Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks

Dr. Mehmet Oz may have underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes, Senate Democratic memo finds

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes.

NBC News - 6d

Second person involved in Columbia University protests arrested by immigration

A second person involved in last year's pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University was arrested this week by federal immigration agents on Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security said ...

CBS News - 5d

Kennedy Wants to Cure Chronic Disease. Here’s What He’s Up Against.

Ending chronic disease requires major social change.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE

Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data heading into the wrong hands under Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Million-dollar wage earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2025

In 2025, Social Security payroll taxes apply to wages up to $176,100. Workers with $1 million in annual wages have already stopped paying those taxes for the year.

CNBC - Mar. 7

How DOGE Cuts Aim to Push the Social Security Administration Beyond Breaking Point

Elon Musk’s federal spending and headcount slashing is supporting a longtime Republican goal: disabling the Social Security Administration while legislators can still deny they voted for cuts.

Inc. - 1d

Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story

New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.

Wired - Mar. 6

Social Security Employees Warn of Damage From DOGE

Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.

The New York Times - 23h

White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks

The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans

Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Eilish McColgan ‘numb’ to body-shaming social media comments

Online comments suggest runner has eating disorder ‘I am healthy, my body is healthy’ Eilish McColgan says she is “numb” to comments on social media about her body shape and warned of the ...

The Guardian - 13h

1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform

Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPs

Financial Times - 2d

How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)

If you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t quite have the willpower to curb your online habit, your phone can help you manage your time online.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

No, printing your Social Security record won’t protect you — but doing this will

The key to your financial life is more accessible than you realize.

MarketWatch - Mar. 9

Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%

The clawback reversal would apply to new overpayments and will save $7 billion over 10 years.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if government shuts down?

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming deadline.

ABC News - 6d

Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams

“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.

MarketWatch - 5d

What Social Security says to do if you're incorrectly listed as dead

An incorrect report of death "can be devastating" SSA says, as restoring benefits is a long and challenging process.

CBS News - 1d

Judge Moves to Limit Musk’s Power, and a Social Security Shake-Up

Plus, the tale of a stolen golden toilet.

The New York Times - 13h

Social Security is tightening its antifraud measures. What will it cost beneficiaries?

The changes “will result in more headaches and longer wait times to resolve routine customer service needs,” the AARP cautions.

MarketWatch - 10h

UK to crack down on illegal content across social media

Regulator Ofcom will begin assessing tech groups’ compliance with new obligations under Online Safety Act

Financial Times - 3d

WATCH: How social media helped fuel a female mechanic's business

ABC News' Will Ganss is here with the story about Desiree Hill who found a massive online community when switching from nursing to auto work.

ABC News - Mar. 8

How Leaders Can Transform Workplaces Into Spaces for Connection

Successful leaders recognize that the workplace isn’t a collection of tasks. It’s a social system that requires intentional design.

Inc. - 3d

3 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain for Omnichannel Retail

To offer shoppers the convenience of both in-person and online retail, you’ll have to make sure your supply chain is well-coordinated.

Inc. - 6d

2025 MiLB alternate identities bring plenty of wild names

The trend of minor league teams adopting unique "alternate identities" for exclusive games is sweeping the nation.

ESPN - 6d

Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace

Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Who can help me with my Social Security problem now that staff and services are being cut?

Readers have a range of issues — and a lot of trouble getting answers.

MarketWatch - 2d

Musk uses immigration and claims of voter fraud to sell Social Security Administration cuts

Elon Musk has falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are siphoning away billions of dollars worth of entitlements as part of a Democratic scheme for votes.

NBC News - 14h

Protecting yourself from tax identity theft

Karla Dennis is an enrolled tax agent with KDA Incorporated, a tax strategy business. She joined CBS News to discuss how to protect yourself from someone stealing your identity and filing a tax ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Stalked: how a relentless campaign of online abuse came to derail one woman’s life

A new BBC podcast recounts the ordeal endured by Hannah Mossman Moore, whose phone was bombarded by fake accounts and her personal data weaponised against her. “Hi Hannah Mossman Moore . Stalking ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

AAC requiring minimum $10M payout to athletes

The American Athletic Conference will require each member except Army and Navy to provide athletes with at least $10 million in additional benefits over the next three years.

ESPN - 6d

Mr Stoppage Time keeps Leverkusen in title picture and revives licence to thrill | Andy Brassell

Patrick Schick swooped to secure a 4-3 win that rescued his side’s identity as elite salvagers of lost causes. They did little wrong, but fortune refused to shine on them. Lukas Hradecky spread ...

The Guardian - 2d

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill allowing parental notification for school library checkouts

Nebraska may soon require public schools to inform parents about the books their children check out from libraries if they want to monitor their reading materials, with a vote expected soon.

The Hill - Mar. 12

Andrew Tate, social media influencer who faces trafficking charges, sits cageside for UFC 313

Former kickboxer and controversial internet personality Andrew Tate was cageside for UFC 313 inside T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, one night after attending Dana White’s Power Slap 12 at ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

Republican Voters Support Medicaid but Want Work Requirements, Poll Finds

More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Trump Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Refugees’ Survival: ‘People Will Die’

At the world’s largest refugee camp, for Rohingya people in Bangladesh, the food allowance per person is set to fall to just $6 per month, far below what aid officials say is required for survival.

The New York Times - 3d