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A new 'Moana' sets sail with Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson
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Mayor Johnson names Dr. Garth Walker to lead Chicago Department of Public Health
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has named Dr. Garth Walker as his choice to lead the Chicago Department of Public Health, putting the current chief medical officer of Rush Health in line to become the city's next public health commissioner.
Nicolas Johnson, Son of Entertainment Attorney Matt Johnson, Dies at 28
The Morehouse College graduate was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Sherman Oaks on July 1.
Nicolas Johnson Dead: Son of Hollywood Attorney Matt Johnson Was 28
The Morehouse College graduate was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Sherman Oaks on July 1.
Johnson reveals why City Hall abandoned its $3.2B bid for parking meters
Mayor Brandon Johnson disclosed new details about Chicago's $3.2 billion bid to buy back the parking meter system and why City Hall ultimately walked away ahead of a key City Council vote.
Two RWJBarnabas Health Children's Hospitals Named Among Newsweek's Best Children's Hospitals for 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (BMSCH)and Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, (CHoNJ) both part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health have been recognized among Newsweek's Best Children's Hospitals for 2026.
Lane Johnson’s longevity remains crucial to Eagles’ title hopes
At 36 years old, Lane Johnson continues to prove that elite offensive linemen don't always follow the NFL's aging curve.
Michigan GOP governor hopefuls square off tonight in televised debate
The three men hoping to be the Republican nominee for governor will square off tonight in their first televised debate together.
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
Johnson and his late wife and high school sweetheart, Joan, started Johnson Products in 1954 on Chicago’s South Side after securing a $250 loan.
Eight Health Professionals Selected for RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program at the National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today named the 2026-2027 class of RWJF Health Policy Fellows. Beginning
Mayor Brandon Johnson taps new public health commissioner
Dr. Garth Walker is the chief medical officer at Rush Health. He would replace Dr. Olusimbo Ige, who resigned in May. His appointment requires City Council approval.
Mayor Brandon Johnson taps new public health commissioner
Dr. Garth Walker is the chief medical officer at Rush Health. He would replace Dr. Olusimbo Ige, who resigned in May. His appointment requires City Council approval.
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family.
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
George E. Johnson Sr. was a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange. His family says he died Monday...
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
CHICAGO (AP) — George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99…
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
CHICAGO (AP) — George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age …
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
George E.
Dr. Landon Johnson named Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Landon Johnson assistant vice president for business affairs. Johnson joins Southeastern after serving as senior accounting manager for construction accounting and fixed assets with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, where he als
George E. Johnson, founder of pioneering Black hair products company, dead at 99
George E. Johnson, the pioneering Chicago entrepreneur whose eponymous company transformed Black hair care in the U.S. died on Monday at age 99.
NYC health officials warn of Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Park area
New York City health officials report a surge of 23 Legionnaires' disease cases on the Upper East Side. Dr. Stephanie Widmer joins 'Fox & Friends' to detail critical outbreak warning signs and discuss biohacker Bryan Johnson's autoimmune diagnosis.
How did Bryan Johnson end up with an autoimmune disease?
What Bryan Johnson’s autoimmune gastritis diagnosis says about the limits of health tracking and longevity science.
George Johnson, pioneering Black entrepreneur, dies at 99
George Johnson, whose hair-care empire was the first Black-owned company on the American Stock Exchange, aided the rise of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the dance show "Soul Train."
George E. Johnson, Who Built a Black Hair-Care Empire, Dies at 99
Mr. Johnson’s hair product company, a longtime sponsor of “Soul Train,” was the first Black-owned company listed on a major American stock exchange.
Inside the GOP border security feud derailing Trump’s agenda in Congress
Speaker Mike Johnson had just delivered President Donald Trump his biggest legislative win of the year, but as he sat in his office in mid-June surrounded by a group of furious senior Republicans, the mood was sour.
Ben Johnson's Run Game Keeps Bears' Offense Flexible and Explosive
Speaker Johnson says House will pass Trump’s voter ID bill through arduous process after GOP revolt
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to move quickly to advance President Donald Trump’s signature voter ID legislation through the arduous budget reconciliation process once the House returns to Washington, downplaying the heightened tensions within the GOP after he sent lawmakers home early for the holidays after a few Republicans brought the floor to a halt.
