Social Security is often a topic of controversy, with warnings about its potential bankruptcy or drastic cuts. However, this year brought three positive changes to the program. One change is a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which helps keep benefits pace with inflation. This increase might seem bad news at first, but it’s actually a better … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated Yarden Bibas’ return on Saturday, while emphasizing his nation’s thoughts are with Bibas’ wife Shiri and their two young children Ariel and Kfir, who remain in Gaza. Bibas was freed alongside American-Israeli Keith Siegel and French-Israeli Ofer Kalderon as part of phase one of Israel and Hamas’ ongoing ceasefire … Read more
Gold prices surged to a record high on Thursday, driven by safe-haven demand due to escalating US tariff threats. Spot gold rose 1.3% to $2,794.42 per ounce, its highest level at $2798.24, as investors sought shelter from economic uncertainty. The White House announced plans to impose steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada, while also considering … Read more
Michigan State basketball suffered its first conference loss of the season, falling 70-64 to USC at Galen Center on Saturday. The Spartans, led by Tom Izzo, had a chance to tie him for all-time wins with his current record-holding coach, John Beilein. The Trojans’ strong defensive performance limited MSU’s offense, and the Spartans were unable … Read more
Apple has canceled its ambitious project to develop augmented reality glasses that pair with its devices. The cancelled product, codenamed “Vision Pro”, would have featured built-in displays and required a connection to a Mac. Industry insiders believe it could have rivaled Meta’s future AR glasses in the market. However, despite significant investment, Apple was unable … Read more
Tesla investors are looking beyond the company’s recent earnings results and focusing on its potential for massive growth in robot sales and other areas. CEO Elon Musk spoke about his vision for $10 trillion in robot sales during a conference call, which seems to be resonating with investors. Despite relatively weak fourth-quarter results, Tesla shares … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for 5,700 pounds of Blue Ridge Beef’s Natural Mix dog food due to contamination with salmonella. The affected product was sold in eight states between January 3 and 24, including Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island. The recalled product … Read more
The 2025 Grateful Dead were honored at the annual MusiCares Persons of the Year Charity Gala, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The event took place on Friday night amidst an ongoing disaster in Southern California, where a massive fire had recently ravaged the region. Drummer Mickey Hart expressed his humility and gratitude as … Read more
Research published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia found a significant link between social activity and delayed dementia onset. A study of nearly 2,000 older adults over seven years revealed that those with the most active social life developed dementia an average of five years later than less socially engaged peers. Researchers measured social activity through common … Read more
Boston College stunned Florida State 77-76 in a thrilling comeback victory on Saturday, snapping a six-game losing streak. The Eagles trailed by eight points with less than a minute left but staged an impressive comeback. Chas Kelley III hit the game-winning three-pointer after Jamir Watkins’ errant in-bounds pass was intercepted. Chad Venning scored crucial points … Read more