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Controversial? Airline Starts to Weigh Passengers Before Takeoff

Get ready to step on the scales – and no, it’s not for a New Year’s resolution. Finnair is inviting passengers to voluntarily weigh themselves and their carry-on bags before takeoff. Why? Well, it’s all about keeping things shipshape in the skies. You see, Finnair wants to collect data on

The Potential Increase in 2025 Social Security COLA: What Retirees Need to Know

The Federal Reserve’s recent statements have hinted that retirees might see a larger than expected cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security in 2025. Given the ongoing battle with inflation, the implications of such an increase are both promising and concerning for those dependent on these benefits. The Impact of Inflation

Young Democrats Challenge Biden: Shift Gears or Risk Re-election

Young Democratic voters are making their voices heard, signaling a serious concern to President Biden: without a significant shift on key issues, especially his stance on the war in Gaza, his chance at re-election might dwindle. As support among this critical voter base weakens, Biden faces a stark call to

Democrats Voice Concerns Over Judicial Bias in Trump Court Cases

Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about the impartiality of the judiciary in handling key court cases involving former President Donald Trump. The cases, which include allegations of attempting to subvert the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents, are pivotal, yet Democrats fear they may not be adjudicated fairly due to

IRS Targets High Earners and Large Corporations in Audit Overhaul

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a significant shift in its auditing strategy, promising “swift and aggressive action” to ensure proper tax payment compliance, particularly focusing on high-income individuals and large corporations. This change comes in the wake of new funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which

GOP Rallies Around Abbott in Border Barrier 

In the Lone Star State, where everything is bigger, including the political dramas, Governor Greg Abbott has kicked up a dust storm that’s got the whole country watching. The issue at hand? A contentious border standoff involving razor wire and river buoys meant to deter migrants, pitting Texas against the

Unpacking the 2024 Presidential Candidates’ Stances on Crucial Retirement Issues

As the U.S. approaches the 2024 presidential election, discussions are intensifying not just around hot-button topics like immigration and healthcare, but also on critical retirement issues. With Social Security and Medicare facing funding shortages within the next decade, understanding where the presidential candidates stand on these topics is more important