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The New Zealand international also reflected on her first SSN campaign with the Firebirds ahead of the team's final match of the season and paid tribute to Jane Watson after the GIANTS Netball defender and Silver Ferns teammate announced her retirement from professional netball on Tuesday.Essential InfoOfficial Player Sponsor of Natalie Metcalf - AO Manchester ThunderThe Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.comUK Netball Podcast - The Netball ShowSky Q or Sky Glass ? - Find us as part of their Netball Menu under podcastsYou can listen without downloading any additional software hereFor over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK - you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass!Join Sky TV via this link to get upto £100 in shopping vouchers

Your dental plan just became your biggest security problem. DentaQuest — one of the largest dental-benefits companies in America — had the personal and health data of 2.6 million people dumped online, and almost none of those people ever chose to do business with them. If you think your own company is too careful for this, the newest numbers say otherwise. *Confidence you can't prove is just exposure wearing a smile.* Bryan Hornung and Randy Bryan break down this week's stories — for the executives, owners, and operators who don't have time to keep up with cyber news but can't afford to be blindsided by it either. (Reginald Andre is out this week — back next episode.) First up: the DentaQuest breach. The extortion crew ShinyHunters stole 234 gigabytes of data, tried to shake DentaQuest down for a ransom, and when the company didn't pay, they dumped the whole thing on a leak site. Inside that pile: names, birthdates, phone numbers, Medicaid IDs, and health-insurance details on 2.6 million people. The detail that should make you angry — researchers found roughly 1.7 million Social Security numbers in a separate folder, and a large share of them appear to belong to children. A stolen kid's SSN is gold to a fraudster, because nobody checks a nine-year-old's credit for ten years. And here's the part every business owner needs to hear: most victims never picked DentaQuest at all — their employer or their state Medicaid program did. Somebody else's vendor became your breach. Then we close on the mirror. A brand-new survey of 4,400 small and mid-size businesses found that owners have never felt more secure — 68% are confident they can stop an attack, and 75% trust they can respond. The problem? 45% of them got breached in the last year anyway. The number that stops you cold: among businesses hit more than once, confidence actually went UP — to 91% in the U.S. Meanwhile two-thirds still don't turn on multi-factor authentication, and only about 17% encrypt their data — the cheap, boring controls that stop most attacks. The average breach at a company under 500 people now runs about $3.31 million. Owners are scared of sci-fi AI malware while the rip current — phishing, weak passwords, no monitoring — is the thing actually pulling them under. Two stories, one crack running through both: somebody assumed they were covered, and the assumption was the vulnerability. The fix isn't more fear or more confidence — it's proof. In this episode, we discuss: • How 2.6 million people got exposed by a company most of them never chose. • Why ShinyHunters' "pay-or-we-leak" model makes your backups useless. • Why a stolen child's Social Security number is worth more than yours. • How small businesses can feel 68% confident and still get breached 45% of the time. • Why getting hit twice somehow makes owners MORE confident — and why that's backwards. • The two cheap controls two-thirds of businesses still skip. • How to replace "I feel secure" with proof you can actually show. Security Squawk is a weekly podcast and live stream for business owners and executives. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/securitysquawk

Le disuguaglianze sociali continuano a incidere profondamente sulla salute delle persone in condizione di fragilità. Basti pensare che l’età media del decesso per una persona senza dimora è di circa 46 anni a fronte di un’età media di morte di circa 82 anni nella popolazione generale. In un momento di svolta del Ssn in cui si attende il rafforzamento delle cure sul territorio, la piena inclusione delle persone marginalizzate (senza dimora, stranieri e persone in condizioni di fragilità economica e sociale) è cruciale. Tutto si giocherà sul modo in cui l’assistenza sanitaria sarà resa accessibile, coordinata e condivisa. Per rispetto della Carta costituzionale e per il bene dell’intera collettività. Il punto al recente Congresso della Simm, Società italiana di medicina delle migrazioni. Diverse le best practice raccontate nel nostro Reportage: dal progetto “Ferite invisibili” della Caritas sui traumi subiti dai migranti vittime di tortura, alla clinica mobile dei Medici per i diritti umani di Medu nelle periferie e non mancano modelli nella sanità pubblica come il progetto Dimissioni Protette nelle strutture di accoglienza per persone senza dimora dell’Ausl di Bologna.

Since January 2026, USCIS will no longer allow applicants to request a Social Security Number at the same time they file an EAD application (Form I-765). Previously, many applicants could simply check a box on their EAD form and have USCIS coordinate with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to issue an SSN or replacement card. Under the updated policy, that convenience is ending. If you need an SSN, you will have to apply directly with SSA after your EAD is approved). 

Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 28 Maggio 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.Energia, Geopolitica e PNRRTestate: Corriere della Sera / Repubblica / La Stampa / Il Giornale / MF / La Verità* Energia e fondi Ue: Italia in pressing su Bruxelles. Il Governo punta a usare maggiore flessibilità europea per fronteggiare il caro energia, anche tramite risorse legate al PNRR/RepowerEU. Il nodo è strategico: ridurre il costo dell'energia per imprese e famiglie senza compromettere il percorso di consolidamento dei conti pubblici.* PNRR: avanzamento positivo, ma con rimodulazioni importanti. Repubblica sottolinea che il Piano ha subito modifiche e cancellazioni di obiettivi; Il Giornale evidenzia invece il raggiungimento di riforme e target. Il dato chiave resta la prossima rata: 28 miliardi, con ulteriori 23 miliardi collegati a risultati da completare. Lettura positiva: il PNRR resta un acceleratore di investimenti, ma la qualità della spesa sarà decisiva.* FMI: crescita debole e debito elevato. Il Fondo stima per l'Italia un PIL al +0,5% nel 2025, 2026 e 2027; debito/PIL al 137% nel 2025 e 138% nel 2026-2027; inflazione all'1,6% nel 2025, 2,6% nel 2026, 2,4% nel 2027. Il messaggio per il management è chiaro: scenario stabile, ma crescita insufficiente.* Stretto di Hormuz e Iran: rischio geopolitico sui prezzi energetici. Corriere e Repubblica leggono le tensioni Usa-Iran come fattore di rischio per petrolio, gas e catene logistiche. Per le imprese italiane resta centrale coprirsi dal rischio energia e supply chain.Fisco, Normativa e Conti PubbliciTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Repubblica / Domani / Il Giornale* Cartelle fiscali: arretrati a quota 1.331 miliardi. Il Sole 24 Ore segnala un magazzino fiscale fuori scala: 1.331 miliardi di mancati incassi. È un KPI critico perché evidenzia la distanza tra credito teorico dello Stato e reale capacità di riscossione.* Conti pubblici sotto osservazione, ma Italia ancora resiliente. Il Giornale parla di “conti sotto stress” ma con tenuta del Paese. La chiave positiva è che, nonostante debito elevato e bassa crescita, il sistema Italia mantiene credibilità, anche grazie alla ricchezza privata e alla manifattura esportatrice.* Legge elettorale: impatto economico indiretto. Le notizie politiche sono molte, ma qui rileva solo l'effetto business: maggiore governabilità può ridurre incertezza normativa; al contrario, forzature istituzionali possono aumentare volatilità politica percepita.Banche, Credito e FinanzaTestate: MF / Il Sole 24 Ore* BCE: i governi fuori dal risiko bancario. MF evidenzia il richiamo della BCE a evitare interferenze politiche nelle operazioni bancarie. Per il settore finanziario il punto è positivo: più mercato e meno politica possono favorire aggregazioni efficienti, patrimonializzazione e competitività europea.* Terapie digitali: primo sì alla rimborsabilità SSN. Il Sole 24 Ore segnala un'apertura rilevante per health tech e innovazione sanitaria. La rimborsabilità pubblica può trasformare soluzioni digitali da nicchia sperimentale a mercato scalabile.Industria, Auto, Immobiliare e InnovazioneTestate: MF / Il Sole 24 Ore / La Stampa* Stellantis rischia una multa da 1 miliardo. MF segnala un potenziale impatto rilevante sul gruppo automotive. Il tema conferma la pressione regolatoria sulla transizione industriale: elettrico, emissioni e investimenti restano variabili chiave.* Piano Casa: immobiliari in pressing per modifiche. MF evidenzia il confronto sul settore real estate. Il dato manageriale è che casa, urbanistica e fiscalità immobiliare restano leve centrali per investimenti, rigenerazione urbana e risparmio privato.* AI ed editoria: la Cina ridisegna il rapporto tra tecnologia e media. Il Sole 24 Ore analizza il caso Shanghai Media Group. Implicazione positiva: l'AI può aumentare produttività e personalizzazione dei contenuti, ma richiede governance editoriale e tutela della qualità informativa.Lavoro, Demografia e Capitale UmanoTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Repubblica / La Stampa* Turismo e precarietà: due giovani su tre sono precari. Repubblica riporta che nel commercio e turismo, nel 2024, gli occupati “stabili” sono il 67,1% e gli “atipici” il 32,9%; tra i giovani fino a 34 anni gli stabili scendono al 53,2%, mentre gli atipici salgono al 46,8%. È un freno alla produttività, ma anche un'area di possibile intervento su formazione e contratti.* Transizione demografica: tre proposte per superarla. Il Sole 24 Ore mette al centro natalità, competenze e lavoro. Per imprese e consulenti il messaggio è chiaro: il capitale umano sarà la vera infrastruttura competitiva del Paese.* Spagna: boom economico ma salari deboli. La Stampa descrive una crescita spagnola a due velocità: PIL e attrattività crescono, ma i salari restano sotto pressione. È un benchmark utile per l'Italia: crescita quantitativa e qualità del lavoro devono procedere insieme.

