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Imagine getting your monthly Social Security check in your mailbox, safe and reliable. For many older Americans, that’s been a lifeline. But when the U.S....
New York is distributing Inflation Refund checks in 2025—including $150 for certain individual filers and...
Good news for Canadian families! The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments for October 2025 are...
New Licence Test Rules: Imagine you’re 65 or older and you love driving around town...
Imagine getting your monthly Social Security check in your mailbox, safe and reliable. For many older Americans, that’s been a lifeline. But when the U.S. government decided to end all paper checks and push everyone into digital payments, it worried a lot of people. After strong backlash, the government quietly…
New York is distributing Inflation Refund checks in 2025—including $150 for certain individual filers and up to $400 for qualifying joint filers. There is no application process; eligible residents who filed a 2023 New York state tax return will receive a paper check in the mail between late September and…
Good news for Canadian families! The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments for October 2025 are arriving soon. This tax-free monthly benefit from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) helps parents manage the cost of raising their children under the age of 18. If you are eligible, you can expect your CCB…
New Licence Test Rules: Imagine you’re 65 or older and you love driving around town freely. But what if your licence renewal suddenly comes with extra tests—vision checks, reaction time evaluations, and knowledge exams? Starting 26 October 2025, Canada is rolling out tougher rules for senior drivers. These changes are…
Starting November 2, 2025, a sweeping rule change will require “able-bodied adults without dependents” (ABAWDs) to prove at least 80 hours per month of work, volunteering, education or training if they wish to continue receiving SNAP benefits beyond three months in a three-year period. This shift—driven by the One Big…
The BC Family Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment for British Columbia families with children under 18. It’s administered through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and is paid on the same day as your Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The 2025–26 benefit year (paid July 2025 to June 2026) is based…
In a dramatic reshuffle just days after assuming power, Peru’s interim government under President José Jeri has fired the chairman of state oil firm Petroperú. The decision aims to tackle deep financial distress, restore credibility, and stabilize operations. This shake-up signals serious intent to reform Peru’s energy sector and manage…
Six months in a rowboat in the South Pacific Ocean might sound like a nightmare. But for British adventurers Jess Rowe, 28, and Miriam Payne, 25, the blistered hands, salt-crusted skin, and sleepless nights are all part of a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Their destination? Cairns, Australia—where the finish line now looms.…
When people protest, they do it because they want their voices heard. But in Peru, a recent protest ended in tragedy, showing once again how fragile peace can be when authorities use too much force. The death of a young man, injuries to many others, and attacks on journalists have…
Peru’s Amazon is now facing an intensification of mining activity that is fueling alarming levels of deforestation, river contamination, and threats to Indigenous territories. Recent mapping and field investigations have revealed shifting trends: mining is migrating into new territories, adopting mobile tactics, and expanding both in depth and scope. This…
