Social Security benefits are still taxed in some states. Why there's a push to change that

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still apply levies to benefit income.

Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety

Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.
Psychology Today

The Hidden Mental Health Cost of News on Social Media

News doesn’t just inform; it affects how we feel. What are the psychological trade-offs of consuming news on social media?

Social Security Taxes: How Much Do Recipients Really Pay?

From the time you start your first job, taxes are part of life. Here's how much you can expect to pay on Social Security benefits.

Social Security is making ‘significant progress’ towards digital-first platform

The Social Security Administration is making major strides towards improving its customer service, especially with its digital presence
New Scientist

Does limiting social media help teens? We'll finally get some evidence

A trial will finally reveal whether limiting the time teens spend on social media really does affect their mental health
CBS News

Some Social Security recipients won't get benefit checks in September. Here's why.

Millions of Social Security recipients won't receive a benefit check this month due to a quirk of the calendar. The issue impacts people who receive Social Security's Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, a program for disabled adults as well as low-income ...