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Social Security tax increase could cost workers $3,000 a year: What other options could prevent 22% benefit cuts?

Social Security tax increases could cost workers up to $3,000 a year as lawmakers consider payroll taxes, retirement age and COLA changes. Updated on: Sep 20, 2026, 19:47:07 IST Prefer HTon Google…

By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep

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‘I’m not a lesbian or bisexual’: Rep. Lauren Boebert speaks out amid claims she had sex with 3 staffers

Lauren Boebert addresses accusations of inappropriate relationships with staff, declaring she is straight. Published on: Sep 20, 2026, 19:08:46 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Representative Lauren Boebert provided a…

By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep

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What it’s like to work in one of America’s data centers

Powering the country’s massive AI build-out requires a lot of walking, checking for burning smells and monitoring for bird damage. Published on: Sep 20, 2026, 19:00:44 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via…

By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep

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What is California’s Proposition 40? How the proposed 5% billionaire tax could work

California Proposition 40 proposes a one-time 5% billionaire tax to fund healthcare, food aid and education. Here’s how the tax could work. Updated on: Sep 20, 2026, 18:49:47 IST Prefer HTon Google…

By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep

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West Asia war to resume? Iran warns of fresh US action amid deadlock over peace deal

Iran's military warned that any attack by the US would lead to prolonged strikes against American bases and interests across West Asia. Updated on: Sep 20, 2026, 18:44:09 IST Prefer HTon Google…

By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep

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Buying a home in 2026? What US buyers should know about mortgage rates and loan costs

Mortgage rates, loan types, costs and payments explained for US homebuyers in 2026, including fixed-rate, ARM, FHA, VA and USDA mortgage options. Updated on: Sep 20, 2026, 17:37:12 IST Prefer HTon Google…

By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep

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‘Old US-led order collapsed, Islamic nations must implement new one,’ says Iran’s Ghalibaf

The Iranian Speaker stated that Tehran's messages and conditions were explicitly conveyed to the US through intermediaries. Published on: Sep 20, 2026, 16:34:24 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Iranian…

By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep

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Deep mutual distrust will scupper US-China co-operation on AI

Big progress at a summit of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is unlikely Published on: Sep 20, 2026, 15:57:13 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link If only. America and China…

By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep

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North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles into East Sea; Japan, South Korea monitor situation: Reports

The office of the Japanese prime minister said on X that both projectiles were suspected to be ballistic missiles. Updated on: Sep 20, 2026, 15:36:41 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy…

By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep

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Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan arrested ahead of protest demanding ex-Pakistan PM’s release: Report

The protest is centred on PTI’s demand for the immediate release of party founder Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 2023. Updated on: Sep 20, 2026, 15:25:47 IST Prefer HTon…

By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep