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🇱🇷⚖️ Liberia: Political tensions escalated in the Capitol Building as some lawmakers attempted to remove Speaker Fonati Koffa. Allegations of financial incentives for signatures on the removal resolution were denied by officials involved.
🇨🇳🗣 China: The UK Foreign Secretary raised human rights concerns over China's treatment of Uyghurs and its support for Russia during discussions in Beijing, exploring potential cooperation areas.
🇲🇽🚤 Mexico: The Mexican Navy intercepted a fleet of six speedboats off Michoacán and Guerrero's coasts, seizing 8,361 kg of drugs and arresting 23 individuals in a major anti-drug operation.
🇳🇬🚒 Nigeria: A fuel tanker explosion in Jigawa State led to 170 deaths, primarily among young people. The community mourns as survivors seek solace.
🇨🇺🔌 Cuba: A power plant failure caused a nationwide blackout, affecting millions and halting public services in Havana amidst a severe economic crisis.
🇹🇳⚖️ Tunisia: Opposition figure Noureddine Bhiri was sentenced to ten years in prison on charges related to state security and incitement, amid claims of legal violations during the trial.
🇺🇸📰 United States: A fact-check article reviewed whether former President Trump could use a 1798 law for mass deportations, noting its historical application only during wartime.
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British man attacked for entering a ‘no-go zone’ in London.
A horde of Islamists surrounded him and questioned why he was in ‘their’ neighborhood.
They threatened him and began chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ as they kicked him out.
A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2025 with average earnings will receive an estimated $1.34 million in lifetime benefits, while contributing only $720,000 in today’s dollars.
That shortfall—more than $600,000 per couple—is being made up by younger workers.
“Most of the growth in spending has gone to retirement and healthcare, while programs that promote upward mobility... have been left behind”
https://www.newsweek.com/social-security-medicare-young-workers-cost-10477619