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Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona
Mormon voters in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District are turning away from Republican nominee Mark Lamb, former Pinal County sheriff facing accusations of sexual misconduct and racist remarks.
New Social Security bill would lower retirement age to 60 for some workers
Rep. Haley Stevens introduced legislation allowing workers in physically demanding jobs like construction and nursing to claim full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, instead of the current earliest age of 62.
Social Security reform plans could sway voters in battleground Senate races, survey finds
A survey finds 81% of voters in competitive Senate states favor candidates with Social Security reform plans to prevent automatic benefit cuts projected for 2032.
Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren without smartphones face significantly higher annual bus fares as regional operators increasingly limit discounted travel passes to digital-only access through mobile apps.
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US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark
The US, Denmark, and Greenland signed a defence agreement allowing Washington to build two new military bases in the Arctic territory while affirming Danish sovereignty over Greenland.
Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
The European Union is removing sanctions on two Russian oligarchs, prompting strong objections from Ukraine, which views the decision as sending the wrong message to Moscow.
Hurricane Polo, rapidly intensifying from strong El Niño patterns, rages off coast of Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a category 5 storm off Mexico’s coast in under 24 hours, fueled by record-breaking El Niño patterns strengthening Pacific basin activity.
UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east
UK house prices fell 0.4% annually, the first decline since 2023, as elevated mortgage rates and geopolitical tensions dampened demand in the housing market.
Social Security COLA for 2027 may be 3.5% to 3.6%, new estimates show — the highest in 3 years
Social Security beneficiaries may receive a 3.5% to 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, potentially the highest increase in three years, according to updated government inflation estimates.
‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the state pension triple lock to be scrapped, reigniting debate over whether the UK can afford the policy costing billions annually.
Help-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money’, review finds
A government review found the help-to-buy scheme delivered “very high value for money,” supporting over 387,000 home purchases, though senior Labour officials’ push to resurrect it was rejected by the chancellor.
Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage lenders can now use alternative credit scores like VantageScore 4.0 alongside traditional FICO scores, potentially helping homebuyers with limited credit histories qualify for loans or secure better rates.
Trump Account contributions have a Dec. 31 deadline — and employers can complicate the math
Trump Accounts have a Dec. 31 deadline for 2026 contributions. Employers and employees must coordinate deposits and deferrals to avoid exceeding the $5,000 annual limit and facing penalties.
IRS tax debt agreements have plummeted: ‘I’ve never seen a number that low,’ taxpayer advocate says
The IRS accepted roughly 5,500 offers in compromise during fiscal 2025, a 57% decline from 2023, while applications for the debt-settlement program increased 29%, leaving more taxpayers unable to resolve tax debts.
‘We lost £14,000’: can a new clampdown stamp out cowboy builders?
A new government-backed Trusted Payments app and builder register aim to protect consumers from cowboy builders, following cases where homeowners lost thousands of pounds to fraudulent contractors.
Why AMD’s new $1 trillion valuation makes perfect sense
AMD’s market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, with shares rising 9.9% as the chipmaker continues to gain ground against Nvidia in the competitive AI and server processor markets.