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The head of the Social Security Administration said Wednesday the agency has been sending about 1 million people a year notices that they were paid benefits to which they were not entitled and that she has ordered a "top-to-bottom, comprehensive review" of how the agency deals with such overpayments.

U.N. calls for cease-fire to break bottleneck at Rafah Crossing and get aid into Gaza: The crossing, controlled by Egypt, was shut down after Israel bombed the Palestinian side of the border.

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers, after Maui wildfire, there’s a chance to restore them: For people around the world, the green leaves that sprouted from a scorched, 150-year-old banyan tree in the heart of devastated Lahaina symbolized hope following Maui’s deadly wildfire this summer.

Netflix says password crackdown working as it adds 8.8 million new users: Streaming company announces plans to increase prices as profits rise, even as Hollywood strikes threaten to affect programming.

For parents, school bus safety is a top concern: National School Bus Safety Week is a time to consider solutions.

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Ukraine war - Kyiv troop build-up reported across Dnipro river: Ukraine's military appears to have confirmed reports that its troops have crossed on to the Russian-occupied left (eastern) bank of the Dnipro River.

Canada’s foreign minister said Thursday that the country has recalled 41 of its diplomats from India after the Indian government said it would revoke their diplomatic immunity, escalating a spat over the slaying of a Sikh separatist in Canada.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

How to Start a Successful Dropshipping Business: Dropshipping can be a lucrative business model with minimal startup costs. Here's what you need to know to start a dropshipping business.

Tech Workers Are Dissatisfied With Their Jobs, New Data Shows

CVS Health to pull decongestants with phenylephrine off shelves: A panel of advisers to U.S. health regulators raised doubts over the efficacy of the ingredient last month.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

13 Ways To Save Money On A Tight Budget: Being on a tight budget means you'll need to stretch your money to save.

20 Money Books for Kids to Give Them a Financial Foundation | Nicole Dow, The Penny Hoarder. Children’s books can be an excellent source of knowledge, distilling complex concepts into easy-to-understand real-world examples. Even for many adults, finances can seem like a never-ending swirl of numbers and notions that are hard to grasp. Luckily, many children’s books can teach kids the value of a dollar and how to manage their money.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

The 30 Best NBA Players In The NBA | 2023 NFL trade deadline: Davante Adams, Chase Young among 10 players who need to be dealt to a new team

Natalee Holloway's Harrowing Final Moments Detailed in Joran van der Sloot's Murder Confession | George Clooney’s Proposal to End the SAG-AFTRA Strike, Explained

Arraignment delayed again for Tupac Shakur murder suspect Duane Davis | Christopher Nolan Says Hollywood Studios Missed Out by Not Releasing Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Tech life hack: Batch your notifications for fewer interruptions

11 Contemporary Horror Authors to Read (Who Aren’t Stephen King)

This Is the Best Strategy for Cleaning Your Entire House

The perfect Halloween pumpkin? Here's how to choose the right jack-o-lantern for carving