Texas legislation to prohibit social media use for minors would be one of the toughest in the country.
Texas Bill Aims to Limit Minors’ Access to Social Media A new bill moving through the Texas Legislature seeks to prohibit minors from accessing widely-used social media platforms. This initiative, introduced by Republican Rep. Jared Patterson as House Bill 186, gained bipartisan support in the Texas House last month and is likely to advance to […]
Social Security Administration alters application process once more; what will be the effects on you?
Changes in Social Security Identity Verification Policy WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is revising its policy on verifying the identities of applicants. As reported, the agency has decided to scrap its recently introduced measures aimed at addressing fraud amid application backlogs. The now-canceled policy mandated that agents pause retirement benefit applications for three […]
Gary Lineker Resigns from BBC Following Controversy Over “Antisemitic” Social Media Post
Gary Lineker, the former England football captain, will be departing from the BBC at the end of the season. This news was shared on Monday following his controversial social media post that included anti-Semitic imagery. Lineker, who is the highest-paid presenter at the BBC, was scheduled to cover the 2026 World Cup as well as […]
John Elway’s late agent’s son honors his father on social media
Tribute to Jeff Sperbeck Jackson Sperbeck shared a touching tribute to his father, Jeff Sperbeck, who was John Elway’s longtime agent, in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday. He compiled a slideshow of memories that spanned from his childhood to more recent years, reflecting on the bond they shared before Jeff’s untimely passing at the […]
Whatley asserts that Comey’s social media post was deliberate and warrants investigation.
During an interview on Sunday, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Wayley stated that former FBI Director James Comey was likely not aware that his “8647” social media post could be seen as a call to violence. Wayley mentioned that while Comey should be investigated for his past remarks, he refrained from demanding that the former […]
Leo XIV and the Quest for a New Social Agreement in the Era of AI
Debate Surrounds Pope Leo XIV’s Political Stance Opinions are split on the new Pope, Leo XIV. Some label him as liberal, while others consider him conservative. Vice President JD Vance puts it succinctly: “It’s extremely difficult to fit a 2,000-year-old institution into 2025 American politics.” In a way, the Pope, as the Pastor of Christ, […]
Comer: Comey attempting to provoke a ‘sort of coup’ against Trump with social media post
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, recently proposed that former FBI director James Comey may have been trying to provoke “some kind of coup or some kind of rebellion” against President Trump. This remark came during an interview with FOX News on Friday night, where Comey mentioned a now-deleted social media […]
A 14-step guide to quickly stepping away from social media
Step 1: Start by announcing a break from social media. Frame it in a way that emphasizes how valuable this time is. It seems like friends might feel a bit guilty or reflective on some level about this decision. Step 2: Stick around a bit longer on social media, interacting with those who respond to […]
Trump says Taylor Swift is ‘no longer attractive’ following his social media criticism.
Trump Revisits Feud with Taylor Swift President Donald Trump has reignited his ongoing feud with Taylor Swift, stating in a recent social media message that she’s lost her popularity with him. In his post, he expressed, “I said, ‘I hate Taylor Swift’ and did anyone say she’s ‘not hot’ anymore?” This criticism comes as Trump […]
Why Are Many Retirees Choosing to Claim Social Security Early?
Retirees Reassess Social Security Claims Amid Economic Uncertainty On her 67th birthday, Marty McGowan found herself applying for Social Security, a step she hadn’t planned. Initially, she intended to wait until age 70 to claim benefits, hoping for an additional $800 a month. However, like many retirees recently, she felt the impact of changing policies […]