Ghiles Slamani
Social Security Faces a Funding Crisis That Could Hit Couples the Hardest
Social Security’s projected funding challenges could lead to reduced benefits for retirees in the coming years. Married couples receiving two payments may face a larger financial impact, but the final…
Borrowers Risk Losing Lower Payments as the Student Loan System Undergoes a Major Shift
Student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan face a 29 September deadline to choose another repayment option, with those who fail to act automatically transferred to a standard plan…
New Trump Payment Plan: The $5,000 Checks Explained and What Americans Need to Know
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 “Trump dividend” payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate after the…
Hurricane Lowell Hits Hawaii With 100 Mph Winds as Thousands Lose Power and Millions Face Warnings
Hurricane Lowell affected Hawaii on Tuesday, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous surf and power disruptions to parts of the state. The storm prompted flood, hurricane and tornado alerts as…
Oil Prices Climb Toward $100 as Attacks Put Global Energy Flows Under Pressure
Crude oil prices moved closer to $100 per barrel after Saudi Arabia reported attacks on energy infrastructure that temporarily affected operations. The rise followed a broader escalation involving regional shipping…
El Niño Could Bring Unusual Weather to These States as a Powerful Pacific Shift Builds
A strengthening El Niño event is expected to influence weather patterns across the United States during the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026-27, with California and parts of the Southeast among…
Hurricane Lowell Is Closing in on Hawaii as Emergency Crews Prepare for Possible Impacts
A major Category 3 hurricane, Lowell was moving toward the western Hawaiian Islands on Monday, prompting a hurricane warning for Kauai and Niihau as officials prepared for strong winds, heavy…
Popular Popcorn Brand Recalled After Hidden Ingredient Is Found on the Label
A popular popcorn brand has recalled a limited batch sold in two states after a labeling issue was discovered. The affected bags carry expiration dates extending into October, prompting consumers…
Storm Danger Grows Over Labor Day Weekend as Millions Brace for Severe Weather
Severe storms disrupt Labor Day travel as Detroit recovers from rare tornado. Flooding, power outages and high fuel costs are adding pressure during one of the year’s busiest travel weekends
New Trump Rule Could Change Citizenship Status for Children Born in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to expand the category of U.S.-born children who would not automatically receive American citizenship, extending an existing exception beyond the children of accredited…
Medicare Eligibility Could Change Under a New Democratic House Majority
House Democrats are considering a broader federal health care agenda if they win control of the House in November, including lowering the Medicare eligibility age and expanding benefits. Their immediate…
SNAP Benefits Maps Show States Impacted by Proposed Fast Food Ban
A proposed federal law would end the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at participating restaurants, affecting programs currently operating in nine states. The measure would remove an exception…
Labor Day Gas Prices: Millions Of Drivers Could Pay More At The Pump This Weekend
Millions of Americans are traveling over the Labor Day weekend while paying more for gasoline, domestic flights and hotel rooms than they did a year ago. The national average for…
Hurricane Lowell Update: Storm’s Turn Toward Hawaii Raises New Concerns
Hurricane Lowell is moving west across the Central Pacific, south of the Hawaiian Islands, while authorities continue to monitor the storm’s path and advise residents to prepare. The system intensified…
IKEA Cuts Thousands of Prices in Major Response to the Cost of Living Crisis
IKEA has announced plans to reduce prices on more than 1,500 products across Europe as the furniture retailer responds to pressure on household budgets. The company said it will spend…
El Niño Is “Supersized” and Forecasters Warn of a Powerful Wave of Extreme Weather Ahead
The El Niño climate pattern is intensifying in the tropical Pacific, with forecasters warning that it could influence rainfall and temperature patterns across the world in the months ahead. The…
Thousands Waiting on Social Security Payments Could Get a New Option Under This Bill
A proposed Social Security change could affect how quickly some disabled Americans receive payments. The bill would create a new option for eligible recipients after approval, allowing them to make…
Social Security Beneficiaries May Be in Line for a Major Boost, but There Is One Big Hurdle
A proposal backed by Senator Bernie Sanders would add $200 a month to many Social Security payments if approved by Congress. The increase would come on top of existing benefits…
SNAP Cuts Are Reaching Schools, Putting Children’s Daily Meals at Risk
More than 1 million children in the United States have lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) following recent federal changes, and schools are now facing possible effects…
Storm Warning Expands as Edouard Moves Toward Texas and Louisiana
Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday night and is expected to reach the upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, strong…
Walmart Shoppers Warned as Mangoes Face Recall in Four States
Panorama Produce has recalled 302 boxes of mangoes sold at select Walmart stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recall covers fruit…
Hurricane Karina Becomes a Major Storm in the Pacific Within Hours
Hurricane Karina rapidly strengthened over the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, reaching Category 3 intensity only hours after becoming a hurricane. The storm was moving farther into open water and…
H-1B Employment Shake-Up Could Leave Some Spouses Unable to Work
The Trump administration is considering a regulatory change that would remove certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B visa holders from eligibility for employment authorization in the United States. The proposal,…
Medicare Plans Are Getting a Massive Payment Increase, But Will Your Health Benefits Change?
