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Here’s Who Will Stay Employed as the Shutdown Continues

Here’s Who Will Stay Employed as the Shutdown Continues

White House Staff Cuts Amid Funding Stalemate The White House is reportedly reducing its workforce by around a third, as Democrats persist in obstructing the approval of budget plans necessary for federal government operations. In an emergency response plan released on Thursday, key offices within the White House are being prioritized, while other agencies face […]

A new regulation will affect the tax-deferred status of certain 401(k) contributions. Here’s who will be impacted.

A new regulation will affect the tax-deferred status of certain 401(k) contributions. Here’s who will be impacted.

Next year, new regulations will impact high-income individuals making “catch-up” contributions to 401(k) plans or similar tax-deferred retirement accounts. These rules, established by the Safe 2.0 Retirement Act, will effectively remove the immediate tax benefits traditionally associated with such catch-up contributions alongside standard 401(k) contributions, as well as those from 403(b), 457(b), simplified employee pension […]

Do your kids keep saying ‘6-7’? Here’s the explanation.

Do your kids keep saying '6-7'? Here's the explanation.

(Nexstar) – Your child might soon be using a new slang term: “6-7.” They’re probably already familiar with words like “Skibidy,” “Quiet,” and “sigma.” Sometimes, “6-7” is written as “67,” but it’s often pronounced as “Six Seven,” accompanied by gestures like juggling or mimicking hand movements, which seems to have emerged from internet culture. This […]

Government employees will receive their pay despite the shutdown: Here’s the reason.

Federal workers will get paid after shutdown: Here's why

On Wednesday morning, hundreds of federal employees found themselves either working without pay or not working at all, as government funding expired overnight. This shutdown highlights the ongoing failure of lawmakers to secure contracts that would keep federal agencies operational since January 2019. Notably, previous shutdowns during President Trump’s first term reached a record 35 […]

Northern Light is no longer in-network for Anthem customers. Here’s what this means.

Northern Light is no longer in-network for Anthem customers. Here’s what this means.

Northern Light Health’s contract with Anthem Insurance has come to an end after months of negotiation failure during mediation. While some organizations may still be working on agreements, many patients will start facing out-of-network fees from today. If you receive care from Northern Light and have insurance through Anthem, here’s what to keep in mind: […]

Chewing gum may soon be able to identify the flu — here’s how it functions

Chewing gum may soon be able to identify the flu — here's how it functions

Innovative Advances in Flu Testing It’s about time we had some progress! Influenza stands out as one of the most prevalent and contagious illnesses. In the United States alone, it leads to around 41 million cases, 710,000 hospitalizations, and 52,000 fatalities yearly. Traditionally, diagnosing flu often involves swabs from the nose or throat to check […]

You could experience three paydays in October: Here’s how to find out

You could experience three paydays in October: Here's how to find out

For those who love Halloween and enjoy some good trick-or-treating, this October presents a special opportunity. With Halloween falling on a Friday, it opens the door to a weekend filled with spooky activities. Some might even find that particular Friday is a bit more sinister, but for a positive reason. October marks the final “triple […]