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The “No Kings” nationwide protest is back.The first event, held on President Donald J. Trump’s birthday on June 14, 2025, drew an estimated 5 million people nationwide. In subsequent gatherings — October 2025 and March 2026 — 7 million and 8 million people across the country, respectively.This fourth event is also scheduled for Trump’s birthday this year, his 80th, which will reportedly be accompanied by lavish plans, ahead of the country’s 250th birthday celebration. But No Kings organizers are taking a new approach this year. “On June 14, we rise up, we sing out, and we keep organizing,” a webpage for the…

Getty The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced they are sending new Direct Express cards to people on Social Security. It’s a move that’s expected to impact millions of people, and it comes less than a year after the government organization stopped sending out physical checks to beneficiaries. Below, we share everything Americans need to know about this change in benefit payments and reveal whether it’s expected to impact June payments.  Are Social Security Changes Leaving You Money on the Table? What is a Direct Express card?  Direct Express cards are issued by the government to recipients of federal benefits. They…

Years ago, before the pandemic highlighted mental health awareness and before recent major insurance overhauls began further limiting healthcare access, Whitefish psychologist Sara Boilen and her colleagues noticed people in the community were struggling. “We just noticed people were not doing well,” Boilen said. “Some people are not able to access therapy. Some people just need mental health basics.” Boilen and other professionals, including Gaelen Engler and Katie Boyd, launched a series of educational workshops through a nonprofit eventually named Community-MindEd. The workshops were geared toward employees of local businesses, organizations and institutions to help manage stress as the busy…

A GROUP of Malaysians came together to champion the belief that mental health was not a personal struggle to be hidden, but a community responsibility to be embraced.They took part in the Pause & Pace Fun Walk held at Taman Tasik Danau Kota, in Kuala Lumpur.The walk was organised by Hong Leong Assurance (HLA) and Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA).The event drew on a powerful idea that pacing ourselves is not a sign of weakness, but allowed us to go further, together, HLA said in a statement.HLA group managing director and chief executive officer Loh Guat Lan reflected on the…

                                Glossary Check In Missouri, workers’ compensation claims must have an “occupational disease” with a certain type of “prevailing factor” to be compensable. What do those terms mean? As Simply Research subscribers know, Show Me State law defines them as follows. Occupational Disease “Occupational disease” is defined to mean, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context, an identifiable disease arising with or without human fault out of and in the course of the employment. Ordinary diseases of life to which the general…

I’ve just returned from a financial adviser conference whose central theme was artificial intelligence. This article briefly discusses how I now believe AI may reshape financial planning for retirement savers.Squeezing insight out of dataThe first iteration of AI tools has already improved retirement planning. Forward-thinking advisers are using AI note-taking tools, for example. An AI note-taker allows advisers to focus and listen more closely, instead of frantically trying to jot down notes. A good AI tool will then summarize the meeting, complete with a list of follow-up items.For DIY investors, chatbots like Claude or ChatGPT are useful tools for researching…

Classified in: HealthSubject: AWD At a time when youth mental health support is shrinking, Creative Visions’ #CreateConnectCare Awards spotlights remarkable young artists, writers, creators, and educators building cultures of care in classrooms worldwide.LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Creative Visions today announced the recipients of the 2026 #CreateConnectCare Awards, celebrating over 50 extraordinary young artists, writers, performers, and media makers whose creative work is helping young creators ? and the peers who engage with their stories ? feel seen, supported, and less alone. #CreateConnectCare is a year-round initiative of Creative Visions designed to empower youth ages 11-18 to share…

Millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income are preparing for the next round of federal benefits as the Social Security Administration confirmed that June 2026 SSI payments will arrive on Monday, June 1. The monthly benefit, which can reach up to $994 for eligible individuals in 2026, remains a critical financial lifeline for seniors, disabled Americans, and low-income households facing continued inflation pressures across housing, food, and healthcare costs.Because June 1 falls on a Monday this year, recipients will receive their SSI checks on the standard schedule without delays or holiday-related adjustments.The Social Security Administration continues distributing benefits through direct…

The May 2026 Blue Moon is not here to push you into dramatic new beginnings. Instead, it asks you to pause and clear out the emotional weight you have been carrying for far too long. Some feelings have quietly turned into habits, some patterns have stayed longer than they should have, and some memories have repeated so often that they now feel like facts. According to astrologer Sidhharrth S Kumaar of NumroVani, this Full Moon is the perfect time to let go of what no longer supports your emotional well-being.What you need to release this Blue Moon, according to your…

In today’s fast-paced world, high-performance lifestyles are often associated with success, ambition, and influence. Whether in executive leadership, entrepreneurship, or creative industries, individuals operating at peak levels face unique mental health challenges. The pursuit of excellence can be rewarding – but it also demands resilience, balance, and intentional self-care. Modern mental health discourse is evolving to address these pressures, offering insights and strategies tailored to those navigating high-stakes environments. Below are six key factors shaping mental wellbeing in high-performance lifestyles. 1. The pressure of constant achievement High performers often operate in environments where success is continuously measured, tracked, and expected.…