Social Security boost may take more than a year for many Americans

Over 3 million on Social Security may wait more than a year for higher payments

More than 3.2 million people will see increased Social Security benefits, under a new law.

NBC News - 6h

Over 3 million Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may wait more than a year for higher payments: agency

The Social Security Fairness Act will provide benefit increases to more than 3 million individuals. But it's uncertain when they will see that money.

CNBC - 7h

Social Security boost faces delays

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Some Social Security beneficiaries may have longer wait for pay boost Social ...

The Hill - 1d

Social Security Fairness Act's boosted payments may be a year away

Social Security beneficiaries who stood to see a boost in payouts as the result of a law approved earlier this month may have to wait a little longer than expected for higher payments. Under the ...

The Hill - 1d

Social Security benefits increased by 2.5% in 2025. Why retirees may feel it's not enough

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 is the lowest since the post-Covid inflation spike. Yet retirees still face high prices.

CNBC - 2d

Video Games And Weed Edibles May Be More Popular Than Booze With NHL Players

A new report suggests NHL players are increasingly turning to video games and weed edibles during their downtime, as opposed to boozing like players of past generations took part in regularly.. ...

GameSpot - 4d

More Americans file for unemployment benefits, continuing claims highest in 3 years

Jobless claims applications ticked up modestly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in more than three years

ABC News - 5d

Yemen's Houthis free crew of ship held for more than a year over Israel-Hamas war

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader more than a year after they seized their Bahamas-flagged vessel off the Yemeni Red Sea coast.

NBC News - 5d

Cargo ship crew held by Houthi rebels released after more than a year in captivity

Houthis in Yemen said 25-member crew of Galaxy Leader had been freed ‘in support’ of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. See all our Middle East crisis coverage Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have ...

The Guardian - 6d

Blue Jays land Anthony Santander on five-year contract worth more than $90 million

The Jays had missed out on a handful of targets this winter before signing Santander

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways, say researchers

New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Trump’s deregulation push will take more than the stroke of a pen

Deregulation can be just as cumbersome as regulation, especially if the new administration wants those efforts to survive inevitable legal challenges under the Administrative Procedure Act.

The Hill - Jan. 19

5 cities with the lowest 'barrier to homeownership' — where saving a 20% down payment takes less than 4 years

How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment depends in part on where you live, according to a new report.

CNBC - Jan. 19

Trump is unpopular with many Americans. The stock market approves.

Trump’s current approval rating — 47.2% — is in the sweet spot for above-average stock market gains.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Many Americans support Trump's agenda, but not the person: Survey

Many Americans support President-elect Trump’s agenda, including action on immigration and tariffs, but not the person himself, according to a new survey released on Saturday. The New York ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Smaller crypto may gain more than bitcoin after Trump takes office – should you invest?

Altcoins may have more room to rally than bitcoin after the pro-crypto president elect Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office, with his inauguration scheduled on Monday, industry participants said.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Less Swag, More Bodyguards as 2025 Industry Conferences Boost Security

In the wake of UnitedHealth CEO’s sidewalk assassination, professional gatherings are boosting security and safety oversight for attendees.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Everyone’s Favorite Small-Business Tax Deduction Gets a Boost for 2025 and More May Be on the Way

Section 179 gets a $30,000 increase, and keep your eye on bonus depreciation, too.

Inc. - Jan. 17

How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans

The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald Trump

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Many Americans Doubt Trump’s Ability to Lower Prices in His First Year

A new poll shows only 20 percent of respondents have high confidence in the president-elect’s prospects for reducing the costs of groceries, housing, or health care in 2025.

Inc. - Jan. 16

Norovirus wave now more than double last year's peak, in CDC's data

Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Americans are still flocking to these 10 states—but not as many as before

Americans are still moving to the Sun Belt, but overall migration is slowing due to high homeownership costs.

CNBC - Jan. 11

More than 100,000 people displaced in eastern Congo since the start of the year, UN says

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years

Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Nearly half of credit card users are carrying debt — it may take months, or years, to pay off

Nearly half of Americans are starting off the new year in the red. And of those carrying credit card balances, many say it could take years to pay off.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Immigration is a higher priority for Americans than it was a year ago, an AP-NORC poll shows

More Americans say immigration should be a top focus for the U.S. government in 2025, as the country heads toward a new Republican administration in which President-elect Donald Trump has promised ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

The UN says more than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year as gangs rampage

Officials say more than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violence

ABC News - Jan. 7

FTSE 100 bosses make more money in 2025 by noon today than average worker in a year

Bosses to hit milestone on third working day of 2025 with median hourly pay of £1,298, says High Pay Centre. . The chief executives of FTSE 100 companies will have made more money in 2025 by midday ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers

President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Biden signs Social Security bill, says American retirees deserve 'economic security and dignity'

President Biden on Sunday signed a Social Security bill repealing two statutes that have diminished payouts to public sector workers including firefighters and teachers for years. “The bill I’m ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Biden signs bill boosting Social Security payments for millions

President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees

ABC News - Jan. 5

What’s going to happen with Social Security and Medicare in 2025?

What retirees should know about these important benefits heading into the new year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans

The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

New Orleans is ‘more secure than it’s ever, ever been’ after attack, says Louisiana AG

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins Meet the Press NOW to provide the latest on the investigation into the New Orleans terror attack, and an update on security in the city.

NBC News - Jan. 2

U.S. dollar index hits more than two-year high as markets brace for Trump return

Optimism around the U.S. economy was in focus as markets reopened following disrupted trade over Christmas and the New Year's holiday.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Russian forces suffered more than 420,000 casualties taking 1,600 square miles of territory in 2024: ISW

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year.

Less than a month ago, New York State authorities charged Luigi Mangione with an act of terrorism in the killing of a health care executive in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Social Security boost may take more than a year for many Americans

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