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Social Security beneficiaries should learn their 2027 cost of living adjustment in October, with current forecasts pointing to a larger increase than they received this year.The 2027 Social Security COLA is scheduled to be announced on October 14, after the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its September inflation figures.President Trump sparks theories with latest video showing an odd shape on his rear endThat final inflation report is crucial because the Social Security Administration calculates the annual increase using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, known as the CPI-W, during July, August and September.Until all three…

July 14 was an unusual day for Chase Guello, an operating supervisor at River Reach Construction. He was just getting his day started when he realized a small kitten had fallen into the site’s excavator and was crying for help. “Rescue mission for the day,” Guello said in the video, which has since garnered over 610,000 views. “Normally, it’s a piece of equipment. Right now, it’s this little guy. There’s a cat stuck.” After taking off the excavator’s skid plate with a drill, Guello watched in surprise as the kitten plopped straight down in what Instagram users called “a superhero landing.”The brand…

Key PointsThe historical average increase is 2.6%.Experts are predicting an increase of 3.4% to 3.6% to be announced in October.There may be a big decrease coming within a decade.If you’re a retiree collecting Social Security benefits — or you’re just a Social Security enthusiast — you’re probably eagerly awaiting the announcement of the next cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits.That announcement is expected on Oct. 14, but until then, experts are weighing in with educated predictions.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…

PLAINVILLE — A patch created by the Plainville Police Department to raise awareness about youth mental health has swiftly sold out and will be back in stock soon.The patch was created in memory of Nolan Derosier, a seventh-grader at the Middle School of Plainville who lost his battle with mental health on Feb. 12 of 2023. All proceeds will be donated to local mental health agencies to help juveniles and their families in need.After seeing a recent news story about the patches the Plainville Police Department makes for various charities and organizations, Derosier’s mother, Kelly Derosier, contacted Officer Shane Dufresne,…

Several Social Security proposals are waiting for lawmakers when Congress returns from recess, as pressure grows to address the program’s finances and future benefits.Tens of millions of Americans receive Social Security, including roughly 57.6 million retirement beneficiaries, 5.8 million people receiving survivor benefits and nearly 8 million receiving disability benefits. As of July 2026, the average monthly payment across the program was about $1,940, while retired workers received an average of roughly $2,086.But despite its overwhelming significance to the everyday American, lawmakers face an increasingly urgent question over how to finance those benefits in the decades ahead. Four proposals currently…

What makes a mentoring relationship truly effective? Good communication and trust are important, but having clear goals can make the experience much more meaningful. Without a specific direction, both mentors and mentees may struggle to know what progress should look like or which areas to focus on. That’s where SMART goals can help. By making goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, mentors can help mentees turn broad ambitions into practical steps they can actually work toward. SMART goals also make it easier to track progress, celebrate milestones, and identify areas where additional support may be needed. Whether you’re mentoring…

On this day, 78 years ago, Dr. Bhimrao R. Ambedkar was appointed to chair the Indian constitutional drafting committee. This national hero is responsible for the constitution being one that is largely considered one of the most robust and progressive in all world law, as it guaranteed equal treatment under the law for all members of India’s many castes, something not even Mahatma Gandhi envisioned for a post-Independence India. READ more about his work on the constitution… (1947) Dr. Ambedkar on a 2015 Indian postage stamp – credit Ministry of Communications GODL India The Indian constitution guarantees and protections for…

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation Thursday requiring data centers to report their water and energy use to state energy regulators every six months, touting it as a highlight of her plan to “hold data centers accountable.”Sherrill, a Democrat who pledged months ago to seek limits on data center construction, said during a bill signing ceremony in South Brunswick that she will not “let these developers operate in the shadows.”“New Jerseyans deserve to know how much water and electricity the data centers coming into their community will use. Data center companies often treat their usage statistics like a trade secret,” she…

All Social Security recipients will receive their regular check in September, as many await news of the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment announcement.Social Security benefits are typically disbursed to nearly 74 million beneficiaries on Wednesdays, but your exact payment date depends on your birth date. If you were born between the 1st and 10th, you’re paid on the second Wednesday of the month, which is Sept. 9. If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th, you’re paid on the third Wednesday, which is Sept. 16. And if you were born after the 20th, you’re paid on the fourth Wednesday of the…

Recent events in the news call attention to a growing problem in Southeastern Indiana: adult and teen suicide. During Suicide Awareness Month, the easiest way to ease someone’s mind might be by having a simple conversation.Experts say parents who check in regularly with their child could have a life-saving conversation, because, according to national statistics, more than 2,000 children and teens are lost per year to suicide.kAm“p 4@?G6CD2E:@? 23@FE 56AC6DD:@? @C DF:4:56 😀 8@:?8 E@ 36 5:77:4F=E[ 3FE J@F 42? 92G6 :E H:E9@FE AFEE:?8 2 J@F?8 A6CD@? 2E C:D< 2?5 :E 42? 36 G6CJ 96=A7F=[” y@9? p4<6C>2?[ !9s[ 4=:?:42= ADJ49@=@8:DE…