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Social Security: 2026 bill could save benefits from insolvency—and impact COLA increases. How your checks could change

Congress has reintroduced the Social Security 2100 Act, which could affect some 71 million Americans. Here’s what to know.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: ‘K-shaped economy is over’ and I’m ‘sick of hearing’ about it

Bessent made the comments in an interview on Tuesday—but economists say the data tells a different story.

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‘Flat housing market’ forces Zillow layoffs: Real estate company sheds 7% of jobs in second round of cuts this year

Zillow will let go of 500 more employees in a restructuring plan, the company said ahead of its second-quarter 2026 earnings report Wednesday.

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Stanford neuroscientists: Teen mental health problems can be predicted by speech patterns. Here’s what to watch for

Researchers developed ‘very accurate’ models for whether children developed mental health conditions, based on what they said during stressful events.

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SpaceX earnings latest: Stock hits record low as investors await Q2 AI spending results

The report comes less than 2 months after the much-hyped IPO of Elon Musk’s rocket company, which has delivered less-than-stellar returns.

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‘The Odyssey’ still has people clamoring for Imax showings—even at 6 in the morning

Only 25 theaters across the U.S. are showing the blockbuster Greek epic in the ultra-high-res Imax 70 mm format.

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One of Wall Street’s most-watched AI investors just sold off all his stocks. Here’s why

Situational Awareness, a hedge fund run by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, reportedly sold its investments after massive losses.

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Fiverr stock today: Freelance marketplace’s collapse proves AI is decimating the gig economy

FVRR shares were down over 20% Wednesday after the company reported lackluster second-quarter 2026 earnings.

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Apple is now letting you lease some of its most popular products—except for these bestsellers

On Tuesday the tech giant launched Apple Upgrade, a new program from a partnership with ‘buy now, pay later’ service Klarna.

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New research reveals what happens to your brain when you stress about money

Neuroscientists looked into how long-term finances affect cognitive aging. What they found is fascinating.

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Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino steps down: Can successor David Deno keep CBRL’s momentum after another stock drop?

Cracker Barrel was finally clawing its way back from last year’s logo debacle, but the news today sent CBRL shares tumbling.

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Cyclosporiasis update: CDC says parasite outbreak just spread to 4 new states. Full list of where to skip the lettuce

Now in 9 states, the outbreak has been linked to Taylor Farms lettuce products, which are also used in shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell...

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This feminist translation of ‘The Odyssey’ is controversial. And it’s flying off shelves

As Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster movie is smashing box-office records this summer, ‘The Odyssey’ ebooks and audio books are seeing a spike as well.

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Oil prices just hit $100 a barrel again. Here’s what that could mean for consumers

Beyond paying higher prices at the gas pump, consumers may need to brace for higher inflation and a potential Fed rate hike.

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Social Security benefits 2026 update: ‘Misleading’ email from Commissioner Frank Bisignano under fire

63 million Americans currently receive Social Security payments, and the SSA just sent them a ‘politicized message’ in July, Senate Democrats argue.

22.07.2026 5

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A woman’s delayed Social Security benefits went viral. That’s spotlighting concerns over late payments and layoffs

Mary Gates’ Social Security checks never came. Here’s what happened next.

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Will the Gulf Coast tropical depression turn into storm Bertha? Here’s the forecast from NOAA’s hurricane tracker

States from Texas to Florida can expect high winds and heavy rains, with agencies issuing weather warnings in the region.

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A rare weather phenomenon is on track for a ‘hostile’ clash with the Super El Niño

Summer 2026 has already been full of extreme weather, including wildfires in Canada and a massive heat wave. Now, brace for an Atlantic Niña.

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What is a micro cap IPO, and why are they disappearing from the stock market?

As AI-driven mega IPOs flood the market, and amid a regulatory crackdown, smaller companies are vanishing from the Nasdaq and NYSE.

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‘Dirty Jobs’ host just revealed the lucrative salary Gen Z electricians make from AI data centers—the number is eye-popping

There’s a new demand for blue collar jobs, with incomes rising well into the six figures.

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‘Weathermaxxing’ is on the rise as temperatures become increasingly erratic

A new trend is emerging amid a massive heat wave, now hitting much of the United States and Europe.

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Millennials will pay taxes on the Great Wealth Transfer—and the cut is staggering. Here’s exactly how much they owe

Baby boomers are worth $93 trillion, and they’re ready to pass down inheritances. But where will that money go?

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Gen Z is ‘job scrolling’ while on the clock, in the office. Here’s what that says about the workplace

Hiring may have slowed down during the summer months, but that doesn’t mean Gen Z’s job search has, too.

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Gen Zers don’t pay each other back when splitting the bill. Why?

They’re spending big on group travel and events, but a whopping number of them never fully settle up, says a survey from Zelle.

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CDC warns of rising parasite infections with a horrifying symptom: 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads

Health officials are warning Americans about the illness that’s caused ‘explosive’ diarrhea in hundreds of cases this year, across over a dozen...

