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The House is expected to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act this week, a bipartisan bill that would repeal provisions reducing benefits for workers who also receive other pensions, despite a recent attempt by the Freedom Caucus to block the effort. The bill has garnered significant support and, if passed, would take effect for benefits payable after December 2023.

Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, traded under the ticker DJT, experienced a sudden plunge on Tuesday, leading to a brief halt in trading on Wall Street. The volatility in DJT shares is seen as a reflection of Trump's chances of winning the November 5 presidential election, with the stock viewed as a proxy for his odds.

The Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, returned to Romania on March 4th, 2023, to face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang for sexual exploitation. Despite denying all charges, they remain under judicial control and face additional legal battles in both Romania and the United Kingdom.

Medicare Part B premiums will increase by 6% in 2025, with the standard monthly premium rising to $185.00. This increase is due to projected price changes and assumed utilization increases, and will impact both the standard premium and the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) for wealthier Americans.

London's Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest, was forced to close for a full day due to a nearby electrical substation fire, causing significant travel disruption for an estimated 200,000 passengers and impacting 1,350 flights. Despite the closure, Heathrow remains among the top five busiest airports globally and holds the title of the world's best-connected airport.