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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

Why We Can't Stop Watching Political Showdowns

We live in a time where political arguments are all over the internet. Videos of people shouting at each other about politics are everywhere. It's like a sport. You might have seen a video where a liberal activist faced off against a group of Trump supporters. It sounded like a battle royale. One si

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

X Returns to Brazil After Meeting Court Demands

After a long back-and-forth, Elon Musk’s X is back online in Brazil. The Supreme Court there authorized the social media platform’s return, roughly a month after it was blocked across the country. The dispute began when Musk disagreed with a judge’s rulings on free speech and misinformation, even ca

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

TikTok's Pain Points: States Target App's Effects on Kids

Fourteen states have joined forces to sue TikTok, claiming the social media platform is severely harming children's mental health. The suits, filed by attorneys general from various states, highlight several issues with TikTok's design. These include its infinite scrolling feature, which can keep ki

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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

TikTok Faces Legal Battle Over Kids' Mental Health

Fourteen states have sued TikTok, claiming the social media platform harms children’s mental health and collects their data without consent. The attorneys general, from states like New York and California, argue TikTok makes false claims about its safety for young users. They point out features like

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Oct 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Snoopy Fans Split Over Account's Political Post

Recently, Snoopy fans found themselves in a pickle. A popular X account, Snoopy Weekly, decided to wade into politics and endorsed former President Trump. This wasn't just any account; it had over 19,000 followers who loved Snoopy, the beloved beagle from the “Peanuts” comic. Snoopy, known as Charl

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok in Legal Trouble: States Sue Over Kids’ Mental Health

Fourteen US states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, blaming the app for harming kids’ mental health. They say TikTok’s never-ending feed, late-night notifications, and risky challenges keep kids glued to the platform. The states argue that TikTok’s focus on profits makes it addictive and harmful.

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

ESPN's '30 For 30': A Decade and a Half of Sports Stories

ESPN's '30 For 30' documentary series has been around for 15 years now. It all started with the idea of showing the human side of sports through powerful stories, told by talented filmmakers. The series kicked off with 'Kings Ransom' and has since become a big deal in the world of sports documentari

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

College Athletes Face Betting-Related Harassment on Social Media

Imagine being a college athlete and receiving nasty messages from people who lost bets on your games. That's what many college athletes are dealing with. A study by the NCAA and a data science company shows that at least 12% of public social media abuse against college athletes comes from "angry spo

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