Similar health benefits for weekend warriors, everyday exercisers: study

So much for a lazy Sunday. “Weekend warriors” – people who cram exercise into their Saturdays and Sundays – could be at lower risk of developing 264 diseases, just like those who go to the gym during the week. According to a new study. Aerobic exercise has been shown to have a variety of benefits, […]

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 […]