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‘Should bad actors gain access’: DOGE puts 300 mn Americans’ social security records at risk; whistleblower alleges data uploaded on vulnerable server | World News

DOGE puts 300 mn Americans’ social security records at risk; whistleblower alleges data uploaded on vulnerable server Records of over 300 million Americans were put at risk after officials at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) created a copy of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) database on a vulnerable cloud server with no security oversight. […]

US tariffs: Many skip dinner, others rely on $5 meals — How low-income Americans are coping with price hikes

Low-income Americans are pulling back on spending, often saying no to eating out, traveling, and even cutting back on basics like diapers, fizzy drinks, and beer, as import duties continue to push prices higher.In response, many fast-food chains are now offering cheaper, smaller meal bundles to keep demand steady.Researchers at Yale’s Budget Lab and the […]

‘Make Americans fit again’: RFK Jr. teams up with Pete Hegseth in an ultimate fitness showdown; launches ‘Pete & Bobby Challenge’ | World News

RFK Jr. teams up with Pete Hegseth in an ultimate fitness showdown; launches ‘Pete & Bobby Challenge’ (Pic credit: X/@HHSGov) Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has rolled out the “Pete and Bobby Challenge”, pairing up with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as part of the Trump administration’s nationwide “Make America […]

‘Washington more violent than Baghdad’: Donald Trump aide compares DC to Ethiopia; Stephen Miller says necessary steps being taken to ensure Americans’ safety

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller compared Washington, DC’s violence levels to Baghdad and other dangerous global locations, following US President Donald Trump‘s suggestion to federalise the city.During an interview with NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer, Miller said that Washington DC is more violent than Baghdad, Ethiopia, and other parts of dangerous world. “The president […]

‘Miami not Mumbai’: Hotel under fire for reportedly hiring virtual Indian receptionist; US netizens say ‘hire Americans’

Image: Instagram@/languageguy1 A hotel in Miami is under fire for allegedly hiring an Indian to be a receptionist and to check in guests virtually. The video, which is now going viral on social media, has sparked backlash, fueling concerns over job outsourcing amid heightened anti-immigrant sentiment.Originally posted by Pete Langs (@languageguy1) on TikTok and Instagram, […]

Donald Trump’s crackdown at pharma: ‘Americans need lower drug prices’; sets 29 September deadline or face action

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to pharmaceutical giants, calling on them to slash prescription drug prices in the United States or face the consequences.In letters addressed to 17 major drug companies, Trump urged them to cooperate with his administration to implement sweeping reforms aimed at lowering costs for American patients, who currently […]

Top 10 richest billionaires in the world: 9 out of 10 are Americans, only one among them belongs to….; here’s the list | World News

The world’s wealthiest individuals dominate industries ranging from technology and e-commerce to luxury goods and investment. These top 10 richest billionaires not only hold staggering personal fortunes but also shape the global economy with their innovative ideas and strategic ventures. According to Forbes, nine out of these ten billionaires are American, showcasing the dominance of […]

Sydney Sweeney’s jeans ad sparks ‘white supremacy’ backlash: White House calls outrage ‘moronic’; says this is why ‘Americans voted for Trump’

Donald Trump’s White House communications chief, Steven Cheung, has hit out at the backlash over actress Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle jeans ad, calling the outrage “moronic” and blaming it on “cancel culture.”He argued that this kind of controversy is exactly why Donald Trump won the 2024 election, saying Americans are “tired of this.”Cheung dismissed […]

‘Defend the homeland’: ICE aims to double workforce as immigration crackdown expands; seeks ‘heroic Americans’ in new campaign

Trump administration launches major ICE recruitment drive to hire deportation officers (Image: AP) The Trump administration is launching a new recruiting campaign to attract thousands of deportation officers, lawyers, and investigators as it prepares to massively expand immigration enforcement. Backed by a surge in funding from Congress, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aims […]

Scrap H-1B visa exception: Republicans introduce new bill for prioritizing Americans in universities, ending ‘backdoor hiring’

Republican lawmakers introduce a new proposal to end H-1B exception for higher education staff. Amid ongoing aspersions against the H-1B visa program, a new Republican proposal was introduced by Rep Tom Tiffany and Rep Andrew Clyde proposing to scrap the H-1B visa exception for higher education staff. Currently, there is a 65,000-person cap for the […]