A 'chop the top' approach could save Social Security
Some are coalescing around the idea of capping Social Security benefits for top earners. Source link
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Martha's Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff
The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient’s condition is worsening. Source link
How Banksy installed a statue in central London
Banksy podcaster Peak added: “It’s really clever. It captures a very precise moment in time, which most statues never manage to do, where the flag’s kind of blinding this puffed up, besuited leader who’s about to step off a precipice and look very silly indeed. Source link
Bitcoin ETFs Post Strong April Inflows as Ether Turns Positive
US-listed spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) finished April in the green as Bitcoin rallied throughout the month. Bitcoin ETFs drew $1.97 billion in inflows in April, well above March’s $1.37 billion, marking their highest monthly inflows of the year, according to SoSoValue data. With inflows in March and April offsetting outflows in January and…
Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme
The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards. Source link
Small boat migrant guilty of attempting knife attack on Israeli embassy
Abdullah Albadri was arrested in April last year as he tried to climb over the railings of the embassy in London. Source link
Microsoft wants lawyers to trust its new AI agent in Word documents
Microsoft is launching a new AI agent inside Word that’s specifically designed for legal teams. Legal Agent handles document edits, negotiation history, and complex documents to help legal teams handle tasks like reviewing contracts. “Instead of relying on general AI models to interpret commands, the agent follows structured workflows shaped by real legal practice, managing…
The US in Brief: America’s longest shutdown (until the next)
Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter Source link
European Challenge Cup: Dragons flying flag for Wales against Montpellier
Dragons name wing David Richards in the starting side, while Dee is preferred to Brodie Coghlan at hooker. Montpellier include Wales lock Adam Beard in their pack but former England number eight Billy Vunipola is not involved. There will be a fascinating contest between Wales rivals Carter and Beard with the Dragons skipper replacing the…
Indonesian Action Thriller ‘Queen of Malacca’ Boarded by Blue Finch
Blue Finch Films has taken worldwide sales rights to Indonesian action crime thriller “Queen of Malacca,” excluding select Southeast Asian territories. The U.K.-based outfit unveiled the acquisition ahead of the Cannes Film Market, where the Visinema Pictures production will debut its first footage at the Frontières Buyers Showcase. The project was first revealed by Variety at the Cannes…