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Social Security card and federal database breach investigation involving millions of Americans

All U.S. Social Security numbers may need to be changed following a massive breach that is already being investigated as a national threat

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February 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM

U.S. Small Business Administration building as new 2026 rule restricts loans for non-citizen business owners

Goodbye to loans for non-citizens: the 2026 measure that could change the landscape of entrepreneurship in the US (and it’s not the first time this has happened)

By Sonia Ramírez

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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Chinese geologists make history: they discover a deposit buried 3,000 meters underground with more gold than South Africa's reserves, which could be worth more than a country's total GDP

Chinese geologists make history: they discover a deposit buried 3,000 meters underground with more gold than South Africa’s reserves, which could be worth more than a country’s total GDP

By Adrian Villellas

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February 13, 2026 at 5:11 AM

Social Security Administration office during U.S. government shutdown as officials confirm benefit payments continue

The U.S. government shuts down again and millions of people fear for their Social Security checks, but the agency responds with six words that bring immediate relief

By Sonia Ramírez

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February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM

People line up inside an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center, waiting for in-person help with tax and filing questions.

Millions of people could face fines of up to $680 for failing to meet the most important tax deadline of the year, which expired on January 31

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February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM

A Spanish Navy warship enters port escorted by smaller vessels, as Spain rolls out a major fleet renewal plan.

Spain activates its largest naval plan since the Cold War: approximately $650 million, four high-tech submarines, and five F-110 frigates to address future threats.

By Kevin Montien

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February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Kaiser Permanente marketing text settlement approved in Miami-Dade County court, shown with gavel and Eleventh Judicial Circuit seal.

If you have received this message, you may be entitled to receive up to $75 for each text message, and the deadline to file a claim is February 12, 2026

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February 11, 2026 at 5:44 AM

Scientific paper images flagged for manipulation in NIH funded cancer research investigations

A scientific “detective” from the United Kingdom has uncovered manipulated images in articles financed with public funds, and the United States is already recovering millions of dollars

By Sonia Ramírez

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February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM

President Donald Trump gestures in the Oval Office amid questions about $2,000 tariff dividend checks

First he promised it with great fanfare, NOW he says it wasn’t him: Trump forgets his own plan to send $2,000 checks directly, leaving millions of people waiting

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February 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Mega Millions winning numbers beside a North Carolina Lottery ticket, as a prize is held up over a Social Security number debt mix-up.

A man wins Mega Millions, but his prize is withheld due to a debt that never existed because someone used his Social Security number

By Adrian Villellas

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February 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM

New York City skyline with Central Park in autumn, as the city announces a major housing settlement forcing repairs across boroughs

The Mamdani administration secures a landmark multimillion-dollar settlement that forces a large property owner to repair thousands of structural problems and ends the hellish conditions endured by hundreds of families in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan in 2026

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February 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM

A cargo ship escorted by tugboats moves through a canal channel with a bridge in the background.

The Panama Canal is forgotten: a new interoceanic corridor opens that will change global trade

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February 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Stimulus checks in February 2026 are still a rumor, and here’s what the IRS actually says

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February 6, 2026 at 3:32 PM

A hillside vineyard in Virginia with rows of grapevines and winery buildings, representing small farm wineries facing new rules.

A recently-passed law in Virginia could bankrupt small artisanal wineries that have been growing grapes and making unique wines in mountainous terrain for decades

By Kevin Montien

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February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM

IRS website shown as tax deadline penalties of up to 680 dollars begin after missed January filing cutoff

The IRS begins imposing penalties: millions of people face fines of up to $680 for ignoring the IRS deadline

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February 4, 2026 at 1:18 PM

Two neighbors talk by a backyard fence near a garden, illustrating how a simple favor can trigger an unexpected property tax reassessment.

What started as a favor between neighbors ended with a tax bill and an unexpected fiscal nightmare

By Adrian Villellas

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February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM

U.S. currency including ten, twenty, fifty, and one hundred dollar bills, representing potential class action payouts

If you received text messages after saying “stop,” you can claim up to $75 per message before February 12

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February 3, 2026 at 1:54 PM

Empty grocery store shelves and a quiet aisle, as Avondale’s only full-service market struggles to keep fresh food in stock.

This popular supermarket is running out of fresh food: the small store that saved the neighborhood is now struggling to survive, while large chains throw away tons of food

By Kevin Montien

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February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM

The IRS launches a historic change affecting 164 million people

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February 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM

Crowds gather around Cloud Gate in Millennium Park as visitor fees and hotel taxes rise ahead of 2026.

Chicago imposes the highest tourist tax in US history (and it won’t be the only one): how it will affect your next booking in 2026

By Adrian Villellas

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February 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM

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