Science National Honor Society hosts this year’s induction
CLARK — On Thursday evening, April 23, Arthur L. Johnson High School welcomed 23 new inductees into the
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ onstage at WAC
A touring company brings “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” (a jukebox musical featuring tunes from Jacques Offenbach to Lady Gaga with a book by John Logan, based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film) to Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guest list: Every celebrity spotted at the star-studded MSG celebration
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden drew a star-studded guest list, from Selena Gomez and Bradley Cooper to Dakota Johnson and Ed Sheeran. Here's who was spotted arriving.
Marshawn Lynch, Edgerrin James bring back Ice Bucket Challenge to support Chris Johnson after ALS diagnosis
Providing Outdoor Science Education
Science Kids was one of 15 nonprofits that received funding from the Sheridan-Johnson Counties Local Board of the Wyoming Community Foundation as part of their spring competitive grant cycle. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more. Science Kids in Sheridan started in 2009. The nonprofit provides outdoor, hands-on science education and summertime classes for youth ages […]
Why you should wash new clothes before wearing; signs that you are aging well; effective leadership in health care; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Jami Miller, MD, Professor of Clinical Dermatology, and David Gaston, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, are quoted in a Southern Living piece about the importance of washing new clothes before wearing them. Dyes, chemicals, mold and bacteria are all potential troublemakers lurking around your new duds. Parul Goyal, MBBS, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, was quoted in a Huff Post story outlining signs that you are aging well. Tae Kon Kim, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was interviewed by Healio for a story headlined, “Effective leadership in health care ‘starts with listening.’” AAMC News reporter Patrick Boyle interviewed Wes Ely, MD, Professor of Medicine and Critical Care, for a story about ICU delirium. PharmaVoice reporter Kelly Bilodeau interviewed Romney Humphries, PhD, Vice Chair and Executive Medical Director, Clinical Services, for a story about the CDC’s new data that shows an alarming increase in the prevalence of a gene that can make “nightmare bacteria” significantly harder to treat. American Community Media interviewed William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, for a piece about Ebola that was reused by several media outlets around the U.S., including The Mississippi Link. Stacie Dusetzina, PhD, Professor of Health Policy, was quoted by The Independent in a story about how Medicare will soon cover weight-loss drugs. Courtney Schadt, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, was interviewed by Tennessean reporter Beth Warren, about tanning safety and tanning fads circulating social media. WKRN News 2 interviewed Amanda Peltier, MD, Professor of Neurology, about the correlation between head trauma and ALS following the diagnosis of former Titans running back Chris Johnson.
Politics complicate push for year-round E15, Iowa Farm Bureau president says
Questions loom over the status of E15 legislation in the U.S. Senate. “Mixed signals is very accurate.” Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson says he’s heard members of Congress say E15 can’t pass on its own, while others say it can. “So when you look at the makeup of the Senate, I do think we […]
Dwayne Johnson Faces Backlash for Staying Quiet on Politics
Dwayne Johnson is being called out by George Takei, Wil Wheaton and other Hollywood voices for his decision to stay quiet on politics.
Speaker Johnson loses key vote as House GOP leaders struggle to contain rebellion
Speaker Mike Johnson is once again battling hardline conservatives for control of his own House floor — and he has no clear way out.
Republicans float new ideas to restrict birthright citizenship after ruling
GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson said birthright citizenship has been "overused and abused"
Editorial: Chicago separated its mental health emergency response from public safety. Bad idea.
Johnson’s redesign moved CARE toward a stand-alone public health response rather than an integrated public safety partnership.
Mavericks' Dusty May declares Morez Johnson Jr. as favorite Wolverine
Mavericks coach Dusty May expressed excitement about working with Morez Johnson Jr. again after the team drafted him with the ninth overall pick.
Pierce Johnson's NSFW Reds-Pirates HR reaction gets Jomboy treatment
Reds relief pitcher Pierce Johnson had an animated, NSFW reaction to allowing an eighth-inning home run in Pittsburgh.
Speaker Johnson sends housing bill to White House after Trump refused to sign measure
Speaker Mike Johnson officially transmitted Congress’ bipartisan housing bill to the White House on Monday, according to a spokesperson, kicking off a 10-day countdown for the bill to become law, even if the president does not sign it.
Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson reveals a devastating health diagnosis
Two-time All-Pro Chris Johnson reveals diagnosis at age 40.
Patrick Mahomes Shares Emotional Four-Word Message After NFL Legend’s Heartbreaking Health News
Patrick Mahomes was among the NFL stars sending support after Chris Johnson announced his ALS diagnosis. The post Patrick Mahomes Shares Emotional Four-Word Message After NFL Legend’s Heartbreaking Health News appeared first on HEAVY.
Housing bill that Trump refuses to sign heads to his desk
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to send a bipartisan housing bill to President Donald Trump’s desk Monday, but it is unclear whether he will sign it into law.
'Werwulf' trailer: Robert Eggers and Aaron Taylor-Johnson unleash the beast within
Get ready for the spookiest trailer you'll see today.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson makes heartbreaking health announcement
The NFL is filled with gridiron legends who sacrifice their bodies every Sunday in pursuit of a Super Bowl championship. But even the game’s greatest stars aren’t invincible. On Monday, former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson revealed that he…
Titans Legend Chris Johnson Reveals Heartbreaking ALS Diagnosis
Former Tennessee Titans star and NFL great Chris Johnson shared his diagnosis publicly for the first time, hoping his story will inspire awareness, research, and hope for others battling ALS.
Former Titans running back Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis
Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson announced he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Former Titans star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis: 'I chose to fight'
Chris Johnson is one of nine players to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season.
Lakers have interest in trading for Cameron Johnson
The Lakers are one team that reportedly has interest in trading for Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson.
Despite Mayor Brandon Johnson campaign promise, 911 mental health response team flounders
Throughout his 2023 mayoral campaign, Brandon Johnson championed a progressive vision of sending teams of mental health clinicians instead of police officers to help people suffering from psychiatric emergencies. But since he took office…
Jimmie Johnson joins TNT Sports as NASCAR analyst in 2026
Jimmie Johnson is joining TNT Sports as a NASCAR analyst in select races during the 2026 Cup Series season.
Country Star Releases New Album for the First Time in Nearly Three Years
Cody Johnson returns with his first studio album in nearly three years, featuring 16 tracks and deeply personal stories inspired by his Texas roots.
House Republican reacts to changing politics under Trump
Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson spoke to NBC News' Garrett Haake about his recent loss in the primary to become the governor of South Dakota, and how he feels about the current political environment under President Trump.
‘It’s a bad time to be a normal’: House Republican on current political environment
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) reacts to President Trump's decision to cancel the signing of the bipartisan housing affordability bill. Rep. Johnson also discusses the president’s Iran strategy and the current political environment.
Cody Johnson’s country music is only getting bigger. On ‘Banks of the Trinity,’ he’ll take you home
Texas born and bred country star Cody Johnson is seeing a surge in new fans after two decades in the industry.
Stonepeak reveals $2.53B offer for Chicago parking meter lease
Stonepeak disclosed its $2.53 billion bid for Chicago's parking meter lease as it urged skeptical aldermen to approve the transfer and criticized the Johnson administration.
Three RWJBarnabas Health Hospitals Recognized Among Newsweek's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care for 2026
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH Somerset), all RWJBarnabas Health facilities, have been recognized among Newsweek's America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026.
Esquire First Look: Robert Eggers Reveals Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Werwulf
The filmmaker behind ‘Nosferatu’ and ‘The VVitch ‘explores the historical inspiration behind his tale of a man struggling with his inner beast.
Keiser's Paul Dodson Voted 2025-26 SUN Sports Information Director of the Year
The Sun Conference is pleased to announce that Keiser University Assistant Athletics Director of Communications Paul Dodson has been named the 2025-26 Sun Conference Sports Information Director of the Year, as voted on by his peers across the league. The honor marks the third conference SID of the Year award of Dodson's career after previously earning the distinction in 2022-23 at Keiser University and 2018-19 while at Johnson & Wales University.
The World Cup has been good for Johnson County, many businesses say
“We all have the same opportunities,” one business owner said. “There’s so many opportunities to go out and be proactive.”
