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NCAA pilot study finds widespread social media harassment of athletes, coaches and officials
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Senate Republicans to save millions of dollars on ads — thanks to the FEC
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New wave of GOP lawsuits targets overseas ballots in key swing states
Republicans have filed lawsuits challenging overseas and military voting on Michigan, North Carolina and Pennsylvania weeks out from Election Day.3 hours ago -
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Windwalk launches social software Harbor, raises $4.5M in funding
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How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media
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Here's why the Social Security COLA is smaller for 2025
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Trump Media shares up 100% from recent low as DJT rally continues on heavy trading
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, owns nearly 57% of Trump Media stock and has said he will not sell his DJT stake.5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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North Carolina maker of high-purity quartz back operating post-Helene
One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors from mines in a western North Carolina community harmed by Hurricane Helene is operating again5 hours ago -
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Brennan Johnson has let his ‘football do the talking’ after social media abuse
Forward scored in six straight games since Arsenal defeat Johnson set for Nations League start for Wales in Iceland Ben Davies has praised in-form Brennan Johnson for letting his “football do ...6 hours ago -
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Social Security Administration announces 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025, lowest increase since 2021
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025.8 hours ago -
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Taylor Swift donates $5 million toward hurricane relief efforts
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Mortgage rates post biggest jump in six months
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.32%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.10 hours ago - Mortgage -
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Social Security’s COLA will be 2.5% in 2025, down from 3.2% in 2024
The cost-of-living adjustment helps the roughly 67 million Social Security beneficiaries keep up with inflationary pressures.10 hours ago -
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NFL reportedly reviewing Steelers' George Pickens' explicit eye black message, WR responds to backlash
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Social Security Benefits to Climb 2.5% in 2025
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Social Security recipients will receive a 2.5% increase in payments next year
Social Security recipients can expect a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in their payments starting in 2025 amid cooling inflation.12 hours ago -
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Here's the 2025 COLA increase for Social Security recipients
Social Security benefits are given a cost-of-living adjustment each year. The 2025 COLA increase is the smallest since 2021.13 hours ago -
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Social Security announces 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment for 2025
Social Security recipients will see a 2.5 percent bump as part of their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. The increase announced on Thursday marks the smallest in years and is in line with ...13 hours ago -
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Ikea posts first drop in revenue since 2020 after cutting prices
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Post-Milton gas in Florida will be a challenge: GasBuddy founder
63% of gas stations in the Tampa area are out of gas, and it could be weeks before they're resupplied.15 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Wild conspiracies about the weather are spreading online. The media can help | Arwa Mahdawi
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Extremist who trained GOP poll workers will speak at Washington event with two rightwingers
Steve Sailer to appear alongside a ‘proponent of scientific racism’ and a law professor suspended for ‘racist’ remarks. A rightwing activist who last month trained poll workers for the Republican ...16 hours ago -
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Another Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift showdown looms at the 2025 Grammys
Beyoncé's complicated history in album of the year means that all eyes will be on that prize when Grammy nominations are announced in November.16 hours ago -
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Democrats, GOP locked in tight Senate races in Florida, Ohio and Texas: Poll
Democratic and Republican candidates are locked in tight races for Senate in Florida, Texas and Ohio, three states that have yielded increasingly close polls in recent weeks, according to a new ...22 hours ago -
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Taylor Swift donates $5M to Feeding America's hurricane relief efforts
Taylor Swift donated $5 million to Feeding America’s disaster relief efforts for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the nonprofit agency announced Wednesday. “We're incredibly ...Yesterday -
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Sources: Mavs' Exum out 3 months post-surgery
Mavs guard Dante Exum is out at least three months after undergoing wrist surgery.Yesterday -
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How Warriors rookie Post leans on Draymond after earning his respect
Quinten Post is leaning on Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green for advice in his rookie NBA season after earning the veteran's respect.Yesterday - NBA -
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Harris media blitz marked by saying 'not a thing' she'd do differently from Biden
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Ex-NFL Media journalist says he’s reached a settlement with the league on discrimination lawsuit
A former NFL Media journalist announced that he’s reached a settlement with the NFL to resolve a lawsuit in which he accused the league of refusing to address long-standing institutional ...Yesterday -
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Ministers facing questions over Met’s VIP protection for Taylor Swift
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Post Office battling to win trust of staff after IT scandal, CEO admits
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Jenrick and Badenoch to contest Tory leadership after Cleverly knocked out
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