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Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk's claims

Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency has found rampant fraud at the Social Security Administration. But that may not be the case, and an aging computer system could instead be to ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Acid Labs raises $8M to build viral Web3 games on social chat platforms

Acid Labs has raised $8 million in funding for its instant social games on messaging platforms.

VentureBeat - Feb. 24

Trump faces Truth Social backlash over AI video of Gaza with topless Netanyahu and bearded bellydancers

Users of president’s own social media site criticise video showing reimagined Gaza featuring Trump and Israeli PM sipping cocktails. Donald Trump is facing a backlash on his Truth Social platform ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Girl listed in state records as 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' finally gets a Social Security number

A Nebraska father struggling to get a Social Security number and valid birth certificate for his toddler with the computer-generated name Unakite Thirteen Hotel gets a reprieve.

NBC News - Feb. 26

3.2 million people get boosted Social Security: Who qualifies for retroactive payments?

A law signed by former President Joe Biden in January is starting to show its impact, as millions of people begin to receive bigger Social Security payments plus back pay.

The Hill - Feb. 26

Agency speeds up Social Security Fairness Act timeline, with lump sums, benefit increases for millions of people

The agency had previously said it could take "more than one year" to process benefit changes following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.

CNBC - Feb. 26

The Social Security Fairness Act could boost payments for more than 3.2 million Americans—see who qualifies

President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here's who may see a boost to their benefits and when.

CNBC - 6d

Social Security Administration could lay off up to 50% of its workforce, source says – live

Social Security Administration expected to lay off at least 7,000 people, but a source tells Associated Press reduction could be as high as 50%. As Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk ...

The Guardian - 6d

Social Security plans to axe thousands of workers nationwide. What could it mean for you?

“Significant” job cuts are coming for Social Security that will only make the program less efficient.

MarketWatch - 5d

Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.

Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even benefits.

MarketWatch - 5d

Jeff Bezos takes one small step for feminism and social progress, and one giant leap for self-publicity | Sarah Manavis

The first all-female private flight into space funded by the Amazon tycoon’s Blue Origin company has little to do with female empowerment and a lot to do with PR . A pop star, a TV host and a ...

The Guardian - 5d

Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says

New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.

CNBC - 5d

‘Outrageous’: Sen. Bernie Sanders responds to Elon Musk calling Social Security a ‘Ponzi scheme’

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) fires back at Elon Musk, who called Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.”

NBC News - 4d

Want to Be More Successful and Happier? Social Psychology Says Follow the Good Enough Rule, Starting Today

Science says how you tend to make decisions lays the foundation for making better decisions and plans—and for being happier.

Inc. - 3d

The man who fixed Social Security when it went broke in the ‘80s has some advice for today’s politicians

John Svahn was SSA commissioner during the program’s last major legislative reform.

MarketWatch - 2d

Watch live: Democrats speak out against plans for Social Security Administration job cuts

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over expected “significant workforce reductions” at the Social Security Administration. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), along with Sens. Patty ...

The Hill - 2d

As Social Security plans to cut about 7,000 workers, some experts worry that may affect benefits

The Social Security Administration has announced new efforts to bring down costs. Plans to cut staff have prompted concerns from some experts.

CNBC - 2d

Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says

Cuts affect payroll, information technology, security and travel.

MarketWatch - 2d

Senate Democrats slam Social Security job cuts, attack Musk calling it 'Ponzi scheme'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the benefits system is "at risk."

ABC News - 2d

As Big Tech Turns Toward Trump, This Ex-Twitter Employee’s Social Network Is Booming

The mobile app Spill has seen a surge in signups since the election and is launching an equity crowdfunding round this month.

Inc. - 2d

House Speaker Johnson just said more than most realize about Medicare and Social Security cuts

Johnson says the “party of fiscal discipline” can slash $400 billion in taxes while simultaneously cutting the deficit.

MarketWatch - 1d

150-year-olds aren’t getting Social Security — here’s a better task for DOGE

The claims of widespread fraud don’t hold water

MarketWatch - 21h

When it comes to Social Security ‘fraud,’ Trump will have to put up or shut up

Twenty million fake Social Security numbers? Show us the money.