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                                What Do You Think? To be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland, a worker must be a “covered employee.” A recent case addresses how that rule applies when an NFL player signs a contract to play in Maryland but is injured in the team’s out-of-state facility before he ever plays a regular game. The defensive tackle was signed to a standard one-year NFL contract with the Washington Commanders. Most of the games that year would be at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The…

According to the official payment schedule shared by the U.S.’s Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency has now issued July 2026’s benefits for the following programs:Before August arrives, however, the SSA still has one round of checks to distribute to SSI beneficiaries.Social Security Admin to close out July 2026 with early paymentOn Friday, July 31, the SSA is due to send out August’s SSI, a day earlier than normal. SSI is typically paid out on the first of each month, but distribution has been brought forward because August 1 is a non-business day.Who is eligible for SSI?A benefit for low-income,…

Having caring parents is a true blessing. As children, it is important to help our parents stay healthy after they turn 60. National Parents Day on July 26 is a time to recognise all that parents do for their families. Supporting their health is one way to show our appreciation. Here, we will look at common health issues parents face after 60, share some simple ayurvedic tips, and suggest Patanjali products that can help. Parents’ Health Issues Post 60In India, parents over 60 often face health challenges that are not contagious but come with age. These can include high blood…

Reese Dyck wants to make sure no other moms feel alone. That’s why the 22-year-old is opening a centre focused on supporting parents postpartum in southeastern Manitoba.The Southeast Postpartum Centre is expected to open in Steinbach this fall, and will provide space for moms to rest, connect with others and find support.Dyck’s children, SJ and Sonny, were born 11 months apart. She struggled with postpartum anxiety and depression after giving birth, and even considered taking her life.”I did not know how I was going to get through it,” Dyck said at her home in Île-des-Chênes, about 25 kilometres southeast of…

Following Andy Burnham’s apology for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s military action in Gaza, Muslims in Bradford have said the real test for the new PM’s efforts to woo them back in an area where the the issue has reshaped political loyalties for many former Labour voters has only just begun.Burnham said in a statement at the beginning of July, just weeks before he became prime minister, that Labour “didn’t get it right” over Gaza and the party needed to do better under his leadership.He also reiterated his condemnation of the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel in which…

Whether you realize it, Social Security is likely to provide a meaningful chunk of your income in retirement. Therefore, it’s a good idea to get familiar with Social Security and how it works, so that you can make smart decisions about it. Even if you’re far from retiring, the more you know, the better you can plan for your future. Here are some important things to know about Social Security benefits. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same…

134 years ago today, Dadabhai Naoroji was elected as the first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain. A merchant, scholar, writer, and political leader who served as a founding member of the Indian National Congress, Naoroji is particularly known for formulating the “drain theory,” which argued that economic exploitation under British rule led to the transfer of wealth from India to Britain. His work was influential among early nationalists and reformers, and he remained a key figure in shaping early Indian political thought. READ more about this pioneering freedom-fighter and some of his work as an MP… (1892) Dadabhai Naoroji in…

The Social Security Administration updates certain financial limits and formulas on an annual basis to keep benefit payments aligned with inflation and wages. Next year, Social Security benefits will receive a cost-of-living adjustment, the earnings limits will increase, and some workers will pay more taxes into the program. The Social Security Administration announces similar changes every year, usually in mid-October. However, a recent survey from Nationwide Retirement Institute found that many Americans lack a basic understanding of those topics. Read on to learn about three changes coming to Social Security in 2027. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Social Security benefits…

The WHO defines self care as the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote and maintain their own health, prevent disease and cope with illness, with or without the support of a …

Heatwave reveals historic garden design – Chatsworth House / SWNS The outline of a ‘lost’ 17th century garden has been revealed at a stately British home following the record heatwave and long drought. Beneath the parched grass was an ornate garden design being rediscovered after more than 350 years at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. It turns out, the ornamental arrangement of flower beds and paths known as ‘The Great Parterre’ was created for the 1st Duke of Devonshire around 1699 and built along the south façade of the English estate. The elaborate, perfectly symmetrical garden measured 473-ft-long (144m) by 227-ft…