New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts
The new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits.”.
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Macron to meet Trump as Europe scrambles to respond to US shift on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is expeced to meet Donald Trump at the White House next week, a US official said Wednesday, as Europe scrambles to respond to the US president’s shift on the war in Ukraine.
Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa – The New York Times
Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa The New York TimesRubio will skip a G20 meeting after calling host South Africa’s policies anti-American The Associated PressUS Snub to South Africa’s G-20 May Be a Gif…
Trump “is very interested in doing business with Russia”: analyst
President Zelensky said he will meet US envoy Kellogg on Thursday and that he hopes for “constructive” work with the US. The meeting comes as Trump used an extended social media post on his Truth Social platform to lash out at Zelensky and call the Uk…
British tourist dies after rescue from mountain trail in Himalayas
Man was trekking with another Briton in Dhauladhar range on trail from Dharamkot to Triund in northern India A British tourist has died after seriously injuring himself while trekking in the Himalayas.The man, who had gone on a short hike to the foot o…
Trump administration rescinds congestion pricing for New York City
Daily $9 fee designed to reduce traffic in heart of Manhattan and raise billions to upgrade subway train and bus systemsThe Trump administration announced on Wednesday it intends to rescind approval of New York City’s congestion pricing program that is…
Democrats must channel their inner DOGE
The party of bigger government and a more active state also needs to be the party of better government and more efficient administration.
No clear timeline for Red Sea return as carriers face rising insurance costs
The threat dynamic in the Houthi-controlled area remains too high for ocean carriers to consider ending diversions around southern Africa, and higher insurance costs likely await when they do.
How the Seahawks will benefit from the reported increase in salary cap
The salary cap is reportedly going up more than expected for 2025. Here’s how that benefits the cap-strapped Seahawks.
Video: Qatar’s emir holds talks with Iran’s president in Tehran
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has visited Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran.