Author: Pradeep Krishna

A lawsuit filed against President Donald Trump targets a new social media platform called Truth Social that would enable users to see his posts more quickly than on other platforms, including those that could influence financial markets. Trump was sued Wednesday by the Intercept and the nonprofit, Freedom of the Press Foundation, over the service’s “extraordinary, corrupt and unconstitutional” nature. The groups say the Truth Social offering is unconstitutional because it takes the public’s access to statements from the president away from them. They also say it infringes on the Fifth Amendment right to be free from government preferentialism for…

Earlier this year, Drake released three albums on the same day: ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR. The three projects went on to occupy the top three positions on the Billboard 200 in that order. Drake may have a tough public image, but a “goth baddie” streamer appeared to bring out a playful side of the rapper during his latest livestream. In a moment from Drake’s Saturday, Aug. 8, Kick livestream that has since gone viral, content creator Lin Lamar, better known online as Pinkchyu, got the rapper to bark like a dog while they were filming his “20-v-1” dating show. During the clip,…

Social Security is issuing another payment of monthly benefits this week, and the money will arrive for those who are eligible on Monday, Aug. 3.Over 70 million Americans receive Social Security benefits, but the date of the benefit is determined by the type of benefit and the age at which a person began receiving benefits. You May Like: Social Security COLA 2027 Forecast Revised Lower After Inflation Cools Who Will Receive Social Security Payments on August 3? The August 3 payment is scheduled for: The SSA suggests waiting 3 business days before reaching out with a delayed payment. How Much…

Disclosure: Prices may change at any time. Please check the latest price on Amazon before purchasing. As an Amazon Associate, TheWestNews.com may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. In 2026, the top laptops under $500 are definitely a thing to behold. You don’t need to compromise on performance, screen size, or battery life again. The price of a laptop that you can afford has risen significantly, and there is a lesser difference between a $500 laptop and a $1000 laptop than ever before. However, not all of the low-cost laptop computers are worth purchasing. There are…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has delivered a historic opening at the box office, earning an estimated $360 million in North America during its debut weekend and setting a new domestic opening weekend record. According to revised studio estimates reported by multiple Hollywood trade publications, the latest Marvel and Sony release surpassed the previous record of $357 million, which was set by Avengers: Endgame in 2019. The updated figure also exceeded early weekend projections, which had estimated the film would finish with approximately $355 million domestically. Worldwide Opening Nears $1 Billion The film also posted strong results internationally, collecting an estimated…

The Social Security COLA 2027 Forecast is revised downward due to inflation cooling. One of the biggest annual benefit hikes in recent years remains possible for millions of Americans who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, but new inflation data has brought down expectations for the 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Initial projections had called for a benefit rise of just under 5%, but the revised figures are more conservative after inflation was reduced in June. Why the COLA Forecast Has Changed Now, independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson says the COLA for 2027 is 3.7%…

LeBron James’s decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers for his next NBA move came as a surprise to most people, even for the city itself, which broke into a frenzy when the news was announced. Few reactions seemed to resonate with the emotions of Philly better than Dawn Staley’s did when LeBron James announced the next chapter of his legendary NBA career would be with the 76ers.The South Carolina women’s basketball head coach and Philadelphia native hailed the blockbuster signing soon after the announcement was made Friday. It was one of the biggest storylines in the NBA for weeks leading up to James’s decision, as people anxiously awaited to find out where the…

The Powerball jackpot continued to climb after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing. With no jackpot winner, the grand prize now rolls over to an estimated $600 million for the next drawing scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026. While the jackpot went unclaimed, thousands of players still walked away with prizes across the country. Powerball Winning Numbers for July 22, 2026 The winning numbers for the Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Powerball drawing were: 4 – 5 – 22 – 50 – 58Powerball: 1 Players should check their tickets carefully, as matching smaller combinations can still result…

Funko Unveils 2026 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Bundle Featuring 20 Limited-Edition Collectibles The San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026 Exclusive Bundle from Funko has been officially announced, offering collectors the chance to get all of the Funko.com exclusives at once. Packaging all 20 SDCC 2026 exclusive collectibles into one limited-edition bundle, the collection is designed to give fans who don’t want to risk missing out on this year’s highly anticipated releases. The limited edition bundle will be priced at £472.00 and will only be offered on Funko.com and as part of the company’s Funko Fan Rewards Drawing. Looking to add these SDCC exclusives to your collection? Browse…

It’s simply easier than ever to place an order for your favorite food, but service charges and delivery fees can easily start to pile up. Thankfully, Uber Eats still has some deals for customers to save money on food delivery. There are a variety of ways to save during July 2026, from your first order to making the switch to an Uber One membership and even for those who are just searching for restaurant-specific discounts.This month’s offers include new user discounts, referral prizes, free delivery offers, student discounts, and continuing benefits on Uber One. Certain discounts are also applied automatically…