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Americans in disaster-prone areas are paying 82% more for home insurance than those in low-risk zip codes

Climate Crisis Drives Soaring Insurance Costs, Leaving Homeowners Vulnerable Homeowners across the U.S. are struggling to afford skyrocketing insurance premiums as the climate crisis fuels a surge in natural disasters, according to new federal data from the U.S. Treasury Department. Sharp Rise in Premiums for High-Risk Areas

The Social Security Administration’s acting leader stepped down from her role over requests from the Department of Government Efficiency to access recipient data

Social Security Chief Steps Down Amid DOGE Data Access Dispute The acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has stepped down, reportedly over requests from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access recipient data, multiple sources report. Commissioner’s Departure Michelle King, the SSA’s acting commissioner, resigned

NASA says there's now a 3.1% chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit Earth in 2032

NASA Raises Odds of City-Destroying Asteroid Impact in 2032 NASA has increased the estimated probability that a major asteroid impact could occur in 2032, with the latest data suggesting a 1 in 32 chance (3.1%) that asteroid 2024 YR4 will collide with Earth. Rising Impact Probability On Feb.

70% of single people struggle to afford housing payments, compared to 52% of married people

Survey: Single and Divorced Americans Struggle More with Housing Costs Than Married Couples A recent survey by Redfin found that nearly 70% of single, divorced, or separated individuals face challenges in affording housing payments—a significantly higher percentage than the 52% of married individuals who report similar difficulties. Financial Struggles

Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to let him to fire the head of the agency that protects government whistleblowers

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Approve Firing of Federal Whistleblower Chief The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to uphold the removal of Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), in what marks Trump’s first appeal of his new term and a major

The IRS is poised to hand over unlimited access to taxpayer data to an adviser from Elon Musk’s government efficiency group

IRS Weighing Request to Grant Musk’s DOGE Team Member Access to Taxpayer Data The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly reviewing a request to grant a member of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive taxpayer records. According to The New York Times and The

Trump administration may ban the use of food stamps for purchasing junk food

Food Stamp Recipients May Face Ban on Sugary Drinks, Junk Food Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Friday that the federal government may restrict food stamp recipients from purchasing sugary drinks and junk food as part of a broader effort to promote healthier eating. Speaking outside the White House, Rollins emphasized

Delta, DAL, plane crashes at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Plane Crashes, Flips at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, Injuring 18 A Delta Air Lines flight crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, flipping onto its back and injuring 18 passengers, according to officials. Runway Closures and Response The incident temporarily halted departures and arrivals on the airport’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: “We welcome DOGE and Elon to the Pentagon"

Federal Judge Skeptical of Effort to Block Musk, DOGE from Government Data and Firings A federal judge signaled doubt over efforts to block President Donald Trump’s administration from accessing federal data and removing federal employees, as arguments were heard in court on Monday. Judge Tanya Chutkan has not yet

Elon Musk says millions of people over 140 years old are receiving Social Security benefits

Musk Claims Social Security Database Lists Millions as Centenarians Elon Musk took to X on Monday, suggesting that millions of individuals in the Social Security database are recorded as being over 100 years old—with their “death field” still set to FALSE! "According to the Social Security database, these

Powell said this week: once we lower rates, mortgage rates will come down

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell carefully avoided addressing the potential economic impact of President Donald Trump’s policies on Tuesday, while reiterating that the central bank is not rushing to reduce interest rates. When questioned about the possible effects of Trump’s import tariffs on the economy or inflation, Powell

Trump's administration has identified 15,000 IRS employees to potentially fire next week

The Trump administration expanded its efforts to terminate thousands of probationary federal employees on Thursday, directing agencies to proceed with layoffs during a conference call. Targeting probationary workers—those employed for less than a year, or up to two years in some cases—has become a key strategy, as these

Trump: The reason Canada doesn’t pay that much for military is they assume we’ll protect them

Trump Reaffirms Interest in Canada Becoming the 51st State President Donald Trump reiterated his seriousness about Canada joining the United States as its 51st state during an interview aired Sunday as part of the Super Bowl pre-show. “Yeah, it is,” Trump told Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier when

Elon Musk and SpaceX possible conflicts

Elon Musk Left to Self-Regulate Conflicts of Interest at DOGE It’s up to Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, to decide when to step aside if his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) conflicts with his private business interests. Musk, the Tesla CEO and SpaceX

Trump with noon Gaza deadline

Netanyahu to Convene Security Cabinet as Trump's Hostage Release Deadline Passes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene his political-security cabinet "as soon as possible" to determine Israel’s next course of action, following the expiration of President Donald Trump’s noon deadline

Trump on DOGE: “We literally started off with 14 or 15 young geniuses"

Watchdog to Investigate Treasury Payment System Access Amid Legal Scrutiny of Musk’s Government Role A federal watchdog is launching an investigation into security measures surrounding the U.S. Treasury’s payments system, as a federal judge weighs whether Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gaining access to

Home prices are rising in every major metro for the first time since 2022

Home Prices Rise Across All Major U.S. Metro Areas for the First Time Since 2022 Home prices increased year over year in all 50 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas in December, marking the first time this has happened since May 2022, according to a new report from

Bill Gates of Microsoft, MSFT, has said he was ‘foolish’ to spend time with Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Gates isn’t holding back when it comes to his biggest regrets, openly admitting that his ties to Jeffrey Epstein were a “huge mistake.” This revelation follows another significant regret—the Microsoft co-founder’s 2021 divorce from Melinda Gates, which led to a billion-dollar settlement after 27

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating the Make America Healthy Again Commission

"Make America Healthy Again" is quickly becoming a key slogan for the next four years. This week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, which will be led by newly confirmed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

PMorgan Chase, $JPM, has begun layoffs, and plans to announce additional cuts in mid-March, May, June, August, and September

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) has begun its 2025 workforce realignment by laying off nearly 1,000 employees this month. A spokesperson for the bank described the move as part of routine business management, emphasizing that it will not impact the company’s total workforce of approximately 317,233 employees. The layoffs

Elon Musk has been sleeping on the floor of his government office across from the White House

Elon Musk appears to be taking his new role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to heart—so much so that sources say he’s been sleeping at the office. Since being appointed to the position by his longtime ally and friend, President Donald Trump, Musk has

The US government has begun massive layoffs, with up to 200,000 probationary employees at risk of being terminated

The Trump administration expanded its efforts to terminate thousands of probationary federal employees on Thursday, directing agencies to proceed with layoffs during a conference call. Targeting probationary workers—those employed for less than a year, or up to two years in some cases—has become a key strategy, as these

Argentina has reportedly launched a memecoin

rgentine President Javier Milei posted about half an hour ago through his official X account announcing the launch of the Meme coin LIBRA and revealing the contract address. It is currently unclear whether his account has been compromised. According to GMGN data, LIBRA briefly surged above $7.8, currently trading

Trump has announced that the United States will tax foreign goods at the same rate other nations apply to American products, known as reciprocal tariffs

President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled his plan to raise U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries impose on imports, setting the stage for potential trade conflicts with both allies and rivals. The goal, according to Trump, is to eliminate trade imbalances and promote “fairness” in

Trump administration begins mass layoffs across multiple federal agencies

The Trump administration took swift action Thursday to lay off thousands of government employees across at least six federal agencies, marking a more aggressive phase in its effort to reduce the federal workforce. Officials declined to disclose the total number of planned layoffs but admitted the cuts would far exceed