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We’re still nearly seven months away from the official 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement, but projections indicate that seniors hoping for an above-average increase are likely to get their wish. Inflation has increased recently, driving up COLA estimates. Some are hoping next year’s COLA will rival the 8.7% Social Security benefit boost seniors saw in 2023 — the highest COLA in the last 45 years. We can’t say for sure whether this will be the case, but here’s what’s likely based on what we know so far. Image source: Getty Images. The latest 2027 Social Security COLA projection…

Key TakeawaysHiking combines two of the most evidence-backed mood boosters—physical exercise and time in nature—making it uniquely effective at reducing stress, lifting anxiety, and triggering the brain chemicals associated with better mental health.The mindfulness element is built in: When you’re navigating a trail, you’re naturally pulled into the present moment and away from the anxious thoughts and rumination that tend to take over at home or at a desk.You don’t need mountains or intense trails to benefit—consistent walks in local parks, tree-lined streets, or quiet urban green spaces offer most of the same mental health rewards.May is Mental Health Awareness…

Key PointsRecent developments have pushed expectations for the 2027 COLA significantly higher.Many retirees are facing the challenge of inflation right now.A growing number of retirees are highly dependent on Social Security to make ends meet. The most recent iteration of a Gallup annual poll found 62% of retirees say Social Security is a major source of revenue, the highest level recorded in the poll’s 25-year history. As such, the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is of great importance to retirees, as it helps beneficiaries keep up with rising prices.The good news is 2027 could see the highest annual COLA since the…

Alessia Lavigne is a third-year Ph.D. student studying marine biology and zoology at the University of Sheffield. As a self-professed “Turtle Eggsplorer,” Lavigne dedicates her page to turtle research, care, and conservation. On May 3, Lavigne posted a video of a sea turtle hatchling release in the Seychelles, which showed hundreds of hawksbill sea turtles tumbling out of a bucket and racing for the shoreline. Hawksbill sea turtles are one of seven types of sea turtles. The endangered species can be found in warm, tropical, and subtropical waters across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans — including the Seychelles, which is roughly…

IN BRIEF: • Climate-related risks are causing significant disruptions across global markets, supply chains, and regulatory landscapes, forcing businesses to incorporate long-term risk assessments into their operational planning. • Organizations leveraging climate-informed planning, such as climate risk assessment and scenario analysis, gain an advantage by uncovering new growth avenues. • To enhance resilience, a Just Transition approach helps businesses recognize climate frameworks that promote consistent risk disclosure and long-term strategic alignment. The global energy crisis, driven by disruptions in the Middle East, has exposed vulnerable fuel-dependent economies to price spikes and volatility, with the Philippines particularly affected due to its…

Entrepreneur, media executive, and community advocate Ali Mehdaoui continues expanding impact across business, wellness, and leadership. Leadership should create opportunity, solutions, and hope — empowering families, entrepreneurs, and communities through business, media, and wellness.”” — Ali Mehdaoui – Founder & Ceo of M.E Studios EATONTOWN , NJ, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ali Mehdaoui, internationally connected entrepreneur, media executive, consultant, producer, educator, and community advocate, continues expanding a growing portfolio of business, media, wellness, sports, and educational initiatives while strengthening his commitment to the future of Eatontown and surrounding communities throughout Monmouth County. With more than 15 years…

                                Labor Landscape Spirit’s collapse is significant because ultra-low-cost carriers put downward pressure on pricing across the entire market, according to Shye Gilad, professor  of the practice in the management area of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.   Gilad points out that even travelers who never flew Spirit often benefited from its presence because legacy airlines had to compete against those fares.  “In the short term, consumers should expect fewer deeply discounted tickets, especially on leisure routes. The days of routinely finding ultra-cheap base fares may become less common as capacity tightens and competition…

Millions of Americans are due a final May payment from the Social Security Administration on Wednesday 27 May 2026, when the agency sends retirement, disability, survivor and spousal benefits to people whose birthdays fall between the 21st and 31st of any month. It is the last scheduled Wednesday payment of the month and, for many of the more than 21 million retirees in that cohort, it will arrive as a monthly cash lifeline.The Social Security Administration has already sent two main waves of May payments, following its long‑established practice of staggering deposits across the month based on beneficiaries’ dates of…

Scientists in California are using heat-sensing AI to save grey whales transiting through San Francisco Bay. More and more sightings of grey whales, a medium size baleen that can grow to between 40 and 50 feet, are being recorded in the bay, and conservationists are eager to develop methods to more consistently keep them safe from ship strikes—one of the largest causes of whale mortality. To that end they are employing artificial intelligence to instantly identify the animals’ heat signatures and broadcast that data to passing ships. “The problem has been getting worse,” Dr. Douglas McCauley, the director of the…

File photo A drug often used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight aggressive cancers, according to new US research. The study revealed how tumors hijack common white blood cells to evade immunotherapy. Scientists say their findings in mice and human tissues point to a new way to improve treatment for tough tumors—like triple-negative breast cancer—on which immunotherapy often fails. The best news is the breakthrough could quickly move into clinical testing because the drug—montelukast, commonly known by the brand name Singulair—is already approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The research team from Northwestern University in…