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Social Security payments will rise 2.5% in 2025
The annual COLA helps the roughly 67 million Social Security beneficiaries keep up with inflationary pressures.1 hour ago -
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Walz launching media blitz aimed at male voters
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic nominee for vice president, is launching a media blitz this weekend with a focus on appealing to male voters as polls show Vice President Harris trailing ...2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lawmakers press FTC chair on federal price gouging ban
A group of mostly Democrats pressed Federal Trade Commission (FT) Chair Lina Khan this week for more information on how a federal price gouging ban could help “hold bad actors accountable” in the ...2 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Social Media Tells You Who You Are. What if It's Totally Wrong?
Pinterest and Threads seem convinced I’m in my 60s or going through menopause. Spend enough time in the bizarro worlds of these feeds, and you can start to believe anything.2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Conservatives look for more power in possible Senate GOP majority
Conservatives want to exert more power over the Senate GOP conference if they win back the majority in November, so that they can exert some of the same influence that the House Freedom Caucus has ...5 hours ago -
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Why Lawmakers Ignore Human Rights Abuses in India’s Sugar Fields
Politicians run most of the mills in the state of Maharashtra. They deny or downplay evidence of coerced hysterectomies, debt bondage and child labor in the fields.6 hours ago -
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Harris '60 Minutes' interview faces backlash over edits
Kamala Harris' "60 Minutes" interview with CBS is facing backlash over edits during one question. An early release clip that was posted to social media shows Harris responding to a question ...11 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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Alsobrooks, Hogan trade barbs on abortion, guns and the GOP in otherwise civil debate
Alsobrooks, Hogan trade barbs on abortion, guns and the GOP in otherwise civil Senate debate.14 hours ago -
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NCAA pilot study finds widespread social media harassment of athletes, coaches and officials
An NCAA study on social media abuse of athletes, coaches and other officials during championship events found nearly one in five posts that were flagged by an AI-based algorithm and determined to ...15 hours ago -
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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.16 hours ago -
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How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media
The misinformation has been fuelled by a social media universe that rewards engagement over truth.17 hours ago -
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The voters Harris wants to reach with her media blitz: From the Politics Desk
Vice President Kamala Harris is targeting key voter blocs during her media blitz four weeks out from her Election Day matchup against Donald Trump.18 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Here's why the Social Security COLA is smaller for 2025
Social Security beneficiaries will see the lowest cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 since the pandemic. Some argue the way the COLA is measured should change.18 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
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 ...19 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 2025.21 hours ago -
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Taylor Swift donates $5 million toward hurricane relief efforts
Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton21 hours ago -
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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.23 hours ago - Mortgage -
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NFL reportedly reviewing Steelers' George Pickens' explicit eye black message, WR responds to backlash
Pickens is once again in the news for the wrong reasons23 hours ago - NFL -
Business - The New York Times
Social Security Benefits to Climb 2.5% in 2025
The annual cost-of-living adjustment will increase monthly checks for millions of beneficiaries, including retirees and disabled workers.Yesterday -
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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.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Ikea posts first drop in revenue since 2020 after cutting prices
Flat-pack furniture retailer returns to policy of lowering furniture costs after pandemic-era increasesYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
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.Yesterday - Florida -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
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.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Uniqlo Owner Posts Record Annual Earnings
Fast Retailing reported another year of record earnings, thanks to sharp increases in revenue and profit.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...Yesterday -
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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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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
She's targeting varied audiences from Howard Stern to '60 Minutes."Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Ministers facing questions over Met’s VIP protection for Taylor Swift
James Cleverly asks Yvette Cooper if she intervened to ensure popstar’s London concerts went ahead . Ministers are facing questions over whether they intervened to grant Taylor Swift VIP police ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Post Office battling to win trust of staff after IT scandal, CEO admits
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Zelenskyy due to meet Capitol Hill leaders amid GOP criticism
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Johnson slams door on Congress returning for disaster aid
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Biden: Congress should come back to fund storm response
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Milton threatens to trigger flood insurance reckoning for Congress
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