The Queensland Firebirds have lost to West Coast Fever, 69-51, in Sunday's Suncorp Super Netball First Nations Round match at Nissan Arena. The 18-point loss came in front of a sell-out crowd of 4488 and ends the Firebirds hopes of a 2026 SSN finals berth.Essential InfoOfficial Player Sponsor of Natalie Metcalf - AO Manchester ThunderThe Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.comUK Netball Podcast - The Netball ShowSky Q or Sky Glass ? - Find us as part of their Netball Menu under podcastsYou can listen without downloading any additional software hereFor over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK - you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass!Join Sky TV via this link to get upto £100 in shopping vouchers

Confused about EIN versus ITIN when forming a US LLC from abroad? Find out which tax ID foreign founders actually need, how to avoid common application mistakes, and how to open a US bank account without an SSN. To learn more, visit https://valisinternational.com VALIS International City: Wilmington Address: 501 Silverside Rd Website: https://valisinternational.com/

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Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 5 Maggio 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.   Investimenti e mercatiTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Repubblica / MF / Corriere della Sera* Borsa Italiana e infrastrutture di mercato. Repubblica segnala il dossier sul possibile “bis” per Borsa Italiana, con Cdp ancora in partita: tema rilevante per governance finanziaria nazionale e presidio strategico delle infrastrutture di mercato.  * Risparmio privato come leva di crescita. Repubblica valorizza i risparmi degli italiani come “energia silenziosa” per sostenere investimenti e sviluppo: il messaggio è positivo, perché indica una base domestica di capitale potenzialmente mobilitabile verso economia reale, mercati e strumenti di lungo periodo.  * Euro digitale. La BCE, secondo Repubblica, guarda al 2029 per l'arrivo dell'euro digitale: tema da monitorare per banche, pagamenti, fintech e corporate treasury.  Industria, casa e innovazioneTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / MF / Domani* Piano casa e investimenti privati. Il Sole 24 Ore indica revisioni PNRR entro maggio e un dossier casa con 1,2 miliardi in gioco; MF rilancia il tema degli incentivi agli investimenti privati. Il quadro è positivo: la combinazione tra edilizia residenziale pubblica, housing sociale e capitale privato può attivare cantieri, filiera costruzioni e rigenerazione urbana.  * Piano casa da 10 miliardi. Nel richiamo grafico del Sole 24 Ore emerge un piano casa “da 10 miliardi”, costruito su tre pilastri: edilizia residenziale pubblica, housing sociale e investimenti privati.  * Transizione 5.0. Il Sole 24 Ore segnala uno stop al cloud e un impianto procedurale con cinque comunicazioni: il rischio è un aggravio burocratico per le imprese, ma il lato positivo è che la razionalizzazione delle regole può rendere più selettivi e misurabili gli investimenti in efficienza, digitale e sostenibilità.  * Leonardo e difesa. MF titola sul Pentagono che “spinge Leonardo”: la filiera difesa-aerospazio resta un'area industriale ad alta strategicità, con possibile sostegno da domanda pubblica e alleanze internazionali.  Fisco, PNRR e conti pubbliciTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Il Messaggero / La Stampa / Il Foglio* Debito/PIL sotto pressione. Il Sole 24 Ore evidenzia che l'incrocio fra bassa crescita e interessi alti può generare +29,5 punti di debito/PIL in 20 anni. Il dato chiave è il costo del carry del debito: senza crescita nominale robusta, la sostenibilità fiscale torna a dipendere da avanzo primario, disciplina di spesa e qualità degli investimenti.  * PNRR e riforme. Il Messaggero sottolinea che il PNRR “blinda” le riforme: se cancellate, l'Italia rischia di restituire fondi all'Europa. Il Sole 24 Ore parla di revisioni entro maggio. Lettura positiva: il vincolo europeo può aumentare continuità amministrativa e credibilità degli impegni.  * Cartelle fiscali e recuperi. Il Sole 24 Ore segnala il tracciamento delle cartelle con dati mensili sui recuperi: maggiore granularità informativa può migliorare accountability, forecasting degli incassi e gestione del magazzino fiscale.  * Accise differenziate. Il Foglio tratta il tema delle accise differenziate: dossier sensibile per trasporti, logistica, consumatori e gettito, da valutare in termini di neutralità competitiva e impatto sui prezzi finali.  Banche e creditoTestate: Corriere della Sera / La Stampa* MPS-Mediobanca e governance. Il Corriere ricostruisce l'indagine MPS con chat tra parlamentari e area MEF; la grafica riporta KPI di bilancio MPS: ricavi €4.956,6 mln (+1%), commissioni nette €1.792,3 mln (+8,2%), margine di interesse €2.654,4 mln (-7,4%) e utile d'esercizio €2.758,7 mln (+41%). Il gruppo conta 16.546 dipendenti, 1.258 filiali e capitalizzazione €27,3 mld; Mediobanca viene indicata con 5.533 dipendenti, 291 filiali e capitalizzazione €16,05 mld.  * MPS, assetto dei comitati. La Stampa segnala che Lovaglio prende quattro comitati e che Vivaldi viene dichiarato decaduto dal consiglio: notizia rilevante per governance, controllo interno e percorso strategico dell'istituto.  Energia, dazi e geopolitica economicaTestate: Corriere della Sera / Repubblica / La Stampa / Il Giornale / La Verità / Il Fatto Quotidiano / Il Foglio* Hormuz e rischio energetico. Corriere, Repubblica, La Stampa, Il Fatto e Tempo convergono sulla tensione nello Stretto di Hormuz. Il Corriere indica che da Hormuz passa circa un quinto del petrolio mondiale e richiama un calo dei futures del greggio di circa -10% in un mese, con stima di -25% sulle entrate export iraniane dopo le sanzioni. Il Fatto quantifica l'impatto potenziale per l'UE in €500 milioni al giorno.  * Flessibilità UE per energia e difesa. Repubblica, La Stampa, Il Giornale, La Verità e Il Foglio riportano il confronto Giorgetti-Bruxelles: l'Italia chiede margini per spese energetiche e difesa, ma l'UE frena, invitando a usare la flessibilità esistente. La notizia è critica ma non negativa: può accelerare un confronto europeo su strumenti comuni, sicurezza energetica e investimenti strategici.  * Dazi USA e auto. MF tratta “chi paga la tassa di Trump” sull'auto; Repubblica riporta l'idea che la supertassa non serva e che i dazi siano un'arma politica. Per le imprese esportatrici, il rischio è margine sotto pressione; l'opportunità è rafforzare supply chain regionali, pricing power e diversificazione commerciale.  Lavoro, welfare e sanitàTestate: La Stampa / Sole 24 Ore Salute 24 / Italia Oggi* Politiche anti-inflazione e sostegno ai redditi. La Stampa intervista Guntram Wolff: meglio non violare il Patto di stabilità e puntare su voucher ai poveri. Il messaggio è pragmatico: interventi mirati proteggono i redditi più fragili senza compromettere disciplina fiscale.  * Farmaci e spesa sanitaria. Sole 24 Ore Salute 24 segnala una spesa farmaceutica oltre €25 miliardi e la revisione del prontuario in pista. Tema centrale per sostenibilità SSN, industria pharma e procurement pubblico.  * Comuni del Sud sotto organico. Italia Oggi evidenzia Comuni del Sud “a ranghi ridotti”: vincolo operativo per PNRR, servizi pubblici locali e capacità amministrativa, ma anche spazio per rafforzare competenze, digitalizzazione e supporto tecnico.  

Round 8 proudly supported Play4BCNA, with John Cain Arena turning into a sea of pink to help raise awareness for the Vixens' charity partner, Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). Sophie Garbin delivered a clinical opening quarter, finishing the game with 96% shooting accuracy while also registering five goal assistsDefensively, the Vixens' ability to grind and contest shone through, led by Jo Weston who remains the competition's number one rebounder. With a handful of positional changes introduced to disrupt the GIANTS' flow, the Vixens stayed connected across the court and forced critical errors through sustained pressure and repeat efforts.At half time, the scores were locked level, setting up a hard-fought second half where the Vixens' discipline and willingness to win the “one-percenters” proved decisive.Kate Moloney was named Player of the Match, finishing with 111 net points, 26 feeds and 15 goal assists. The Vixens now turn their attention to next week's Mother's Day Heritage Round clash, with Captain Kate Moloney on track to play her 200th SSN game when Melbourne hosts the Queensland Firebirds at John Cain Arena next Sunday.Essential InfoOfficial Player Sponsor of Natalie Metcalf - AO Manchester ThunderThe Netball Show is proud to be partnered with Flyhawk.comUK Netball Podcast - The Netball ShowSky Q or Sky Glass ? - Find us as part of their Netball Menu under podcastsYou can listen without downloading any additional software hereFor over 20 years Sky Sports has been the true home of the Superleague here in the UK - you don't even need a dish these days with the innovative Sky Glass!Join Sky TV via this link to get upto £100 in shopping vouchers

