The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has ignited a firestorm among lawmakers, advocates, and retirees. The move, set to begin on March 31, aims to combat fraud within the system but is feared to create more barriers for vulnerable populations. Under the new policy, … Read more
Dolly Parton is sharing fond memories of her late husband Carl Dean, who secretly visited Dollywood theme park without her presence. The 18-year-old Parton met Dean in 1964 outside a laundromat and they got married in secret in 1966. Parton recently made her first public appearance since Dean’s passing on March 3 at the opening … Read more
Short sellers have made significant profits by betting against several top tech companies this year. Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA) are among the stocks being targeted, with short sellers collecting nearly $15 billion in losses so far this year. Tesla’s 40% decline has been a major contributor to these gains. The downturn is part of … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced widespread criticism and protests outside the Knesset in Jerusalem after he resumed the war in Gaza, shattering a two-month-old ceasefire with Hamas. Thousands of protesters gathered on Highway 1, holding banners reading “The future of the coalition or the future of Israel.” They accused Netanyahu of prioritizing his political … Read more
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russia’s Engels bomber base have sparked a devastating series of explosions, destroying some cruise missiles and forcing Russia to scramble its air defenses. The raids, part of a 10-week campaign targeting the base, demonstrate Ukraine’s “left-of-boom” strategy – hitting enemy strongpoints before they can be attacked. This tactic has been adopted … Read more
The European Union summit in Brussels was dominated by discussions on Russia’s war on Ukraine and defence policy. Hungary refused to endorse a joint text on continuing military support to Ukraine, overshadowing the original agenda of competitiveness issues and the next EU budget. Leaders had planned to discuss ways to boost competitiveness but were instead … Read more
Johnson & Johnson is investing over $55 billion to build four new plants in the US over the next four years, as the company responds to looming tariff threats on pharmaceutical imports. The investment represents a 25% increase from the last four years and will create thousands of jobs across the state of North Carolina. … Read more
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In the Season 2 finale of Severance, fans are left questioning the true purpose behind Lumon’s ritual sacrifice of goats. The head Goat Herder, Lorne, reveals that the animals are being killed as part of Kier’s bizarre religion, which demands that a cherished woman be guided to Kier’s door by a goat. The sacrifice appears … Read more
Nio (NYSE: NIO) released its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings report today, revealing a record net loss despite improved sales growth. The company aims to sustain annual vehicle sales of over 2 million units and achieve gross margins of 20 percent for long-term survival. Nio will maintain R&D expenses at RMB 3 billion per quarter this year … Read more