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Can Your Child Qualify for SSI Even If You Work? The Rules Parents Often Misunderstand

Many working parents assume their paycheck automatically prevents a child with a disability from receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but the rules are more complicated than that. SSI is needs-based, so family finances matter when a child is under 18, yet Social Security does not simply count every dollar a…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Aug 30

Miami researchers tested concrete that replaced sand with leaded CRT glass; a biopolymer helped limit lead leaching before durability damage raised concerns

Researchers explored using toxic CRT glass in concrete mixtures. This hazardous waste contains significant amounts of lead, posing environmental risks. A biopolymer additive effectively trapped the lead within the concrete. Durability tests revealed some damage, but lead leaching remained manageable. This research offers a potential solution for electronic waste disposal.

The Economic Times · Aug 30

India hasn't been able to shield itself fully from 'ravages' of Trump's policies: Ex-envoy Dogra

India faces challenges from Donald Trump's policies despite its autonomy. The nation is not reliant on the US for financial or strategic support. Global powers like Europe are also facing their own internal struggles. Russia and China are strengthening their alliances, impacting India's security. The US is no longer the…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

California woman visits post office to find men with allegedly fake press badges filming. When she refused consent, they followed her to her car

One of the badges had a picture of an animal.

We Got This Covered · Aug 29

5.6 Million Fewer Americans Are Receiving SNAP — Here’s Where Enrollment Fell Most

For many American households, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program serves as a vital economic safety net for putting food on the table. During the peak of pandemic-era policy changes, program enrollment swelled to historic highs as expanded eligibility rules and emergency allotments kept food insecurity at bay. Over the past…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 29

Social Security to increase? Who is eligible to get $200 extra payment in Social Security benefits next month and when will it be paid?

Social Security benefits: A proposed $200 Social Security increase is gaining attention as millions of Americans look for ways to cope with rising living costs. The proposal could provide an additional $200 a month to eligible Social Security recipients, but the extra payment is not currently an approved benefit. Here’s…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

The rebranding of ‘Lake America’ is Trump’s desperate attempt to distract us

Ignore Iran, the Epstein files, and your wallet – not to mention Trump’s plummeting approval ratings

The Guardian - US · Aug 29

Why Young Men Still Pay More for Auto Insurance and the Data Behind the Disparity

A young man can buy the exact same car, live in the same neighborhood, and carry the same coverage as a young woman, yet still receive a higher auto insurance bill. That difference can feel personal, especially when a spotless driving record seems like it should settle the matter. Insurance…

Clever Dude · Aug 29

What is Hegseth trying to hide?

The Pentagon clamps down on Stars and Stripes as questions about the USS Abraham Lincoln arise

Salon · Aug 29

Offshore nuclear barges could power ports and data centers—starting with California, where nuclear is banned

Offshore nuclear reactors could potentially power everything from ports and data centers to merchant cargo ships and military fleets.

Fortune · Aug 29