## Social Security Fairness Act signed into law by Biden, enhancing retirement benefits for millions

Authored by cbsnews.com

President Biden on Sunday signed legislation expanding Social Security benefits for millions of retired Americans, including firefighters, police officers and teachers.

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two federal policies that barred employees with a public pension from collecting their full benefits under the federal retirement program and that reduced benefits for those workers' surviving spouses and family members.

"Biden is the first president in more than 20 years to expand Social Security benefits," a White House spokesperson said in a statement.

The Social Security Fairness Act had bipartisan support, yet faced last-minute objections from some Republicans due to its cost.

Specifically, the new Social Security law repeals policies known as the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which together act to reduce Social Security payments to 2.5 million retirees.

"The law that existed denied millions of Americans access to the full Social Security benefits they earned," Mr. Biden said after signing the bill into law.

In an update Monday, the Social Security Administration said it is evaluating how to implement the act. »

### Kim Jong-un bans hotdogs for North Koreans, cooking them an act of treason

Authored by nzherald.co.nz

Kim Jong Un has banned hotdogs from being cooked or sold in North Korea.

The hotdog has grown in popularity in South Korea, and Kim has sinced declared that serving sausages is now an act of treason against North Korea. »

### Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years as Canadian prime minister

Authored by thetimes.com

Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after nine years as prime minister of Canada.

Trudeau, 53, said he was stepping down as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, before a general election later this year that he had been widely expected to lose.

He said he had met Mary Simon, the Canadian governor-general, to prorogue parliament until March 24 to allow time for the party to select a new leader. »

### US Labels Tencent as a Chinese Military Company

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The U.S. Department of Defense has added Tencent, a major Chinese tech firm, to its list of companies with alleged ties to China’s military.

Tencent is well-known for its popular messaging app, WeChat, and has significant investments in the gaming industry.

In response, Tencent stated that the designation is ‘clearly a mistake.’ A company spokesperson emphasized that Tencent is not a military company or supplier and that the listing has no impact on their business. »

### Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns

Authored by bbc.com

Watch: Moment Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian prime minister.

Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader.

In a statement, he added: "Liberals across the country are immensely grateful to Justin Trudeau for more than a decade of leadership to our Party and the country." »

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