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As UnitedHealth shooting puts health insurance in focus, 4 million people could get priced out of coverage if Congress doesn’t act
Inaction on Capitol Hill could soon make healthcare plans more expensive, potentially adding to the country’s uninsured rate amid rising premiums.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Trump has said a lot about Social Security — what does he really think?
Trump has promised to protect Social Security and Medicare, but lots of his fellow Republicans appear to have other ideas.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Haiti Gangs Kill More Than 180 Mostly Elderly People in Capital
A warlord ordered the slaying of elderly slum residents he suspected of giving his son a severe illness through witchcraft, the U.N. and human-rights groups said.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
House Republican eyes Medicare, Social Security for DOGE cuts
Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) is floating Medicare and Social Security as potential areas of focus for President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Alford was pressed about ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Social Security beneficiaries at risk of delays amid GOP funding fight
Social Security beneficiaries could face longer wait times for service next year unless Congress agrees to the White House budget office’s request to increase funding for the Social Security ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump says ‘we're not touching’ Social Security in proposed cuts to government spending
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll make the federal government “more efficient,” but he does not plan to touch federal entitlements like ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
UFC 310 results, highlights: Shavkat Rakhmonov edges Ian Machado Garry to secure title shot
Rakhmonov failed to score a stoppage for the first time in his pro career, but he still looked every bit of a title contenderCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Trump’s Social Security pick is a CEO with no government experience. Can he guide a troubled program 67 million Americans rely on?
Experts wonder if Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano’s business background will help — or hurt — Social Security.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
People think $1 million is the magic number to start estate planning — but it’s much lower
The ideal time to start your estate-planning journey is when you turn 18, experts say — but that’s not what most people do.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Seven people arrested in alleged Rutgers University social media drug ring
Seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged social media drug ring at Rutgers University, authorities announced this week.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
TikTok vows to take U.S. ban case to Supreme Court. Meta and Google could see user gains in meantime.
President-elect Donald Trump, who attempted to ban TikTok during his first term, said on the campaign trail that he is now against a TikTok ban and would work to “save” the social-media platform.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
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Shopping park revamp could see new homes and hotel
Council bosses see the development of the site as a "major opportunity" for the town centre.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
DOGE's Musk, Ramaswamy want Congress to pass huge spending cuts. That's a tough sell
Congress' enthusiasm for smaller government is tempered by the difficulty of agreeing on what to cut.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress
Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Path Of Exile 2 Passes Over 1 Million Early-Access Players, Dev Warns Of Server Struggles
With just mere hours left until servers go live, Path of Exile 2 has more than 1 million players who've purchased early-access editions of the game. Developer Grinding Gear Games "never expected" ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Who could see a white Christmas? Map shows which areas have best chance of snow
AccuWeather analyzed historical weather data between 1991 and 2020 to determine which areas of the country have the best odds of seeing a snowy Christmas.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Why climate change will cause more people to flee to Europe
Also in this newsletter: Is France Eurosceptic?Financial Times - Dec. 6 -
Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
‘Could this happen to us?’: UnitedHealth shooting prompts corporate security rethink
Companies rush to reassess protection provided to top executives after the killing of Brian Thompson in New YorkFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Senate set for more time in Washington to pass Trump agenda
The Senate is set to spend more time in Washington next year as Republicans look to expeditiously usher President-elect Trump's agenda through Congress. According to the 2025 Senate calendar, the ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump Picks Frank Bisignano to Lead Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano has spent his career at major Wall Street banks. He has a long history of political giving, mainly to Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in historyABC News - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI's active user count soars to 300 million people per week
After months of C-suite changes, tender offers and a soaring valuation, OpenAI has reached a new milestone: 300 million weekly active users.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?
Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Quebec sees spike in irregular crossings to U.S., public security minister says
Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said on Tuesday that the number of irregular crossings from Canada to the U.S. has jumped significantly in the last three years.Bonnardel met on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Arctic could see its first ice-free day before the end of the decade: Study
The planet's northernmost ocean could experience its first day free of ice as early as 2027, a new study has found. While the three-year possibility remains extreme, the study authors determined ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Goodell speaks to Congress about the security issue of drones on NFL game days, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the meeting says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with congressional leaders to speak to them about the ongoing security issue of drones on game daysABC News - Dec. 3 -
House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Village People singer: 'YMCA' has 'benefited greatly' from Trump's use
A singer and co-writer on the Village People megahit "Y.M.C.A." says the 1978 tune has "benefited greatly" from being a favorite on President-elect Trump's playlist. In a Monday post on Facebook, ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Game Pass For December Includes Indiana Jones And Lots More
More games The calendar has flipped over to the final month of the year, and Microsoft has now announced the next set of additions to Game Pass for December. This is the first of two expected ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days
Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. Sending $725 Million in Arms to Ukraine, Including More Land Mines
The package, the largest since April, comes amid deep concerns in Ukraine that the Trump administration may cut off aid. The president-elect has vowed to end the war quickly, but has not said how.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
East Coast to See More Freezing Temperatures as Lake-Effect Snow Eases
Snow has been piling up for days around the Great Lakes as temperatures remain bitterly cold in the eastern United States. Another storm system brings the threat of more.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Winter weather alerts for 5 million people as snow continues to hit northern states
Some 5 million people across the Great Lakes and southern Appalachians are under winter weather alerts Monday morning, with the snow and rain that have disrupted the post-holiday travel period in ...NBC News - Dec. 2