House speaker looks to reconciliation process to pass Trump's voter ID bill
Johnson suggested tying election integrity proposals to a federal grant program
House speaker looks to reconciliation process to pass Trump's voter ID bill
Johnson suggested tying election integrity proposals to a federal grant program
Johnson County cancer survivor's business helping others got her two tickets to the World Cup
The Balm Box include items like blankets, underarm pillows, cuticle oil, and lip balm — products designed to address the real side effects of cancer treatment.
Science Hill HS names Tom Poisal assistant athletic director
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City Schools announced on Monday that Tom Poisal has been named assistant athletic director at Science Hill High School. According to a news release from the sc…
Sunday night Appy League highlights and scores
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) – With the home teams sweeping the Friday night games, and the visitors taking every Saturday game, the Appalachian League saw several Father’s Day rubber matches on the diamond. Burlington Sock Puppets 7 vs. Johnson City Doughboys 8Danville Otterbots 11 vs. Greeneville Flyboys 2Kingsport Axmen 4 vs. Bluefield Ridge Runners 1Elizabethton River […]
Eagles offensive line questions that must be answered in camp
The Eagles enter training camp with offensive line questions tied to Lane Johnson’s health, Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson’s rebound seasons, Tyler Steen’s growth, and Jordan Mailata’s dominance
ALJ students visit elementary schools for Science Enrichment Days
CLARK — Arthur L. Johnson High School’s Science National Honor Society recently brought energy and excitement to third
Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba Overlooked in Calvin Johnson's Record Prediction
Megatron snubbed the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, favoring Puka Nacua to break his receiving record despite JSN’s historic 1,793-yard season and Super Bowl title run.
This Father's Day, Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America Calls on Fathers to Help End America's Maternal Health Crisis
National campaign includes open letter with Elaine Welteroth and Charles Johnson, a forthcoming bipartisan op-ed from Senators Cory Booker and John Boozman, essays from faith leaders, and CNN conversation on the role fathers play in safer birthsBentonville, AR, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Father's Day, Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America (HMHBA) is bringing together leaders across the maternal health movement to elevate a powerful message: maternal health is a family issue, and fathe
Iowa Health and Human Services director resigns after confirmation stalls in Senate
After his confirmation was denied in the Iowa Senate, Larry Johnson has resigned as the Iowa HHS director and will instead serve as the department's new principal deputy director.
U.S. Open: Dustin Johnson returned to the top, then vanished at Shinnecock
Dustin Johnson seemingly turned back the clock, getting himself in contention, until disaster struck.
Andy Johnson, dean of University of Hawaii coaches, sails off after 36 years
Johnson was last active UH coach hired by legendary Stan Sheriff
Jimmie Johnson joining TNT Sports as analyst
As it enters the second season of its media rights deal, TNT Sports is bolstering its NASCAR coverage by adding Jimmie Johnson.
Simone Johnson Talks WWE Departure, Whether She'd Ever Return To Entertainment
Simone Johnson, formerly known as "WWE NXT" General Manager Ava, spoke about her departure from the company, and if she'd ever return to entertainment.
NFL legend Calvin Johnson thinks one player has a shot at breaking his single-season receiving record
Megatron believes this young star has the right quarterback, offense and skill set to challenge the 14-year mark
Toward a uniform business tax system: Examining proposals to tax large pass-through entities as corporations
Miles Johnson, Thalia T. Spinrad, Kathleen Bryant, and Chye-Ching Huang analyze a proposal to tax large pass-through businesses as C corporations.
Toward a uniform business tax system: Examining proposals to tax large pass-through entities as corporations
Miles Johnson, Thalia T. Spinrad, Kathleen Bryant, and Chye-Ching Huang analyze a proposal to tax large pass-through businesses as C corporations.
Arizona Cardinals OL Paris Johnson, Isaac Seumalo have simple communication
Cardinals LT Paris Johnson details how he and new LG Isaac Seumalo communicate on the field.
Warriors' 2026 NBA offseason outlook: Who stays, who goes during pivotal summer?
Dalton Johnson breaks down the current state of the Golden State Warriors' roster heading into the 2026 NBA offseason.
Onboarding support helps merchants adopt digital payment methods
A research team led by Shreya Kankanhalli of the SC Johnson College found that supporting merchants during and after installation of digital payment devices resulted in significantly greater uptake of the technology.
