Germany’s economics professors call for pension cuts
In an open letter, 22 prominent economics professors are calling for the complete withdrawal of the government’s pension…
Asian elephant is pregnant at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in DC
Baby Asian elephant makes public debut at Oregon Zoo A newborn Asian elephant named Tula-Tu made its first…
Exclusive | Speaker Johnson Flashes Red on Trump’s Healthcare Push
WASHINGTON—Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) cautioned the White House that most House Republicans don’t have an appetite for…
Social Security 2026 COLA brings a historic raise for retirees
A history-making Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 will lift nominal-dollar retired-worker checks well above the national…
Social Security benefits will increase soon. When COLA goes into effect
US to phase out most paper checks for federal benefits The federal government will begin phasing out paper…
Indiana bobcats, once listed as endangered, can now be trapped
Indiana DNR: How this environmental agency works The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is charged with managing and…
French parliament votes to suspend Macron’s controversial pensions reform – POLITICO
France is under pressure to cut its massive debt, and Lecornu has pledged to reduce the country’s budget…
Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. What to know
Cost of living: How to calculate and compare The cost of living is the amount of money it…
Some won’t get Social Security check in November. See the schedule
Key milestones in government shutdown fast approaching The ongoing government shutdown may disrupt paychecks, Head Start programs and…
Truck carrying lab monkeys crashes in Mississippi, 1 is still loose
Watch dozens of wild monkeys cannonball around kayaker A kayaker captured a group of macaque monkeys jumping into…
When are SSI checks sent out for November? See 2025 payment schedule
How the government shutdown is affecting Social Security This is what to know about Social Security payments during…
Europe lost its drive for humane animal transport. Denmark hasn’t. – POLITICO
Member countries have been at odds over how to handle transport in hot weather, the movement of young…