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Social Security Checks Are Getting Smaller for Some Retirees — And It’s Not a Benefit Cut

Imagine opening your mailbox, flipping open your latest Social Security statement, and discovering that your check looks a little leaner than last month. Panic sets in for many retirees, but before assuming the worst, it’s crucial to understand what’s really happening. Social Security checks can shrink for some retirees, even…

The Free Financial Advisor

Revised House aviation safety bill wins NTSB support, but victims' families demand tougher timelines

A revised version of the House's aviation safety bill now has the backing of the National Transportation Safety Board, but the families of the 67 victims of last year's midair collision near Washington, D.C., still want to see tougher requirements to ensure the reforms are implemented

The Independent UK

Will a US-Iran Ceasefire Happen Soon? Prediction Market Suggests It May Not Come Until December

A prediction market tracking the US-Iran conflict suggests a formally announced ceasefire may not take place until December 2026.

International Business Times UK

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Washington Slashes Estate Tax: Why Your Inheritance Still Isn't Safe

State lawmakers are rolling back record-high death taxes, but a new millionaire tax on top earners is waiting in the wings.

Kiplinger

While US battles Iran, Denmark was preparing to deny Washington access to Greenland

European allies secretly prepared to defend Greenland from a potential US military action. Denmark, with support from France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, planned to disable airport runways. This move signaled deep concerns over President Trump's intentions. The preparations aimed to deter any US intervention. The episode highlighted a growing trust…

The Times of India

Trump's Alleged Disclosure of Classified Map Mid-Flight Fuels Washington Tensions

: A 2023 memo from Special Counsel Jack Smith reveals allegations that Donald Trump showed a classified map to passengers on a 2022 private flight. Representative Jamie Raskin has demanded answers from AG Pam Bondi regarding the potential breach of US national security secrets. The White House has dismissed the…

International Business Times UK

US-Iran War Enters Day 27 as Tehran Rejects Talks, Trump Pushes 15-Point Plan

The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran stretched into its 27th day Thursday with Iranian officials firmly rejecting U.S. overtures for negotiations while President Donald Trump touted a 15-point peace proposal and warned of escalated strikes if Tehran does not accept what Washington calls military defeat.

International Business Times

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Pentagon weighs redirecting Ukraine-bound weapons to Middle East as Iran war strains US munitions: Report

The Pentagon is reportedly considering rerouting some weapons, including air defence interceptors, originally destined for Ukraine to the Middle East due to strains on US stockpiles from the ongoing Iran war. This move highlights the difficult choices Washington faces in balancing support for Kyiv with its operational needs in the…

The Times of India

'They had their coordinates': Israel dropped Iran's Aragchi, Qalibaf from hit list on Pakistan's request?

Pakistan claims it successfully intervened with Washington to prevent Israel from targeting senior Iranian officials, Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. Islamabad argued their elimination would leave no one for de-escalation talks. This follows reports of Israel granting temporary immunity to the Iranian figures during ongoing…

The Times of India

Washington and Silicon Valley have found their common enemy: China

Lawmakers and tech executives may not agree on how to regulate AI, but they agree who the enemy is.

Fortune

Thursday news quiz: security scrapes, sordid statues and feral ferrets

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Trump says Tehran negotiators ‘begging’ for US deal to end Iran war

Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is “begging” for a deal as both sides trade demands, amid intensifying airstrikes and the Strait of Hormuz closure continuing to drive oil prices higher.

Euronews

Polymarket opens pop-up bar for in person bets - but its first night was a bust

Polymarket’s ‘Monitoring the Situation’ bar was a three-day pop-up event in Washington, D.C.

The Independent UK

What Went Wrong? US Military Mistakenly Bombed Dairy Farm in Ecuador After 'Drug Camp' Mix-Up

A US-backed anti-drug operation in Ecuador is under scrutiny after a strike reportedly hit a dairy farm instead of a narcotics site, raising questions about intelligence and civilian safety.

International Business Times UK

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Donald Trump will 'unleash hell' if Iran doesn't make peace deal, White House says

The United States and Iran are still engaged in peace talks, Karoline Leavitt said, despite Iranian state media saying Tehran had rejected Washington's plan to end the war.

Euronews

Iran rejects Washington's 15-point plan and escalates attacks on Israel and Gulf

Tehran claimed on Wednesday it has rejected a US ceasefire plan, as it ramped up attacks on Israel and Gulf states and proposed its own terms, including reparations and control of Hormuz.

The Times of India

2 arrested after US Park Police officer shot in Washington DC while on duty; targeted attack suspected

Washington, DC Metropolitan Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting of a US Park Police officer in southeast Washington on Monday evening, the Associated Press reported citing officials.

International Business Times

China's Open-Source AI Strategy Builds Self-Reinforcing Edge, Challenging ChatGPT's Dominance

China's aggressive embrace of open-source artificial intelligence models is creating a "self-reinforcing competitive advantage" that threatens U.S. leadership in the sector, even as Washington restricts access to advanced chips

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Trump's peace plan, Iran’s counter: What’s the endgame? Where things stand in Week 4 of Middle East war

As the war in the Middle East nears its fourth week, signals from Washington suggesting progress in peace talks talks with Iran have offered brief moments of market relief, but these have been quickly overshadowed by Tehran’s outright denials and continued hostilities in the region.

The Times of India

'We negotiate with bombs': US secretary of war Pete Hegseth's warning to Iran as Trump talks peace

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has delivered one of the clearest signals yet of Washington’s approach to the ongoing war with Iran, saying: “We negotiate with bombs,” even as the White House insists diplomatic pathways remain open.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Scrambles 3,000 Elite 82nd Airborne Troops For Iran Showdown As Crisis Deepens

The US has placed 3,000 elite paratroopers on standby as tensions with Iran rise, signaling a potential shift in the Middle East crisis.

The Times of India

‘A positive step’: Taliban frees American academic Dennis Coyle after more than a year in detention

American academic Dennis Coyle, detained for over a year in Afghanistan, has been released by Taliban authorities on humanitarian grounds coinciding with Eid al-Fitr. While Washington welcomes this positive step, it renews calls for the return of other Americans still believed to be held, emphasizing an end to 'hostage diplomacy'.

The Times of India

Pakistan to mediate Iran-US talks? Trump reposts PM Shehbaz Sharif's tweet

Pakistan has offered to host talks between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Islamabad's readiness to facilitate these discussions. President Donald Trump shared Sharif's post, fueling speculation about potential backchannel diplomacy. Reports suggest Pakistan is leveraging its ties to act as…

The Times of India

What are Iran's terms for peace? Trump may not like the answer

Iran has hardened its negotiating stance amid the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. Senior officials in Tehran have signalled that any move towards peace talks would hinge on sweeping concessions from Washington.

The Times of India

$1 billion fraud by US govt: Immigration expert calls Green Card ban a silent scam; no denial, no refund

The Cato Institute, a Washington-based think-tank, in its latest report, called the US government's Green Card ban on 75 countries the largest fraud in the history of the US immigration system totaling up to $1 billion. In the report, immigration expert David J Bier claimed citing figures that the government…

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