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Have you ever tried playing a board game by yourself? For some people, the idea of solo gaming may seem unusual, but playing alone can be a surprisingly enjoyable way to relax, challenge yourself, and spend your free time. Solo board games have become increasingly popular among people who enjoy strategy, problem-solving, storytelling, and immersive gameplay without needing to coordinate with a group. Whether you already love solo play or you’re simply curious about giving it a try, there are plenty of games designed to provide an engaging experience for one player. Playing board games alone can also offer benefits…

This month’s last regular Social Security payment was disbursed on Wednesday. Supplemental Security Income recipients will get paid on Tuesday.Social Security recipients will get their regular payments as scheduled over the next month. Benefits are typically disbursed to nearly 74 million people on specific Wednesdays, depending on the person’s birth date.SSI payments, however, sometimes arrive early. That happens when the first of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, shifting checks to the last weekday before the usual send date.Here’s what to know about the September payment schedule and where to find a Social Security office in Georgia:September 2026 Social…

For conservationists, it’s no secret that wildlife crossings have become a vital tool to save the lives of animals from vehicle collisions around the world. While many might imagine the massive highway overpasses when they think of wildlife crossings, there are other innovative options uniquely made for specific animals, like salamander tunnels or canopy ropes for monkeys.In Costa Rica, sloth conservationists have been building aptly-named “sloth crossings,” to help protect wild sloths and reconnect their natural habitats.The Sloth Conservation Foundation, otherwise known as SloCo, has been instrumental in bringing these sloth crossings to the canopies of Costa Rica.Courtesy of Sloth Conservation…

I keep hearing friends and acquaintances say the same thing. It first happened when hanging out with a group of friends over dinner. One friend was going through a job transition. It happened again when one-on-one with another friend for coffee. “I’m just trying to figure out what my purpose is.” More than at any other point in time, our basics — the things we need to survive — are handled. Most of us have food, shelter… but then once these needs are met, some of us struggle. And so, the question that our ancestors didn’t even need to ask…

An American bullfrog, which is the largest frog species in North America Carl D. Howe via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 2.5 He’s no poison-arrow frog, but that doesn’t mean the American bullfrog doesn’t understand poison—far from it, according to scientists. Hidden within the humble bullfrog’s genetics is the equipment to produce an antidote to a deadly shellfish toxin that afflicts thousands of people every year. It’s sometimes thought that a phenomenon of blooming marine microorganisms known as “red tide” is why shellfish is not kosher. These algal blooms produce saxitoxin, or STX, which accumulates in shellfish and causes paralytic…

When one thinks of the skills required to work in a lab, “resilience” might not be at the top of the list—but to Sharon Milgram, PhD, the former director of the Office of Intramural Training and Education at the National Institutes of Health, navigating life’s curveballs is essential to the job. Last spring, DU’s Resilience Lab, part of the University’s Four-Dimensional (4D) Experience, hosted Milgram’s five-webinar series called “The Resilient Scientist.” The event was a hit: More than 1,200 students, faculty, and staff registered from universities across the country, and several hundred attended each week. “The level of engagement really reflects the significant…

Carrying student loan debt into retirement could already strain a fixed budget. Now, federal repayment rules that took effect July 1, 2026, are changing the options available to millions of borrowers, including parents who borrowed for their children. Understanding the rules may help eliminate some stress living on Social Security before payments become difficult to manage. The key is knowing which part of the new system deserves your attention before it becomes expensive. Here’s what retirees and near-retirees with federal student loans need to know. Find Out: 13 moves seniors could benefit from but often forget about.July 1 brought fewer…

                                Bits & Pieces Definition The “arising out of employment” requirement addresses the causal connection between employment and injury. An injury arises out of employment when the employment exposes the worker to a risk that contributes to the injury. Elements Employment created or contributed to the risk. The injury resulted from that risk. A sufficient causal connection exists between employment and injury. Majority Rule Most jurisdictions require that the employment contribute to the risk of injury in some meaningful way. Common Exceptions Purely personal risks…

ISTJ personality types are often associated with practicality, responsibility, structure, and a strong commitment to personal values. People with this personality type tend to approach life in a realistic and systematic way, preferring facts, established methods, and dependable routines over impulsive decisions. Think of someone who is thoughtful, disciplined, traditional, and willing to stand by their principles even when others disagree. ISTJs may be more comfortable working independently, especially when they need uninterrupted time to focus on a task or perfect their skills. Their analytical nature can also make them effective problem-solvers who prefer finding practical solutions rather than getting…

In the U.S., certain Social Security beneficiaries are due to receive September’s monthly payment late next week. On Thursday, September 3, Social Security benefits are to be paid out to two groups of recipients, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) kicks off next month’s distribution timeline for the program.Who gets Social Security benefits on September 3?Certain long-standing beneficiariesSeptember’s Social Security is to be issued to beneficiaries who began receiving their payments before May 1997.Dual beneficiaries: Social Security + SSIThursday 3 is also September’s Social Security payment date for beneficiaries who combine the scheme with Supplemental Security Income (SSI).A benefit for…