Medicare Advantage plans are set to receive higher federal payments in 2027, but the additional funding does not guarantee better coverage. Millions of members will need to review their options…
Tropical Storm Dolly Takes Aim at Caribbean Islands With New Forecast Revealed
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is moving west toward the Caribbean, where forecasters are monitoring the possibility of heavy rainfall affecting several islands. The system…
El Niño Could Become One of the Strongest on Record as NOAA Raises Its Winter Forecast
The developing El Niño event has continued to intensify, with forecasters raising their estimates as new ocean and atmospheric data become available. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) now…
Diesel Prices Surge Toward Record Highs, Putting Pressure on the Global Economy
The average price of diesel in the United States has climbed to $5.62 per gallon, approaching the record reached in 2022 after disruptions linked to the war with Iran and…
Chicken Products Recalled Across Five States Over Federal Inspection Issue
A large frozen chicken recall is drawing attention across several US states after federal officials flagged an issue. The details behind the recall are now prompting foodservice operators to take…
Aldi Confirms Six Store Closures amid Major $9bn Growth Push
Aldi is closing a small number of US stores while preparing its biggest single-year expansion in the country. The move may seem contradictory, but the retailer says it is reallocating…
H-1B Visa Overhaul Could Hit Universities, Researchers and Employers Next
The H-1B program could be heading for another significant rewrite under the Trump administration. New rules would revisit who qualifies for exemptions from the annual visa cap while increasing scrutiny…
Medicare Advantage Revealed: How Plans Are Changing Health Outcomes for Millions
Medicare Advantage has become the choice of millions of beneficiaries, often with benefits beyond traditional Medicare. A new study followed thousands of adults with Type 2 diabetes to examine whether…
Social Security Cuts Spark Fear as Millions of Americans Worry About Making Ends Meet
A new survey finds that 50 percent of Americans who receive or expect to receive Social Security say they could not survive financially if a quarter of one monthly payment…
Julio Has Formed in the Pacific, but Forecasters Reveal Why the Storm Is Taking an Unexpected Turn
A new tropical storm named Julio has developed in the Pacific Ocean, drawing attention from forecasters tracking several systems in the region. The storm is moving away from land, but…
Melrose Announces Massive Compensation Scheme After Chemical Incident Forces Evacuation
Melrose has revealed a major response following a chemical incident at its GKN Aerospace site in California. The move comes after a May evacuation order affected residents and businesses near…
Permanent Daylight Could Rewrite Winter: Some Cities May Finally Escape 4 p.m. Sunsets
A proposed change to the nation’s clocks could alter when Americans see the sun rise and set during the winter months. The Sunshine Protection Act of 2026 would make daylight…
August 2026 Social Security Payments Reach Their Final Stage With One Group Left to Receive Benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is completing its August 2026 payment schedule this week, with the last group of recipients set to receive their monthly benefits on Wednesday, August 26.…
Panama Canal Faces a New Test as Extreme Weather Challenges Global Shipping
The Panama Canal will reduce the number of vessels allowed through the waterway as El Niño contributes to lower rainfall in Central America. The canal operator said daily transits will…
The Medicare Changes Coming in 2027 Could Hit Retirees’ Monthly Budgets
Medicare beneficiaries are expected to face higher out-of-pocket costs in 2027, with increases projected for Part B premiums and deductibles, the Part A hospital deductible, and Part D expenses. The…
Two Dog Food Brands Pull Products After Salmonella and Metal Contamination Alerts
Two US dog food brands have issued separate recalls after safety concerns involving salmonella and possible metal contamination. Oma’s Pride is recalling one lot of its frozen raw chicken dog…
New Storm Bears Down on Hawaii While Communities Are Still Recovering From Lala
Tropical Storm Moke is moving toward Hawaii, bringing the threat of heavy rain, flooding and mudslides only days after Hurricane Lala caused widespread damage on the Big Island. The storm…
Your Social Security Benefit Depends on More Than Just Your Salary
Social Security retirement benefits are built from a worker’s earnings history, a formula based on indexed income, and the age at which benefits are claimed. The calculation can look simple…
More Than 20,000 Motorcycles Face Urgent Recall Over Potentially Deadly Brake Problem
More than 21,000 motorcycles are under recall after regulators identified a defect that can reduce rear braking effectiveness. Owners are being told to stop riding affected models, but only certain…
Walmart Shoppers Are Changing How They Spend, and the Retailer Is Taking Notice
Walmart directs $2.9 billion tariff refund toward lower prices as US sales growth slows. The retailer says most of the money is used for price cuts and customer experience investments…
Major SNAP Changes Are Coming to Five States Within Weeks
Nearly 2.7 million people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in five states are set to face new limits on eligible food and drink purchases between late August and early…
El Niño Is About to Take Control of U.S. Weather, Some States Face a Very Different Winter
A rapidly strengthening El Niño is expected to become a dominant influence on US weather as autumn gives way to winter, changing rainfall, storm tracks, temperatures and snowfall patterns across…
Veterans Could See a Major Shift in PTSD Treatment After Trump’s Latest Move
The Trump administration is expanding federal efforts to study psychedelic-assisted treatments for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and depression. A newly transferred ibogaine research application from the…
Major Recall Issued for Frozen Fruit Bars Sold Across the U.S. Over Possible Glass Contamination
A nationwide recall is affecting several varieties of frozen fruit bars sold across the United States after consumer reports of possible glass contamination. Only specific flavors, package sizes, and batches…
September 2026 SNAP Benefits Are Coming, Here’s When Payments Start
Millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will begin getting their September 2026 payments on schedules set by individual states. Distribution starts as early as September 1 in…
Miami Ties an 84-Year-Old Heat Record as Temperatures Reach 100°F
Miami reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit on August 18, 2026, tying the highest temperature ever officially recorded in the city. The reading matched a record set on July 21, 1942, making…
Can Disability and Social Security Benefits Arrive Together? The Rules Are More Complicated Than They Look
Social Security rules allow certain benefits to be received at the same time, but the answer depends on whether the payment involves SSDI, SSI or retirement income. Income, resources and…
