate with family. Some choose traditions with friends and neighbors instead. The holidays are often thought of as a time for family – a time to pack bags and ...The Guardian - 4d -
174 people rescued by rope after being stuck on Colorado ski lift gondolas for hours
After hours of sitting stranded in their gondolas due to a broken ski lift, 174 people were brought down by rope rescues at a Colorado resort on Saturday.NBC News - 4d -
Trump says he hasn't "ceded the presidency" to Elon Musk
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend dismissed concerns about Elon Musk's influence after the billionaire helped tank a congressional spending bill last week. Democratic strategist Joel ...CBS News - 4d -
Children among 58 killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, say medics
Victims reported to include six people escorting aid convoy, and eight in tent encampment in humanitarian zone. . Health authorities in Gaza said on Monday that 58 people had been killed in the ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 3,000 North Koreans killed or wounded in Russia fighting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Moscow in Russia's western Kursk region.ABC News - 4d -
Mauritius says talks with UK over Chagos Islands are stuck over money
The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.BBC News - 4d -
Wallace & Gromit without Peter Sallis is 'emotional' says Nick Park
The popular pair's new animation is the first feature that doesn't Sallis's voice, in a story that the return of an old foe.BBC News - 4d -
DHS secretary says a "terrific solution" to immigration was killed by "irresponsible politics"
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the White House turned to Congress for a solution to the immigration surge, but "looking back now ...CBS News - 5d
