The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to make significant changes to its program payments that will impact the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). For millions of recipients who rely on Social Security benefits as their primary source of income, COLA adjustments are crucial in maintaining purchasing power due to inflation. Inflation reduces the purchasing power … Read more
A new California law aims to protect consumers from “junk fees” for declined ATM withdrawals starting January 1, 2025. The law prohibits state-chartered banks from charging fees for instantaneously declined withdrawals. Consumer advocacy groups welcomed the bill, calling insufficient fund penalties “junk fees” that can be difficult for financially vulnerable consumers to pay. Governor Gavin … Read more
The NBA season has become increasingly focused on Jimmy Butler’s future with the Miami Heat, with the February 6 trade deadline drawing near. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Butler is seeking a trade out of Miami, sparking concerns about his long-term stay with the team. Butler’s relationship with the Heat has been complicated, and he … Read more
Director Chris Columbus, known for helming the “Home Alone” and “Harry Potter” franchises, revealed a bizarre meeting with Chevy Chase that led him to the iconic franchise. In an episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, Columbus recounted how he was initially set to direct the 1989 Christmas classic “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” A … Read more
Abercrombie & Fitch’s former CEO, Michael Jeffries, who faces criminal charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution, may be incompetent to face the charges due to potential dementia. According to court papers filed by his defense lawyers on Long Island, a neuropsychologist has concluded that Jeffries likely suffers from dementia with behavioral disturbance, Alzheimer’s disease, … Read more
Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union are walking out at multiple facilities, starting with seven delivery hubs in the US. The strike is set to include a prominent warehouse in New York City on Saturday, affecting over 5,500 employees. The workers, who voted to authorize strikes recently, are demanding better wages, benefits, and safer … Read more
NASA astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) sent holiday greetings to Earth on Monday, Dec 23. Expedition 72 commander Sunita “Suni” Williams and fellow astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore, Don Pettit, and Nick Hague wished a Merry Christmas to everyone back on Earth. The crew of seven, including three Russian cosmonauts, decorated the station with … Read more
Here’s a breakdown of what the stars have in store for each zodiac sign today: Aries, expect spiritual uplift as you help others and tap into divine energy. Students will enjoy deep learning, while Gemini and Virgo may receive business rewards or recognition. Taurus, hidden fears might trouble you, but meditation and elder blessings can … Read more
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search has been launched, but its ability to detect hidden content is being tested by prompt injection attacks. These attacks allow third parties to manipulate search results by injecting new prompts into the AI tool without user knowledge. Researchers have discovered that hidden content can override legitimate search results, providing biased or false … Read more
A Chinese city has become a hub for electric vehicle research, with an Italian professor hailing the market growth as “a very good opportunity” for automotive experts. Source: https://english.news.cn/20241225/5ec4bb59612844b6a034b37927563b67/c.html