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Scientists examined milkweed flowers with dead honey bees stuck to them; visits dropped 37%, while ant numbers climbed 51% in a UC Davis field experimentA study from the University of California, Davis, explored how dead honey bees impact milkweed flowers. The findings showed a 37 percent re...
EPFO’s WhatsApp service: You can check EPF balance, view last 5 transactions and download passbook by sending messageThe launch of the EPFO WhatsApp service was announced by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. This new feature empowers subscribers to easily ...
Life insurance bought under MWP Act: Why it matters and how it can ensure greater protection for your familyCutting through money jargon, one topic at a time. This week, Preeti Kulkarni explains how the MWP Act can ensure greater protection for yo...
Social security projected benefit cuts 2032: Millions of Americans may miss out 22 per cent of total retirement income. Check SSA-CoLA calculationsSocial security projected benefit cuts 2032: At that time the fund's projected income will be sufficient to pay just 78 per cent of schedu...
8th Pay Commission pension calculator: How Rs 25,000 to Rs 75,000 basic pensions can change at 2.0, 2.25 and 2.57 fitment factors8th Pay Commission news: The central government has many more pensioners than employees. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced DA and D...
United Spirits' mass-market liquor sales slump as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, premiumisation takes centre stageUnited Spirits is facing subdued demand in its mass-market liquor portfolio as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, while regulatory ...
Why did Leona Helmsley leave $12 million to her dog Trouble but exclude two grandchildren? Here's what happened after her deathHelmsley owned a white Maltese dog named Trouble. She included provisions for trouble in her last will, dated July 15, 2005. She directed t...
Social Security COLA 3.6% vs 3.4% wage growth: will retirees gain more buying power than workers earning wages in 2027, and is inflation eating the raise?Social Security benefits are set to increase by 3.6% in 2027, but will retirees actually feel richer? The answer depends on how quickly eve...
DR rises by 3% to 63%: How will the hike impact pension, family pension and commuted pension? See calculations for basic pensions of Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000DR hike: On October 28, 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw heralded a notable 3% rise in dearness relief for pensioners, lifting the rat...
Heat-related deaths up 36% since Paris Agreement: LancetThe report, which was released on Wednesday, said the annual average heat-related deaths rose by nearly 36% globally after the Paris Agreem...
Cancer care can be cheaper: 6 steps to cut drug costsIndia has capped trade margins at 30% on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs to reduce treatment costs. Experts call for standardised care,...
Why did a family ranch face an estate-tax hurdle over missing signatures? Here's how a paperwork dispute reached a US appeals courtThe case involved the estate of Malcom McAlpine Jr., who had left his interest in a family ranch to three discretionary trusts benefiting h...
BJP's Hasirani Rath, Sakharov Sarkar take oath as MLAs in Bengal AssemblyHasarani Rath and Sakharov Sarkar recently took their oaths as MLAs in the West Bengal Assembly in Kolkata. Their victories in the Nandigra...
Grandson got 3.11 bigha of Delhi land and other properties via Will, family members objected to this; HC grants probate of Will to grandson, know whyFollowing Smt Shanti Devi's passing in 2001, her grandson Gahlot faced challenges from relatives contesting her will, asserting it was frau...
From Carnegie to Claude: AI wealth could reshape philanthropyA wave of American wealth created by artificial intelligence companies could produce some of the largest charitable sums since the era of A...
At 60, Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn covered his home with carved birds; surviving Bird’s Park sculptures are now preserved in a public museumAfter retiring from dairy farming, Wisconsin native Albert Zahn found a new passion in carving. His impressive collection of intricately ca...
Silver dividends: How investing in ageing societies can boost growth and cut healthcare costsAs populations age and people work longer, governments can turn longevity into an economic opportunity by investing in accessible infrastru...
Centre extends Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's tenure by one yearDefence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has received a one-year extension of his tenure until October 31, 2027. This decision was approved by ...
Canada CPP and OAS payments October 28: Pension set to rise by $40.71 a month in 2027. How much would you get?Starting October 28, eligible Canadians can expect their Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments. The amounts will depend on fact...
Social Security Administration database cleanup is underway with nearly 50 million records corrected: What it means for your monthly benefitsThe Social Security Administration has corrected nearly 50 million records in its biggest database cleanup yet. Here’s what the changes to ...