Suman Padhi 
The UK Government has confirmed an extension to the Household Support Fund (HSF), which means millions of people across the country could receive an extra £470 to help with essential costs. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has allocated £500 million in funding to assist low-income households struggling with the cost of living. Who … Read more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a strong warning to taxpayers and tax preparers alike: engaging in fraudulent tax schemes or relying on dishonest tax practices could lead to criminal charges, hefty fines, and possible jail time. With tax season in full swing, the agency is stepping up enforcement against tax fraud, including abusive … Read more
Two structure fires in downtown Los Angeles on Monday morning caused significant disruptions to Metro rail services, leaving thousands of commuters stranded. Fire crews worked for over two hours to control the massive fires, which heavily impacted Metro operations and forced authorities to suspend certain train and bus routes. Massive Fire Causes Metro Disruptions According … Read more
The Biden-era policies on immigration and protest surveillance are undergoing a sharp reversal under President Donald Trump, as his administration ramps up efforts to detain and deport foreign nationals deemed sympathetic to Hamas. The first of these arrests occurred last week when Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University alumnus, was taken into custody … Read more
Canada is set to welcome a new leader as Mark Carney prepares to take over as Prime Minister, following his landslide victory in the Liberal Party leadership race. Carney, a renowned economist and former central banker, will replace Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation earlier this year. Carney’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that, effective March 27, 2025, it will revert to withholding 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly payment to recover overpayments. This move follows a temporary policy introduced in March 2024 that limited withholdings to 10% to ease financial hardship on recipients. The decision has sparked concerns among Social Security … Read more
A newly proposed bill, known as the Social Security Expansion Act, aims to provide seniors and beneficiaries with an additional $2,400 annually, translating to $200 per month in increased Social Security benefits. The bill, championed by Democratic lawmakers, seeks to ease the financial strain on retirees who rely on Social Security as a primary income … Read more
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has ignited controversy by calling Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.” His remarks, made during a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, have drawn sharp criticism from former Social Security officials and policy experts who argue that Musk is misrepresenting … Read more
Millions of Social Security recipients are set to receive higher benefit payments this week, with some individuals seeing checks of $2,000 or more. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that payments will begin on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as part of adjustments made under the recently passed Social Security Fairness Act. The new law … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to reinstate a strict overpayment recovery policy in 2025, allowing the agency to withhold 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly Social Security payment until an overpaid amount is fully recovered. This marks a significant change from the previous policy, which limited the withholding rate to 10% per month in … Read more