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Many with disabilities risk losing Medicaid if they work too much

Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.

CBS News - 14h

Justice department removes disability guidelines for US businesses

Multiple pages scrubbed from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website due to a Trump order. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...

The Guardian - 6d

ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest

Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.

CBS News - 4d

'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits

More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Restore Medicaid's intent: Prioritize the most vulnerable over able-bodied childless adults

Congress should refocus the program on its original intent: vulnerable Americans, especially those with disabilities who have nowhere else to turn for health coverage.

The Hill - Mar. 12

DOJ reduces ADA compliance guidance, pointing to Trump order

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday removed what it called "outdated" and "unnecessary" red tape for businesses to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department ...

The Hill - 5d

Social Security, Buffeted by Turmoil, Awaits a New Leader

The billionaire Elon Musk has become fixated on finding fraud inside the agency, which provides retirement, survivor and disability payments to 73 million Americans each month.

The New York Times - 1d

Manchester United under fire from disabled fans over ‘unjust’ decline of standards

Manchester United have come under fire from disabled supporters over “declining” stewarding standards and “highly unjust” rising parking charges.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Plan to freeze key disability benefit may be dropped

Many usually loyal Labour MPs had voiced strong opposition to the idea of not increasing PIP in line with inflation, as part of expected welfare cuts.

BBC News - Mar. 16

This 'Wicked' Broadway actor is making history for performers with disabilities

Jenna Bainbridge will be the first wheelchair user to portray Nessarose in the 21-year history of 'Wicked' on Broadway.

NBC News - 4d

Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?

Plans to freeze some disability benefits could be abandoned.

BBC News - Mar. 16

What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities

The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.

NBC News - Mar. 12

UK ministers to drop plan to freeze key disability benefit

Decision on personal independence payments comes ahead of government paper setting out wider reforms on Tuesday

Financial Times - Mar. 16

Labour unveils disability benefits cuts that aim to save over £5bn

Move risks stoking biggest backbench rebellion of Keir Starmer’s premiership

Financial Times - Mar. 18

UK’s Motability to crack down on misuse of motoring scheme for disabled people

Chief executive says most car buyers come from households on incomes of less than £20,000

Financial Times - 1d

What went wrong with the UK’s welfare system?

Factors behind sharp rise in incapacity and disability benefits are complex and at times counterintuitive

Financial Times - Mar. 16

Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030

Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions.

BBC News - Mar. 18

Americans are spending more and more time at home

COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas announced it will release American hostage Edan Alexander and "the bodies of four other dual nationals."

ABC News - Mar. 14

American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat

American influencer Sam Jones said that she had picked up a wombat to try to take the animal off the road.

CBS News - Mar. 15

Americans Describe Being Detained as Hostages in a Venezuelan Prison

They were American tourists hoping for a good time, they said. Then they became captives of an autocratic government.

The New York Times - 6d

Juju Watkins is officially an All-American once again

Watkins was named a first team All-American by the AP and USBWA before the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released

An American was freed from Afghanistan on Thursday after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a deal brokered by Qatar.

NBC News - 5d

American Travel Anxiety Grows for Those Headed Abroad

In light of recent American foreign policy decisions, many U.S. travelers are concerned about how they will be perceived abroad.

The New York Times - 4d

American Travel Anxiety Grows for Those Headed Abroad

In light of recent American foreign policy decisions, many U.S. travelers are concerned about how they will be perceived abroad.

The New York Times - 4d

American Travel Anxiety Grows for Those Headed Abroad

In light of recent American foreign policy decisions, many U.S. travelers are concerned about how they will be perceived abroad.

The New York Times - 4d

2025 Fantasy Baseball predictions for the American League

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don looks into his crystal ball for the American League.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK’s most severely disabled

PM faces backlash over plans to tighten eligibility, potentially leaving more than 600,000 claimants £675 a month worse off. Keir Starmer is to defy growing anger by driving through welfare cuts ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off

Welfare secretary announces changes aimed at cutting bill by up to £5bn in face of opposition from Labour MPs. UK politics live – latest updates Liz Kendall, the welfare secretary, has faced ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance

American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Memphis basketball star PJ Haggerty earns consensus All-American honors

Memphis basketball star PJ Haggerty became a consensus All-American Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Consumer confidence falls to 12-year low as Americans fret over economy

Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.

CBS News - 8h

Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality

With more than 4 million Americans turning 65 this year, some retirees choose to live on cruise ships instead of in traditional communities.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Americans struggling to pay back car loans

More Americans are having trouble paying down their car loans, especially those with sub prime loans. Andres Gutierrez takes a look at what's causing the trend.

CBS News - Mar. 16

Americans deeply divided over DEI programs: Survey

Americans are deeply divided over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, with significant differences emerging depending on voters' political affiliation, according to a survey published ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

Nearly half of Americans say economy worsening: Poll

Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a Thursday The Economist/YouGov poll. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

60 percent of Americans feel trapped in their jobs

Burnout is at an all-time high among Americans. That's according to a study from learning platform Moodle, which found that 66 percent of workers are suffering. This is a sharp increase in reported ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Veteran American keeper Franch joins Birmingham City

Birmingham City have completed the signing of American goalkeeper Adrianna Franch on a short-term deal which will run until the end of the season.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

American Airlines passengers on plane erupting in flames

An American Airlines flight caught fire at the Denver Airport in Colorado on Thursday, after making an emergency landing due to engine problems. Everyone made it out alive, but some passengers were ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

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