Prosper Kpotufe: Pursuing computer science while building community
Prosper Kpotufe keeps going. The doctoral student is an Orr Fellow and software engineer at The MJ Companies, with experience at Johnson & Johnson, PPG, Fastenal Company, American Chemical Society and…
This is a 'sad statement' about where we are in politics in America right now: Speaker Mike Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses Congress's busy legislative agenda, including a new reconciliation package, the Save America Act, and the need to reauthorize FISA, on 'Sunday Night in America.'
Navy Football Picked to Win the American Conference by Lindy's Sports Preseason Magazine
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Lindy's Sports Preseason College Football Magazine has picked Navy football to win the American Conference. Lindy's joins Athlon in selecting the Midshipmen to capture the conference title.
Dalton and Tristi's NBA mock draft 3.0: Who Warriors, Kings pick in first round
NBC Sports Bay Area and California predicts who the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings will pick in the 2026 NBA Draft's first round.
SpaceX IPO buyers are betting on an idea, not a business
Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman sits down with Epistrophy Capital Research Chief Market Strategist and The Drill Down podcast host Cory Johnson to discuss the upcoming SpaceX (SPCX) IPO. Johnson breaks down the company's key business segments and weighs in on its valuation. Asked whether he agrees with the proposed $135 IPO price, Johnson expressed caution, saying, "Projections out to the future to get to today's price are really optimistic."
Dwayne Johnson on Cancer Scare, Not Talking Politics and Oscar Snub
Dwayne Johnson admits he wishes he got an Oscar nomination for 'The Smashing Machine' and reveals a recent cancer scare.
The Rock talks politics, says Trump should 'sit down' with Springsteen
In a new Esquire interview, Dwayne Johnson touched on politics and said President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen \
Social Security is Facing a Political Crisis
On Tuesday the Social Security Trustees released their latest report on the system’s finances. The numbers didn’t change much: Unless something is done, the Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program, Social Security’s official name, will be unable to pay full benefits starting in either 2032 or 2034, depending on some technical issues. That’s not far away: If the Trustees are right, the prospect of a Social Security crisis will loom over the next presidential administration. It’s important to understand, however, the nature of the looming crisis. It won’t be an economic crisis. It won’t even be a serious fiscal crisis. Whatever you may have heard, Social Security isn’t in danger of going bankrupt. What we’re facing, instead, is potential political crisis. Congress and the White House could easily take action to sustain America’s retirement system. But given the current state of our politics, there’s no guarantee that they will. There is a widespread misunderstanding of how Social Security works. While Social Security was designed to look like a pension fund, it isn’t. A pension fund pays benefits out of a stock of assets it has accumulated over time. In contrast, Social Security operates as a government transfer program, like food stamps or Medicaid. Now, unlike food stamps — but like the highway trust fund — Social Security is on paper supported by a dedicated tax, the payroll tax, that is assigned to that program. But I say “on paper” because from an economic point of view assigning the payroll tax to Social Security is just an accounting convention. What matters for the U.S. economy is the overall balance between government spending and government revenue, not the difference between one type of spending and one source of revenue. So there’s no inherent economic significance to the fact that by 2034 payroll tax receipts will be insufficient to cover promised benefits. There is, however, a legislative issue. As long as the Social Security Administration can pay benefits out of payroll taxes and its cash reserve, there’s no need for Congress to vote each year to authorize benefits — they just keep going out until further notice. However, once those resources become insufficient, benefits will fall —by 17 percent according to the Trustees — unless Congress passes new legislation that “tops up” Social Security’s finances. Yet the current administration and Republican party are such extremists that there is a real risk that Social Security will be held hostage on behalf of their goals. If this should come to pass, the hostage-takers will claim that shoring up Social Security is unaffordable. Right on cue, Mike Johnson, the Trump-sycophant Speaker of the House, declared on Monday that “entitlement programs” like Social Security “have to be adjusted and fixed,” and that Republicans will introduce a plan to that effect next year. But this is a ploy, because while the cost of maintaining Social Security benefits at their promised level isn’t trivial, it is in fact affordable. According to the Trustees’ report, the actuarial balance of OASDI up through 2050 — the amount of additional funds it