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Discord is facing criticism after moving forward with age verification requirements, with users raising concerns about privacy, data security, and how identity documents or facial scans will be handled. Critics argue the measures could expose sensitive personal information, while supporters say platforms must do more to protect minors. Debate is spreading across social media as the rollout continues.
- 2Military data breach exposes service members' Social Security numbers▼Letter: Military data breach exposes service members’ SSNs
A published letter raises alarm over a military data breach that exposed service members' Social Security numbers, putting personnel at heightened risk of identity theft and fraud. The letter calls attention to how sensitive personal data was handled and urges accountability from the military and stronger safeguards to protect those affected.
- 32027 Social Security COLA projection points to higher benefits●2027 Social Security Inflation Adjustment: Every benefit and payment that will increase with the latest COLA projection
Early projections for the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment suggest Social Security benefits and related payments will rise with inflation. The COLA, set annually by the Social Security Administration based on inflation data, affects retirement, disability and survivor payments for tens of millions of Americans. Outlets are listing which benefits and payments would increase under the latest estimate, though official figures are months away.
- 4Europe's far right feeds on a deep sense of loss●Far right far from right: Europe’s radicalism feeds on deep sense of loss
European far-right movements are gaining ground by appealing to voters' feelings of loss — of status, identity and economic security — rather than simply winning them over with policy. Commentators argue that understanding this emotional root is key to explaining radicalism's rise across the continent and the growing challenge it poses to mainstream politics.