Social Security Will Reveal a Modification to Retirement Benefits on Oct. 14

On October 14, Social Security beneficiaries will finally receive the long-awaited news regarding the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027. This information is crucial for retirees and anyone else relying on Social Security, as it will aid in their financial planning for the year ahead. The upcoming COLA announcement carries significant weight because it provides Social […]
NYC educator commended Oct. 7 planner in Park Slope Food Coop group chat: legal action

A Brooklyn teacher has come under scrutiny after allegedly posting “Long live Yahya al-Sinwar” in a group chat, as detailed in a recent legal filing. Damien Neva, 48, who transitioned from being a fashion photographer to a public school teacher, made this remark in November 2024. This was after the Hamas leader was implicated in […]
Ro Khanna declined to meet former Israeli hostages and Oct. 7 survivors during his campaign trip, according to a source.

California Congressman Ro Khanna didn’t accept invitations to meet former Israeli hostages and survivors of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack during his recent visit to Israel, according to sources familiar with the situation. Staff for Khanna, a Democrat, initially contacted the Israeli embassy on July 2 to declare that the trip was personal, stating […]
UCLA faces legal action over ‘poverty scholar’ labeling the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks as ‘justice’

On Tuesday, UCLA was hit with a lawsuit for allegedly not providing records about a prominent “resident activist” who referred to Hamas’ October 7 attack as “justice.” The Goldwater Institute, which is a conservative nonprofit group, accuses the university of consistently stalling the release of documents related to Lisa Gray Garcia. As reported, Gray-Garcia previously […]
Stock Market Update for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025: Technology Boosts S&P 500 to Its 35th Record Close of 2025

U.S. Stock Market Rises on Trade Ceasefire Hopes Wall Street saw a significant uptick in U.S. stocks, as investors celebrated a fragile trade ceasefire between the U.S. and China, alongside expectations of lower interest rates. All three major stock indexes—S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq—hit record highs. The S&P 500 closed up by 1.2%, marking its […]
Hints, Walkthrough, and Solutions for Monday, Oct 27

October’s End and Pips Puzzle Solutions The final weekend of October has passed, leaving just a few days in the month. The scenery is ablaze with vivid yellows, oranges, and reds, while gardens are adorned with all sorts of Halloween decorations like ghouls, witches, and skeletons. It’s the perfect backdrop for tackling one more NYT […]
Hints, Walkthrough, and Solutions for Friday, Oct 24

Puzzle Time: NYT Pips Challenge Awaits! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into another tricky NYT Pips puzzle. It’s a lovely October Friday, with Halloween just a week away. Yet, who needs candies or treats when there are puzzles to crack? Well, maybe toss in some chocolates, and let the fun begin! […]
Accused pro-Hamas attacker from Oct. 7 allowed religious accommodations during imprisonment

Prison Accommodations for Alleged Hamas Terrorist A man suspected of having links to Hamas, involved in the attacks on October 7, 2023, has received religious accommodations while in a Louisiana prison. Mahmoud Amin Yaqub al-Muftadi, 33, requested on Friday that a judge direct federal marshals to accommodate his religious practices as he faces charges related […]
Authorities Arrest Oct. 7 Terrorist Living in the US with Fake Visa

Federal Prosecutors Charge Man in Hamas Attack Federal prosecutors recently revealed that a man involved in a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, gained legal status in the United States by providing false information on his visa application, according to a criminal complaint that was unsealed on Thursday. The accused, Mahmoud Amin Yaqub […]
Military base hosts event to commemorate the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Commemoration Ceremony Held on Second Anniversary of Hamas Attack The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) hosted a remembrance ceremony at the Nakhal Oz base on Thursday, marking two years since the assault by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. Among those present were Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, the IDF Chief of Staff, and Iska Steinberg, the […]