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Continuing to work while drawing or planning to draw Social Security retirement benefits can affect your monthly payments, but the impact depends heavily on your age, earnings and …

EPAThe Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been mostly closed since May 2024 (file photo)Israel says it has agreed to reopen the Gaza Strip’s key border crossing with Egypt only after an operation to retrieve the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in the territory is complete.The Rafah crossing has been mostly closed since May 2024, when the Palestinian side was seized by Israeli forces. It was meant to have reopened during the first stage of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which began in October.However, the Israeli government has made that conditional on Hamas making every effort…

The opening ceremony of the January 26 Health Congress. Health ministry Lo Veasnakiry, secretary of state at the Ministry of Health, shared several sobering health statistics, during the opening of a National Health Congress, held this morning, January 26. He noted that in 2025, examinations and treatments for mental illness totalled 389,553, an increase of 37.8 per cent over the previous year. Rather than a cause for concern, however, some indicators suggest that this is a positive, as many cases were likely previously undiagnosed. Pall Chamroeun, a public health researcher at the Royal Academy of Cambodia, noted that the higher…

When the days get shorter and temperatures drop, there’s nothing we’d rather do than stay in bed. But the actions we take on a daily basis are vital for our overall well-being—including the state of our immune system. “The immune system is deeply interconnected with other systems, especially the gut, which houses over 70% of immune cells,” says Chloe Ward, functional nutrition practitioner. “Actions like eating nutrient-dense foods, managing stress, prioritizing sleep, and staying active can bolster immunity by reducing inflammation, supporting gut health, and improving the body’s ability to fight off infections.” That’s why it’s so important to avoid…

A secondary school from St Patrick’s Secondary School, Lacken Cross, Mayo has won first prize in the Engineering category at the SciFest’Teen-Turn event in Dublin for developing an innovative assistive communication system for people with speech disabilities.  Aadila Aliu lyamah recieved the award at the event, which was held at Avantor in Dublin, for her project F.A.Y (Freedom to Assert Yourself). The project focuses on enabling people with speech disabilities to communicate more independently using affordable and accessible technology. As part of the award, Aadila received a laptop, part of a contribution by AMD. The idea for the project was…

Social Security is nothing short of a financial lifeline for millions of older Americans today. But unfortunately, there are a lot of retirees who are forced to live on Social Security alone. And that may be a struggle. The Social Security Administration estimates the average monthly retirement benefit at $2,071. That number accounts for the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment benefits got this year. Image source: Getty Images. If you’d like to enjoy larger Social Security checks each month during retirement, you should know that the right strategy could leave you with more generous benefits. Here’s how to beat the average. The…

February is often when things feel settled for the year. The holidays are behind you, routines are back, and most yearly changes have already taken effect. For Social Security recipients, February plays the same role. It is the first month where new rules, rates, and deductions show up clearly in a full payment. That makes February a helpful snapshot for your retirement plan, because it reflects what your Social Security income is likely to look like for the rest of the year. Here are five things you can expect from your February Social Security check, and why…

111 years ago today, Congress signed into law a bill creating Rocky Mountain National Park. Protecting over a thousand square kilometers of the Front Range of the mountains, the park was designated among the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserves due to the amount of undisturbed and unspoiled land. Indeed the park bridges a space of two wilderness areas. The area is rich in fauna, including Canada lynx, fox, elk, moose, mountain goat, bobcat, bighorn sheep, cougar, black bear, mule deer, several species of minks, wolverine, and coyote. READ about the various regions of the park… (1915) Rocky Mountain National Park – CC BY-SA…

KAPIT: Several ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects in the Song and Kapit areas are set to improve connectivity, boost local economic growth and enhance community well-being, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic).Speaking at the opening ceremony of Dewan Kebiau at the Song Resettlement Scheme Phase II in Kebiau yesterday, he highlighted projects including the Nanga Banjor/Nanga Makut and Nanga Makut/Nanga Engkuah road upgrades under the Ulu Rajang Development Agency, as well as the proposed construction of roads and bridges connecting Jalan Nanga Belawai to Jalan Song-Kapit under the Public Works Department (JKR).He added that road and bridge…

Alright, so we’re looking ahead to 2026 and what design is going to look like. It’s kind of interesting how things are shifting. We’re moving away from that super clean, perfect look that’s been around for a while. People are starting to want things that feel more real, more human, even a little messy. Plus, technology is playing a bigger role, but not in the way you might think. It’s more about how we can use it to make things more personal and maybe even a bit nostalgic. Let’s break down some of the big ideas shaping 2026 design. Key…