Who benefits from prolonging the war in Gaza?
As the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre approaches, and hopes for a ceasefire and hostage agreement fade, it's worth considering who stands to gain from the continued conflict: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former President Donald Trump, and Iran. In May, I argued that Netanyahu and Sinwar have a […]
Social Security benefits are projected to rise 2.5% in 2025 – CBS News
The nation's more than 70 million Social Security recipients may want to temper their expectations about how much of a raise they'll get in 2025. On average, retirees can expect an increase of $48 a month, or 2.5%, according to a projection released Wednesday. Cost of living adjustments (COLAs) for 2025, which are based on […]
Here's how much your Social Security benefits could be cut without a fix – CBS News
Social Security is approaching a fiscal cliff that could ultimately result in steep cuts to benefits for 70 million Americans, with a recent study showing that the typical couple would face a $16,500 annual payment reduction in 2033. analysis From the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Benefits for a middle-income single worker would be […]
21% Cuts to Social Security Benefits – Date When Retirees Will Receive $300 Less Confirmed – La Grada EN
According to the latest official forecasts: Social Security Benefits It is likely that the Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2033 or 2034, at which point guaranteed benefits are expected to be cut by more than 20%. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has released a new analysis that attempts to quantify […]
Migrant Surge a ‘National Problem’, People Believe They Get Benefits if They Come Here
On Fox News Channel's “Special Report” broadcast on Friday, New York City Councilman Kalman Yeager (D-Ill.) said the influx of immigrants is “absolutely a national problem that's being forced upon cities like ours, and people believe that when they come here, they're given a room at the Roosevelt Hotel, they're given a phone, everybody has […]
Shari Redstone to get whopping $180M in severance, benefits after Skydance deal: report
Paramount Global Chairman Shari Redstone will receive $180 million in severance and other benefits, in addition to the millions she made from the sale of her National Amusements stake to Skydance Media. Bloomberg News reported. Thursday. Redstone reportedly holds a 20 percent stake in Paramount's controlling shareholder, National Amusements, through two trusts in his own […]
Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay £13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn | Benefits
An 86-year-old woman with severe dementia has been told by the Government that she no longer has to repay a £13,000 benefit debt after her story was featured in the Guardian. Thea Kasparis, who is partially blind and has been bedridden for two years, has been ordered to pay back a huge amount of money […]
Concussion risks are outweighed by benefits of amateur sport, study finds | Concussion in sport
A large new study finds that concussions in amateur sports are not associated with an increased long-term risk of cognitive decline and that playing sports may have a “protective” effect on the brain. The surprising results, published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, are based on an analysis of the lifetime concussion histories […]
In Labor Day union rally, Harris slams Trump for overtime benefits, tax cuts
Speaking to union members in Detroit on Labor Day, Vice President Harris criticized former President Trump for blocking overtime pay and giving tax cuts to the wealthy. Tyrese West, a member of the Workers International Union of North America, Harris was introduced On Monday, several union leaders took to the stage, including United Auto Workers […]
The sauna offers health benefits but also has risks if not used carefully
Sitting back and enjoying a sauna session is the perfect way to release tension after a tough workout or stressful day. While in the sauna, you can further relax by reading your favorite book or listening to a motivational podcast, closing your eyes and taking deep breaths, allowing yourself to sweat and release stress. Saunas […]