Meta states that Australia’s ban on social media for those under 16 is not working — after disabling nearly 550,000 accounts.
Meta is urging Australia to rethink its ban on social media accounts for those under 16. In a recent compliance effort, the company reported that it had blocked nearly 550,000 accounts suspected to belong to teenagers within just one week. From December 4 to December 11, following the implementation of new laws, Meta identified and […]
Trump claims he’s ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ on Truth Social media
Trump Claims Venezuela Presidency on Social Media On Sunday night, President Donald Trump referred to himself as Venezuela’s “president” in a post, indicating that the U.S. may manage Caracas for an extended period. He shared an image resembling a Wikipedia page that listed him as the “acting president of Venezuela” since January 2026, following a […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cautions the US in a post on Russian social media.
Iran’s Khamenei Delivers Warning to U.S. Amid Protests Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, recently delivered a pointed warning to the United States from an unexpected platform—the Russian-language account on social media. This message surfaced as Iran grapples with surging protests across the nation and rising tensions with the Trump administration. Analysts interpret this as […]
Trump reacts to Marco Rubio’s joke about the Cuban president on Truth Social
President Donald Trump reacted to a humorous post on social media regarding Secretary of State Marco Rubio potentially becoming president of Cuba. Trump’s response, “That sounds good to me,” was made on his Truth Social account following a user’s comment: “Marco Rubio will be president of Cuba.” This playful banter highlights Mr. Rubio’s various responsibilities […]
Ten states where Social Security money stretches the most
January 11, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET Social Security is generally expected to replace about 40% of your working income. A recent report by FinanceBuzz aimed to assess how effective Social Security is across different states. Interestingly, that 40% figure seems to hold up fairly well. According to their findings, Kansas stands out with the most […]
Nicola Peltz delivers a clear message on social media to Brooklyn Beckham’s distant family.
Nicola Peltz Cleans Up Her Instagram as Family Ties Fade As 2026 unfolds, Nicola Peltz has taken significant steps to streamline her Instagram presence. The “Bates Motel” actress has removed all mentions of her husband Brooklyn Beckham’s estranged family from her Instagram account, including a heartfelt birthday message aimed at Victoria Beckham. Peltz shared a […]
President Donald Trump Aimed for a Significant Change to Social Security in 2025. He Did Not Succeed, but This Did Not Prevent Most Seniors from Benefiting.
The consolation outcome has proven to be far more significant than what President Trump originally promised regarding Social Security. Over the past year, significant events have unfolded concerning America’s primary retirement programs. This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security, and for the first time in its lengthy history, the average monthly benefit for […]
Mamdani’s Social Childcare Proposal and the Decline in Birth Rates in America
In a rather unusual kickoff to the year, New York’s mayor, Zoran Mamdani, has embraced a rather radical agenda. Although many of his proposals might never see the light of day, he has already retracted at least one. One of the major initiatives he’s floated is tax-funded universal child care, which he argues could inspire […]
Chicago Teachers Union criticized for prioritizing social justice while performance suffers
Critique of Chicago Teachers Union’s Focus on Social Justice Amid Academic Struggles The Washington Post has sharply criticized the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for its focus on social justice initiatives while student proficiency in reading and math continues to decline. In a recent editorial, the Post targeted CTU’s New Year’s resolutions shared on social media, […]
When do the majority of Americans start receiving social security?
Understanding When to Start Receiving Social Security Benefits Dear wise senior, I’m turning 62 later this year and would like to know the typical age people start collecting Social Security retirement benefits. Dear 64, You can begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits anytime after you turn 62. However, if you decide to wait until you’re […]