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Social Security payments could see steep cuts starting in 2033

The chief actuaries for Social Security and Medicare testified before a House committee Thursday about looming financial difficulties for the two safety-net programs that could deplete key trust funds within about a decade and leave recipients facing benefit cuts if Congress doesn’t fix the funding shortfall. Social Security and Medicare trustees recently released reports examining […]

Microsoft Exec Testifies Before Congress On Security Breaches Involving Federal Emails, Maintaining China Operations

The president of Microsoft spoke before Congress on Thursday, accepting responsibility for security failings that allowed China-linked hackers to penetrate federal computer networks, NBC News reported. Testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee, Brad Smith expressed his commitment to fixing security issues in Microsoft products that are widely used by federal agencies. according to Republican […]

Social Security update: July direct payment worth $943 goes out in 18 days

People living with a serious debilitating disability will be receiving their July Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $943, in just 18 days.  The payment, which is under the direction of the Social Security Administration, will be sent to millions of beneficiaries on Monday, July 1.  The maximum amount people can receive depends on […]

Naked woman in Philippines airport walks through security in fit over visa issue

A 34-year-old Vietnamese tourist reportedly became upset over visa fees and emerged naked from a women’s restroom at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines, on June 8, 2024. (Photo credit: Viral Press) A Vietnamese tourist was caught on camera walking naked through security at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after being wanted by police […]

UN Security Council passes US-backed Gaza cease-fire proposal

The UN Security Council voted on Monday in favour of a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The 15-member Security Council negotiated the agreement for more than a week before voting on Monday, a result that US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield hailed as a “vote for peace.” Both Hamas and Israel have indicated their […]