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Low-Income Seniors and Disabled Americans Get November SSI Early Friday but Face a Month Without Another Payment

SSI recipients will receive their November benefit on 30 October because 1 November falls on a Sunday, creating two October payments and no separate SSI deposit in November.

International Business Times UK · 27m ago

Infosys in talks with US DOJ over H-1B employee classification probe

Infosys has said it is in discussions with the US Justice Department over an investigation into how certain H-1B employees were classified in immigration filings. The company has not disclosed the number of workers involved, the specific classification issue or any alleged violation, and said it cannot yet determine whether…

The Economic Times · 44m ago

‘It’s the smell of freedom’: Belgrade cleans up after Student List triumph

Binbag-wielding volunteers clear encampment used by thugs to intimidate opponents of deposed government

The Guardian - UK · 48m ago

Wyoming landowner’s kitchenless guest house claim rejected by federal appeals court

Gary Binning confronted challenges while trying to build a guest house on his conservation-eased property, as a former Wyoming Supreme Court ruling placed restrictions on residential constructions. Despite his efforts to propose a design without a kitchen in talks with The Nature Conservancy, his idea was rejected due to its…

The Times of India · 1h ago

CDC deputy director Jennifer Shuford to exit role after midterms amid vaccine policy changes: Report

Jennifer Shuford, the chief medical officer of the CDC, plans to step down following the midterm elections due to shifts in the Trump administration's vaccine strategy. This new approach introduces a segmented vaccination regimen. Speculations about her exit suggest personal health concerns or differing views on vaccine messaging may have…

The Times of India · 1h ago

How 15-year-old Bethany became a published illustrator despite situational mutism

A 15-year-old student from Cambridgeshire has become a published book illustrator after a portrait she drew during a school storytelling session caught an author's attention. Bethany, who experiences situational mutism, was sketching Chip Colquhoun to help her concentrate when he noticed her artwork and later invited her to illustrate his…

The Times of India · 1h ago

Cars torched, barricades erected: Nine arrested as violent clashes rock Spain's Bilbao - video

Bilbao experienced intense clashes as nine arrests were made during protests against Vito Quiles, a far-right activist. The uproar began after authorities canceled his event due to security concerns, provoking demonstrators to confront riot police fiercely. Fires erupted, and considerable damage occurred. Officials attribute the protests to ongoing regional social…

The Times of India · 1h ago

Subway Cars Form Fish Reef: Virginia agency sinks 44 retired NYC trains; expand Blackfish Bank habitat

In June 2008, 44 retired subway cars from New York City were strategically placed off the Virginia coast to enhance the Blackfish Bank Reef. With previous additions including military vehicles, this project by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission aims to support diverse marine life. Continuing efforts since the 1970s, this…

The Times of India · 1h ago

The fight for Jaysley Beck: how her grieving mother turned detective – and took on the military

In 2021, the young soldier took her life after being sexually assaulted by a sergeant major, then sent thousands of messages by her line manager. She was just 19. Five years on, Leighann McCready is still searching for answers

The Guardian - UK · 1h ago

Lighthouse Keeper’s Power Ordeal: Desiree Heveroh keeps East Brother light on; fundraiser restores cable

After the closure of East Brother Light Station, Desiree Heveroh stepped into the role of resident keeper, navigating the isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic when her predecessors left. Facing a significant challenge in April 2021 due to a power cable failure, she spearheaded successful fundraising efforts that garnered…

The Times of India · 1h ago