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FILE – A Social Security card is displayed Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) (Jenny Kane, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you won’t get a receive a payment in August.According to the 2026 Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments, the next payment for SSI will be made July 31. The next payment after that will be September 1. Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2026 (Social Security Administration)SSI are typically paid out on the first of the month. If the first…

Aging happens on two different clocks at once, the one counting birthdays and the one tracking how well cells, organs and systems are actually functioning. Research increasingly shows the second clock responds directly to daily choices, not just genetics.Scientists can now measure that biological clock through tests that read chemical changes in DNA, and the results have made clear which habits move the needle. None of the most effective ones require expensive treatments or complicated protocols.Consistency matters more than intensity across nearly all of them. Here are ten daily habits genuinely linked to a younger functioning body, according to the…

Virginia job seekers now have a right to know what a position pays before applying online under a new state law aimed at giving workers more leverage in hiring and salary negotiations. The new law, which took effect July 1, requires employers to include a good-faith wage or salary range in public and internal job postings for openings, promotions, transfers, and other employment opportunities.It also bars employers from asking applicants about their salary history or using prior pay when making hiring and compensation decisions. Employers may also not retaliate against applicants or employees who decline to provide their salary history…

You are twenty minutes into the day and the ridge across your toes has become the only thing in the room. Nothing about the sock has changed. You have simply started noticing it, and once the noticing starts it tends not to stop on request. Much of what gets sold in this category was designed for children and then offered in larger sizes. The word on the front, “seamless,” covers at least six different levels of promise. At one end is a sock knitted whole, with no closure anywhere. At the other is a label that prints the word while…

Starfront Observatories Submitted By Jeff G. Rottman About 80 miles east of San Angelo, Texas, a young astrophotographer named Bray Falls is running one of the largest ‘telescope ranches’ on Earth. Stargazers from around the world ship their telescope gear to Bray, who hosts hundreds of them on his 40 acres of gently rolling terrain near Rockwood. The site is rated a ‘dark skies Bortle 1’ zone, offering pristine views of the cosmos free of light pollution. Bray—who is widely recognized for deep-sky imaging and discovering new nebulae structures—accepts clients’ telescopes, mounts them, and then allows remote positioning of the…

In my daily clinical practice, I meet patients from diverse backgrounds who struggle with various mental health challenges.While medication and psychotherapy remain essential components of modern treatment, my experience shows that long-term and meaningful recovery often requires a broader approach – one that integrates physical activity, cognitive strengthening and spiritual well-being.This holistic model aligns with scientific evidence and reflects a universal principle shared across many cultures: a healthy life requires balance between body, mind and inner well-being.Physical exerciseIn recent years, scientific evidence has grown stronger in showing that physical exercise has a direct impact on brain function.Research highlights several mechanisms,…

                                What Do You Think? When a claimant tries to claw back what he thinks is his several years after a decision against him came down, the record — including recordings — may come back to haunt him, as happened in a recent Empire State case. A New York claimant filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Labor issued initial determinations finding claimant ineligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits and federal pandemic unemployment compensation on…

Summer is nearly over, and August is just around the corner. The pivot into a new month signals the issuance of Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits, but many waiting Texans will receive their funds on a different date than usual.Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will not go out next month. SSI is limited to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources, according to the SSA’s website.Social Security Administration benefit payment scheduleThe SSA issues electronic checks on the first day of the month. However, if the first falls on the weekend, then benefits are sent out on the…

Want to stop putting off your goals and finally follow through on them? Setting goals is the easy part. The real challenge is staying consistent when motivation fades or life gets busy. That’s where accountability can make all the difference. Having a way to track your progress and stay committed helps turn good intentions into real results. Accountability worksheets provide a simple framework for organizing your goals, monitoring your habits, and reflecting on your progress. Whether you’re a student working toward academic success or an adult pursuing personal or professional goals, these tools can help you stay focused and on…

In 1995, a graphic design teacher named Lynda Weinman just wanted a digital sandbox. She needed a place online where her students could upload their work and play around with new tools like Photoshop and Illustrator. She bought the domain Lynda.com, put the site together, and gradually moved her teaching online. Years later, she sold that little digital sandbox to LinkedIn for $1.5 billion. Or look at Elon Musk, who managed to generate half a billion dollars in cash for Tesla before a single Model 3 ever rolled off the assembly line. How do these founders pull off such massive…