Politifact decimated on social media after awarding ‘Lie of the Year’ to Trump
PolitiFact was criticized by many on social media for awarding “Lie of the Year” to President-elect Donald Trump instead of the more obvious candidate. What is the basis for independent fact-checking? said This year's lie was Trump's claim that Haitian immigrants were eating dogs and cats in Springfield, Ohio. The claim spread quickly on social […]
Social Security full retirement age is going up in 2025 – AL.com
Full retirement age, the age at which you can claim 100% of your Social Security benefits, is scheduled to rise in 2025. Beneficiaries can begin claiming Social Security benefits at age 62, but are only entitled to the full amount once they reach “full retirement age.” If you receive benefits before FRA, the amount will […]
Adam Schefter dunking on Doug Gottlieb was the social media beef nobody saw coming
I didn't know Adam Schefter vs. Doug Gottlieb was the sports beef the internet needed until Monday night. In the blue corner, the king of NFL insiders, the guy who's happy to parrot anything as long as you keep him informed. Mr. “Bruce Allen is my editor.” Himself…Adam Schefter. The red corner, the man from […]
Luigi Mangione was ‘afraid’ of porn and social media addiction
Months before Luigi Mangione was charged with fatally shooting health insurance CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan, he feared the dangers of social media, video games and pornography and became a US citizen. A writer friend of mine revealed that he was railing against the medical system. The 26-year-old said he began to fear he […]
Flyer asks social media users if you can buy 2 airline seats to avoid sitting next to strangers
One traveler asked on social media if passengers could buy an extra seat next to them on the plane. A user posted on the r/SouthwestAirlines forum: “People keep 'saving' the seats next to them because they don't want anyone to sit there. Big or small customers are not willing to buy another seat. Is it […]
The social media resurrection of Father Mark Beard
I had been watching Father Mark Beard's sermons online for a while and learned that he had passed away a few months ago. The shock of the news – Beard was only 62 and had only been a priest for 11 years – was compounded by the sheer vitality of the man on screen. In […]
Trump Announces Additional Cabinet Nominations, Including Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes
Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump stand during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 17, 2024. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril Elfie10:41am – Sunday, December 15, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump has named more nominees to […]
Do kids belong at breweries? Social media users debate the hot issue
With the rise of craft beer and breweries across America, the question often arises: “Should I let my kids be present at the brewery?” A TikTok video shared in 2024 went viral after user Clarice Burkett asked others, “If a business's main source of income is age-restricted products, why not?” Burkett, who lives in Florida, […]
Here Are Two Major Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know Heading Into 2025 – Yahoo Finance
One thing people quickly realize about Social Security is that change is virtually inevitable. Rules change, eligibility requirements change, payments change, but there's no reason to believe this will stop anytime soon or even stop. some social security Changes apply only to specific groups of people, while other changes apply to most current or future […]
Most Seniors Say 2025 COLA Is Too Low: 3 Ways They Plan To Supplement Social Security Income – Yahoo Finance
Mixet/Getty Images The Social Security Administration announced a rate of 2.5%. living expenses The 2025 adjusted amount (COLA) is lower than the 3.2% increase in 2024 and the 8.7% increase in 2023. A recent U.S. government survey of Americans age 62 and older found that many Social Security recipients are worried about the small increase […]