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Social media platforms must be ‘brought to heel’, says UK schools leader
Headteachers’ conference to be told that rise in bullying, abuse and malicious use of deepfakes is being reported. Social media operators must be “brought to heel” for the misery and disruption ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
An Elon Musk Friend, Antonio Gracias, Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made overhauling the Social Security Administration a priority.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump urges unauthorized immigrants to ‘self-deport’ in new social media campaign
President Trump urged unauthorized immigrants to “self-deport” in a new video for social media campaign, during which he announced the launch of an app that will help migrants voluntarily leave the ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
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 - 6d -
Friendships that bridge wealth divides help social mobility, study finds
Children from poorer families growing up amid a mix in income groups are likely to earn more as adults. Friendships that bridge economic divides are good for social mobility, a major study has ...The Guardian - 1d -
Social Security administrator backs out of ‘shutting down’ agency
The head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) said Friday that he wouldn’t be “shutting down the agency” after a federal judge backed up a temporary restraining order issued against Elon ...The Hill - 1d -
Steele calls Commerce secretary 'arrogant SOB' over Social Security remarks
Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Steele chided Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for saying his mother-in-law “wouldn’t call and complain” if she didn’t get her Social ...The Hill - 1d -
Watch live: Trump Social Security nominee faces confirmation hearing
Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano, President Trump's pick to serve as Social Security commissioner, is scheduled to appear for a confirmation hearing Tuesday before the Senate Finance Committee. Ahead of ...The Hill - 4h -
Trump pick to head Social Security Administration denies plans to privatize
Wall Street veteran Frank Bisignano, whom President Trump has picked to head the Social Security Administration, told senators Tuesday that there are not any secret plans to privatize ...The Hill - 2h -
North Carolina basketball makes NCAA Tournament field as last team in: Social media reacts
North Carolina surprisingly made the 2025 NCAA Tournament field as the last team in, leading to a heated reaction on social media:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
With Social Security Administration under temporary leadership, some experts worry what that means for benefits
Some experts worry new changes at the Social Security Administration may make it more difficult to access the agency's benefits and services.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Social Security chief says he will 'continue to make mistakes' but vows to 'learn from them'
Leland Dudek, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, outlined his vision for the agency in a lengthy memo to staff on Tuesday.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Social media reacts to Jalen Milroe, others at 2025 Alabama football Pro Day
Alabama football held its' annual Pro Day on Wednesday afternoon in Tuscaloosa. Here are some reactions to the event on social media.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
GOP Sen. John Curtis says politicians are 'not being honest' when they say they won't touch Social Security
Sen. John Curtis said that "we're not being honest" when politicians say they will not touch Social Security.NBC News - 2d -
A new era: Social media reacts to Iowa basketball hiring Ben McCollum as new head coach
A new era is underway with the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program. Social media joined in cheers with the hire of Ben McCollum.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Senators press Trump Social Security nominee on his views about privatizing the agency
Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano is scheduled Tuesday to face senators' questions on his nomination to serve as Social Security commissioner.CNBC - 1d -
Social media reacts to Oklahoma Sooners win over Iowa Hawkeyes in NCAA Tournament
The Oklahoma Sooners pulled off a dominant victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes and here is how social media reacted to OU's performance.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
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 -
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
A group of labor unions asked a federal court for an emergency order to stop DOGE from accessing sensitive Social Security data.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Florida teen kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting man on social media, police say
A Florida teenager was kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting up with a man she met through a social media application last month.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know
Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
A social worker who tried to mediate during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong is convicted of rioting
A social worker who tried to mediate during the peak of Hong Kong's mass anti-government protests in 2019 has been convicted of rioting at a retrialABC News - Mar. 11 -
NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China
Companies like East Goes Global serve as social media surrogates for players, expanding their reach, creating business opportunities and pushing for All-Star votes.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
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 - Mar. 13 -
Social media impressed by Wisconsin's decisive Big Ten Tournament win over UCLA
Wisconsin advanced in the Big Ten Tournament with a decisive 86-70 win over UCLA on Friday. Social media was impressed by the Badgers' performanceYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Michigan basketball earns No. 5 seed in men's NCAA Tournament: Social media reacts
Michigan earned a No. 5 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament despite beating No. 3 seed Wisconsin for the Big Ten championship. Here are social reactions:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
UNC basketball dominates San Diego State in March Madness First Four | Social reactions
North Carolina dominated San Diego State in the First Four after the Tar Heels were criticized for making the field. Social reactions to the win:Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Social media reacts to Georgia basketball's brutally slow start vs Gonzaga in March Madness
Georgia basketball was not good early in the first half against Gonzaga on Thursday, to say the least. Here's how social media reacted to the slow start:Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health ...ABC News - 3d -
Bryant social media account forced to eat their words about Coen Carr in hilarious fashion
A Bryant social media account had to eat their words about Coen Carr after the MSU forward's career night in the win over the BulldogsYahoo Sports - 3d -
Judge slams Social Security chief for agency shutdown 'threats' after ruling barring DOGE access
A federal judge reprimanded Social Security's acting commissioner on Friday after he told the media that a recent ruling may force him to shut down the agency.CNBC - 3d -
Social Security chief backs down on threat to shut down agency after DOGE ruling
The acting social security commissioner is backing down on a threat to cease operations at the agency after a judge blocked DOGE staffers from accessing data.NBC News - 2d -
Trump allies press the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews over his Social Security jabs
Trump allies have pressed the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews, worried about his criticisms of Social Security.NBC News - 2d -
'Buena Vista Social Club,' writer Marco Ramirez usher Broadway into the golden age of Cuban music
"Buena Vista Social Club" book writer Marco Ramirez sits down with The Times to talk about his Broadway debut, Cuba and the Miami HeatLos Angeles Times - 2d -
JuJu Watkins knee injury: Social media reacts to injury of USC women's basketball star
USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins hurt her knee in the first quarter of the Trojans' second-round game. The sports world reacts on social mediaYahoo Sports - 15h -
A Navy SEAL's invisible wounds
The scarring in Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin's brain was not caused by large blasts from roadside bombs. Rather, he was wounded by repeated, low-level, blast pressure from his own weapons.CBS News - 1d -
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 -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know.
If you receive more Social Security benefits than you are owed, you may face a 100% default withholding rate from your monthly checks once a new policy goes into effect.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
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. - Mar. 18 -
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 - 5d