## Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says

Authored by cnbc.com

Then Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley testifies before the Senate Committee on the Budget on Sept. 11, 2024.

And Musk, whom President Donald Trump brought on board to implement DOGE, is not an elected official.

Since its establishment, DOGE has looked to slash spending at federal government agencies.

O'Malley resigned from the Social Security Administration in November to run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee, a race which he lost to Minnesota Democrat Ken Martin.

Trump has nominated Frank Bisignano, CEO of financial-technology company Fiserv , to serve as the new commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

For people who are already receiving Social Security benefits, most of that is automated and may not be affected, she said.

On Thursday, the Social Security Administration sent a notice to employees that gives them until March 14 to decide whether to take an early buyout. »

### Norwegian fuel supplier refuses U.S. warships over Ukraine

Authored by ukdefencejournal.org.uk

Norwegian fuel company Haltbakk Bunkers has announced it will cease supplying fuel to U.S. military forces in Norway and American ships docking in Norwegian ports, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policy towards Ukraine.

As a result, the company stated: “We have decided to immediately STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports.

Haltbakk Bunkers is a Norwegian fuel supplier that provides marine fuel for shipping and military operations. »

### Scientists discovered a new way to prevent cold sores

Authored by thebrighterside.news

The discovery challenges conventional understanding of how the virus escapes dormancy and could lead to new treatments for both cold sores and genital herpes.

While typically associated with cold sores, HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes, encephalitis, and has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

With these new insights, scientists hope to develop treatments that prevent HSV-1 reactivation at its earliest stage. »

### For the first time, Nintendo is delisting a game from the Switch Online retro library

Authored by videogameschronicle.com

Nintendo is removing a game from its Switch Online retro library, for the first time since the service launched.

Since 2018, Nintendo has been re-releasing classic 8-bit and 16-bit games, making them available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.

However, Nintendo has now announced that for the first time it will be removing a game from Switch Online, rather than adding one. »

### ‘You have full backing across the UK’: Zelenskyy leaves Downing Street after meeting with Starmer – as it happened

Authored by theguardian.com

Speaking inside Number 10, he told the Ukrainian president: “Let me just say that you’re very, very welcome here in Downing Street.

The Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, said yesterday’s fracas between Trump and Zelenskyy was “unfortunate” and they should repair their relationship.

14h ago 17.42 GMT President Zelenskyy told Starmer “we count on your support” and said he was thankful to the UK. »

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