• When Is The Social Security Trust Fund Running Out?

    When Is The Social Security Trust Fund Running Out? A social safety net is synonymous with a failsafe for many, but in the case of the U.S. Social Security system, additional action is needed to ensure it stays that way. The annual OASDI trustees report by the Social Security Administration, covering old-age, survivors and disability insurance, shows that under the present circumstances, the asset reserve dedicated to the benefit program could be depleted sooner rather than later. ...

  • How much trust do people have in different types of scientists?

    Understanding why some people trust some scientists more than others is a key factor in solving social problems with science. But little was known about the trust levels across the diverse range of scientific fields and perspectives.

  • Snapdragon X Plus vs Snapdragon X Elite: What’s the difference?

    Qualcomm is gearing up to take on Apple, AMD and Intel in the laptop space this year, with the launch of the new Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus chips.  Both of these new laptop chips are based on Arm architecture, as the company hopes to replicate the success of Apple Silicon. But what are the differences between the Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite? We’ve created this comparison guide to highlight the key specs. Snapdragon X Elite has more processing power We...

  • The man who audited Trump's social media company misspelled his own name in 14 different ways: FT

    The accountant hired to audit former President Donald Trump's social media company seemed to have a lot of trouble spelling his name, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.Ben F Borgers, the founder and managing partner of the accounting firm BF Borgers, spelled his name in 14 different ways in regulatory filings, the Financial Times reported, citing data it had reviewed from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.Some variations, like Ben F Brogers and Ben F orgers, appeared to be...

  • Yes, Anti Social Social Club Has Its Own Goyard Bags (EXCLUSIVE)

    Anti Social Social Club’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection features a first for the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand.Alongside Anti Social Social Club’s varied

  • As consumer sentiment survey is released, differences emerge at different wealth levels

    Inflation continues to be a key factor in consumer sentiment, but richer households have greater protection from its effects.

  • Value of trust

    Rarely does a team, whether in the NBA or PBA or whatever league, generate 80 percent of its offense from the bench. But last Sunday, Magnolia’s relievers scored 86 points in the Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ 107-93 win over Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

  • The out-of-touch Democratic elites

    For some of the young college students arrested after trespassing at Columbia University last week, it was not their first brush with the law. One young woman from a $2.2 million home in suburban Atlanta had previously killed two senior citizens in Vermont when her pickup truck crossed over a double yellow line, crashing into […]

  • The case for and against organic social

    Digiday has delved into the debate, weighing the arguments for and against marketers relying on organic social.

  • Hutchfest rocks Commons and Crump

    Hutchfest, a local music festival launched last year at The Commons, took place on Friday and Saturday, with a 21-and-older night at The Commons and a night for all ages at The Crump. Continue reading at The Republic News.

  • The NPR-Listening ‘Elite 1%’

    Consider this proposition: “Suppose that your favorite candidate loses a close election. However, people on the campaign know that they can win by cheating without being caught. Would you rather have your candidate win by cheating or lose by playing fair?” Just 7% of Americans said, “Win by cheating.” This is from a startling new Scott Rasmussen poll. Rasmussen then put this question to those the pollster calls “the elite 1%.” They make over $150,000 per year, have a postgraduate degree, live...

  • The NPR-Listening ‘Elite 1%’

    Consider this proposition: “Suppose that your favorite candidate loses a close election. However, people on the campaign know that they can win by cheating without being caught. Would you rather have your candidate win by cheating or lose by playing fair?” Just 7% of Americans said, “Win by cheating.” This is from a startling new Scott Rasmussen poll. Rasmussen then put this question to those the pollster calls “the elite 1%.” They make over $150,000 per year, have a postgraduate degree, live...