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May 13 2024
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Social Security benefits sent to nearly 200,000 new people
The number of Americans who collected benefits from the Social Security Administration rose to almost 72.23 million in April compared to 72.03 million in March, according to the latest data from the agency. The figures suggest there were about 195,000 new recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income or a combination of both. In April, 64.8 million people received only Social
NewsweekMay 07 2024
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Shooting at Drake's Mansion Leaves Security Guard Wounded
TORONTO — Police are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake's mansion in Toronto that left a security guard seriously wounded. Authorities did not confirm whether Drake was at home at the time of the shooting, but said his team is cooperating. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. Tuesday in the affluent Bridle Path neighborhood of Toronto. Toronto Police Inspector Paul Krawczyk said
Time MagazineMay 09 2024
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Iceberg ahead for Social Security : The Indicator from Planet Money
According to a government report released this week, Congress has until 2033 to fix Social Security before retirees receive an automatic benefit cut of about 21%. This is a more optimistic estimate from a previous report that stated the Social Security Trust Fund would run dry sooner, but it still paints a grim picture for a program that millions of retirees rely on. Today, NPR's Chief
NPR Fact CheckMay 12 2024
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NYC looks to expand number of secure street bike storage locations
The Department of Transportation hopes to add 500 new secure bike parking facilities to New York City streets over the next five years as part of an effort to encourage cycling and reduce theft. The city is looking for companies that can build small and large enclosed storage hubs. Most of the facilities would house around a dozen bikes, occupying one parking space. The secure bike parking
GothamistMay 12 2024
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"Investment Into European Security": Poland Unveils New Fortifications On Belarus Border
"Investment Into European Security": Poland Unveils New Fortifications On Belarus Border Starting in 2022, NATO and EU member Poland began building a large border wall in order to keep migrants from crossing from Belarus. At the time Belarus, which is closely allied with Russia, was alleged by Warsaw to be 'weaponizing' migrants. Warsaw says this has not only continued but has escalated.
ZeroHedgeMay 08 2024
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Prep softball: Fleet Redwood secures MCAL title shot
The Redwood High softball team showed the resiliency of a champion on Wednesday in the MCAL semifinals, running past Archie Williams 8-2. After winning the MCAL playoffs last season and making the North Coast Section semifinals, the second-seeded Giants suddenly find themselves as the top remaining team after No. 4 San Marin upset regular-season champ San Rafael 3-2 in the other semifinal. The
Marin Independent JournalMay 06 2024
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Hope Hicks makes Donald Trump's Melania defense harder
Hope Hicks' evidence in the Donald Trump hush money trial has made it harder for the former president to claim he was hiding a potential scandal from his wife, a New York attorney has said. Janos Marton was reacting to testimony on Friday by the former White House communications director, who broke down in the witness stand as she gave evidence against Trump. The former president denies claims
NewsweekMay 01 2024
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Changes implemented for TSA security checkpoints at Bradley
WINDSOR LOCKS, Connecticut — Bradley International Airport TSA PreCheck lanes moved Wednesday from the main security checkpoint to the second TSA screening checkpoint between the United Airlines ticket counter and the hallway to the Sheraton Hotel. Bradley has two TSA security checkpoints inside its main terminal, Terminal A. One is centrally located in the lobby of the departure level. The
MassLive.comMay 11 2024
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Deer blind death: Police shot man in self-defense, prosecutor says
May 11—KALKASKA — Two Michigan State Police troopers who shot a suspect in a deer blind will not be charged in the case, Kalkaska County Chief Prosecuting Attorney Ryan Ziegler said. Jake Turner, 35, of Fife Lake, was killed by police on Jan. 28 in Springfield Township, ending a pursuit that stemmed from a domestic violence incident the day before. Ziegler said he reviewed all the evidence
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