The Social Security Administration is retreating from a recent policy change on the agency recovering overpayments that sparked concerns it could cause financial hardship for tens of thousands of beneficiaries. In an April 25 “emergency message” to Social Security employees, the agency said it is reducing its overpayment clawback rate to 50% from 100%. The…
Brett David, owner of Ludlow Vintage Supply. Photo by Dylan Christie Tucked away in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Ludlow Vintage Supply provides a curated mix of vintage, custom and reworked pieces. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Brett David is the heart behind Ludlow Vintage. In August 2024, David partnered with John Seymour, owner…
The National Institutes of Health has laid off hundreds more staff, multiple current and laid-off employees of the health agency told CBS News, including at its cancer research institute. Around 200 employees began receiving layoff notices Friday evening, said three people who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The move surprised NIH officials, since the…
Key Takeaways According to dietitians, the Egg McMuffin is a top pick from the McDonald’s menu. The Egg McMuffin’s calorie, protein and lower saturated fat offerings make it a dietitian’s go-to. Adding menu items like low-fat milk and fruit provides more nutrition, helping round out a meal. Truth: Making a McDonald’s run isn’t the most…
On May 5, The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts its annual Met Gala—an enormous world-renowned fundraiser that gathers luminaries from the spheres of art, business, politics, sports, and entertainment to raise money for the museum’s Costume Institute. Each year, guests of the Met gala adhere to a dress code that corresponds with the spring exhibition…
On May 5, The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts its annual Met Gala—an enormous world-renowned fundraiser that gathers luminaries from the spheres of art, business, politics, sports, and entertainment to raise money for the museum’s Costume Institute. Each year, guests of the Met gala adhere to a dress code that corresponds with the spring exhibition…
It was not yet noon on Sunday but the streets around Chater Road in the centre of Hong Kong were already thronged with groups of women sitting on sheets of cardboard as they shared food from plastic containers. Some found positions close to the Prada and Gucci shops near the Mandarin Oriental hotel but more…
The fall of Saigon 50 years ago marked the end of the Vietnam War, and for WCCO’s Pauleen Le, it marked the start of her family’s immigration story to America — one that resonates with so many Minnesotan families. Le shares her story below. While decades have passed since the war’s end, the pain and…
Pinterest is using AI to try and help you find the fashion accessories you’re looking for, even if you can’t describe them in your own words. The company is using a “Visual Language Model” to generate descriptive words of styles and the overall “vibes” of image Pins on its site, and will let you click…
At least three people were killed when a small boat capsized Monday morning off the coast of San Diego, officials said. At least nine others were missing as rescue and recovery operations got underway. The panga-style fishing boat overturned near Torrey Pines State Beach with at least 18 people on board, the San Diego-based CBS…