Some Social Security number requests are not optional. Federal reporting systems rely on the SSN as a primary identifier. Employment offers the clearest example. Employers collect your SSN to report wages and file taxes, including Form W-2 submissions. The Social Security Administration credits your earnings record with it. The IRS uses it to match payroll taxes with reported income. Federal agencies also require your SSN when you apply for certain benefits or meet tax obligations....
As U.S. and Israeli military pressure on Iran intensifies, and President Donald Trump signals support for Kurdish forces, Kurdish opposition groups along the country’s western frontier tell Fox News Digital they are watching closely for an opportunity to strike back against the Islamic Republic, which they have fought for decades. Kako Aliyar, a member of the leadership committee of the Kurdish opposition party Komala, told Fox News Digital from an undisclosed location in Iraq that...
House GOP leaders have asked embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to drop his bid for re-election. ‘The Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Congressman Tony Gonzales’s conduct, and we urge them to act expeditiously. Congressman Gonzales has said he will fully cooperate with the investigation,’ the statement by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and other top Republicans reads. ‘We have encouraged him to address these very serious allegations directly with his constituents and his colleagues....
In the digital age, we spend a massive amount of time talking about the “cloud,” remote workflows, and virtual collaboration. We obsess over the software that keeps our teams connected. However, for those of us who still maintain physical headquarters, retail spaces, or industrial hubs, there’s a physical reality that often goes unaddressed. The environment we build around our people is a silent partner in our success or failure. But have you ever walked into...
Every year, major sporting events capture national attention. Stadiums fill, viewing figures rise, and social media feeds become saturated with highlights and commentary. But beyond the excitement, there is a bigger question worth asking. What do these events actually do for the UK economy? Cheltenham is a prime example. While it is known for world-class racing, its influence stretches far beyond the track. From hospitality and retail to technology and media, the ripple effects are...
Europe is ramping up its nuclear defenses, as France expands its arsenal and Poland signals interest in closer nuclear coordination with allies. ‘I have decided to increase the numbers of warheads of our arsenal,’ French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday. He also said France will no longer disclose the size of its nuclear arsenal, reversing previous transparency. ‘To be free, one needs to be feared,’ the French president concluded. France’s shift comes as Europe faces...
Creating content for YouTube, TikTok, Reels is more challenging than ever. As a content creator in the UK, you’re under constant pressure to produce high-quality videos quickly, consistently, and without burning out. The demand for fresh, engaging content is high, and every video has to stand out. But how can you keep up with these demands without sacrificing quality? That’s where Loova comes in. This powerful tool is helping UK content creators create content faster...
The highest-ranking Minnesotan in Congress is calling for a deeper investigation into allegations that leaders in his state government knowingly ignored evidence of welfare fraud, and he called for those leaders to even face incarceration if proven true. ‘People are sick and tired of elected officials having a double standard, being treated differently than they are. They’re held accountable for things that they should be held accountable for, when their elected officials are not,’ House...
I spent decades inside the Pentagon watching technology reshape warfare. I saw precision munitions change the battlefield. I watched satellites compress decision cycles. But nothing compares to what is happening now. Artificial intelligence has moved the lab to the kill chain. And the showdown between Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and AI firm Anthropic is not a contract dispute. It is the opening battle over who controls the most powerful military technology of the 21st...
Iran launched a new wave of attacks on Thursday, with explosions reported in the region and Tehran threatening that the U.S. would ‘bitterly regret’ sinking an Iranian warship. Iran’s strikes on Thursday targeted Israel, American bases and countries in the region. Israel announced multiple incoming missile attacks as air raid sirens blared in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense on Thursday said Iran used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in an attack on Nakhchivan...
