Wed Feb 19 11:40:00 UTC 2025: **Social Security Chief Resigns Amid Dispute with Musk, Delta Plane Flips on Landing, LA Fire Rebuilding Challenges Highlighted**
**New York, NY** – The Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner, Michelle King, resigned this weekend after a clash with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency over access to sensitive government data, sources confirmed. The dispute involved access to records containing Americans’ bank information, social security numbers, and other personal details. Leland Dudek, head of SSA’s anti-fraud office, is now acting commissioner.
Separately, a Delta Air Lines plane flipped over upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, injuring 18 people but resulting in no fatalities. All 80 people on board survived the incident, despite the plane being completely inverted. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles last month continue to impact residents. Homeowners like Kaitlyn Little face immense challenges rebuilding, citing high home prices and rents far exceeding insurance payouts. The fires destroyed over 16,000 structures, leaving many struggling with the economic aftermath.
In other news, NBC News’ investigative series, “Dealing the Dead,” which exposed the unethical use of unclaimed bodies for medical research, was awarded a prestigious George Polk Award. The series involved extensive research and brought answers to grieving families across the country.
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