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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.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump condemned for using ‘Palestinian’ as slur to attack Schumer
US president said of Senate minority leader: ‘He’s not Jewish any more. He’s a Palestinian’. Donald Trump has been condemned by a leading US Muslim civil rights group for seeking to use the word ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero
In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.Wired - Mar. 8 -
Legal expert on how Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act compares to past cases
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act to justify deporting Venezuelan immigrants, claiming an "invasion" of gang-affiliated individuals. The law, passed in 1798, has only been used three ...CBS News - 5d -
British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules
Companies in American-owned groups are most exposed, although UK law will make it difficult to remove all safeguardsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump drops Paul Weiss order after law firm pledges $40mn of pro bono support
New York firm has agreed not to pursue any diversity, equity and inclusion policies, says US presidentFinancial Times - 1d -
'Happy Face' looks at ripple effects of true crime
The new Paramount+ series “Happy Face” has all the elements of a gripping true-crime yarn: A serial killer, his estranged daughter, a race to get an innocent man off death rowABC News - 3d -
US investors in ByteDance explore TikTok deal to appease Trump
General Atlantic, Susquehanna, KKR and Coatue discuss acquiring more stakes in viral app’s US operations alongside OracleFinancial Times - 1d -
Singapore is more expensive than regional peers. So it's using a different playbook to attract visitors
Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world, so it's using world-class attractions, business conferences and live events to attract visitors.CNBC - 4d -
UK statistics agency braces for official reviews as more data flaws emerge
The ONS has postponed publishing trade data and suspended publication of two price indices over past 10 daysFinancial Times - 22h -
Judge orders 6 federal agencies to offer to reinstate fired probationary employees
A federal judge has ordered six federal agencies to offer to reinstate probationary employees who were fired as part of the Trump administration's cuts through the Office of Personnel Management. ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Ice agents detain woman known for immigration advocacy in Colorado
Jeanette Vizguerra entered US unlawfully 20 years ago and gained attention for sheltering in church in 2017. US politics live – latest updates US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) ...The Guardian - 3d -
The challenge of stopping drone swarms
Drones have been flying over critical civilian and military sites around the United States for years. Why is it so hard for the military to stop them?CBS News - 5d -
The challenge of stopping drone swarms
Drones have been flying over critical civilian and military sites around the United States for years. Why is it so hard for the military to stop them?CBS News - 1d -
Dismantling VOA could lead to dominance of anti-U.S. propaganda, director says
The government-funded news agency stopped broadcasting after its employees were put on leave or terminated.CBS News - 4d -
NYC Subway Crime Report Shows Random Assaults Outnumber Robberies
While crime remains rare in the New York City subway, a surge in unpredictable attacks, not motivated by theft, signals a worrisome shift.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
London expands CCTV network in ‘tech race against crime’
Councils rush to tool up with AI cameras as police grapple with surge in street crimeFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump to slash workforce at US education department
Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agencyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Italy's Paris wins World Cup downhill to prevent Swiss sweep, Odermatt closes in on overall title
Italian veteran Dominik Paris has prevented a Swiss sweep of the podium by winning a men’s World Cup downhill raceABC News - Mar. 7 -
US education department to lay off 1,300 people as Trump vows to close agency
Firings announced Tuesday as administration decried as ‘detached from how Americans live’. The US Department of Education intends to lay off nearly half of its workforce. The layoffs of 1,300 ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
More NOAA cuts, 1,000 layoffs expected, sources say
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees are expecting more layoffs at the agency, sources say. This comes after drastic cuts as part of President Trump's measures to shrink ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
US launches new airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen
U.S. fighters carried out arial attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen, killing at least 30 people in an effort to stop Houthi attacks on ships in the region. Meanwhile, President Trump invoked the ...NBC News - 6d -
McAndrew: Missouri basketball left us all wanting more, so how should we judge this year?
The hope seems to kill more often than most with Missouri basketball. After Thursday’s NCAA Tournament loss to Drake, how should we process this season?Yahoo Sports - 8h -
All full-time workers at Voice of America put on leave following Trump directive
President Trump directed his administration to reduce the functions of several agencies to the minimum required by law.CBS News - 6d -
Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data
A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.The New York Times - 1d -
The Best Last Of Us Merch - Figures, Graphic Novels, Board Games, Apparel, And More
The Last of Us Season Two premiers on HBO on April 13, continuing Joel and Ellie’s journey through a land ravaged by a fungal pandemic. In anticipation of the show's return, a selection of cool ...GameSpot - Mar. 15 -
Trump Tries to Use White South Africans as Cautionary Tale
The president and his allies accuse South Africa of discriminating against and killing white people, and warn that it could happen in America if attempts to promote diversity aren’t stopped.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
‘Dodging your question’: Bennet stops short of calling on Schumer to resign — but invokes the Biden fight
The Colorado senator’s remarks are a more subtle jab compared to the barrage some House Democrats have launched against the Senate Democrat leader.Politico - 2d -
Explosives-filled caravan planted by criminals to play on fears of antisemitic attacks, Australian police say
A fake plan to attack a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Government releases latest batch of JFK assassination documents
More than 60 years after President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, the federal government on Tuesday began releasing what could be the final trove of documents delving into the ...NBC News - 3d -
From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs
As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Robert De Niro on playing a crime boss in "The Alto Knights"
Robert De Niro talks about his latest movie, "The Alto Knights," where he plays two rival crime bosses.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Yasuke Commits "Hate Crime To Parkour" In Assassin's Creed Shadows, Say Experts
Apparently it's possible to be guilty of a "hate crime to parkour." Unfortunately for Assassin's Creed Shadows protagonist Yasuke, he is culpable in this department, according to a couple of ...GameSpot - 4d -
Social Security will stop mailing cards to 3 million people, report says. It could cause chaos at field offices.
The end of the Enumeration Beyond Entry program for some workers means more than 3 million people will now need to visit Social Security offices in person, report says.MarketWatch - 1d -
Police arrest teen and seize guns after online threats to 'shoot up school'
A Florida teenager was arrested and charged Sunday in connection with what police called online threats to "shoot up" a high school, before seizing a collection of guns and protective vests.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
DOJ official says she was fired after opposing the restoration of Mel Gibson's gun rights
The U.S. Pardon Attorney was terminated last Friday after she opposed restoring actor Mel Gibson’s rights to carry a gun, her spokesperson and two DOJ officials told NBC News.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
DOJ official says she was dismissed after not recommending Mel Gibson's gun rights be restored
The head of the Department of Justice (DOJ) office that makes pardon recommendations to the president said she was fired after refusing to sign off on a recommendation to restore gun rights to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill more than 20 as Polish prime minister warns against appeasement
Russia launched heavy aerial attacks on Ukraine for a second night Saturday after the United States stopped sharing satellite images with the Ukrainian government, officials said.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.
New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price. “It’s a crazy situation for consumers,” an expert said.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Enemies no more? How Russia's rhetoric about the US is changing
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg explores how Moscow has warmed to Trump's America.BBC News - Mar. 10