Prescott Taking Security

Biden signs Social Security bill, says American retirees deserve 'economic security and dignity'

President Biden on Sunday signed a Social Security bill repealing two statutes that have diminished payouts to public sector workers including firefighters and teachers for years. “The bill I’m ...

The Hill - 12h

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act

President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, which will increase the benefits of Social Security for millions of public workers.

NBC News - 13h

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe

ABC News - 1d

Take Part in Veganuary and You Might See Yourself Differently

The ritual of giving up animal products for a month leads participants to see both meat and themselves in a different way, and could have lasting effects on people’s diets.

Wired - 1d

Johnson secures speakership

It’s a major boon for Republican vows to swiftly implement President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.

Politico - 2d

Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot

Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.

Politico - 2d

Bayer Secures End of Roundup Weedkiller Litigation in Australia

The German pharmaceutical and agricultural conglomerate said the Federal Court of Australia closed the last pending case in the country over whether its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

'Box of tricks' - Igamane takes 'massive steps' at Rangers

Hamza Igamane continues his impressive debut season at Rangers with a wonderful hat-trick in the 3-3 draw away to Hibernian.

BBC News - 18h

How to secure an acceptable deal for Ukraine

Pressure on Vladimir Putin and security guarantees for Kyiv are essential

Financial Times - 1d

Healthcare turns to AI for medical note-taking ‘scribes’

Investment in the apps has doubled as Big Tech and start-ups compete to grab share of market

Financial Times - 1d

Changing alcohol labels could take 'decades': Dr. Marion Nestle

Dr. Marion Nestle called the surgeon general's proposal "absolutely unambiguous" in its phrasing.

The Hill - 1d

Rickelton hits 259 as SA take control against Pakistan

Ryan Rickelton moves joint-seventh in South Africa's all-time top scorers in a Test innings after hitting 259 in the second Test against Pakistan.

BBC News - 1d

What’s going to happen with Social Security and Medicare in 2025?

What retirees should know about these important benefits heading into the new year.

MarketWatch - 1d

Don’t take away jobs from intellectually disabled workers

For years, disagreements have raged within the disability community regarding the federal Special Minimum Wage.

The Hill - 1d

‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay

The tech scene is booming in the US’s largest Black-majority city, with foreign investment and a recent population boost. When the Book Cadillac hotel opened in Detroit a century ago this month, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Take these steps to set financial goals for your family in 2025 — and reach them

How you and your partner can make saving easier, spending harder, and teamwork second nature.

MarketWatch - 2d

‘That is Maganomics’: where Trump is taking America on trade

Maverick economist turned presidential adviser Peter Navarro has helped bring back a world in which power takes precedence over economic exchange. Will he prove his critics wrong?

Financial Times - 2d

China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

BBC News - 2d

How Much Alcohol Does it Take to Raise Your Cancer Risk?

The surgeon general cautioned the public on Friday that even light or moderate drinking is harmful.

The New York Times - 2d

John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era

The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s ...

The New York Times - 2d

Student loan borrowers should take these steps before presidential administration changes

The country's roughly 40 million federal student loan borrowers should brace for change when President Joe Biden exits office toward the end of the month.

CNBC - 2d

Takano to take helm of Congressional Equality Caucus

Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) will take the reins of the Congressional Equality Caucus, a coalition of House Democrats supportive of LGBTQ rights, in the 119th Congress, the group announced Friday. ...

The Hill - 2d

Arctech secures 1.5GW solar project deal in UAE

Yahoo News - 2d

New Orleans attack puts spotlight on inauguration security

The attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people has put a fresh spotlight on security plans around what is set to be an active month of events in the nation’s capital, culminating with ...

The Hill - 3d

Bumrah takes final-ball wicket after altercation

Indian captain Jaspit Bumrah dismisses Usman Khawaja with the final ball of the day following an altercation with 19-year-old Austalian batter Sam Konstas on day one of the fifth Test at the Sydney ...

BBC News - 3d

Taco Bell using AI voice to take orders at drive-thru

Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve ...

CBS News - 3d

DOJ Takes the Dizzying Corporate Transparency Act Saga to the Supreme Court

The anti-money laundering law has been volleyed back and forth at the appeals level. Should businesses comply with its reporting requirements anyway?

Inc. - 3d

New Orleans security in 'hundreds' for Sugar Bowl

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said there would be an "unprecedented" law enforcement presence as New Orleans reopens Bourbon Street ahead of the Sugar Bowl on Thursday.

ESPN - 3d

Biden delivers remarks on securing 235 judicial confirmations

Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks on securing 235 judicial confirmations during his term in office.

NBC News - 3d

TV figures, chess shenanigans and Shakespeare’s wife – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. Welcome to the first Thursday quiz of 2025. For those of you new to the feature, every ...

The Guardian - 4d

The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle

Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Prescott taking security seriously amid break-ins

Even before a number of high-profile athletes were targeted by robberies over the past few months, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has taken security seriously.

ESPN - 4d

Cowboys' Dak Prescott addresses burglary of fiancée amid string of robberies targeting professional athletes

Prescott's fiancée had close to $40,000 worth of items stolen from her car

CBS Sports - 4d

New Orleans sheriff takes questions after truck attack

New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson spoke with reporters Wednesday in the aftermath of the truck attack on Bourbon Street that killed at least 10 people.

CBS News - 4d

Equal Rights Amendment advocates should take ‘dead’ for an answer

ERA advocates are attempting to revive the 1972 ERA by having President Biden order the archivist to certify it as part of the Constitution, but the Supreme Court and lower courts have ruled that ...

The Hill - 4d

Superdome gets security sweep after truck attack

The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was on lockdown for security sweeps ahead of Wednesday's Sugar Bowl after a pickup truck plowed into a New Year's crowd about a mile away, killing at least 15 ...