A version of this essay was published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/shadow-warrior-the-need-for-pax-indica-malacca-was-blocked-1001-years-ago-hormuz-is-choked-now-14005673.htmlIn 1025 CE, exactly 1,001 years ago, Emperor Rajendra Chola sent an armada (probably the largest fleet in history before the advent of steam) 4,000 kilometers clear across the Indian Ocean. It was on a mission strangely familiar to us in 2026: open up a critical strait that was being choked by a littoral state. The thalassocratic SriVijaya Empire of Sumatra was closing the strait and imposing tolls, as well as winking at a little piracy.The strait in question then was Malacca. The Chola goal: to reopen Indian trade with Southeast Asia and China. Remarkably, the Cholas were not interested in territorial conquest, only in freedom of navigation.It is ironic that today, it is again a question of free trade, that shibboleth that has been waved about for decades (although that was a euphemism for ‘managed trade that benefits the West').The difference between then and now? The salient fact is that Rajendra Chola was able to open Malacca with his wooden ships. With all his aircraft carriers and F-35s and missiles, President Trump is unable to open Hormuz. This must mean something, although reasonable people may differ on what that is. My claim is that it means India has the opportunity, in fact the need, to step into the breach.Maritime trade is severely disturbed today, and it is increasingly a disaster for innocent bystanders bereft of oil and gas. And it is increasingly the Indian Ocean that matters: specifically the sea-lanes from Hormuz to Malacca, which handle a significant portion of both oil/gas trade and goods trade globally.Geo-politics and geo-economics, Mahan's and Spykman's theoriesIt is a reasonable conjecture that the locus of power has shifted over the centuries: in the 19th century, the Atlantic was supreme; in the 20th century, the Pacific; and in the 21st century, the most important ocean is the Indian Ocean. Asia has returned to center stage. In support of this assertion, see how the economic center of gravity of the world has returned to the vicinity of India, after the European colonial interlude.It is therefore appropriate to ask what it would take for India to regain its former keystone role in the Indian Ocean. Of course geography offers it to the country on a platter. From both Alfred Thayer Mahan's theory of naval power, and from Nicholas Spykman's Rimland theory, India could be, or should be, the dominant power in the region: it is almost literally India's ocean.Mahan's ideas, updated for today, suggest that a strong navy should protect a large merchant marine fleet, manage trade, and control choke-points. The preferred hardware may have changed from battleships to aircraft carriers and especially nuclear submarines these days, but the basic idea remains: speak softly but carry a big stick with a force-projection navy.Spykman's Rimland theory seems more appropriate in current circumstances than the Heartland theory popularized by Halford MacKinder. The Eurasian land mass may well be subject to control by a coastal hegemon or an alliance that controls the sea lanes and choke points. Despite pipelines and rail-borne containers, maritime trade still dominates.Spice Route >> Silk RoadA stark reminder of this is the comparison between the fabled ‘Silk Road' and the ancient ‘Spice Route'. Despite all the breathless propaganda about the Silk Road, it is abundantly clear that sea-borne trade was an order of magnitude greater, because a caravan of 500 camels, braving deserts, bandits and so on across central Asia couldn't possibly carry more than 100 tons of goods; whereas an ocean-going stitched teak ship, like a single uru from Beypore, Kerala, could easily carry 400 tons. And the monsoon winds provided predictable, seasonal propulsion.India's prowess was built on the monsoons. By mastering the seasonal winds, Indian mariners turned the ocean into a highway. This made India the supreme trading power. Merchants from Rome and Egypt traded with Chinese and Southeast Asian counterparts on the Malabar and Coromandel coasts, leaving behind troves of coins as evidence.The SwitchThe remarkable thing is that these merchants did not even need to meet each other physically, because India provided the “multi-protocol switch”: translating their diverse needs and offering the conveniences of an entrepot, while also itself producing coveted, high-value products such as black pepper. For example, a Greek buyer could buy something from a Chinese seller, and settle the transaction using Indian credit.And how did India do it? By providing the “switching fabric”, such as the ports, the credit systems, and the security, that allowed these disparate worlds to exchange products and wealth without ever meeting.This is much like what a network gateway such as TIBCO does for packets of different kinds of data (in passing, how appropriate that TIBCO was founded by an Indian-American, Vivek Ranadive!). Hardware switches, eg. from Cisco Systems, have been around for a while, but TIBCO abstracted that functionality in software to connect those with different protocols.India already has many of the ingredients of the switching fabric in the India Stack. Using protocols like UPI, e-KYC, Account Aggregation, Central Bank Digital Currency, and ONDC, especially along with distributed-ledger blockchain-based Smart Contracts, it should be possible to provide end-to-end transparent and reliable multi-party trade support which complements the SWIFT payment system. Complement, not necessarily replace.The same pattern held with India's age-old trade system. The ports were on the Malabar Coast, such as Muziris; on the Coromandel coast, such as Arikkamedu; and on the Konkan Coast, such as Bharuchcha. The credit systems were run by temples which acted as both bankers and venture capitalists for the trading guilds. The security: well, that's what Rajendra Chola demonstrated in 1025 CE.Alas, medieval India lost its maritime focus. So did China. Both became insular, and were overwhelmed by invaders, including Turkics and Europeans. In India's case, the Turkic invaders were land-focused powers, although there were isolated maritime attempts (e.g. the Maratha Navy, Travancore defeating the Dutch in an amphibious battle at Colachel in 1741, etc.)Now, however, there are new ports. The most interesting is the Port of Trivandrum (Vizhinjam). This deep-water container transhipment port is only 10 nautical miles away from the Hormuz-Malacca sea lanes, and now when Dubai is closed, it reportedly has a backlog of a hundred container ships waiting to be berthed. Then there is the upcoming Vadhavan container port in Maharashtra, and the Galathea Bay container port in Great Nicobar, which overlooks the mouth of Malacca.Pax Indica todayThe modern idea of Pax Indica borrows from both perspectives: hard power and a switch. An Internet search brings up the fact that it was my friend Bapa Rao and I who first started talking about it in terms of India being the benevolent hegemon in the Indian Ocean, way back in the 1990s.Later, Shashi Tharoor wrote in his 2011 book Pax Indica that it could be “a peace system based on cooperation, stability, and rule‑based order in Asia and beyond, in which rising India helps shape the rules of the road rather than impose its will through hegemony.” That is, along roughly the same lines as the “multi protocol switch” or entrepot concept.Pax Indica is not an empire; it is an ecosystem. There are three aspects: military power, the full exploration of the multiprotocol switch, and the port-led development policy. Bapa Rao and I will consider these in a future article. Briefly, though, here is what these entail.* Project Power: Use a 3-carrier, 18-24-submarine navy to ensure no single power can close the ocean's gates.* Enable Trade: Use the Digital India Stack to act as the “Multi-Protocol Switch” for a fragmented world, plus super-ports like Vizhinjam (Trivandrum).* Secure the Choke Points: Be ready, like the Cholas, to act decisively when a “Srivijaya-style” blockade threatens the common good.Hard power needs to come through the acquisition of a blue water navy: at least three aircraft carrier groups, one for the Arabian Sea (Hormuz), one for the Bay of Bengal (Malacca), and one in maintenance, refit and upgrades.Even though drones and missiles have rendered them less dominant than in earlier times, carrier groups are still important for air superiority and power projection. But an ever-more critical factor is “area denial” by nuclear attack submarines (SSBN) that can launch second strike nuclear missiles as part of the “triad”, of which India should have at least three to four. In addition, there should be at least a dozen silent AIP-equipped diesel-electrics for securing straits, and at least 6-12 SSN (possibly leased) to enhance blue-water reach.“The IOR must become an Indian lake,” said General Raj Shukla on X. I agree: Not as a territory of conquest, but as a sanctuary of trade, where India sits at the center, as the protocol provider that makes world trade work again, as in millennia past.1500 words, 27 Apr, 2026Here's the notebookLM.google.com AI-generated video about this article: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

Il nostro inviato Tonno ci racconta com'è il SSN e se n'è uscito indenne. Poi si parla di un colpo grosso in banca, di un robot che corre, di cosa farà Tonno in Giappone e tanto altro!Sostieni questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-valley-live--5686515/support.Live su Youtube: https://youtu.be/zvxM7bCnyn4Segui le LIVE su Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spacevalleyDal Lunedì al Giovedì alle ore 9:00!Shop Ufficiale Space Valley: https://spacevalley.shop/Canale Yakety-Yak: https://www.youtube.com/@YaketyYakSpace Valley: https://www.youtube.com/@vallespazialeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vallespazialeTelegram: https://t.me/vallespazialeAround the Valley: https://www.youtube.com/AroundtheValley

Who would have thought that children can be victims of identity theft? The sad truth is that kids become identity theft victims more often than we realize. If you're concerned about the possibility of your child becoming a victim, keep listening, because we provide some helpful ways to safeguard their identities from thieves.  Links: Learn more about Triangle's Better Checking account with identity theft protection and to view your credit report and score Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union Transcript: Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.  Child identity theft isn't something we often think about. However, it occurs more often than you might expect. According to Javelin's Child Identity Fraud Report, child identity theft affects 1.25 million kids every year, which translates to about one in 50 children in America. When you see those numbers, it becomes apparent that we must act now to protect the children in our lives.  What Is Child Identity Theft?   According to the Federal Trade Commission, “Child identity theft happens when someone takes a child's sensitive personal information and uses it to get services or benefits or to commit fraud. They might use your child's Social Security number, name and address, or date of birth.”   Child identity theft happens for a multitude of reasons. The perpetrator could use this information to open a bank or credit card account, apply for government benefits, or even sign up for a utility service or rent a place to live. Much like other types of identity theft, it can be easy for this type of identity theft to remain undetected for months or even years.   How It Happens  As with adults, identity theft against children can be perpetrated through a variety of sources. Below we have listed some ways that children's personally identifiable information (PII) could be exposed and then potentially used for fraudulent purposes.  Data Breaches. Kids' personal identifying information is in so many places, and nothing is completely secure. Schools, doctors' offices, and your home can all experience security breaches. After a child's confidential information or PII is exposed, whether the data breach incident is accidental or with malicious intent, the security breach cannot be undone. Often, criminals will wait to utilize confiscated information for their own purposes.   Familial Fraud. Three out of four cases of child identity theft come from those close to the victim, in what is known as familial fraud, and often occur in correlation with other forms of abuse, according to Javelin's Child Identity Fraud Report. Kids are often more trusting than adults, especially when they know the person who is asking for their information. Unscrupulous individuals at times utilize the PII of their own children, or children they know through family or friends, for their own benefit.  Phishing. These scams don't just target adults. Children that use the internet without parental supervision have a higher chance of giving their sensitive information to a scammer, not realizing that they are being tricked. Kids don't always know not to share their birth date, place of birth, and passwords with strangers or online “friends.”   Hacking. As more children have their own devices, and often multiple devices (computers, tablets, and phones), hacking becomes more common. Hackers can gain access to the information stored on these devices and can also log in to social media accounts, which they could use to attempt to defraud friends and family, acting as your child.  Warning Signs of Child Identity Theft  Regardless of the way the information makes it into the hands of identity thieves, below are some warning signs that your child's identity may have been stolen:  Unexpected Mail. Your child begins receiving credit card offers, collection notices, or bills under their name.  Collection Calls. You or your family members begin to receive calls from collection agencies for unpaid bills in your child's name.  Government Benefits Denials. Your child is denied government benefits because they are already being claimed, when this is not the case.  IRS Notifications. The IRS contacts you or your child about your child owing taxes or indicates that their SSN was used on another tax return.  How You Can Help Protect Your Children   The best way to help protect your family from identity theft is to be proactive in helping to prevent it. The most effective preventative measure is education. This type of education will not only help protect them now, but it is information that will benefit them as adults.   Keep Important Documents in a Secure Location. Keep your family's personal identifying information in a secure place in your home, be selective about what services you sign up for, and don't give your information unless it is necessary. Make sure that any important documents in your home, such as Social Security cards, birth certificates, or other legal documents, are stored securely to avoid compromise.  Share Personal Information with Caution. Assess the need before listing your child's Social Security number (SSN) on forms. Schools and school break camps shouldn't be using it as the only unique ID for each child. If an SSN is required, don't be afraid to ask if it's ok to share only the last 4 digits of your child's SSN.  Educate Your Child. Talk to your child about the importance of privacy and the dangers of sharing personal information online and offline. Ensure that your child isn't sharing personal information like their birthdate, address, or school on social media, other online platforms, or with other individuals without your permission.  Secure Your Mail. If you're sending or receiving mail with personal details, especially if those personal details pertain to your children, consider using a mailbox that locks or opt for electronic delivery. Retrieve your mail daily as soon as possible. Consider opting into the U.S. Postal Service's “Informed Delivery” service. It's free to sign up, and it will provide a Daily Digest email that will preview your mail and packages scheduled to arrive soon, along with an image of each of your incoming letter-sized mail pieces. This will help you stay vigilant if any missing mail never arrives.   Discard Unnecessary Documents with Care. If you have postal mail or other important documents that you no longer need to keep on file, make sure that you use a cross-cut shredder to securely destroy the paperwork. Criminals can engage in "dumpster diving" to retrieve discarded paperwork with personal information, potentially compromising you and your family.  Monitor Your Child's Personal Information. If you have Triangle's Better Checking, you and your family are covered with dark web monitoring. This benefit monitors your personal information and any registered credentials. You have the option to add additional credentials in your secure account as well; you could consider adding your child's SSN or other identifiers to monitor any potential compromise or exposure on the dark web.  Child identity theft can have long-lasting consequences, potentially impacting your child's credit and future opportunities. By remaining vigilant, educating your child, and keeping a close eye on his or her personal information, you can help better protect your child from the impacts of identity theft.  While these recommendations are designed to help protect your children's identities, they can apply to your own personal information as well. Remember to communicate with caution and treat all personal information with care, whether it belongs to you or your loved ones.   We Are Standing Ready to Help   If you suspect identity theft or you find your personal information has been compromised, you have access to a team of professional Identity Theft Recovery Advocates as a no-cost benefit of your Better Checking account. These professionals are trained and ready to help you reverse the damage and get back on track quickly. Our experienced advocates know how to spot identity theft and, when necessary, will support you through the process of repairing any damage.  If you suspect identity fraud has affected any member of your family, even your minor children, our team of Identity Theft Recovery Advocates is standing by, ready to support you and your family. They are experienced in spotting child identity theft and supporting you through the process of repairing the harm it may cause now and in the future.  If you do not currently have a Better Checking account, visit trianglecu.org/bank/checking to learn more.  If there are any other tips or topics you would like us to cover, let us know at tcupodcast@trianglecu.org. Like and follow our Making Money Personal FB and IG page and look for our sponsor, Triangle Credit Union on social media to share your thoughts.   Thanks for listening to today's Money Tip Tuesday and check out our other tips and episodes on the Making Money Personal podcast. 

