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We won’t know the official 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) until October, but right now, all signs point to an above-average increase. While many seniors see this as good news, the reality is a bit more complicated. Larger COLAs tend to accompany high inflation, so extra money usually goes toward rising living costs. It could also have unexpected tax consequences. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly” providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Image source: Getty Images. How your Social Security…

Activists from the flotilla have made numerous allegations of abuse and mistreatment, which the Israeli government denies.

On Wednesday afternoons at the Mental Health Inclusion, Awareness, Support and Advocacy Association (Miasa) Malaysia office, people gather around tables with journals, stickers, paints, coloured pens and scraps of paper.Some arrive quietly, carrying invisible burdens. Others come for companionship, or simply to breathe a little easier.For Afi Sulaiman, 30, these workshops are deeply personal.The freelance artist and illustrator was diagnosed with schizophrenia and depression in her late teens. Today, she manages her condition with medication and therapy, enabling her to function well in daily life.Alongside professional treatment, crafting has become an essential part of her healing journey. “When my mind is…

Fin whale by Sara Golaski for the Dolphin Project via SWNS Increased sightings of the world’s two largest whale species offers fresh hope for the future of the endangered ocean giants. More than 40 years since the end of commercial whaling, new research reveals a recent increase in sightings of blue and fin whales in the southeastern Atlantic. Researchers compiled more than 60 years of confirmed sightings from Namibia and South Africa’s west coast, including any stranded animals. Although overall numbers remain low, the findings showed sightings of both species have increased markedly in recent years—with 95% of observations recorded…

Many retirees assume they can work freely while collecting their full monthly check, but that’s not always the case. For those claiming early, Social Security benefits can be reduced if income crosses certain thresholds. That reality is now driving renewed attention in Washington. A new proposal could change how working retirees are treated under the system. Here’s what’s behind the proposal and who it could affect. The bill aims to eliminate a key Social Security rule The Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Rick Scott on March 24, 2026, and…

Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 2 a.m. It’s no secret that children today live in an increasingly complex and changing world. From academic pressures to navigating the digital landscape, young people face challenges that can seem foreign to parents. There are no quick fixes. Anyone promising otherwise is missing the bigger picture. The easy thing for our policymakers to do would be to find an easy scapegoat. Technology and social media have drawn widespread attention in this conversation in recent years, but focusing on a single factor will not solve this challenge. The truth is, addressing youth mental health requires…

Adolescence has always been hard. But today’s teenagers are carrying something heavier than previous generations faced at the same age. They’re navigating academic pressure that starts earlier and hits harder. They’re growing up inside social media ecosystems designed to trigger comparison, anxiety, and self-doubt. They’re processing a world that feels increasingly uncertain — economically, environmentally, socially — while simultaneously trying to figure out who they are and where they belong. The mental health data reflects this reality. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 in 3 high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or…

Most people think about health planning only when something forces them to. A medical bill arrives unexpectedly. An insurance issue appears during treatment. A diagnosis changes how future care needs are viewed. Suddenly health planning becomes urgent instead of preventative. The problem is that long-term health stability is usually shaped by smaller habits built quietly over time, not just by major decisions during emergencies. That includes physical health habits, of course, but it also includes how people approach insurance coverage, preventative care, financial preparation, and long-term healthcare planning before problems become immediate. The families who navigate healthcare stress most effectively…

In the presence of Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, and His Excellency Abdullah Mohammed Al Awar, Chief Executive Officer of the Knowledge Fund Establishment (KFE), the Community Development Authority, in collaboration with the Knowledge Fund Establishment, celebrated the graduation of the second cohort of the “Parental Well-Being Programe” at Dubai Schools – Al Khawaneej. The programme falls under the “Wisal for Positive Parenting” initiative.The graduation coincided with the “Year of the Family” and comes as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen family stability and equip parents with the skills…

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with mental health disorders in 2023, marking a 95.5% increase since 1990, according to a new global study reported by CNN citing research published in The Lancet. The study is based on the 2023 Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD) analysis led by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. It examined mental health trends across 204 countries and territories and assessed 12 different mental health disorders over time. Researchers found that anxiety and depression remain the most common mental health conditions globally. These are…