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Social Security Administration announces 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, providing an average monthly increase of $75 to retirement benefits for 76 million Americans beginning in January.
As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected
Escalating U.S.-Iran military conflict has prompted Wall Street to reassess economic impacts, with concerns centered on rising energy prices and potential effects on consumer spending and corporate earnings.
The fire retardant in the seafood chain
Ethoxyquin, a fire retardant added to fishmeal since 1967 to prevent spontaneous combustion during shipping, has raised health concerns as a potential carcinogen now banned in Europe but still permitted in the U.S.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler 5,000-year-old wooden post structure near Stonehenge that also aligned with solar solstices, predating the famous stone monument by 500 years.
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New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
New York City will ban artificial intelligence use for students through eighth grade, with the prohibition taking effect next week as part of a broader technology overhaul in the nation’s largest school district.
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
Uber drivers across Europe have filed a landmark class action lawsuit alleging the company’s AI algorithm unlawfully sets pay and allocates jobs in violation of data protection laws.
Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times
The Trump administration filed a brief supporting OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit brought by the New York Times, arguing that using copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence constitutes fair use.
Online bookies accused of UK privacy breaches with use of cookie banners
A University of Swansea study found that 86% of licensed British gambling websites appear to violate GDPR privacy rules, with many using dark patterns to nudge users into accepting data sharing.
The ‘choose your own adventure’ earnings: Why retailers are handling tariff refunds so differently
Retailers have inconsistently reported tariff refunds flowing in after a February Supreme Court ruling, with some using the money to lower prices while others boosted shareholder profits, complicating earnings analysis.
The bond market is blowing up right now – should Australians be worried?
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield has surged past 5.2%, the highest in over 15 years, reflecting global concerns about inflation, debt levels, and competition for capital in the economy.
UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record
UK insurers report a dramatic surge in subsidence claims following the hottest summer on record, with Hastings Direct experiencing a near 140% jump in August alone.
Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was ordered arrested Friday over charges that she publicly threatened to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
Fuel tanker blast in western Iran kills at least 10
A fuel tanker explosion on a highway in western Iran killed at least 10 people on Saturday, triggered by a braking system failure that caused a road crash.
Families lose ‘lifeline’ after Haitian caregivers let go as TPS status ends
Long Island families are losing Haitian caregivers after their temporary protected status expired at the end of July, disrupting care for disabled individuals and seniors across the healthcare industry.
German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race
Germany’s Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Arctic Norway, deploying five satellites into orbit in what the company describes as Europe’s first privately developed rocket to reach space.
Netanyahu boasts about bombing Qatar, says Gaza funds used for aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted about bombing Qatar and defended humanitarian aid transfers to Gaza, days before the anniversary of a 2025 strike on Doha.