Caro energia: il governo prolunga il taglio delle accise, l’Ue con lo spettro dell’austerity. Ne parliamo con Giuliano Noci, professore di strategia e marketing e vicerettore per la Cina del Politecnico di Milano. Con Giulio Betti, climatologo e meteorologo del CNR - Consorzio Lamma, facciamo il punto sul maltempo al centro-sud e sul meteo da aspettarci a Pasqua e Pasquetta.In testa alla classifica delle buone notizie di questa settimana un’arma in più per chi vuole smettere di fumare: la citisina diventa rimborsabile dal Ssn. Con noi Matteo Bassetti, direttore della clinica di malattie infettive al Policlinico San Martino di Genova e divulgatore medico-scientifico.

Buon venerdì Stupefan. Settimana con una sola grande news per i tabagisti: c'è un nuovo farmaco per smettere di fumare! Noi, ovviamente, siamo qui per dirvi che non è del tutto così. Nonostante si tratti di una big news il fatto che ora sia rimborsabile dal servizio sanitario nazionale, ci troviamo di fronte a una molecola nota - la Citisina - che in precedenza veniva già utilizzata nei trattamenti per smettere di fumare, sottoforma di preparato galenico. Alcaloide atico estratto dal Maggiociondolo, la citisina ha una composizione simile a quella della nicotina e si lega agli stessi recettori, togliendo quindi la voglia di fumare. La nuova preparazione industriale, la terapia più breve e la rimborsabilità sono le novità introdotte da AIFA per dare un boost alle possibilità di uscire da una dipendenza ostica come quella al tabacco. E mentre la Johns Hopkins University pubblica una nuova ricerca su come la psilocibina sia più efficace dei sostitutivi della nicotina nel traghettarci fuori dal tabagismo, ci sembrava utile riepilogare - in questo episodio - lo stato dell'arte sulle terapie farmacologiche che vengono usate, ad oggi, nel trattamento delle dipendenze. Passeremo dai farmaci per ridurre il consumo di alcol alla moria di sostitutivi per l'uscita dalla dipendenza da stimolanti arrivando alla nuova sperimentazione umana del vaccino contro il Fentanyl. Tutto senza tralasciare una grande domanda: anche avendo disponibili tutti i rimedi medicinali per interrompere l'uso di una sostanza potenzialmente nociva, chi ha una dipendenza può decidere di non farlo? Siamo la coscienza sporca dei fenomeni sociali, ci trovate cliccando play!Note dell'episodio: - La cistinina ora rimborsabile dal SSN https://www.fondazioneveronesi.it/magazine/fumo/la-citisina-per-smettere-di-fumare-e-ora-rimborsabile-dal-ssn - Ma cos'è la citisina? https://www.aiporassegna.it/article/view/128- I metodi conosciuti fino ad ora per smettere di fumare, tipo i sostitutivi della nicotina ed altri: https://www.fondazioneveronesi.it/educazione-alla-salute/glossario/farmaci-per-smettere-di-fumare - La psilocibina contro il fumo: https://www.wired.it/article/volete-smettere-di-fumare-secondo-alcuni-esperti-soluzione-una-sola-dose-fungo-allucinogeno/ - Altri trial con gli psichedelici: - dulcis in fundo, psichedelici per combattere altre dipendenze: https://www.psicoattivo.com/terapie-psichedeliche-del-craving-per-il-trattamento-delle-dipendenze/- I farmaci contro l'alcolismo: https://www.sifweb.org/sif-magazine/articolo/che-terapie-e-quali-farmaci-possono-farci-uscire-dall-alcolismo-2025-11-06 - Gli albori del ghb: https://bal.lazio.it/reviews/dipendenze/acido-gamma-idrossibutirrico-ghb-per-il-trattamento-dellastinenza-da-alcol-e-la-prevenzione-delle-ricadute/ - Il metadone negli oppioidi: https://www.lila.it/it/infoaids/49-sostanze-psicoattive/311-metadone - La buprenorfina negli oppioidi: https://www.lila.it/it/infoaids/49-sostanze-psicoattive/316-buprenorfina- Un vaccino contro gli oppioidi https://www.wired.it/article/vaccino-contro-il-fentanyl-armr-prima-sperimentazione-esseri-umani/  Entra in contatto con noi usando la mail stupefatticast@gmail.com o seguendo su Instagram il @stupefatti_podcast!  Puoi anche iscriverti a STUPEGRAM, il nostro canale telegram, a questo link https://t.me/stupegram!

Le forti piogge degli ultimi giorni hanno fatto esondare fiumi, allagato strade e rotto ponti tra Abruzzo, Molise e Puglia. I danni da frane e alluvioni negli ultimi 10 anni sono costati quasi 20 miliardi di euro, dice un nuovo report di Greenpeace, e solo il 17% viene coperto dallo stato.Per la prima volta, il sistema sanitario nazionale coprirà un farmaco per curare la dipendenza da nicotina nei tabagisti: è a base di maggiociondolo e sarà disponibile dai 18 ai 65 anni in caso di percorso anti-fumo.Gli scienziati statunitensi comunicano e scrivono sempre più bandi in codice, aggirando il termine "climate change" pur di ricevere i fondi dalla National science association che assegna pochi fondi a quei temi.Camilla Soldati, giornalista di Lifegate, ci racconta la cosa bella successa questa settimana: domani ci  sarà il primo Jane Godall day, in occasione dell'anniversario della sua morte e del suo enorme contributo allo studio dei primati - e non solo.A cura di Giovanni MoriMontaggio: Giorgio Baù Supervisione editoriale: Camilla Soldati Produzione: Giacomo De Poli e Marco Rip Musiche: Luca Tommasoni Puoi scriverci a podcast@lifegate.it e trovare tutte le notizie su www.lifegate.it. 

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off in Part 1. We're talking about Mission bars, and I share a story about the backroom at Delirium. Rae brings up similar stories of her own at places like Thee Parkside, and we agree that Parkside owner Malia Spanyol is the best. Rae shares a story that confirms it. She looks back on the years before she got her SSN grateful that Kerrang! allowed her to work. She says and I agree—those jobs don't really exist anymore. The industry itself was misogynistic, but there was also a freedom to the job. They flew her to shows all over the place. And they paid her enough to live in San Francisco. After Rae recounts a couple of specific incidents of mistreatment she got, we go on a sidebar about the music industry specifically and entertainment industry more generally and how riddled with misogyny they are. Rae managed to get out of music journalism, but it took some time and effort. She says that when folks ask her to write about music nowadays, she recoils. Then we talk about Rae's new book. I share how it all came to me, and that originally it was supposed to be a bonus episode where we talked "only" about Unsung Heroines. After reading the book, I decided it needed to be a feature about this incredible woman who herself should possibly be in her own book. Rae says that if she'd stayed in the UK, the history she'd know and would hear about constantly would revolve around royals and their lives and their wars. So she dropped history. But upon moving to San Francisco, she became curious about everything she saw and heard and read. It felt natural that at some point, she'd spend her curiosity and mental energies writing some sort of history or another. We go on a sidebar here about Emperor Norton and what a troublesome character he was. She was working at KQED writing about pop culture. After about a year, she found herself, as she puts it, "being insufferable in bars to strangers about the fact that women had been written out of history." Writing about history would be a new hat for Rae at KQED, but in 2018, she persuaded her editors to let her write five essays for Women's History Month. The series was a hit. In 2019, her department, Pop Culture, folded and she moved into KQED Arts. She'd written a couple more essays in the interim, but once in the Arts department, she really picked up the pace. In January 2020, Rae decided to turn the essays into a monthly series, upping the pace. The series had come to be known as "Rebel Girls," a Bikini Kill reference. But that March, all the libraries closed when COVID shutdown hit. She pivoted to library websites, but then I prompt Rae to shout out all the libraries she frequented to research her book. The SFPL History Center and the California Historical Society stand out. When I ask about women she researched who didn't make it into the book, she points out that the series, which again predates the book, includes essays about 55 women. City Lights Publishing, who put Unsung Heroines out, settled on 35 for their edition. They wanted a digestible book, and for teen readers, they felt they needed to remove women with … let's just say more risqué stories. I ask Rae to pick three of her favorite essay subjects, and while she's thinking it over, I offer some of my own. I start with Judy Heumann, the disability rights advocate who did so, so much to guarantee the rights of other disabled folks in our country. Rae mentions Judy, whom she'd been researching well before her unfortunate passing in 2023; Ruth Beckford, who figured big in Black Panther history; and Abby Fisher, a formerly enslaved woman who couldn't read or write but, with the help of others, published a cookbook. We take a slight detour as Rae begins to describe how they went about illustrating Abby Fisher and others, for whom there was no photographic or other visual reference. The Unsung Heroines publisher, City Lights, asked her about imagery, and when Rae told them that it's been difficult for her, she suggested illustrations. But City Lights doesn't do illustrated books and told Rae as much. Then City Lights' publisher struck up a conversation with another swimmer at the pool one day. That other swimmer was Adrienne Simms. Following that talk, the publisher found Adrienne's art, brought it to Rae, and the rest of history. Adrienne illustrated Unsung Heroines. I ask Rae not who her favorite heroines are, but of the 35, which one or ones she'd want to join us at Vesuvio that day we recorded. Without hesitation (in fact, I believe she says the name before I finish asking), Rae offers Pat Maginnis, an incredible champion and fighter for women's reproductive rights. Unsung Heroines is available wherever you get books (but please, don't use that one horrible fucking website). City Lights is one obvious choice, but most Bay Area independent bookstores should carry it. If not, ask them to order it for you. More people need to know about and read this book. Follow Rae on Instagram @rae_alexandra_writing. She's on Threads @rae_alexandra3. We end with final thoughts from Rae, specifically her feelings about all those ubiquitous dumb fucking AI billboards.

