The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced a new layer of security for its phone claims, requiring every call to undergo a fraud prevention check. The agency made this change in response to public criticism over an earlier proposal to reduce phone support. Under the new policy, people can now file any type of claim … Read more
US President Donald Trump has been accused of defying a US Supreme Court order to facilitate the return of an American man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison. Late Show host Stephen Colbert addressed this controversy on his show, suggesting that Trump may not have a conscience. According to … Read more
NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered evidence of an ancient carbon cycle on Mars, indicating that the planet once operated in a way similar to Earth. The rover’s drill samples contain siderite, a mineral that forms when fluids are supersaturated with dissolved minerals. This suggests that evaporation drove the precipitation of siderite, which is consistent with … Read more
Scientists have discovered a 16-million-year-old dirt ant fossil in the Dominican Republic, providing direct evidence that the species once inhabited the Caribbean islands before going extinct. The tiny ant, named Basiceros enana, is significantly smaller than its living relatives and holds secrets about the evolution of the group. Researchers used advanced imaging techniques to analyze … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded fears of a global recession, citing trade tariff uncertainty as a major concern. Global share prices have dropped due to rising tensions, but the IMF believes growth projections will be marked by notable markdowns rather than a full-blown recession. The fund’s managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, urged countries to … Read more
Three top models of Apple Watch are now available for sale on Amazon with significant discounts. The Apple Watch Series 10, a compact and feature-rich option, is priced at $70 off its original price. The larger version of the series offers a 46mm display, making it easier to read fitness stats and type texts. The … Read more
A former high school football coach from St. Louis, Akinyela Taylor, is accused of hijacking a small plane in Belize that was carrying 14 passengers and two crew members. The incident occurred on Thursday morning as the plane was flying from Corozal to San Pedro. Taylor, who worked as an assistant football coach at McCluer … Read more
Doug Kiker, a contestant on the reality TV show “American Idol,” has died due to an opioid overdose. According to the City and County of Denver’s Medical Examiner report, he passed away from the combined effects of fentanyl, methadone, amphetamines, and recent cocaine use. His death was ruled an accident. Kiker, known as “The Singing … Read more
HBO’s hit series “The White Lotus” has wrapped up its third season with a bloody denouement at the Thailand outpost of its titular resort. The show’s use of crashing waves and flying spray as visual motifs is consistent, but the interpretation behind it may be more complicated than intended. Buddhist monk Luang Por Teera provides … Read more
US President Donald Trump has warned that the US may walk away from efforts to end the war in Ukraine if a deal cannot be reached soon. Speaking at the White House, Trump stated that he would label any party making it difficult as “fools” and said they would take a pass. Russia had previously … Read more