[Source] A TikTok video of a Chinese man lamenting over ethnically Chinese Singaporeans rejecting their Chinese roots has reignited a debate about national identity in Singapore. Key points: The 36-second video, which was posted on May 7, is narrated in Mandarin with English subtitles. The TikTok user, believed to be originally from China, expressed surprise […]
As severe floods struck southern Brazil, killing scores and displacing nearly two million people, an account on X claimed the extreme weather event was triggered by the shifting of the planet’s poles. But experts say there is no evidence linking Earth’s magnetic field to global warming; on the contrary, established research shows human-induced warming has […]
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) made a bizarre claim Thursday, insisting that he has “evidence” to support his allegation that President Joe Biden was “jacked up on something” during the State of the Union address. He even offered to show his so-called proof to Fox Business Network host Maria Bartiromo “offline.” The MAGA congressman’s wild accusation […]
Few factors affect your Social Security checks more than your age at sign up. You can claim as early as 62, but you’ll shrink your checks by up to 30%. Or you can delay your claim to as late as 70 to maximize your monthly checks. However, you’d have to fund your retirement on your […]
Florida retiree can’t claim Social Security benefits after finding out he’s not a US citizen 60 years later He lived a complete life in the U.S. He went to school, worked in law enforcement, got married, raised a family, paid his taxes and voted in elections. But in 2020 — when Klass was gearing down […]
Eric Trump claimed his family has never done a thing wrong, predictably prompting some harsh reminders on social media. Appearing on Fox News Saturday, Eric Trump was asked by host Mark Levin about the criminal hush money trial against his father, former President Donald Trump. “Well, Mark. A hundred and ten subpoenas in the last […]
As the Trump Administration continues to co-opt the language of Christianity – even selling a “God Bless the USA Bible”, an increasing number of evangelical leaders are fighting to reclaim their faith and to help their fellow believers break free from MAGA’s cultish grip. Joining that group is Elizabeth Neumann, a former Homeland Security official […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In March, the Oregon Employment Department (OED) rolled out a new online claim system called Frances Online. However, things haven’t worked out the way they’d hoped. Thousands of Oregonians seeking unemployment or paid leave benefits have had trouble navigating the system, getting anybody to answer their questions over the phone and […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two co-defendants raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003, saying it was a “false and hideous claim” that was filed too late under the law. The legal move is the latest piece of […]
Claim: In 1998, then-U.S. President Bill Clinton paid Paula Jones $850,000 in hush money. Rating: Rating: False On April 15, 2024, the criminal trial against former U.S. President Donald Trump over his hush money payments to the adult film star Stormy Daniels began in New York City. For some social media users, the trial reminded them of an […]
Burnley were relegated from the Premier League after Micky van de Ven’s 82nd-minute winner earned Tottenham to a 2-1 comeback victory. Vincent Kompany’s Clarets had to claim all three points to keep alive their faint hopes of avoiding an immediate return to the Sky Bet Championship. Jacob Bruun Larsen’s 25th-minute opener gave them hope in […]
“I know I will never catch up on all the years I couldn’t contribute. I will receive a pension from my government agency.” (Photo subject is a model.) – Getty Images/iStockphoto Dear MarketWatch, I am 67, and have not yet taken my Social Security benefits. I am still working. In fact, I got a $30,000 […]