Rae Alexandra has 35 stories to share with you, plus her own. In this Women's History Month episode, meet and get to know Rae. She recently published a book with City Lights Publishing called Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area. It's of course available at City Lights, but you can also find it at your local independent bookstore. I read the book and could not put it down. Only toward the end of the 35 essays did I start to recognize the women Rae features. I love history and I love learning and I have mixed feelings about the fact that there are so many rad women whose stories are untold. Thank you, Rae Alexandra, for shining on a light on these incredible women. These days, she's a staff writer at KQED. But Rae's story starts in Wales in the UK. She grew up in Cardiff, the capital of the country. (I learn in the conversation that Wales is a country. I also learn that "United Kingdom" and "Great Britain" are the same thing. Now, British vs. English we don't touch, for obvious reasons. But I digress …) Ed. note: I'll describe my conversation with Rae as two Gen Ex journalist types with ADHD (is that redundant?) doing their best to be linear. To me, the meanderings of our talk are totally normal. Rae says that Wales is delightful and has all the best castles, but that's because of the number times the country has been invaded and conquered. Close to where her mom lives today is a castle that boasts the world's largest crossbow. When I ask when Rae was born (1978), we discover that she's a horse as in Year of the Horse (aka 2026). Cool. Rae continued to call Cardiff home up through her college years. She didn't go to another school outside of Wales that had accepted her because she was attached to a group of skateboarders in her hometown. After she graduated, though, she moved to London. Music has been central for Rae as far back as she remembers (same). She shares stories of being maybe 5 and listening to the Top 40 with her cassette recorder ready to nab her favorite songs (same). According to Rae, the English look down on the Welsh, and have for some time, based on classist generalizations. Wales is where the UK mines most of its coal. London-types consider their neighbors to the southwest feral, and in some regards, the Welsh are, she says. In the Eighties, she remembers stories about IRA bombings appearing on the news nightly. Also, in Wales, miners went on strike and everyone knew about it. Rae says that Wales in the Eighties was essentially like listening to The Clash. We go on a sidebar about siblings, birth order, and what it means to be the youngest, which Rae and I both are. Growing up, she was close with both her older sisters. Today, one lives in Australia and the other lives in the London suburbs. Around age 10, Rae discovered metal. By 12, she decided that she would become a music journalist. In her teen years, she "snuck" her writing into local and college newspapers. The music journalism she consumed in those days included publications like Smash Hits, Kerrang!, NME, and Melody Maker. In fact, her first job out of college was at Kerrang! We go on a sidebar on the whole idea of living somewhere vs. visiting, and how they're so totally different on every level. I use Chicago, where I lived for a full six months in the Nineties, as my example. Rae offers up a stay in Brooklyn as hers. That job at Kerrang! is what brought Rae to London, another place she found impossible to live. I ask her to expound on what it was about the place, and she indulges me. She says that you have to be obscenely wealthy to live in Central London, so most folks are forced to the outskirts. But the jobs are in the middle of town, and so you end up spending around two or three hours a day commuting underground. It was/is also gray—the weather, the architecture—and the people in London were, as Rae describes it, hostile. When she goes into detail about the ways in which they were hostile, we agree that only you get to shit on your own hometown. People who aren't from there aren't allowed. It's a rule. Look it up. After a year working for the magazine in London, Rae met a guy from San Francisco. She'd been to The City and even spent significant time here working for Maximum Rock 'n' Roll. (At this point in the recording, I mistakenly call the BBQ place near Hayes and Divisadero until sometime in the early 2000s "Brothers." It was in fact called Brother in-law's. My apologies.) She moved in with that guy she met, lived with him for six months in London, and then it was time for him to come home to SF. He asked her if she wanted to join him and she accepted. She had already transitioned to freelance writing for the magazine, because office life didn't suit her, so work wasn't so much a problem. But upon arrival, she soon discovered how difficult it was to do anything without a Social Security number. That added an extra layer to moving here. But it wasn't the place itself or its people that made things hard. It was the system, so to speak. Also, while she was getting settled and learning how to survive in the US without an SSN, she started to see that the guy was, let's just say, not for her. She felt he'd been playing the long game when they lived together in London, but once back on his home turf, some of his sociopath tendencies emerged. It was 2002 and she lived in Bernal Heights on Cortland. She spent most of her time in the Mission, just down the hill. After a short time, the guy convinced her that they needed to get married, so they moved back to London. The marriage lasted three months, and Rae returned to her new home—San Francisco. When she came back, she experienced a stretch of housing instability. You could call it "couch surfing," but either way, it was dicey. Six months or so later, things settled. It was easier to live cheaply in the early 2000s, also. A $5 burrito could be a whole day's worth of food. And Rae had befriended enough bartenders that she rarely paid full-price for booze. She describes "The Blackout Triangle" of Killowatt, Delirium, and Dr. Bombay's. She also regularly visited Beauty Bar until that place went downhill. Check back this Thursday for Part 2 with Rae Alexandra. We recorded this episode at Vesuvio in North Beach in February 2026. Photography by Jeff Hunt

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Question: My husband and I finalized our adoption in December 2025, and we're still waiting for our son's birth certificate in the mail. Then we'll need to take it to file for an SSN and wait for that to arrive. How can we file taxes, including our newborn baby, without a Social Security Number for him? (We didn't know we could file for a temporary number with the IRS until it was too late - after his finalization hearing).Resources:The 2025 Adoption Tax Credit (podcast)The Annual Adoption Tax Credit Guide: 2025 EditionIRS.gov: Adoption taxpayer identification numberSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Episode 80:  In this episode, Timalyn covers what an IRS IPIN is, who is eligible to get one, and how it is used.What is an IRS IP PIN?An IRS IP PIN is an Internal Revenue Service Identity Protection Personal Identification Number. The IRS issues these to taxpayers to help protect someone else from filing a tax return with their social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN).The IP PIN is required to determine whether the taxpayer is filing their return electronically or by paper. If the IP PIN is not present for an e-file, the return will be rejected. If it is not present on a paper filing, a delay will be caused until the taxpayer sends in their IP PIN. Anyone who has a SSN  or ITIN and can verify their identity can apply for an IP PIN from the IRS. Parents and legal guardians can also request one for their dependents. This is not limited to minor dependents.How to apply for an IRS IP PINThe fastest way to get an IP PIN is online via your IRS account. If you don't have an account, check out this article Timalyn wrote for people who need an account to access their transcripts: How to Get an IRS Transcript Online in 3 Steps . You cannot use this method if you are applying for a minor dependent.Once logged into your account, you can request an IP PIN from your profile. If you can't verify yourself online, you can apply with an application via Form 15227, Application for Identity Protection Personal Identification Number. To use this method taxpayers must have:A valid SSN or ITINAn adjusted gross income (AGI) under $84,000 (Single) or $168,000 if Married Filing Joint. Access to a telephone If these criteria aren't met the final way to request an IRS IP PIN is in person. An appointment can be made at your local Taxpayer Assistance Center. The IRS has a list of acceptable forms of identification you'll need when going to your appointment. Here is a link to the list - Acceptable Documents to Prove Identity. Key IRS IP PIN things to RememberAn IP PIN is only valid for one calendar year.The IRS issues a new IP PIN via Notice CPO1A unless you've opted out of paper mail. Then it will just be uploaded to your IRS account and is available January - November.Your Federal tax return cannot be filed and processed without your IP PIN Need Tax Help Now?If you need answers to your tax debt questions, book a consultation with Timalyn via her Bowens Tax Solutions website.  Click this link to book a call.Please consider sharing this episode with your friends and family.  There are many people dealing with tax issues, and you may not know about it.  This information might be helpful to someone who really needs it.  As we conclude Episode 80, we encourage you to connect with Timalyn on social media. You'll be able to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and many other podcast platforms.  Remember, Timalyn Bowens is America's Favorite EA, and she's here to fill the tax literacy gap, one taxpayer at a time.  Thanks for listening to today's episode.For more information about tax relief options or filing your taxes, visit https://www.Bowenstaxsolutions.com/ .If you have any feedback or suggestions for an upcoming episode topic, please submit them here:  https://www.americasfavoriteea.com/contact.Disclaimer:  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  It provides a framework and possible solutions for solving your tax problems, but it is not legally binding.  Please consult your tax professional regarding your specific tax situation.

In this gloriously unhinged deep‑dive into the Badlands of advantage play Blackjack, host Mike AP sits down with Chris and Steve for Part 3 of their marathon four‑hour blackjack saga. What starts as a chat about obscure deviations quickly spirals into a full‑blown AP therapy session: bankroll trauma, emotional damage, tribal‑casino war stories, Reddit bans, ploppy encounters, and the eternal truth that blackjack is basically a never‑ending boxing match where the casino is a heavyweight assassin and you're… well… you.The trio break down the real AP lifestyle — the wins, the losses, the “I just lost a house in one shoe” moments, the existential 2 a.m. parking‑lot stare‑downs, and the weird joy of using a deviation you practiced for months. They roast bad games, bad advice, bad risk‑of‑ruin math, and bad casino behavior. They also pitch a heartfelt recruitment ad for women APs (“please, for the love of God, email us”), share tales of side‑bet degeneracy, and explain why giving up your ID too early is the AP equivalent of tattooing your SSN on your forehead.If you love blackjack, advantage play, card counting, casino psychology, EV nerdery, and stories from the trenches, this episode is your buffet. If you're a ploppy… buckle up.SHOW NOTES

Send us fan responses! Ready to run private, bank clean, and keep your identity out of public files? We break down a step-by-step playbook for building an unincorporated association that passes due diligence, opens accounts at major banks, and aligns with your goals for privacy and control. From the first brick—your virtual address, business phone, and professional email—to advanced choices like digital residency in Palau or Estonia, we connect the dots so you can verify identity, access platforms, and scale without relying on a Social Security Number.We get specific about status and structure. You'll hear why national vs citizen language changes how systems view you, how police handbooks and treaty protocols treat foreign nationals, and where common law trust concepts show up in practical banking. Then we move into execution: how to obtain an EIN with “FOREIGN” in the SSN field by fax or mail, and when to use a registered agent to streamline the process. We share the exact documents that make bankers nod—mission statement, bylaws or constitution, trustee roster, indemnity and NDA clauses, meeting minutes, and a clear banking resolution that names authorized signers.To tie it all together, we map the unincorporated association to familiar UBO and business trust models, explain beneficiary options like a nonprofit or 508(c)(1)(A), and show how to keep your operations coherent, compliant, and private. You'll leave with a realistic view of timelines, the tools to prove legitimacy without overexposure, and the confidence to open accounts at institutions like Chase or PNC. If you want a structure that respects your data, secures your funding pathways, and keeps your governance tight, this walkthrough was built for you.If this helped clarify your path, subscribe, share it with a builder who values privacy, and leave a review with your biggest question—what step are you taking next?https://donkilam.com https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

