Social Security Will Permanently Change on Sept. 30, With 5 Additional Changes a Near-Certainty on Jan. 1

Social Security is a dynamic program, with changes undertaken on a near-annual basis. An executive order from President Trump will completely alter how benefits are paid to more than 500,000 beneficiaries. Five additional Social Security changes are expected when the calendar turns to 2026, including a potentially record-setting (for this century) cost-of-living adjustment. The $23,760…

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Vancouver school staff union members vote to authorize strike if contract agreement not reached

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Members of the Vancouver Association of Educational Support Professionals (VAESP) on Thursday night voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if Vancouver Public Schools management and their union’s bargaining team are unable to reach an agreement on a new contract. VAESP represents more than 800 staff, including paraeducators, clerks, secretaries, tech support…

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Strike in Doha Marks Turning Point for US

The shock Israeli strike against Hamas officials in Doha has raised questions over the reliability of the United States as a defense and security partner. Hasan Alhasan, Senior Fellow for Middle East Policy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, says that perception will be further entrenched unless there are robust measures from the US…

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