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Microsoft and Xbox layoffs today: Tech giant cuts 4,800 jobs, including 20% of video game staff, amid AI shift

The company announced on Monday that it’s downsizing its workforce by 2.1% in its latest round of cost cuts.

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Social Security update 2026: The SSA is making a big change starting in July for America’s 250th anniversary. What it means for citizens

The Social Security Administration revealed this week that will be commemorating American independence in a unique way.

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‘Divorce glow-up’: Women are posting stunning before-and-after pics on TikTok. Why they’re going viral

The new trend has 20-to-30-somethings sharing their post-separation transformations—to fitter, better dressed, happier versions of their married...

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Scientists want you to read their research papers—so they’re using gen AI to turn them into TikTok videos

A new ‘PaperTok’ AI tool is turning dense, time-consuming academic scholarship into short, 45-second science clips for a general audience.

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Venezuela earthquakes: Thousands injured, missing, without food or water. Here are 4 ways you can help right now

Two catastrophic earthquakes Wednesday, the most powerful to strike the nation in more than a century, have killed at least 589 people.

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The surprising Apple product that was spared from today’s price hikes

In a rare move, Apple on Thursday raised prices on several of its best-selling products, including MacBooks and iPads.

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Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan pushed hard for a 5-day-a-week return to office. Why they’re now letting employees work from home

The big banks are usually some of the biggest sticklers against remote work—just not this summer.

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A popular password manager was hit by a hack. What you need to know—and how to keep your data safe

LastPass has been affected by the recent data breach of market intelligence platform Klue, which compromised sensitive customer details.

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Walmart, 7-Eleven, Albertsons, and BP used AI to raise gas prices, lawsuit alleges

A California class action suit claims a slew of gas stations, convenience stores, and big-box retailers violated antitrust and algorithmic...

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Lucid layoffs today: EV maker cuts 18% of jobs, LCID stock takes a dive

Lucid Motors will decrease its U.S. workforce by 1,500 employees in a cost-cutting plan estimated to save $158 million annually, the company said...

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Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian spoke up about that UFC fighter’s controversial Michelle Obama comment

Josh Hokit’s remark, made after he won the White House UFC bout on Sunday, drew major internet backlash and criticism from UFC president Dana White.

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Social Security insolvency: New report from Wharton has more troubling data. What it means for your monthly payments

A growing number of groups are sounding the alarm that Social Security will run out of funds. The only debate is when.

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Pursuing a 6-figure income? These 15 high-paying jobs didn’t exist a decade ago

AI disrupted the current job market—and created a long list of new roles with impressive salaries across tech, medicine, HR, IT, marketing, and more.

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Canva only hires people with these 2 traits—why they matter amid the AI shift

The company’s chief people officer said there are two human traits every employee needs to succeed.

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Social psychologist: Return to office is ‘lazy leadership.’ Here’s what actually makes high-performing teams

Ron Friedman spent years studying why so-called ‘superteams’ are successful at work—and he found they do 3 things differently.

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Here’s how much the 2026 World Cup will cost companies in lost employee productivity—the number is staggering

An estimated 5 billion people globally will watch the games, and some are already planning ‘sick days’ to do so, a new survey says.

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SpaceX IPO update: Latest SPCX stock price, trading start time for closely watched Nasdaq debut

Elon Musk’s rocket company is in its final countdown, and the anticipation is hitting a fever pitch from Wall Street to Main Street.

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There’s a hidden cost to working remotely. It’s one employees won’t want to ignore

New research shows work from home has unexpected mental health effects.

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‘No Kings’ protest: June 14 concert rallies against Trump on his 80th birthday, with events nationwide

‘Rise Up, Sing Out’ counters Trump’s White House UFC fight with a star-studded NYC celebration and 500 watch parties across the country.

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You may never have to stand in a TSA line again if this experiment works

Travelers can now clear security before reaching the airport in a first-of-its-kind test that could spread nationwide.

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Social Security insolvency: This map shows how bad the benefits crisis will be in your state by 2032

Americans could see their payments drop by $500 a month, with the agency’s money predicted to run out in just 7 years.

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NBA Finals 2026: How to watch the Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1, live online or on TV, including free options

San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama will battle New York’s Jalen Brunson for the championship, with the first tip-off tonight. Here’s how to catch...

03.06.2026 10

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‘Seven Days in June’: Protests nationwide this week rally against Trump $1 trillion cuts to healthcare and hospitals

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Noah Wyle are among the celebrities supporting the events, which oppose recent cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and more.

02.06.2026 6

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Sleep scientists just calculated how much shut-eye you really need as you age—and it’s not 8 hours

New research examined data from 500,000 people and found a sleep ‘sweet spot’ for older and middle-aged adults.

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Is the stock market in an AI bubble? A recent warning sign suggests yes

The S&P 500 closed out May on a record high, amid a historic boom driven by the Magnificent Seven stocks. How long can it last?

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