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Romania’s cancelled election is a lesson in social media manipulation
Investigations should finally shed light on how algorithms win votes and influence peopleFinancial Times - 4h -
Purdy, Shanahan respond to Deebo's social media posts
Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan addressed San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel's viral social media posts on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary, Doesn’t Fit the President-Elect’s Loyalist Mold
A hedge-fund titan who worked for George Soros. A deep-rooted Southerner with a fondness for high-end real estate. A gay man, married with children. Who is Scott Bessent?The New York Times - 1d -
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class ...The Hill - 12h -
The Social Security Fairness Act is a bad idea
This legislation would allow some workers to double-dip and speeds the exhaustion of the trust fundMarketWatch - 18h -
Trump has said a lot about Social Security — what does he really think?
Trump has promised to protect Social Security and Medicare, but lots of his fellow Republicans appear to have other ideas.MarketWatch - 1d -
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet store count boosts results as it buys up Big Lots locations
The bankruptcy of Big Lots is helping Ollie’s Bargain Outlet’s new store pipeline as the discount retailer’s bottom line benefits from an increased number of locations.MarketWatch - 1d -
Is this London’s best kept cultural secret? A royal palace turned parking lot is reinventing itself — again
Somerset House is known for its ice rink and movie screenings — but hundreds of artists work there too. In 2025, it will mark 25 years as a cultural center.CNBC - 1d -
Trudeau says Americans are realizing Trump's tariffs on Canada would make life a lot more expensive
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Americans are realizing that "tariffs on everything from Canada would make life a lot more expensive" and says he would retaliate if Donald Trump imposes ...ABC News - 2d -
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Social Security beneficiaries at risk of delays amid GOP funding fight
Social Security beneficiaries could face longer wait times for service next year unless Congress agrees to the White House budget office’s request to increase funding for the Social Security ...The Hill - 2d -
Why ASMR is making a lot of noise
ASMR (or autonomous sensory meridian response) is the tingling sensation some people experience from certain sounds or visuals – a "brain massage," in the words of Maria Viktorovna, who's been ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump says ‘we're not touching’ Social Security in proposed cuts to government spending
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll make the federal government “more efficient,” but he does not plan to touch federal entitlements like ...NBC News - 3d -
Australia’s social media ban is a flawed approach to protecting children
The challenge is regulating not the platforms themselves, but the business model that underpins them.The Hill - 4d -
Seven people arrested in alleged Rutgers University social media drug ring
Seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged social media drug ring at Rutgers University, authorities announced this week.NBC News - 4d -
The Social Security Fairness Act is incredibly irresponsible
Instead of being fair, this legislation will lead to harsher and faster automatic benefit cuts for most of us.MarketWatch - 4d -
10 semiconductor stocks that might make you a lot of money in 2025
Nvidia is expected to increase sales by 55% next year and analysts see plenty of upside for the stock — and others in the chip sector.MarketWatch - 4d -
TV drama's Norfolk 'Alps' mocked on social media
Viewers do a double take as the famously flat county sprouts a mountain range in a Netflix series.BBC News - 5d -
Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.CBS News - 5d -
Social media stocks jump on a TikTok ban development. But it might be premature
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 5d -
Patriots' Jerod Mayo says 'I still have a lot to learn,' will '100 percent' be a better coach next year
Mayo is reflecting on his first year so far, as the Patriots sit at 3-10CBS Sports - 5d -
What Did Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI Pick, Do at Truth Social?
Mr. Patel was directly involved in building a case that two co-founders of Trump Media & Technology mismanaged the debut of Truth Social in 2022. He was paid about $130,000 as a consultant.The New York Times - 5d -
Give it a rest: SEC title game has a lot on the line ... really
While the do-or-die CFP incentive isn't part of the discussion when No. 2 Texas faces No. 5 Georgia on Saturday, there's more at stake than you might think.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How Social Media Users Expose Black Friday Sales Deceptions
Shoppers’ videos debunking purported Black Friday discounts and showing retailers charging the same or higher prices than usual are getting millions of views on social media.Inc. - 5d -
UnitedHealth shooting stokes mourning and glee on social media
Jubilation among some users highlights scale of Americans’ frustration over their health systemFinancial Times - 5d -
What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.CNBC - 6d -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump Picks Frank Bisignano to Lead Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano has spent his career at major Wall Street banks. He has a long history of political giving, mainly to Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?
Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Jeudy's Denver return: 'A lot of boos ... catches too'
Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy put together a career night in his first game back in Denver -- nine catches for 235 receiving yards and a touchdown -- but would have traded it all for a Cleveland ...ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Now that 'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay has left the Mormon church, she has a lot to say
'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay talks about her second book in two years, leaving the Mormon faith, body positivity and her perspective on marriageLos Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Biden was right to pardon his son and he should do a lot more before it’s too late
President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter for tax crimes and false statements has been met with criticism, but it is a power granted to him by the Constitution to correct unjust ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump FCC pick promises crackdown on social media 'censorship cartel'
Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), vowed Monday to break up the “censorship cartel” of social media platforms. “I think Americans have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Game Pass For December Includes Indiana Jones And Lots More
More games The calendar has flipped over to the final month of the year, and Microsoft has now announced the next set of additions to Game Pass for December. This is the first of two expected ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
WNBA teams reveal schedules on social media with humorous videos
A number of teams unveiled their slates with humorous videos on social media.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
