Social Security COLA increase still uncertain after shutdown. Here’s why
Social Security trust fund projected to run dry in less than 10 years The main trust fund used…
Majority of Carbon Credits From Tarnished Project Deemed Bogus
After a two-year probe, the world’s largest certifier of carbon offsets has determined that most of the credits…
Startups in Middle East Raised $1.2 Billion in Fundraising Record
Startups in the Middle East raised a record $1.2 billion last quarter, defying a collapse in broader emerging…
Immigration crackdown likely contributing to weak Texas job growth
Isabel Brizuela, Emily Kerr, Pia Orrenius and Madeline Zavodny Immigration into Texas from outside the country has slowed…
Instagram is making all teen accounts ‘PG-13’
Instagram is making a major update to teen accounts that will only allow them to view content similar…
When is the Social Security 2026 COLA announcement date?
Social Security checks increasing in 2025 The Cost of Living Adjustment is rising in 2025, which will change…
Welcome to the ‘papers, please’ internet
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more…
Brendan Carr wants to let internet providers charge hidden fees again
Broadband customers may find themselves blighted by unexpected charges again, thanks to Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr.…
BLS Recalls Staff to Ready September CPI Report by Month’s End
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has recalled staff to prepare a key inflation report that is necessary to…
Senate Passes AI Chip Export Limits on Nvidia, AMD to China
Advanced artificial intelligence chipmakers Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. would have to ensure US companies get…
Ex-NIH Official and Ultraprocessed Food Expert Kevin Hall Says RFK Censored Him
Whether or not you’ve heard the name Kevin Hall, you most likely know about his work. It was…
Analysis | How can policy-makers boost the health and employment of working age people?
What factors are driving up employee absence? The report provides important data about the immediate causes of sickness…