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Reported fraud losses among older Americans hit $3 billion in 2025 as losses of at least six figures surge, FTC report says
Older Americans reported $3 billion in fraud losses in 2025, a 25% increase from the prior year, with high-value cases surging significantly, according to an FTC report.
Social Security may have to cut retirement benefits in six years. Here’s how much money is at stake for beneficiaries
Social Security’s retirement trust fund may face depletion in 2032, potentially triggering automatic benefit cuts of 22-26%, which could reduce monthly payments by approximately $500 for average beneficiaries.
Rheinmetall shares plunge 17% after outlook cut as military contracts stall
German defense contractor Rheinmetall cut its full-year 2026 guidance due to military contract delays and ammunition testing setbacks, causing shares to plunge over 17% in early trading.
Stephen Kovacevich obituary
Stephen Kovacevich, a pianist known for his interpretations of Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert, has died at age 86. He maintained an active performing and recording career spanning decades.
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South Korea plans to expand anti-piracy operations closer to Hormuz Strait
South Korea plans to expand its naval anti-piracy operations to waters closer to the Strait of Hormuz, extending the Cheonghae unit’s mandate following U.S. pressure regarding Iran.
Russia says it hit Ukrainian postal hub and ship as Ukraine strikes Ryazan
Russia claimed strikes on Ukrainian postal and cargo infrastructure while Ukrainian drones targeted a Russian oil refinery and industrial sites in Ryazan, with both sides reporting casualties.
Israel extends detention of Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh
An Israeli court extended the detention of Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh until November 8 after his arrest this week on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent.
US sanctions Indian and Turkish firms accused of helping Iran
The US sanctioned Indian and Turkish companies accused of helping Iran circumvent oil export restrictions and operating airlines under false designations.
A month after Yemen government offensive began, war of attrition takes hold
A month into Yemen’s government offensive against Houthi fighters, the conflict has shifted toward a prolonged war of attrition with mounting casualties and no immediate resolution in sight.
Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns
Voters across 39 states and U.S. territories decided on 146 ballot measures, with majorities supporting abortion access, voting reforms, and mixed results on LGBTQ rights and taxes.
It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave
Multiple physician candidates won congressional seats on Tuesday night, with Democrats making significant gains. For the first time since 1938, the U.S. Senate will have a practicing Democratic physician.
Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms
Elon Musk spent over $445 million supporting Republican candidates in recent midterms, but most backed candidates lost. Democrats now control Congress and plan to investigate his government contracts and potential conflicts of interest.
El Nino is making the Pacific ‘burn with fever’, triggering typhoon after typhoon in East Asia
El Niño is fueling a wave of intense typhoons across East Asia, killing dozens and causing widespread disruption to airports, crops, and infrastructure in the Philippines, Taiwan, China, and Japan.
US singer Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City
Bob Dylan met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican during his Italian tour, exchanging gifts including a rosary and his autobiography.
Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
Vice President JD Vance publicly blamed his party’s midterm election losses on the Iran war, marking an unusual public break with President Trump on a major foreign policy issue ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run.
UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
A UK parliamentary investigation found Britain is dangerously dependent on China for critical minerals essential to defense, renewable energy, and AI development, calling for urgent policy action and new funding mechanisms.