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Criminals are increasingly exploiting AI-powered voice cloning technology to deceive victims, especially elderly individuals, into transferring money by mimicking the voices of family members. Experts recommend families adopt unique, hard-to-guess safe words as a simple yet effective security measure against these scams.

The House is expected to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act this week, a bipartisan bill that would restore full Social Security benefits to workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a recent attempt by the Freedom Caucus to derail the effort. The bill has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans, and if passed, would take effect for benefits payable after December 2023.

Microsoft invested $1.6 billion to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, marking a significant shift in the industry and highlighting the growing role of Big Tech in clean energy solutions. This move, along with similar investments by Google and Amazon, signals a potential renaissance for nuclear power, driven by the need for reliable and clean energy to fuel AI data centers and combat climate change.

Amidst stock market uncertainty and inflation exceeding the Federal Reserve's target, savers are seeking ways to protect their money. Three smart options include long-term CDs with guaranteed returns, high-yield savings accounts offering flexibility, and money market accounts with check-writing capabilities and high interest rates.

President Trump's plan to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport suspected gang members, including to Guantanamo Bay, without due process, has sparked controversy and is likely to face legal challenges. This unprecedented application of the wartime law outside of an active conflict raises concerns about due process and civil liberties.