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Government Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to the Dead
The money came back when the Department of Treasury gained access to the Social Security Administration’s “Full Death Master File.”Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Ancient DNA suggests women were heart of social networks in Celtic society in Britain
Genetic evidence from a late Iron Age cemetery in southern Britain shows that women were closely related while unrelated men tended to come into the community from elsewhere, likely after marriageABC News - Jan. 15 -
Vikings QB situation: J.J. McCarthy posts curious message on social media following playoff loss to Rams
McCarthy could take over at QB for Minnesota next seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 15 -
How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits
Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Users worried about TikTok ban appear to be downloading a different Chinese social media app
Chinese social media app RedNote is at the top of Apple's app store, underscoring concerns that TikTok will soon be effectively banned in the U.S.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
The power of the non-drinker: how sober people now hold sway over their social groups
The proportion of people who don’t drink alcohol is almost double that of those who don’t eat meat – which brings big implications for bars and restaurants. Name: Non-drinkers.. Age: Any age, ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Premier League star's wife reveals 'shocking' social media abuse
The wife of Arsenal striker Kai Havertz shares screenshots after receiving messages following the team's FA Cup loss to Manchester United.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Lost and found: a mother and daughter on surviving teenage mental breakdown in the social media age
In an extract from their unflinching memoir, Christie Watson and daughter Rowan Egberongbe recall the post-Covid psychological collapse that fractured their bond, and how social media was both the ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Don’t expect Mark Zuckerberg to save social media
Mark Zuckerberg's decision to do away with fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram is not a solution to the problem of centralized power over speech, and congressional action is needed to dilute ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Why deporting undocumented workers will stoke inflation and sink Social Security
Inflation, which appears to be settling at about 2.5% annually, could jump to 4.5%.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Shares in TikTok’s rivals gain as Supreme Court weighs U.S. ban for social-media app
The shares of publicly traded companies that compete with TikTok were gaining Friday as the video-sharing platform’s attorney faced tough questions from Supreme Court justices during oral arguments ...MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strengthFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
The TikTok Ban Would Be Social Media’s First Extinction-Level Event
TikTok transformed everyday users into influencers and made entrepreneurs rich via its Shop feature. With the US ban looming, they could lose everything—and many don’t know where to go next.Wired - Jan. 10 -
Corrective action is needed to preserve Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
Any lasting fiscal reforms must moderate the growth of the largest mandatory spending programs: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
The uncomfortable truth about social media networks
It may be impossible to run an uncensored network while presenting an environment where anyone can feel safeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health
Setting boundaries at work can be trickyABC News - Jan. 9 -
Meta's fact-checking rollback could ushers in a new, chaotic era for social media
To researchers who have studied moderation efforts and platforms, it’s the most recent move toward a more freewheeling and unbridled social media environment.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea
Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge
The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Social-Media Companies Decide Content Moderation Is Trending Down
Meta follows in X’s footsteps by letting users fact-check each other with “Community Notes.”The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
A new era of lies: Mark Zuckerberg has just ushered in an extinction-level event for truth on social media | Chris Stokel-Walker
The Meta boss’s decision to end Facebook and Instagram’s factchecking program has set the stage for a fact-free four years online. Social media has always acted as something of a funhouse mirror to ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Greenlaw's 49ers future in doubt after ominous social media posts
Dre Greenlaw's future with the San Francisco 49ers is in doubt after social media posts hinted at the linebacker's possible departure in free agency.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
‘People feel they don’t owe anyone anything’: the rise in ‘flaking’ out of social plans
Some call to drop out of events at late notice – even weddings and funerals. Self-care? Others call it selfishness. “I have noticed a rise in people cancelling plans,” said Tim, 44, a solicitor ...The Guardian - Jan. 7