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                                Case File A Tennessee worker didn’t have history showing that her knee arthritis caused problems until a wreck on the job aggravated it. Did that make a difference for her workers’ compensation claim? Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text. Case Edwards v. Peoplease, LLC, No. W2024-01034-SC-R3-WC (Tenn. 12/22/25) What Happened? A worker was driving a truck for her employer when one of the tires blew out, sending the vehicle down an embankment and causing the worker to crash into a bridge.…

Postpartum depression is increasingly recognised across Europe, but the availability and quality of support for women after childbirth continue to vary significantly between member states, raising questions about how awareness is translated into action. Postpartum depression is the most common mental health condition following childbirth, affecting around 12% of mothers in Europe and, in severe cases, leading to suicide. But despite its prevalence, many women remain undiagnosed and untreated due to stigma, limited awareness and gaps in support within health systems. While women’s health and mental health have gained political attention in recent years, postpartum depression remains only weakly addressed…

Over 190 countries provide some form of social security for retired workers but few pay enough to serve as a total replacement for earned income. Further, governments worldwide struggle with similar challenges in designing and updating their programs. These issues include inflation, rising life expectancy, and declining birth rates.  The resulting shortfall has spurred many governments to increase the age at which citizens can receive money from social security plans in an effort to minimize the number of people in the system. Here’s a look at retirement rules and benefits available to citizens around the globe. Key Takeaways Changes in…

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Opinion Art history departments often fail to embed disability studies into their curricula when engaging with art, politics, and identity. Installation view of Judith Scott — Bound and Unbound at the Brooklyn Museum in 2014–15 (photo Allison Meier/Hyperallergic) Education departments in museums have always been a north star for accessibility in the arts. Decades-old programs at major institutions in New York, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), offer robust opportunities for individuals with visual and auditory impairments, children and adults with developmental disabilities, and the families who provide care, to name a…

Key Takeaways Financial therapists combine financial advice and therapy to help people manage money stress.They can work with clients to address past money traumas and change financial behaviors.Those wishing to become a financial therapist need certification from the Financial Therapy Association.Certification involves training, practical experience, acceptance of a code of ethics, and continuing education.Certification ensures that financial therapists are trained in relevant financial and therapeutic practices. What Is a Financial Therapist? Financial therapists work to change how clients think, feel, and behave toward money. These certified professionals use financial and therapeutic practices to address financial stress, help people to adapt…

Several Social Security changes take effect in 2026With 2026 officially underway, several key changes have taken effect for Social Security Administration programs, affecting both current retirees and those planning for retirement in the future.One of the most significant changes involves the full retirement age (FRA). Beginning in 2026, the FRA rises to 67 for individuals born after 1960. Full retirement age is the point at which a person may begin receiving their full Social Security retirement benefit. While individuals may still choose to retire before reaching FRA, doing so will result in permanently reduced monthly benefits.Social Security recipients will also…

New ManpowerGroup data shows rapid AI adoption colliding with a growing training gap, leaving workers struggling to keep pace with technological change. MILWAUKEE, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Workers around the world are adopting AI faster than ever, but that adoption is no longer translating into confidence. According to ManpowerGroup’s 2026 Global Talent Barometer, regular AI usage jumped 13% to 45% of workers, while confidence in using technology fell sharply by 18%. For the first time in three years, overall worker confidence declined, contributing to an overall Global Talent Barometer score of 67%. The findings reveal people feel capable in the…

Millions of Americans are set to receive their January 2026 Social Security payments this week as the second wave of monthly benefits is issued on Wednesday, January 21, according to the official payment calendar from the Social Security Administration.The payments arrive as beneficiaries continue adjusting to higher monthly checks following the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that took effect at the start of the year. For many retirees, that increase translates to roughly $56 more per month, though individual amounts vary based on earnings history and benefit type.Who Gets Social Security Payments on January 21?The SSA distributes benefits on a staggered…

In the United Kingdom, the National Health Service provides most medical care for free to all legal residents. While this model is less financially burdensome than what many United States citizens are accustomed to, wait times and overcrowding in hospital systems can make it extremely difficult for people to access care when they need it.In recent years, A&E, or accident and emergency, units have been overwhelmed by people in mental health crises. In 2024, 250,000 people went to an A&E experiencing mental health crises, with one in three waiting more than 12 hours, according to The Independent. On top of this, the Royal…