National Interest
America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day
America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day Heavy is the tiny head that wears the crown. Olivia and Liam have once again taken the top spots as America’s most popular baby names, according to a new report released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. The SSA dropped its 2024 Most Popular Baby Names list on Friday, May 9, based on official Social Security card applications from the past year.  The agency has released the rankings every year since 1997, making it one of the most-watched baby name lists in the country. For the sixth straight year, families chose Olivia and Liam in 202…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
REAL ID Enforcement Set To Start Nationwide: Here's When REAL ID Enforcement Set To Start Nationwide: Here's When REAL ID Enforcement Set To Start Nationwide: Here's When
Real ID Enforcement Set To Start Nationwide: Here's When Travelers will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license—or another approved form of identification—to board commercial flights and access federal facilities under updated security requirements. Enforcement begins Wednesday, May 7. Passed in 2005 in response to 9/11 Commission recommendations, the REAL ID Act established tougher security standards for state-issued licenses and ID cards. REAL ID credentials will be essential for domestic air travel, entering federal buildings, and accessing certain restricted facilities. TSA Administrator David Pekoske said, “Identity verification is …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
REAL ID Enforcement Set To Begin Nationwide: Here's When REAL ID Enforcement Set To Begin Nationwide: Here's When REAL ID Enforcement Set To Begin Nationwide: Here's When
Real ID Enforcement Set To Begin Nationwide: Here's When Travelers and those accessing federal facilities will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another approved form of identification under new security requirements. The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005 in response to 9/11 Commission recommendations, requires stricter security standards for state-issued licenses and ID cards.  These credentials will be essential for boarding commercial flights, entering federal buildings, and accessing certain restricted facilities. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske emphasized the importance of compliance, …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Holiday Deals Or Fraud? IRS Issues Warning For These Scams Holiday Deals Or Fraud? IRS Issues Warning For These Scams Holiday Deals Or Fraud? IRS Issues Warning For These Scams
Holiday Deals Or Fraud? IRS Issues Warning For These Scams As the holiday shopping season begins, the IRS reminds everyone that it’s not just your credit card balance you need to watch — it’s also your personal information. As part of its ninth annual National Tax Security Awareness Week, the IRS is warning taxpayers about a rise in holiday scams.  The scammers aren’t interested in gifts under your tree; they’re after your Social Security number and financial information instead. Here’s how scammers are getting creative—and how you can stay safe: Phishing Emails: Be wary of emails pretending to be from reputable retailers, shipping companie…

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by Joe Lombardi
New City, NY
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Orange & Rockland Warns Customers About Uptick In Scam Attempts Orange & Rockland Warns Customers About Uptick In Scam Attempts Orange & Rockland Warns Customers About Uptick In Scam Attempts
Orange & Rockland Warns Customers About Uptick In Scam Attempts Orange & Rockland customers beware: there are scammers trying to ruin your holiday season. The company announced a significant increase in customers being targeted by impostors claiming to be from Orange & Rockland and demanding immediate payment of a bill. The scammers tell customers their power will be shut off if they do not make the payment, the company said. Scam callers fraudulently claiming to be from Orange & Rockland often tell a customer that service is going to be shut off due to unpaid bills unless the customer purchases a pre-paid card or arranges for a transfer via…

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by Sam Barron