would need to keep paying full benefits for the next 25 years — is 1.06 percent of GDP. To put that number in perspective, the Trump administration proposes increasing military spending next year by $420 billion, equivalent to about 1.4 percent of GDP – without any discussion of whether that’s affordable Yet how did we get to the point where Social Security will need to be topped up? The main answer is that we have an aging population, with a growing ratio of retirees collecting benefits to workers paying into the system: Trump’s anti-immigration policies are making this problem worse. According to the Trustees’ report, lower immigration will deepen Social Security’s financial hole because many immigrants are working-age adults who will pay into the system for decades before they collect benefits. In fact, this problem may be much bigger than the report acknowledges: The report’s baseline assumption is that we’ll have net immigration of almost 1.2 million people a year, and even the pessimistic case assumes 750,000 a year. Meanwhile actual net immigration has already been cut far below that — and may now be negative. Moreover, Social Security is being financially damaged by growing income inequality in America. Payroll taxes are levied only on wages up to $184,500, and they don’t touch capital income. With the distribution of income increasingly shifting from labor to capital, as well as becoming more unequal among wage-earners, revenue from the Social Security payroll tax has been falling as a share of national income. From 1990 to 2024, it fell from 5.02 percent of gross domestic income to 4.46 percent. Which brings me to the question that, these days, we ask about everything: How might Social Security be affected by the advent of AI? A short answer: If, as many of us fear, AI accelerates rising income inequality, it will further reduce the payroll tax receipts that currently pay for Social Security and further endanger its finances. On the other hand, if AI, as its advocates promise, leads to faster economic growth, it will increase the potential tax base that could and should be used to support Social Security and other social insurance programs. But to take advantage of that larger base, we’ll have to get serious about taxing wealth and capital income. Is Social Security in trouble? Yes, but only because of the way its financing is currently structured — a structure that no longer works well because our society and economy have become so unequal. Moreover, Trump’s immigration policies are further endangering its already deteriorating financial condition. So don’t believe Republicans’ gaslighting that it will be necessary to cut Social Security benefits. All that is necessary to preserve Social Security is political will to raise taxes on the wealthy and a sensible immigration policy. MUSICAL CODA Actually 67 under current law.
What Lyndon B. Johnson’s Toothbrushes Show Us About Public Health Today
The most effective public health tools are often small, writes Jean Paul Laurent.
Johnson Continues American College Health Association Service
Meredith College's Director of Student Health and Wellness, Mary Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, CWP, continues to serve in leadership roles within the Southern College Health Association (SCHA), the regional affiliate of the American College Health Association (ACHA).
House is set to fund Trump's immigration actions for second term
Speaker Mike Johnson will need near perfect attendance and unity to pass the bill Tuesday
‘What evidence?’: Speaker Johnson asked about unsubstantiated claims of ‘rigged’ LA mayor election
Dr. Jessica A. Johnson: How race, politics and sports intersect
Toward the end of the spring semester, I sent a final email to students in my Sports Icons class at Ohio State University’s Lima campus regarding the NAACP’s proposed boycott urging Black football players to avoid attending Power 4 conference schools in Southern states that have redrawn their congressional and local legislative districts. I explained […]
Race, politics, sports intersect
Toward the end of the spring semester, I sent a final email to students in my Sports Icons class at Ohio State University’s Lima campus regarding the NAACP’s proposed boycott urging Black football players to avoid attending Power 4 conference schools in Southern states that have redrawn their congressional and local legislative districts. I explained […]
Return of USA Cycling on Inside West Virginia Politics
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss USA Cycling, Charleston’s Sternwheel Regatta, the Huntington Area D…
Attorney general race: Johnson and Middleton offer competing visions
Democratic Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas says he wants to depoliticize the attorney general’s office. Republican Sen. Mayes Middleton of Galveston says he wants to use it to fight the left.
Aging Matters: Colorado scientist’s discovery of a gene for longevity was a ‘game-changer’
Tom Johnson passed away this year at the age of 77. He was known as “the father of genetic gerontology.”
IV therapy could lower the body's microplastics
A treatment embraced by Bryan Johnson and Gwyneth Paltrow is now being studied for its effects on blood microplastics.