In this episode host Iain Ballantyne talks to guest Steve Kershaw, a former Royal Navy submarine officer, about his amazing career under the sea and his work today helping to bring about the UK'S ‘Hybrid Navy' transformation.Iain kicks off by asking Steve to explain what led him to choose a naval career in the mid-1980s and why it was the engineering side of the Senior Service that appealed most.After talking about his time undergoing Initial Sea Training and being ‘streamed' to the Submarine Service as an engineer, Steve relates how for a short period he returned to the Surface Fleet. He spent time in HMS London, including a foray to Berlin as the infamous Wall dividing East and West came down in late 1989.Steve served in several Royal Navy nuclear-powered hunter killer submarines (SSNs) of the Trafalgar Class, including during the 1991 Gulf War. That boat spent 13 weeks dived in the Mediterranean watching Libya to ensure it did not come into the conflict on the side of Saddam Hussein.Steve also went to sea in the Upholder Class diesel-electric submarine HMS Unicorn for a marathon voyage from the UK to the Indian Ocean and Gulf and back. He reveals to Iain how he found the ‘dirty boat' world aboard Unicorn to be somewhat different to the nukes.While away the UK Government decided to take the four (fairly new) Upholders out of commission, which was a blow. Steve reveals the impact that had on Unicorn's crew. A deployment involving Steve, which hit the headlines for the wrong reasons was that of HMS Tireless as part of Naval Task Group 2000, and which saw a circumnavigation of the world cancelled. The SSN was ‘trapped' in Gibraltar for a year due to serious technical problems and Steve returned home rather than going around the world.Among other things Iain and Steve discuss is his time with Naval Sea Trials Party 30 (NSTP 30) and its work to ensure RN submarine sensors remained on the cutting edge during a continuing contest under the sea.Steve and Iain also discuss how the ‘Hybrid Navy' aims to provide a solution to giving the British fleet of today and tomorrow more mass and presence at sea as part of the new Atlantic Bastion concept.*For more on navies and their activities worldwide, get the magazine! Web site http://bit.ly/wifrmag Also, follow it on X @WarshipsIFR Facebook @WarshipsIFR and Warships IFR TV on YouTube @warshipsifrtv3668 • Steve Kershaw served 21 years in the UK submarine service and has spent the rest of his career consulting in Defence and Security. He has been at PwC for over 15 years and a partner for 11 of them. His primary role is to lead consulting teams working in the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). He is also PwC's Global Security and Defence Sector leader, helping individual territories and multi-national accounts such as NATO to develop and utilise the best that PwC has to offer. He specialises in improving military programmes and procurements and also enterprise-wide transformation.•Iain Ballantyne is the founding and current Editor of ‘Warships IFR' magazine (first published in 1998) along with its ‘Guide to the Royal Navy' (since 2003) and ‘Guide to the US Navy' (since 2018). Iain is also author of the books ‘Hunter Killers' (Orion) and ‘The Deadly Trade' (Weidenfeld & Nicolson), both about submarine warfare, plus ‘Arnhem: Ten Days in The Cauldron' and ‘Bismarck: 24 Hours to Doom' (both published by Canelo). In 2017 Iain was awarded a Fellowship by the British Maritime Foundation, which promotes awareness of the United Kingdom's dependence on the sea and seafarers. Visit his web site Bismarckbattle.com and follow him on X @IBallantyn

Identity theft panic, Epstein updates, and the “boneless wings” court ruling — plus the internet's weirdest debates, relationship semantics, and why modern chaos feels like it's running on dial-up.In this episode of the Chino and Homeboy Podcast we cover:Identity theft / SSN leak scare and why people end up using services like LifeLockEpstein talk (and why it won't stay out of the conversation)The Buffalo Wild Wings “boneless wings” lawsuit (and why this is a national tragedy)Public-decency debates when people do wild stuff in publicThe internet argument of the week: “squirting” vs other terms (kept clinical, but yeah)The origin of the word testicle / testify (wild linguistics rabbit hole)“Dating is like a job interview” — semantics warPlus: relationship violence clip breakdown (Rampage story segment)If you're into current events commentary, internet culture, debates, and unfiltered comedy talk, you're in the right place.Subscribe for more weekly episodes and clips.Links & sources referenced are in the notes (when available).00:00 Intro + start of the madness01:15 SSN leak scare + credit freezes + LifeLock talk06:35 “Boneless wings” = nuggets? Buffalo Wild Wings lawsuit15:40 Aging, eating, and why bone-in is a hazard17:20 Public behavior debate (what counts, what doesn't)25:15 Clinical explainer: fluids, myths, and internet misinformation49:15 Linguistics rabbit hole: “testicle” / “testify” origin1:00:30 Dating / relationship “job interview” argument1:14:10 Rampage clip setup + relationship violence segmentKeenan Homeboy Podcast, Homeboy podcast, identity theft, social security number leaked, credit freeze, LifeLock review, Epstein discussion, boneless wings lawsuit, Buffalo Wild Wings court case, internet culture commentary, relationship debate, dating like a job interview, linguistics etymology, testify testicle origin#podcast #commentary #internetculture #currentevents #comedy #buffalowildwings #identitytheftCHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPSKEYWORDS (for search)HASHTAGS

SSN பொறியியல் கல்லூரி பட்டதாரியான சதீஷ் பழனியப்பன், Institute of Mathematical Sciences பேராசிரியர் ஒருவருடன் இணைந்து, அகழாய்வுகளில் பெறப்படும் பொருட்களிலுள்ள முத்திரைகளை இலகுவில் அடையாளம் காணக்கூடிய செயலி ஒன்றை 2017ஆம் ஆண்டில் உருவாக்கியிருந்தார். இது குறித்து சதீஷ் பழனியப்பன் அவர்களுடன் குலசேகரம் சஞ்சயன் நடத்திய உரையாடலின் மறு ஒலிபரப்பு இது.

SSN reportó un microsismo en Naucalpan Zelenski y Rubio dialogan sobre seguridad y recuperaciónCarlos Castellanos conducirá su espacio informativo nocturnoMás información en nuestro podcast

Se registra microsismo en NaucalpanDetienen a hombre con más de 700 mil dólares en efectivo en SinaloaNueva cita informativa con Carlos Castellanos a las 8:00  p. m.Más información en nuestro Podcast

Activan protocolos en CDMX tras sismoAsí puedes reportar una fuga de gas en CDMXOaxaca revisa afectaciones tras sismoMás información en nuestro Podcast

In this episode of A Canadian Investing in the U.S., Glen sits down with Ali Rostamee to discuss his journey from immigrating to Canada in 2010 to ultimately becoming financially free through real estate. Ali shares how reading Rich Dad Poor Dad shaped his mindset early on, leading him to pursue cash-flowing duplexes in Edmonton before hitting lending limits. That forced him to expand his education through BiggerPockets and explore new strategies like BRRRR, multifamily, and flipping. After realizing Alberta's long recession wasn't supporting appreciation, Ali relocated to Toronto, caught the COVID appreciation wave with successful flips, and reinvested the profits into Hamilton triplexes and fourplexes—ultimately reaching financial independence. Ali then explains why he moved from Canada to the U.S.: access to DSCR asset-based loans, dramatically lower prices, superior data transparency, and a more efficient permitting system. He highlights Cleveland, Charlotte, and Phoenix as his top markets for Canadians—Cleveland for cash flow and Charlotte/Phoenix for appreciation. Glen and Ali dive into the importance of diversification across markets (and countries), different strategies working better in different cities, and how balancing multiple markets helped Ali smooth out downturns. Ali also shares challenges of moving to the U.S. as an Iranian-Canadian—border issues, difficulty getting a phone number or bank account without an SSN, and long-distance property management. He now lives in Washington, D.C., placing him within a day's drive of his key U.S. markets. Ali can be reached on Instagram at @AliRostamee (with two E's).

alex & kev spiral over the results of the Scammys 2026, gag over their Send Help viewings, and discuss the ethics of sharing SSN numbers with others Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SSN registra más de 5 mil réplicas del sismo de enero en Guerrero Plan del ISSSTE incluye consultorios y centros de salud ampliadosOMS ve bajo riesgo de expansión del virus Nipah en IndiaMás información en nuestro podcast

Long before we consciously think about it, we're already making choices. How much to push. When to stay quiet. What feels possible — and what feels off-limits. Most of those decisions aren't random. They're guided by beliefs we've been carrying for years, often without realizing where they came from.This episode of That Greenwich Life is an invitation to slow down and examine those beliefs — especially the ones LIMITING us. So many of the limits we accept as “just the way things are” aren't rooted in truth at all. They're inherited, learned, and reinforced until they feel immovable. But they don't have to be.My guest, Sarah Sadie Newett, is the founder of SSN, an award-winning movement practice studio in Westport that has built a deeply devoted community of people who return week after week — not just for physical results, but for transformation. She has decades of professional experience as a dancer and aerialist and has performed alongside artists including Lady Gaga, The Roots, and Lil' Kim. She has collaborated with major wellness and fashion brands such as Max Mara, Alo Yoga, Rhone, and Beyond Yoga. Through movement and her own journey of sobriety, Sarah helps people challenge long-held assumptions about their bodies and abilities, creating space for confidence, trust, and possibility. Whether working with athletes, creatives, mothers, or high-performing professionals, her clients consistently leave feeling capable of far more than they imagined.This episode is about more than physical flexibility or strength. It's about what becomes possible when beliefs change — not just in thought, but in practice. Because when your beliefs evolve, the way you move through your life evolves with them.Thank You to Our Sponsors: • RMA of New York — our Season 2 Presenting Sponsor and leading fertility care provider • Jack Rabbits Gymnastics and Soccer Club — a beloved children's movement and enrichment space helping kids build confidence, coordination, and joy through play • Room for Paws Pet Resort — a trusted, full-service pet resort providing exceptional care and peace of mind for families and their furry family membersLet's Connect!If this episode inspired you, please follow, rate, and review That Greenwich Life so more women can find these conversations. Follow me on Instagram @DorothyOnTV and check out my website www.DorothyOnTV.com for all updates and TGL merch. And watch this full episode on my Youtube Channel.

"L'attuale assetto del Ssn, senza un cambio di paradigma, non sarà in grado a rispondere ai bisogni in evoluzione della popolazione, guidata dalla demografia, ma anche dalle modifiche nelle strutture sociali", è questa una delle conclusioni del rapporto sulla sanità appena presentato dal Crea (Centro per la Ricerca Economica Applicata in Sanità) dell'università di Tor Vergata.Ne parliamo con ospiti ed ascoltatori.

As we step into a new year, now is the perfect time to start fresh-and that includes safeguarding yourself against tax identity theft. Everyone is at risk of falling victim to tax identity theft, and thousands of Americans are impacted by this crime each year. Fraudsters often target taxpayers early in the year, hoping to take advantage of the busy tax season preparations.  Links: Get started on this year's taxes, consider filing through IRS Free File Guided Tax Software IRS tips for finding a trustworthy tax professional Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.   According to the IRS, tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen personal information, including your Social Security number (SSN), to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. A successful scammer can create an online return using your SSN, even if they don't spell your name right. Once the fraudulent account is established, they can not only use it to file taxes on your behalf and receive your refund but also to receive future payments from the federal government. The criminals are adept at using accounts that funnel money into prepaid debit cards so that it is untraceable and unrecoverable.  Here are five tips to help you avoid becoming the next victim and help protect yourself against tax-related identity theft.  Secure Your Personal Information.  Keep your Social Security number (SSN) or individual tax identification number (ITIN) in a secure location. When asked for these numbers, be skeptical and verify that it is a legitimate need. Additionally, keep your home computer security software up to date, and run regular software updates on your connected devices, including the seemingly less risky ones like smartwatches.  File Your Taxes Early and Securely.  The sooner you submit your tax return, the harder it is for fraudsters to submit a fake one in your name. As soon as you have the necessary documentation, go ahead and take care of this right away. Always file taxes through a reputable service and use a secure internet connection if filing online; avoid transmitting such sensitive information through public Wi-Fi. You may consider filing through IRS Free File Guided Tax Software. If you feel more comfortable relying on a professional to prepare your tax return, choose your tax preparer with care.  Monitor Your Financial Statements, Mail, and Email.  Regularly check account statements for any unusual activity. Your first sign of tax identity theft this season will usually be a letter from the IRS after filing your return, informing you that one has already been filed using your SSN. Year-round, expected payments that are not received are another sign to watch for. Also be mindful of any tax reporting documents from employers you have never worked with. Rather than ignoring them, follow up to ensure someone else hasn't stolen your identity and taken a job using your information.  Communicate with Caution.  Beware of unsolicited emails, phone calls, or text messages asking for personal information, and verify the source before you respond. Remember, the IRS will never initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text, or social media to request personal or financial information, including your taxpayer Identity Protection PIN, nor will they ever threaten lawsuits or arrest.  Create an Online Account at the IRS Website.  Visit the IRS online account website (www.irs.gov) to create your account now and monitor it regularly. While a lot of personal information is required to create the account, once you have done so, you can monitor your tax activity throughout the year, including if a return has been filed in your name. Through your online IRS account, you can then request an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). Once established, the PIN must be included on your federal tax return in order for it to be processed as valid.  Remember, even with all these precautions, tax-related identity theft can still happen. That's why Triangle Credit Union offers Fully Managed Identity Theft Recovery services for Better Checking account holders. If you suspect your identity has been compromised or you suspect identity theft for any reason, Identity Theft Recovery Advocates will help you recover and mitigate any damage. Learn more about Better Checking at trianglecu.org or click the link in the show notes.   If there are any other tips or topics you would like us to cover, let us know at tcupodcast@trianglecu.org. Like and follow our Making Money Personal FB and IG page and look for our sponsor, Triangle Credit Union on social media to share your thoughts.   Thanks for listening to today's Money Tip Tuesday and check out our other tips and episodes on the Making Money Personal podcast.   Have a great day! 

