Scammers are having a field day. In 2024, the U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2. 6 million reports of fraud. The total losses? A staggering $12. 5 billion. This is a huge increase from the $2. 5 billion lost in 2023. The most common way people lost money was through social media. Scamm
March 11, 2020, was a pivotal day. It was the day when the NBA abruptly canceled its season. This was due to the growing concerns about a novel coronavirus that was spreading rapidly around the world. It was the day when Tom Hanks announced he had contracted the virus. It was the day when the World
Ben and Sara's journey on a popular reality TV show ended in a dramatic way. The couple, who had been dating for a while, decided to get married but Sara had some serious doubts. Ben's lack of interest in important social and political issues was a big concern for Sara. She found it strange that
The federal government spends a lot of money, and a big chunk of it goes to entitlement programs. Elon Musk, a tech billionaire and presidential adviser, recently brought this up in an interview. He pointed out that a large portion of federal spending, around 500 to 700 billion dollars, is used for
Senator Bernie Sanders has raised concerns about the future of Social Security. He believes that the current administration, under President Donald Trump, might try to privatize Social Security and reduce benefits for many Americans who rely on it. The future of programs like Social Securit
Amani Jlassi and Matt, a couple from San Diego, have been making waves in the reality TV world. They met in Mexico and have since brought a third person, Any, into their relationship. This unusual setup has led to some interesting dynamics, including a potential divorce to bring Any to the U. S. on
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the world, with lockdowns being one of the most controversial responses. In March 2020, cities across the United States, including Cambridge, Massachusetts, shut down schools and businesses to curb the spread of the virus. The decision to i
Birth cohort studies are like big books that track people's lives from birth, covering everything from health to education and even how much money they make. They are super useful for researchers, but there's a big problem. These studies often miss out on the experiences of people who are different,
The internet was abuzz with rumors about tension between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick during the premiere of "Another Simple Favor" at SXSW. A YouTuber named Melanie King sparked the controversy by claiming that Lively looked "terrified" and Kendrick appeared "pissed" during the event. The rumor m
In England, older adults are becoming more dependent on social care, especially those who are frail. Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability to poor health outcomes. It is a growing concern, as it can lead to a decline in physical and mental health. It is estimated that 1. 5 million people ove
