Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric

A world news story from the U.S., reported by NPR World.

World News · the U.S. · October 15, 2026

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Social Security benefits are set to get a boost to offset rising consumer prices. And, streamer Hasan Piker says the GOP's "guilt-by-association politics" won't drag Democrats down in the midterms.

Reported by NPR World, October 15, 2026. Read the full story at NPR World →

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