It's New Year's Eve! We hope that you have had a wonderful 2025. As we look ahead to 2026, you may be making resolutions or setting goals for yourself. This is a time we all reflect on what changes we'd like to make. As we ponder these changes, it is important to note that things are changing in the finance world, too, and that there are some changes regarding 401K catch-up contributions. Nate Reineke and Kyle Hoelzle break down what these changes are and how they may impact physicians like you. We also answer your colleagues' questions. It's New Year's Eve. What contributions do people still have time for? An Infectious Disease Doctor in NY asks, “Does it make more sense for us to have separate HSA-eligible plans or one family plan?” A Surgeon in Illinois says “I have a new HSA, can I just leave the old where it's currently at?” A Psychiatrist in New York wonders, “My new employer is letting me choose between being a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor. Which should I choose?” A Family Medicine Doc in Minnesota asks “When opening a solo 401(k) as a sole proprietor, should we use our SSN or get an EIN?” Are you ready to turn worries about taxes and investing into all the money you need for college and retirement? It's time to make a plan and get on track. To find out if we're a match visit physicianfamily.com and click get started or, you can ask a question of your own by emailing podcast@physicianfamily.com. See marketing disclosures at physicianfamily.com/disclosures

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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe [CB][DS] are trying to convince the world high electricity costs are coming from AI and Crypto mining, it is not, its coming from the green new scam. Gas prices are coming way down. The new system Trump is building is getting stronger and stronger. The [CB] will fight back against Trump’s tariff system. The [DS] is pushing back, they want war and they do not want the peace deal. Corruption is being exposed in Ukraine which is putting a lot of pressure on Zelensky, the EU is now funding Ukraine. Soon he will be pushed out or he will sign the peace deal. Trump says its time for election in Ukraine. The [DS] criminal syndicate that they setup in DC under threat by the SC. They will rule that Trump as the right to remove the agencies and people, they are not independent of the Executive Branch, game over. Economy https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1997946755116359938?s=20 thanks to bad energy policy, not data centers. He slammed subsidies for unreliable sources like offshore wind, saying some projects cost $11B for 1GW of intermittent power, versus $1–2B for 24/7 reliable supply. Burgum laid into what he called “climate extremists,” accusing them of prioritizing flashy green experiments over building energy systems that actually work. The result is sky-high bills for electricity that cuts out when the weather does, while lawmakers pat themselves on the back for feel-good “net zero” policies that don't add up. Burgum: “A lot of the higher prices that you’re seeing are not related to the AI data centers. The policy choices of the last 5 years, driven by sometimes climate extremists, were the ones that are driving up the prices you’re seeing.” (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");   That is why I have authorized documentation to impose a 5% Tariff on Mexico if this water isn't released, IMMEDIATELY. The longer Mexico takes to release the water, the more our Farmers are hurt. Mexico has an obligation to FIX THIS NOW. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Gas Prices Drop To Lowest Level In Nearly 5 Years Across US Gasoline prices have dropped to their lowest levels in nearly five years and stand at around $2.90 per gallon on average as of Monday, according to data from GasBuddy, a company that tracks gas prices. “The national average has just slipped below $2.90 per gallon for the first time since May 2, 2021,” GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan wrote in a Sunday post on X.   Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1998037849539846303?s=20 ADP Weekly Employment Report Signals Rebound In Labor Market  the US labor market turned up for the four weeks ending Nov. 22, 2025, private employers added an average of 4,750 jobs a week., according to ADP’s new weekly employment data This week's positive number hints at an upswing in the labor market after four straight weeks of negative pulse estimates, after four straight weeks of losing jobs. This follows the almost unprecedented decline in initial jobless claims last week (which some have argued was impacted by Thanksgiving Week irregularities). Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/1998369537851346975?s=20   “degraded” products that nobody wanted, a terrible idea that slowed Innovation, and hurt the American Worker. That Era is OVER! We will protect National Security, create American Jobs, and keep America's lead in AI. NVIDIA's U.S. Customers are already moving forward with their incredible, highly advanced Blackwell chips, and soon, Rubin, neither of which are part of this deal. My Administration will always put America FIRST. The Department of Commerce is finalizing the details, and the same approach will apply to AMD, Intel, and other GREAT American Companies. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!  Political/Rights https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1998069235734520159?s=20  putting American lives at risk. There are another 4,015 aliens in the custody of an Illinois jurisdiction that ICE is seeking to arrest. Criminal illegal aliens should not be released back onto our streets to terrorize more innocent Americans. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1998407499884511706?s=20 https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/1998416601050161442?s=20 https://twitter.com/FBIDDBongino/status/1998135848546746381?s=20  daily to dismantle the network and all those criminal actors associated with it. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1998400657217257829?s=20 DOGE https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1998127452195852468?s=20   don’t see how they can do that!” “I’ll speak about it later. I’ll get a FULL report on it.” “Europe has to be VERY careful…Europe is going in some BAD directions.” @ElonMusk will win this! Geopolitical https://twitter.com/PM_ViktorOrban/status/1998044051203928212?s=20  Hungary will not implement the measures of the Migration Pact. The rebellion begins! War/Peace https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/1998163342465306883?s=20 https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1998082649425125715?s=20  amid uncertainty about future U.S. involvement. Zelensky met with Macron, Merz, and Starmer to align Europe's position on Ukraine peace talks. The message? If the U.S. steps back, Europe is ready to step up. Macron spoke of “convergence” between Europe, Ukraine, and the U.S., code for: we're not waiting for Trump. Starmer promised “a just and lasting settlement.” Merz framed Ukraine's future as “the destiny of Europe.” This isn't just about Ukraine anymore, it's about Europe's ability to act without Washington.aa the subtext is clear: Europe knows Trump may walk away, and they're preparing for it. Ukraine is only part of the equation, the real test is whether Europe can act without Washington. For the first time since 2022, the center of gravity on Ukraine is shifting eastward, to Paris, Berlin, and London. If Trump wins, the burden of leadership falls on Europe. Today may have been the first test of whether it’s ready https://twitter.com/BRICSinfo/status/1998299398456131611?s=20 What’s The Likelihood Of A NATO-Russian Non-Aggression Pact? Putin recently proposed providing Europe, the majority of whose countries are part of NATO, with formal guarantees that it won't attack. In connection with this, he also assessed that those who fearmonger about Russia are serving the interests of the military-industrial complex and/or trying to bolster their domestic image, which exposed their ulterior motives. In any case, his proposal could hypothetically lead to a NATO-Russian Non-Aggression Pact (NRNAP), but only if the political will exists on both sides Source: zerohedge.com  https://twitter.com/TheOtherSideRu/status/1998356606119981155?s=20   it's not a democracy anymore” https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1998356214384611652?s=20   hold an election, but I would think the Ukrainian people should have that choice. And maybe Zelensky would win. But they haven't had an election in a long time. They talk about a democracy, but it gets to a point where it's not a democracy anymore,” Donald Trump said. As of December 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s approval (or trust) rating in Ukraine has reportedly plummeted due to a major corruption scandal involving leaked “Mindich tapes” tied to his inner circle and energy sector graft. Multiple sources, including Ukrainian media and lawmakers, indicate the rating has dropped by about 40 percentage points in a single week, now sitting at or below 20-25%. Medical/False Flags [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1998187351026348280?s=20 WATCH: Crockett Launches Senate Campaign By Posting Bizarre Compilation of Trump Repeatedly Calling Her ‘Low IQ' FBI Agents Sue Kash Patel After Being Fired Over BLM Support — Claim Kneeling ‘Saved American Lives'   The FBI agents who kneeled during the George Floyd BLM riots were fired on Friday by the FBI. A group of former FBI agents has filed a lawsuit against Director Kash Patel and the federal government after being fired for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. The dozen agents complained that almost immediately upon becoming director of the bureau, Patel began working to terminate all agents who had kneeled in support of the movement. The lawsuit also claims the agents would not have been fired had they had the same perceived political affiliations as those involved in the January 6th protests. Source: thegatewaypundit.com The FBI, as a U.S. federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Justice (DOJ), is required to maintain political neutrality and impartiality in its operations and public actions. It does not take official political stands or engage in activism, as its mission focuses on enforcing federal laws without partisan bias. Individual FBI employees (including agents) are subject to strict restrictions under the Hatch Act, which prohibits most forms of partisan political activity to ensure a neutral federal workforce. FBI personnel are classified as “further restricted” employees, meaning they face additional limitations compared to most other federal workers. Key Prohibitions for FBI EmployeesThese apply at all times (on or off duty) unless otherwise noted, with the goal of preventing any appearance of political influence or coercion: Taking a partisan political stand: They may not endorse or oppose candidates for partisan office or political parties in advertisements, broadcasts, campaign literature, speeches at partisan events, or similar materials if done in coordination with a candidate, party, or partisan group.     Pushing partisan activism: Active participation in partisan political management or campaigns is banned, including organizing rallies/caucuses, promoting/selling tickets to fundraising events, addressing partisan gatherings in support of/opposition to candidates, or driving voters to polls in coordination with partisan entities. They cannot use their official authority to interfere with elections or solicit/discourage political activity from individuals with business before the DOJ/FBI. Permitted Activities for FBI EmployeesWhile heavily restricted, some non-active or non-partisan actions are allowed, primarily off-duty: . https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1998131089542713808?s=20   million in fees from Fani Willis's office after she was disqualified for an improper relationship with a special prosecutor. The Georgia Supreme Court removed her permanently in September, opening the door for all 19 defendants to file similar reimbursement claims. The total cost could dwarf Trump's alone and stands as a humiliating rebuke of Willis's partisan prosecution. The blowback is now financial as well as legal. https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1998354564790284308?s=20 notice. 18 of them are still actively covered. September 2025. Monthly payout: over $10,000. GAO’s just…monitoring them. Because apparently nobody at HHS has. No SSN? Fine. No proof of citizenship? Whatever. No income documentation? Come on in. GAO literally wrote in their report: “[We] did not provide documentation yet received coverage.” They’re not even hiding it – they got benefits with nothing. The system just said yes. Now check the real-world damage. In 2023, 29,000 Social Security numbers somehow got used for multiple full-year coverage plans. By 2024? That jumped to 68,000. Someone’s running the same number through the machine twice, three times, however many times it takes, and the alarms aren’t going off. Then there’s the $94 million that went to dead people in 2023. Not “accounts tied to people who died recently and the paperwork hasn’t caught up” – straight up deceased recipients. Death certificates filed, funerals held, checks still clearing. But here’s the really wild part: GAO tried to track $21 billion in subsidies from 2023 back to actual Social Security numbers. Couldn’t do it. 21 billion dollars just floating out there with no clear connection to who’s supposed to be getting it. The system allows multiple enrollments per SSN “to help ensure actual SSN-holder can enroll in cases of identity theft or data entry errors.” In other words: we built in workarounds so generous that fraud looks identical to legitimate use. Now Congress is fighting over whether to extend these enhanced COVID subsidies past December 31. Cost to keep them? $30 billion annually. 24 million people enrolled, over 90% getting subsidies. Without extension, premiums spike overnight and 22 million people might lose coverage. Republicans looking at GAO’s findings saying: this is exactly why we shouldn’t pour another $30B into a system that can’t tell fake accounts from real ones. Democrats saying: you’re going to kick 22 million people off insurance because less than 1% is fraud? Both sides kinda have a point. Yeah, the fraud’s under 1% of total enrollees. But when you’re burning $30B yearly and literally cannot verify where $21B went, “less than 1%” stops sounding so minor. Senate vote coming this week. Expected to fail. Which means scramble for short-term extension, fight continues into 2026 budget battles, and absolutely nothing changes about fraud controls. Because here’s what nobody wants to say out loud: the system isn’t designed to catch fraud. It’s designed to maximize enrollment. When your mandate is “get people covered,” asking too many questions becomes the enemy. Verification slows things down. Documentation creates barriers. Better to let a few fake accounts slip through than risk denying real people who need coverage. So GAO’s 18 fictional enrollees will keep collecting their $10K monthly until someone at HHS manually shuts them down. Which requires someone at HHS to actually read GAO reports. Which requires someone at HHS to care more about fraud than enrollment numbers. Don’t hold your breath. By next year, GAO will run the same test. Find the same results. Write the same warnings. And Congress will have the same fight about whether feeding money into a system that can’t track where it goes is compassionate policy or expensive theater. Meanwhile, somewhere in America, a completely imaginary person just got their subsidized premium renewed for 2026. https://twitter.com/chad_mizelle/status/1998194850324222006?s=20  clown show. Ignore him. In the meantime, Congress needs to start acting like a co-equal branch and initiate its own inquiry into Boasberg. President Trump's Plan Alina Habba Resigns as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey After Courts Rule Against Her Appointment Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's pick to serve as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, has resigned from her role following a federal court's ruling to uphold a lower court's decision that she was not “lawfully” appointed to the office. The news was announced Monday by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who said she was “saddened to accept Alina's resignation”: https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/1998102734680318084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1998102734680318084%7Ctwgr%5E61a3e334e8e6099ea26f7cf5005134be5bf746cd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breitbart.com%2Ft%2Fassets%2Fhtml%2Ftweet-5.html1998102734680318084 Habba intends to return to the U.S. attorney's office if that occurs, Bondi added, noting that she will be continuing with the DOJ as a senior advisor. Source: breitbart.com Do Not Mistake Compliance For Surrender” – Alina Habba Steps Down As Acting US Attorney For New Jersey    Habba's statement Monday said “do not mistake compliance for surrender”. https://twitter.com/AlinaHabba/status/1998101999024550125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1998101999024550125%7Ctwgr%5Ec3b83e0f57525961eabb9975a6e4dab69d0d73c0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerohedge.com%2Fpolitical%2Fdo-not-mistake-compliance-surrender-alina-habba-steps-down-acting-us-attorney-new-jersey Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/JoeLang51440671/status/1998202248636072142?s=20  Ketanji Brown Jackson claimed the president should have no power to fire expert bureaucrats. She said economists, PhDs, scientists, & transportation officials should operate beyond presidential reach. Such a view would carve the heart out of Article II & cement rule by permanent insiders rather than elected leadership. Jackson's theory elevates the deep state over the voters who choose a president. That is a constitutional revolution in plain sight. https://twitter.com/AwakenedOutlaw/status/1998116399190036973?s=20   Furthermore, the same logic would apply to the Federal Reserve, IMO. In fact, that’s almost certainly where this is going. Justice Kavanaugh: “I want to give you a chance to deal with the hard hypothetical. When both Houses of Congress and the President are controlled by the same party, they create a lot of these independent agencies or extend some of the current independent agencies into these kinds of situations so as to thwart future Presidents of the opposite party https://twitter.com/nayibbukele/status/1894547479367938142?s=20 https://twitter.com/Rothbard1776/status/1998162884455522528?s=20 https://twitter.com/MJTruthUltra/status/1998149963835191541?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1998129151857848575?s=20   where you have Dem Senators, they won’t approve him! This gentlemen’s agreement [blue slip] has lasted TOO LONG. It means you can’t appoint a GOP US Attorney!” “In VA, NJ, CA, a US Attorney or judge…the only people you can get by are Democrats because they put a HOLD ON IT!” “It only takes one senator! If they are Democrat, they won’t approve it.” “All because GRASSLEY with his BLUE SLIP stuff won’t let anybody go by! And by the way, Democrats have violated blue slip!” Susie Wiles: Trump Will Campaign for 2026 Midterms ‘Like It's 2024 Again' White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles revealed that President Donald Trump will get out and “campaign like it's 2024 again” for the 2026 midterm elections. Wiles went on to explain that “in the midterms, it's not about who's sitting at the White House,” but about localizing the election and keeping “the federal officials out of it.” “We're actually going to turn that on its head,” Wiles shared. “And, put him on the ballot because so many of those low propensity voters are Trump voters. And, we saw, a week ago Tuesday, what happens when he's not on the ballot and not active. So, I haven't quite broken it to him yet, but he's going to campaign like it's 2024 again.” Source: breitbart.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

