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Social Security payments will see these 3 changes in 2026: What to know about updates to benefits
The rules for collecting Social Security are changing in 2026. Two of the most important things to know if you’re collecting benefits:…
Susan Darwin
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What does “AI native” even mean?
This week, news reports revealed that Meta would be cutting hundreds of jobs in its AI division. The layoffs will impact employees who…
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Video appears to show mistakenly released hotel asylum seeker in Chelmsford
A video shared online appears to show the mistakenly released hotel asylum seeker walking along Chelmsford high street. Police launched a…
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Here are over 20 kid tools for higher-quality screen time
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps.…
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Ukraine allies pledge to 'take Russian oil and gas off global market'
Jaroslav Lukiv and Vitaliy Shevchenko,Russia editor at Downing Street More than 20 nations supporting Ukraine have pledged to "take…
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Toss these 3 Coca-Cola sodas right now—they could be contaminated with metal. Here’s which products to avoid
Three different Coca-Cola sodas are being recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a result of the “potential presence…
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Shohei Ohtani has a shot at history in the 2025 World Series. Here’s how
It’s time to crown the champion of America’s pastime—even if a Canadian team earned its way into the battle. The first pitch of the 2025…
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Woman gets rare whole-life sentence for murder of French schoolgirl Lola Daviet
A woman who raped and murdered 12 year-old Lola Daviet in Paris has been handed a rare whole-life sentence in a case that has shocked…
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Becoming a U.S. citizen just became harder: How the new civics test questions differ from the old ones
The Trump administration is deliberately pulling up the welcome mat for people seeking legal status in the United States. This Monday, the…
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Asylum seeker Deng Majek guilty of Rhiannon Whyte murder in Walsall
Alex McIntyreWest Midlands An asylum seeker has been found guilty of murdering a hotel worker, who he stabbed 23 times with a screwdriver…
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Southwest’s new cabin design has more legroom—for some people
This month, Southwest Airlines unveiled a new cabin design that’s already rolling out in new planes across its fleet. It includes slimmer…
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Baristas are rallying at Starbucks stores across the country this weekend. Here’s why
Union Starbucks workers are voting to authorize a strike for better pay and hours, threatening to disrupt pumpkin spice latte season at…
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What to know about China’s 5-year plan to achieve tech self-reliance
China‘s leaders are vowing to reduce reliance on foreign advanced technology and spur stronger domestic demand as it weathers “high winds”…
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Oreo-maker Mondelez will use a new generative AI tool on marketing ads next year
Snack maker Mondelez is using a new generative AI tool to cut costs for the production of marketing content by 30% to 50%, a senior…
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Prince Andrew's banner removed from chapel at Windsor Castle
Prince Andrew's banner bearing his coat of arms has been removed at Windsor Castle as the controversy continues over his links to late sex…
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Housing affordability is so elusive that Beazer Homes is rewriting the playbook
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Since mortgage rates…
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Men jailed over arson attack for Russia on Ukrainian business in London
A drug dealer who organised a Russian-ordered arson attack on a warehouse providing aid to Ukraine has been sentenced to 17 years in…
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Toys ‘R’ Us is opening new stores: See the full list of holiday 2025 locations
Toy retail brand Toys “R” Us will open new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops just in time for the holidays. The initiative is in…
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Why Trump decided to spare San Francisco from the National Guard
President Donald Trump was geared up for a show of federal force in San Francisco, a city he’s blasted as everything wrong with liberal…
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Stand Up for Research, Innovation, and Education
Right now, MIT alumni and friends are voicing their support for: America’s scientific and technological leadership Merit-based admissions…
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Sports betting is in the spotlight again as the FBI investigates the NBA
The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures, on…
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German police seize fake Picassos in multi-million euro forgery raid
Bavarian police have seized millions of euros worth of forged art claiming to show works by Picasso, Rembrandt and Kahlo in an operation…
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Gucci’s owner is digging out of its sales slump. The stock just hit a 2025 high
Kering released its third-quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, showing it reduced the slump it had seen in the previous quarter.…
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Alaska Airlines resumes flights after IT outage
Alaska Airlines said its operations have resumed Friday after it had to ground its planes for hours because of an information technology…