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Social Security Update: Reasons for No Payments This Week – Newsweek

Many Americans counting on their Social Security checks will find that this week is silent—not due to any issues, but simply because of the payment schedule. The Social Security Administration (SSA) 2025 calendar indicates that benefits won’t be disbursed during one of the two calendar weeks this year, specifically from May 5th to 10th. Why […]

If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th, you will receive a payment from Social Security in the next few weeks – Tododisca

In May 2025, millions of Social Security beneficiaries in the United States will receive a payment. However, not all retirees get their checks simultaneously. The Social Security Agency (SSA) has a payment schedule based on birth dates, allowing individuals to organize their monthly deposits into different groups. Those whose birthdays fall between the 1st and […]

Social Security lowers benefit recapture from 100% to 50% for some; experts continue to caution about serious consequences – NBC News

The Social Security Administration has recently changed the withholding rate for certain beneficiaries to 50%, shortly after it had previously set a 100% withholding rate for new benefits overpayments. This adjustment still poses an economic challenge for those affected, experts suggest. For overpayment notifications sent after April 25th, this new default withholding of 50% applies […]

New Zealand’s prime minister suggests banning social media for those under 16.

New Zealand Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s The Prime Minister of New Zealand has suggested a ban on social media use for children under 16, aiming to protect young users from harmful content and cyberbullying. Christopher Luxon stated on Tuesday that social media companies should ensure users are at least 16 years old to […]

Gorillas provide insights into human social relationships – research | Primatology

Complexities of Gorilla Social Structures Unveiled Friendship dynamics among humans can be intricate, and it turns out mountain gorillas exhibit similar complexities. A recent study spanned two decades, examining the health of 164 gorillas in Rwanda, highlighting that the social costs and benefits vary greatly with group size and are distinct for males and females. […]

Trump delays TikTok ban due to ideal timing for social media-focused Gen Z

Former President Donald Trump has promised to prolong the deadline for a potential ban on TikTok until a deal is reached to transition the China-owned app to U.S. ownership. In a Sunday interview, he mentioned having a “warm place” in his heart for TikTok. “I want to pursue this. There’s this young man who scored […]

Haven’t Received Your Social Security Fairness Act Benefit Increase? Here’s When You Can Anticipate It. – Yahoo Finance

The Social Security Equity Act has boosted federal retirement benefits for approximately 3.2 million older Americans. While many received these adjustments in April, around 900,000 individuals are still waiting. Those eligible seniors who haven’t seen an increase can anticipate adjustments by early November. In his last days in office, President Joe Biden enacted the Social […]