In the wake of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, millions of Americans are left wondering what comes next for their healthcare. Professor Miranda Yaver breaks down what fueled the shutdown, why the Affordable Care Act is once again under strain, and what rising healthcare costs will mean for families, healthcare providers, and entire communities. She also previewed her forthcoming book, Coverage Denied, which examines the impact of coverage denials to patient health.    For more on this topic: Read Yaver's op-ed in MSNBC: Republicans are trying to turn their attacks on Obamacare into self-fulfilling prophecies  Read her SSN brief: How Health Insurance Denials Induce Administrative Burdens, and How to Fix It  Check out her book, Coverage Denied: How Health Insurers Drive Inequality in the United States, which will be published March 2026  

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Terri Couser is an entrepreneur, coach, and Board-Certified Credit Consultant with two degrees from Villanova University. Her career began at TransUnion, where she updated thousands of credit profiles, sparking her passion for real estate and helping others build financial stability through home buying, selling, and property management. Through her Wealth Building Ministry, Terri empowers individuals and youth to create generational wealth and LEGACY, partnering with organizations like the Philadelphia Education Fund and Year Up for panels and speaking events. Today, Terri teaches people nationwide how to leverage credit to build wealth, start businesses, and achieve financial freedom. She has grown her company into a national brand, partnered with global influencers, launched Credit Leverage Lifestyle and "The Winner's Circle" community, and hosts Major Impact on The CW's CONNECT Network to help women entrepreneurs master money and investing. During the show we discussed: The inspiration behind creating Credit Leveraged Lifestyle. How credit leverage helps break generational debt cycles. Why the credit repair industry is full of misinformation. Common credit myths people still believe. How bureau experience gives an edge in credit consulting. Risks of following bad online credit advice. First steps in starting a credit-building or repair journey. Key differences between personal and business credit. How to build business credit without using a personal SSN. Biggest mistakes with credit utilization and DTI. How Board and Credit Score Certification set you apart. Results clients see from your programs. Why understanding credit reports and scores matters. How better credit unlocks major financial opportunities. What's included in the 90-module Credit Leveraged Lifestyle course. Resource: https://www.creditleveragedlifestyle.com/  

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Several clues in today's crossword gave both cohosts reason to pause. Most notably we had a debut at 6D, Aesthetic associated with classical literature and vintage fashion, DARKACADEMIA; we also had the mysterious 1D, Cool, in streaming slang, POG; and we were intrigued to discover 62D, ID whose lowest possibility is 001-01-0001, SSN. In addition to these fascinating clues, we have a fascinating fact, in honor of Fun Fact Friday. Ever wonder what happened to telegrams? Tune in, and find out!Show note imagery: A delicious dirt pudding, featuring, of course, an OREOCOOKIE, yum!We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Send us a textThe Krewe has special whiskies, to quote Robb Report, the Redemption 18 year old bourbon is better than Pappy! We'll put it to the test.In the course of this week, we'll talk about the revelations around SSN#'s on the terrorist watch list, The Clinton Foundation, Media organizations getting paid BEFORE they do interviews, and we'll Ring the bell, because Implicit Bias was RIGHT AGAIN!Don't miss this fun episode of your Implicit Bias Radio!Support the show

Well, well, WELL! We are BACK after a COLOSSAL hiatus to see the netball landscape changed so much and WOW do we have a show (including Abbey's little one giving a cameo for a minute or two!). We go all IN on the 2026 SSN teams! Who do we think is the best? Who do we think is a DARK HORSE? 

As access to abortion and contraception are curtailed across much of the U.S., Professor Lina-Maria Murillo explains that today's reproductive rights debates are part of a much longer story. Her research in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands show how race and power have always influenced who can get care and who cannot. She connects how earlier attempts to control women's bodies still shape current laws and discussions, and she shares what history can teach us about defending reproductive freedom now. For more on this topic:  Check out Murillo's book, Fighting for Control: Power, Reproductive Care, and Race in the US-Mexico Borderlands Read her perspective in the Washington Post: Before Roe v. Wade, U.S. residents sought safer abortions in Mexico Read her SSN brief: Reproductive Freedom along the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands  

The number of people held in immigration detention centers in the U.S. has exploded in recent years, reaching record highs under multiple administrations. And thanks to the Republican-led budget bill that became law in July, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has seen a major influx of federal funding, further fueling the expansion of detentions. Professor Nancy Hiemstra explains how detention became a multi-billion-dollar industry, breaking down who profits, who pays, and how communities across the country, not just along the border, have become tied to detention economies.  For more on this topic: Check out Hiemstra's book with co-author Deirdre Conlon, Immigration Detention Inc.: The Big Business of Locking up Migrants Read the op-ed they co-authored in Newsweek: People Will Die at Alligator Alcatraz Read their SSN brief: How Expanded Migrant Detention Drives Profiteering and Leads to Tougher Immigration Policies  

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