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Per the Social Security Administration’s official payment calendar, January’s benefits were sent out last month, across five separate distribution dates. Now we can take a look at the payment schedule for February.Who gets paid first for February 2026?On Friday, Jan. 30, recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) were the first SSA beneficiaries to pick up their February payments. The program’s more than seven million beneficiaries would have typically gotten their money on Feb. 1, but as the month began on a Sunday, payment had been brought forward to the nearest working day.When does February’s three-Wednesdays cycle kick in?Of the 70.5…

Whether we’ve hurt someone’s feelings or made a major mistake, feeling guilty usually means we feel responsible for something going wrong. Yet, this isn’t the only reason guilt happens.  Sometimes, we experience a “guilt complex” when our life is going great but the people we care about are struggling. Guilt may also arise from mental health disorders, such as anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder. And guilt is one of those feelings that can be tricky to navigate or figure out. You might wonder whether or not you should feel guilty, amongst other things. And this doesn’t mean guilt isn’t helpful. Guilt…

Kelsey M. Latimer, PhD, RN, is a psychologist, nurse, and certified eating disorder specialist, and is the founder and owner of KML Psychological Services.Dr. Latimer earned her PhD and master’s degree from the University of North Texas, with an emphasis in child and adolescent development and in neuropsychology. Throughout her doctoral training, she became passionate about the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, women’s issues, trauma treatment, and anxiety management. She has since overseen several nationally recognized eating disorder treatment programs.She recently earned a bachelor’s in nursing from Florida Atlantic University and is in the process of completing a master’s…

A jaguar on the Piquiri river – credit, Charles J. Sharp from Sharp Photography CC 4.0. BY-SA via Wikimedia While searching for their cubs, the females of the world’s third-largest feline will make a sound that’s strikingly similar to what you’ve heard your own cat make. Weighing in excess of 300 lbs., the jaguar is a ferocious predator that can take large caiman and even cattle, but recent video camera trap footage has revealed they possess a softer side as well. In Brazil’s Iguaçu National Park, a team of British and Brazilian ecologists made this discovery during a camera trap…

Subject: Survey American employees report struggling to recover when faced with stress, disruption, or unexpected life events, according to a new survey from New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (NYL GBS). The national survey highlights a growing disconnect between well-being ? how employees feel day-to-day ? and resiliency, defined as the ability to bounce back, adapt and sustain performance over time. While overall well-being remains stable, resiliency is emerging as a critical vulnerability in today’s workforce. There’s positive news when it comes to well-being. The survey finds that employees rate their overall well-being as 7.5 out of 10, and 60…

Snorkelers playing saxophones? Stranger things have happened. Every year at the Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival, local musicians and divers gather for a “subaquatic sound experience.”When Bill Becker — the news director of local radio station WWUS 104.1 — founded the festival in 1985, his goal was to raise awareness for coral preservation. The annual event brings people to Looe Key Reef, part of the only living coral barrier reef in North America, to learn more about coral reefs and enjoy them in a whole new light.Divers get in the spirit of the underwater festival. Photo courtesy of Visit Florida KeysAttendees…

The first 1000 days of life, which refers to the period of development from conception to age 2, have garnered widespread recognition in recent decades as the most critical window of child development. Health and nutrition during this critical period have enduring implications for childhood and adulthood health, as well as cognitive and noncognitive development and overall well-being. Consequently, there is a growing momentum to allocate additional resources towards promoting health and nutrition during the first 1000 days of life. This investment is necessary to maintain developmental potential, particularly considering global challenges such as malnutrition resulting from food supply difficulties…

Mind Speak, Inc. is recognized for offering accessible, community-based mental health care, supporting clients with tailored therapy in familiar settings.Westchester County, New York, United States, February 4, 2026 — Mind Speak, Inc. has gained recognition for advancing accessible mental health care, recently honored with the Best Community-Focused Psychotherapy Practice – New York title in GHP News’ Mental Health Care & Compassion Excellence Awards 2025. The organization centers on bringing in-person therapy to individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions across New York City and Westchester County. This award acknowledges service models that prioritize real-life engagement and practical focus on…

Erwin Bosman via Unsplash From Germany comes the story of mountains of potatoes as far as the eye can see going to feed anyone and everyone in Berlin and nearby towns. For German potato farmers, the early winter potato harvest has been a bumper crop—no, a banner crop—nay, it’s a full-on food-bank-buster crop. The “potato flood” as it’s being called has crashed on Berlin, with food banks, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, schools, kindergartens, churches, and even zoos taking a free share of the bounty. Two whole semi-trucks were sent to Ukraine. “At first I thought it was some AI-generated fake…

“Do not ruin today with mourning tomorrow.” Ever feel a little overwhelmed? Or really overwhelmed? This quick read is for YOU… Once upon a time there was a man who had been lost in the desert for three whole days without water. Just as he was about to collapse, he saw what appeared to be a lake a few hundred yards in front of him. “Could it be? Or is it just a mirage?” he thought to himself. With the last bit of strength he could muster, he staggered toward the lake and quickly learned that his prayers had been…