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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 - 5d -
Social Security pushes some beneficiaries to online or in-person meetings
The changes “will result in more headaches and longer wait times to resolve routine customer-service needs,” the AARP cautions.MarketWatch - 4d -
Judge blocks DOGE's access to sensitive Social Security systems
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in the challenge brought by unions who argued DOGE's access was unlawful.CBS News - 3d -
Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Social Security records in blistering ruling
Judge Ellen Hollander said DOGE is "essentially engaged in a fishing expedition" and its methods are like "hitting a fly with a sledgehammer."NBC News - 3d -
Social Security in-person identity check angers retirees, advocates
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.CBS News - 2d -
Elon Musk visits NSA after saying agency needs ‘overhaul’
Tech billionaire and senior President Trump adviser Elon Musk visited the National Security Agency (NSA) this week after calling for an "overhaul" of the agency earlier this month. Musk, who is ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Elon Musk and Donald Trump Have Chosen Chaos
Elon Musk secured his choke hold on the mechanics of the federal government weeks ago. Along with Donald Trump, he has already standardized chaos across the US.Wired - 2d -
Musk’s X obtains $44bn valuation in sharp turnaround
Social media site was valued at less than $10bn in SeptemberFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump pulls Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton security clearances
President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances for former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. It comes after Elon Musk’s controversial visit to the ...NBC News - 1d -
CNN host asks Democrat if 'a‑‑hole' Musk post is 'best way to communicate'
CNN host Brianna Keilar pressed Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) about her social media post that used curse words to attack billionaire Elon Musk over his efforts to reform and trim the size of the ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Value of Elon Musk’s X ‘rebounds to $44bn purchase price’
Dramatic reversal of fortune for platform since billionaire owner became key ally of Donald Trump. Business live – latest updates The value of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has ...The Guardian - 4d -
Musk’s X raises $1bn in new equity fundraising round
Social media group is valued at $44bn, matching the price the billionaire paid in 2022Financial Times - 4d -
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 -
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 - 6d -
Acting Social Security chief now says he won't shut down agency after DOGE ruling
A federal judge blocked the agency from granting personnel affiliated with DOGE access to agency systems containing personally identifiable information.ABC News - 1d -
Elon Musk Says X Outages Were Caused by a Cyberattack From Ukraine
The billionaire’s social media site X suffered outages, and Tesla’s stock tanked on Monday.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Musk claims cyber attack on social network X came from ‘Ukraine area’
Outage is latest trouble for world’s richest man’s business interests since he joined the Trump administrationFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a 'traitor' over his social media posts in support of Ukraine
Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot, responded to the tech billionaire’s remark by saying “he’s not a serious guy” and should “go back to building rockets.”NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Musk seeks Italian presidential meeting to salvage Starlink deal
Domestic political opposition to $1.5bn deal for secure communications has mounted amid transatlantic diplomatic tensionsFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
If you’re reading this column, Elon Musk has messed up | Stewart Lee
Social media is lurching to the right like a tapeworm scenting offal – and X’s algorithms make it hard to find opposing opinion. Wake up grandad and put your opinions in the pedal bin! If you even ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet
Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Chargers secure their backup quarterback
The Chargers secured their backup quarterback on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
The Discord Social SDK enables developers to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure at no cost
Discord, the communications for games company, has launched the Discord Social SDK, a toolkit that enables developers of all sizes to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure to drive their game’s ...VentureBeat - 6d -
X users report a series of outages
Hours after a series of outages that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk is claiming that the social media platform is being targeted in a “massive cyberattack."ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump Pulls Secret Service Protection From Hunter and Ashley Biden
The president posted on social media that Hunter Biden would lose his security detail “effective immediately” and also identified the country he was vacationing in.The New York Times - 6d -
White House Seeks to Contain Damage From Personal Data in Kennedy Files
Social Security numbers, including for some people still living, were included in the 64,000 pages of documents that the Trump administration released this week.The New York Times - 3d -
The GAA Social with referee David Coldrick
On this week's GAA Social, Thomas and Oisin are joined by four-time All-Ireland final referee David Coldrick.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security
The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Health Advice on Social Media is to Find but Hard to Trust
Alternative health practices and cures have permeated social media.Inc. - 1d -
Social Distance
On the five-year anniversary of Covid, a look at the ways we vowed our lives and relationships would change afterward — and how they still might.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Social media reaction to Marquete's early loss in NCAA tournament.
Social media reacts to Marquette's NCAA tournament lossYahoo Sports - 2d -
Musk on Pentagon leakers: 'They will be found'
Tech billionaire and President Trump's close adviser Elon Musk said the individuals who are leaking “maliciously false information” to news outlets will be “found” and prosecuted. Musk, whose ...The Hill - 2d -
If Elon Musk Were Empathetic
Valentino Deng also has roots in Africa, but he exudes the empathy that Musk scorns.The New York Times - 1d -
Drake basketball: Social media reacts to the Bulldogs' upset victory in March Madness
Drake basketball: Social media reacts to the Bulldogs' upset victory in March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Dr. Oz delivers opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, testified about his past health advocacy and qualifications during his opening statement at a Senate ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
DHS says deported Brown University doctor attended funeral of 'brutal terrorist'
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday on the social platform X the deported assistant professor from Brown University’s medical school attended the funeral of a terrorist in ...The Hill - 6d -
What Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down X
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works.Wired - Mar. 11 -
The United States of Elon Musk Inc.
The degree to which Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s interests are intertwined is unprecedented—and ultimately unsustainable.Wired - Mar. 13
