Eastern Europe must quickly increase defense budgets, former Trump appointee warns
The Baltic nations lead European NATO countries in exceeding the alliance’s target of dedicating 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to defense spending, but that may not be enough if former President Donald Trump is re-elected in November, a former administration official said. “The United States has an obligation to do its part to […]
Mortgage rates crept back up closer to 7% as home prices increase
The average interest rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.95% last week. (iStock ) Mortgage rates rose sharply this week, hovering near 7%. The jump ended a string of declines this week. Rates on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95%. Freddie Mac is. “Mortgage rates rose this week, to just below 7 percent,” explained […]
Price of postage stamps to be raised soon, despite recent increase
If you’re running low on stamps, you might want to buy some books early. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is expected to raise the prices of postage stamps again, marking the second time stamp prices will increase in 2024. According to reports, starting July 14, first-class “Forever” stamps will cost 73 cents each, up […]
Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side of the family could increase inherited risk, study finds
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Gas Prices: Increase at the pumps ahead of July 4th holiday
Gas prices increased on Tuesday ahead of the July 4th holiday. The average price for a gallon of regular gas rose to $3.501, according to AAA. It was the first increase in two days. On Monday, regular gas was $3.491 per gallon, and on Sunday, it was $3.492. A week ago, the average price for […]
Gas prices: An increase at the pumps to start the week
Gas prices slightly increased on Monday after a quick drop in gas prices over the weekend. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gas on Monday was $3.448. This was a slight increase over Sunday’s price of $3.447. A week ago, it also cost $3.447 for a gallon of regular gas. […]
Everything will change in Social Security in 2025 – Increase in retiree checks – La Grada EN
Change can be scary, especially if you didn’t see it coming or didn’t want it to happen. But change is something that happens all the time in life, and sometimes it can have a positive effect on your life. In this case, we’re talking about very positive change. social security And the program’s annual policy […]
City fights increase in youth crime with free SLURPEES
Can Slurpees fight crime? The Takoma Park, Maryland, Police Department seems to think so too, with officers handing out “tickets” in the form of coupons for free Slurpees at 7-Eleven: Whenever an officer sees a kid making the right decision, they issue one of these “tickets.” The program was created in partnership with 7-Eleven to […]
Foreign Aid And Student Loan Forgiveness Behind Massive Increase In Deficit Estimate, Congressional Budget Office Says
America’s debt is growing faster than previously expected, largely due to actions taken by the Biden administration and recent legislation, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The United States’ projected deficit is $1.9 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year, $400 billion higher than it was projected to be in February, the CBO announced Tuesday. […]
COLA Increase 2025: Social Security Monthly Amounts Changes – VIBUS News
For retirees, 2025 Social Security COLA, or cost of living adjustment. Last year, the grant was 3.2% per month. The year before that An astonishing 8.7%. This was the largest increase since the early 1980s. Now, many are wondering about the impact of the COLA in 2025. This blog post is intended to provide important […]