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Oct 10 2024FINANCE

Big News for Social Security Recipients: What to Expect This Week

Get ready, Social Security beneficiaries! This Thursday, you'll find out how much your benefits will increase next year. Experts predict a 2.5% boost, which is less than the past two years. Last year, benefits went up by 3.2%, and in 2023, they saw a huge 8.7% increase due to high inflation. Th

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Oct 10 2024FINANCE

Small Bump in Social Security Benefits for 2025

The Social Security Administration let everyone know on Thursday that there will be a 2.5% increase in their benefits for 2025. This is the smallest increase since 2021, when it was just 1.3%. This change comes after a period where inflation was high and beneficiaries saw bigger boosts in their paym

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Avoiding the Nuclear Edge

The threat of nuclear war has been lurking for decades, kept at bay by outdated safeguards. But things are changing. More countries have nuclear weapons and they're less careful than before. We're on the brink, one mistake away from disaster, yet we're not talking about it enough. The New York Times

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

New Galaxy Tabs Get Longer Security, But Less Frequent Updates

Last week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S10 series, featuring two models: the Tab S10+ and the Tab S10 Ultra. These tablets come with a big promise—seven years of Android version upgrades and security patches. This is a first in the Android tablet market, setting a new standard. However, Samsung

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Security and Middle East Peace

This morning, President Biden picked up the phone to chat with Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Vice President Harris also joined the conversation. The President made it clear that the U.S. stands solidly behind Israel's security. He didn't mince words when it came to Iran's recent balli

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

The Last Coaches Standing: Dan Campbell and Nick Sirianni

In 2021, the NFL welcomed seven new head coaches. Five years later, only two remain. With the firing of Robert Saleh, it leaves Dan Campbell of the Lions and Nick Sirianni of the Eagles as the last coaches from that class still standing. The first to go was Urban Meyer, a legendary college coach wh

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Is TikTok Good for Kids? Let's Think About It

TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, is facing pushback from some US regions. Why? They're worried about kids' mental well-being. Features like endless scrolling and constant notifications might be addictive. Plus, dangerous challenges have led to serious incidents, according to New York's top law

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Google's Future: Splitting Up and Sharing Data?

Google might have to part ways with some of its big names like Chrome and Android, sharing user search data with competitors. This comes after the US Justice Department suggested these changes in a recent court filing. The DOJ wants to stop Google from favoring its own products, like Chrome, Play, a

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Oct 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Fake Celebrity Scams: AI Gives New Shape to Deception

Having doubtful moments watching celebrities selling strange products online? You're not alone. Artificial intelligence is making it easier for scammers to use celebrity look-alikes and voice clones to trick people. McAfee has ranked Scarlett Johansson, Kylie Jenner, and Taylor Swift as the most exp

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Water Giant American Water Hit by Cyberattack

American Water, a big New Jersey-based company that provides water to over 14 million people, was recently hit by a cyberattack. The attack seemed to only affect their billing systems, as mentioned in a report they filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The company first found

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