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Social Security disability benefits under pressure: Why 7,100 SSA layoffs could reshape disability claims in 2026More than 7,100 Social Security Administration jobs have disappeared, marking the largest workforce reduction in agency history. The move c...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertaintyJobless claims saw a dip last week, indicating continued low layoffs. However, the economy faces significant challenges. The Iran war has d...
Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in USFormer Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets s...
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
No Melania, no problem? So Trump flew to Beijing with three female aides instead; everyone asking who these women arePresident Donald Trump is on a high-stakes visit to China, accompanied by three key female aides: Anna Kelly, Natalie Harp, and Margo Marti...
Student loan forgiveness changes hit middle class hard: New bill counts jobless months, speeds up debt relief for laid-off workersNew student loan rules may help people who lose jobs. The plan could count no-payment months for loan forgiveness. This can help middle-cla...
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdayIndian stock markets saw a strong upward trend on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both closed higher, driven by gains in auto, FMCG, and...
Why oil and gas prices are rising today, April 29: Brent crude surges past $114 — here’s what rising oil prices mean for gas prices, inflation, and the Fed rate decision todayWhy US oil and gas prices are rising today, April 29: Brent crude has crossed $114 per barrel, while WTI trades above $103. At the center o...
Sudden SNAP cuts leave thousands of migrants, refugees without food aid this week - what happened?Synopsis - New SNAP rules have reduced food aid for many migrants and refugees. The changes started in California and Illinois and may affe...
Trump threatens to halt SNAP food aid amid ongoing government shutdownPresident Donald Trump warned he may stop food aid under the SNAP program during the government shutdown. Millions of Americans depend on t...
The end of federal food aid could hit Black Americans hardestA looming government shutdown puts crucial food assistance for millions at risk. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may c...
Spiraling effects of the shutdown leave lawmakers grasping for ways to end itAmerica is currently facing a significant government shutdown, leading to severe challenges for everyday citizens. Food supplies are dwindl...
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out November 1On November 1, federal food assistance will be halted, leaving millions of Americans in a bind as the government shutdown drags on. The Tru...
SNAP recipients must act fast: $379 checks at risk if not claimed by October 27Millions of Americans relying on the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) could experience paused or delayed advantages thi...
Honeymoon over? More and more Republicans, including diehard MAGA farmers and teachers, regret voting for Donald Trump; here's what they have to sayDonald Trump’s policies are causing regret among Republican farmers and teachers as funding cuts and aid freezes impact their lives. Farmer...
Donald Trump pauses federal loans, grantsThe Office of Management and Budget, which oversees the federal budget, said in a memo that grants and loans would be put on hold while the...
Hunger in US continued multi-year rise in 2023, government report saysHunger in the United States reached its highest level in nearly a decade last year, with 18 million households struggling to secure enough ...
- Myanmar approves UN aid flight for cyclone relief
Myanmar's military rulers have approved a UN aid flight to take emergency supplies to the cyclone-hit country, a top UN relief agency said ...
- Australia to contribute millions for global food shortage
Australia's government says it will contribute A$30 million (US$28 million; euro18 million) in emergency aid to countries affected by a glo...