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Albay 3rd District Rep. Raymond Adrian Salceda filed the proposed “Magna Carta for Children with Disabilities and Their Families,” a comprehensive measure establishing a national framework for early intervention, subsidized therapy, family support services, and financial assistance for families raising children with disabilities.“While the Philippines has landmark laws like the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability and the Inclusive Education Act, there remains a gap in legislation that specifically addresses the unique needs of children with disabilities and the extraordinary burdens borne by their families,” Salceda said in filing House Bill 7440. “This bill recognizes that supporting the child means…

Social Security’s combined trust funds for retirement and disability benefits are projected to hit shortfalls by 2033 under current law, meaning payroll taxes would no longer be sufficient to pay full scheduled benefits. Without legislative solutions, the funds that have accumulated in the past decades will be exhausted and incoming revenue will only cover a percentage of scheduled payouts. If nothing happens, Social Security benefits will face significant cuts. Here’s how much you could lose if this comes to pass. If Congress doesn’t act, beneficiaries would need to adjust to a new reality of reduced benefits once the trust funds…

42 years ago today, astronaut Bruce McCandless II drifted away from the space shuttle Challenger as the first human to undertake an untethered space walk. He used NASA’s Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) to control his movements rather than being joined to the craft by a safety tether. A picture of McCandless floating in space some 320 feet (98 meters) from the shuttle has become one of the most popular in the NASA archive. READ more about the nerve-wracking event… (1984) Bruce McCandless out in Space with a self-propelled backpack – NASA archives, via SWNS “Many in the agency were fearful about…

Featuring Target-exclusive That’s A Wrap, viral multi-mask set Sundae Scoop, and playful essentials LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The TikTok-favorite K-beauty brand I Dew Care is bringing its Seriously Fun Skincare to Target marking a major step in the brand’s mission to turn high-performance skincare into a daily joy. Available in stores and online from February 1, 2026, the launch introduces two signature sets: That’s A Wrap (a new Target exclusive) Sundae Scoop Alongside a curated assortment of playful, impulse-friendly skincare essentials designed to make viral K-beauty routines more accessible than ever. Designed to resonate with Gen Z and Millennial…

Nabire (ANTARA) – The Central Papua provincial government has pledged equal access to health and education services for children with disabilities by supporting the establishment of free therapy centers across the region, officials said on Saturday.Central Papua Health Office official Budiono said in Nabire that the special needs children’s service center reflects the government’s responsibility, working with social institutions, to ensure no child is left behind in accessing essential services.“The presence of this service center shows the government’s commitment to ensuring that all children, including those with special needs, have the same rights to grow, learn and build their future,”…

Catherine Szabad knows how hard holidays can be for those who have lost a loved one.“After losing my child, I experienced a silence I never expected — the world didn’t seem to notice that everything had changed,” Szabad wrote. “That grief made me very aware of how isolating loss can be, especially when there’s little space for others to recognize it.”That became the mission behind Szabad’s company.  Hearts in Bloom, in Buffalo, New York, which delivers free bouquets and gifts to widows and widowers on Valentine’s Day. In its second year, Hearts in Bloom had over 300 volunteers — enough…

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.The premise sounds fantastic. Wait until you’re 70 to file for Social Security retirement benefits, and you’ll enjoy payments that are about one-fourth bigger than what you’d be getting by claiming at your so-called full retirement age of between 66 and 67 (depending on when you were born). That’s a nice little bonus for being patient. It’s not necessarily the right choice for everybody, though. In fact, in some cases, this plan could prove quite problematic. That’s not…

                                Safety at Work Oakland, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Legislation to protect transit workers and riders was introduced by U.S. Rep Lateefah Simon, D-Calif., this past week. Simon, the first congenitally blind Congressmember, introduced H.R. 6069, the Rapid Intervention and Deterrence for Enhanced Rider (RIDER Safety) Act into the U.S. house of Representatives on Jan. 30. Co-led by U.S. Reps. Shomari Figures (D-Ala.), Nellie Pou (D-N.J.), Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.), and John Garamendi (D-Calif.), the legislation would support the establishment of a transit ambassador or transit support…

Childhood trauma can have profound and lasting effects on our well-being.Speaking to HuffPost UK, BACP-accredited integrative counsellor Nikki Howes said, “Research shows that when adversity occurs during childhood, it can shape the development of emotional regulation and threat-detection systems, leading to stress responses in adulthood that feel automatic and difficult to control”.Other studies suggest that childhood trauma can keep people in a state of chronic stress, years after the direct threat from their youth has gone away.BACP-accredited counsellor and author of Become The Parent You Needed, LJ Jones, added: “When difficult experiences happen early… the body and mind adapt in ways that…

(BPT) – February is American Heart Month, providing a timely reminder that there are many ways to support your heart health. Living a more heart-healthy lifestyle is easier than you might think, and it often comes down to small, everyday choices that can add up to improved well-being.To help you make healthier habits part of your routine, Registered Dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner shares easy-to-manage tips designed to optimize your heart health this February, and for the long haul.1. Manage daily stress through simple practicesStress is a part of everyday life, but small, intentional practices can help manage it more effectively.…