What are PIP disability payments and why could they change?

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 - 4d

The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know

The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.

CNBC - 5d

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 - 1d

5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery. Here's what scientists have learned.

What causes long Covid? Scientists don't fully understand why some develop disabling chronic complications after recovering from the virus. Clues are emerging.

NBC News - 6d

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 - 5d

Social Security payments scrutinized by DOGE amid search for fraud

DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.

ABC News - Mar. 10

What to do about $1.1 trillion in improper Medicaid payments

Eligibility errors and failures to properly assess eligibility prior to enrollment are the biggest sources of improper payments.

The Hill - 1d

When do credit card companies sue for non-payment?

If you skip your credit card payments for long enough, you could end up being sued. Here's when it could happen.

CBS News - 4d

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 - 1d

State and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know.

As lawmakers debate President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, a key deduction could become a sticking point in 2025 tax negotiations, policy experts say.

NBC News - 4d

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

BBC News - 5d

Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?

Plans to freeze some disability benefits could be abandoned.

BBC News - 1d

Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments

More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support offered by two companies.

The Hill - 6d

Verizon’s stock is beating the S&P 500 this year. Here’s why that could change.

Verizon’s stock is headed for its worst two-day stretch since 2008 after a downgrade from Wolfe Research.

MarketWatch - 5d

Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs

Prime minister wants to reform disability benefit payments to help fund greater spending on defence

Financial Times - Mar. 10

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 - 1d

Why officials took points away from Alabama basketball to change halftime score vs Kentucky

Alabama basketball faithful watching from home might be curious why the scoreboard changed for the Crimson Tide before halftime against Kentucky.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Here are four ways Unrivaled could change the WNBA

Near the end of 2022, New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart took a meeting at a New York City steakhouse to hear an idea to change the landscape of professional women’s basketball. Stewart was ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

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 - 21h

What Is Change Fatigue? And How Can It Damage Your Business?

Most organizations push too much change, too fast.

Inc. - 6d

Why the maple syrup industry is under threat from climate change

Sugar maple habitats appear to be shifting northward due to climate change. Maine maple syrup producers are working to adapt.

CBS News - 3d

Álvarez UCL penalty drama could see law change

UEFA said it'll "enter discussions with FIFA and IFAB" over a possible change to the rule that saw Julián Álvarez's penalty disallowed in Atlético Madrid's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on ...

ESPN - 3d

Why Southwest Airlines is changing its checked bag policy

Southwest Airlines is changing its "bags fly free" policy in hopes of attracting customers to sign up for the Southwest-branded credit card. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.

CBS News - 6d

Why NIT changed selection criteria again for 2025 as 'College Basketball Crown' enters postseason picture

Amid a changing postseason landscape, there is yet another new selection process for the NIT

CBS Sports - 20h

'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 - 5d

Climate change could be threatening satellites as they orbit in space: Study

The ongoing surge of greenhouse gas emissions in the near-Earth environment could cause dramatic declines in the number of satellites orbiting the planet by the end of the century, a new study has ...

The Hill - 6d

How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet

Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

What Covid Taught Us

We look at how the world changed — and what studies revealed about how we live.

The New York Times - 6d

Why a gold investment makes sense (even with inflation dropping)

Inflation dropped in February, according to a new report. Here's why a gold investment could be worth it anyway.

CBS News - 5d

What would change if daylight saving time became permanent?

For the next eight months, most of us will be observing daylight saving time. But what if this became our permanent time?

The Hill - Mar. 9

Cutting Medicaid?

How Republicans could change the program.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

More couples are choosing lab-grown diamonds over natural stones for engagement rings. Here’s why

Lab-grown diamonds outpace natural stones when it comes to engagement rings. Here’s why, and what to consider when shopping.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Is it worth it to get a HELOC rate lock? What the experts say

A HELOC rate lock can provide predictable payments — but may only be worth it in certain cases.

CBS News - 6d

FAQ: What big changes are coming this year?

Who's fighting in the PFL -- and who's not -- in 2025? Here's everything you need to know about the new format.

ESPN - 4d

Why Social Security’s Future Could Be in DOGE’s Hands

Trump promised that Elon Musk’s DOGE wouldn’t touch Social Security. But DOGE is already making cuts to the agency.

Inc. - Mar. 9

'Let's think OTAs': LSU football announces changes to annual National L Club Spring Game

LSU football is changing the format of the annual National L Club Spring Game. Here's what you need to know.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

College basketball coaching changes: Kyle Neptune out at Nova, Fran McCaffery done at Iowa

Matt Norlander has the latest intel on what's happening in coaching searches nationwide, including a change out West

CBS Sports - 1d

What is a Zip, and why is Akron's mascot a kangaroo? | Just Asking

For a school in the Midwest, a kangaroo is a unique mascot. What's the story behind Akron being the Zips, and the history of its female mascot Zippy?

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Tottenham might not be Europa League favorites, but an improving Heung-min Son could change that

The South Korean star looked sharp on Thursday as Spurs advanced to the last eight, but him at his best could be the difference in their pursuit of silverware

CBS Sports - 3d

What are PIP disability payments and why could they change?

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