Rob Sand brings campaign rally to Bettendorf

Americans on Social Security Just Got a Huge Monthly 'Raise'

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security just learned how much more money they will get next year. The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday, October 14, that benefits will increase 3.6% for 2027. For retired workers, that means an average increase of about $75 a month -- roughly $900 over a full year.

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Thomas Smith

Social Security Just Confirmed Major Changes for 2027 -- Including a New Earnings Limit

Millions of Americans will receive bigger Social Security benefits in 2027. People who collect retirement benefits while continuing to work will also have more room to earn money before Social Security withholds part of their payments.

Edmond Thorne

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12 Shot at FAMU Homecoming: 15-Year-Old Is Charged — Fatigue Meets Accountability

A homecoming celebration turned into a crime scene near Bragg Stadium. Six children were hit. The suspect is a teenager. The question now is whether Florida’s Black political class can finally say out loud what everyone in the neighborhood already knows.

Tallahassee, FL · 4d

Thomas Smith

IRS Is Already Sending Surprise Tax Refunds to More Than 50,000 Americans -- Here's Who Qualifies

Some adoptive families could receive an additional tax refund this fall without filing another return. The IRS announced on October 16 that it had begun issuing refunds to more than 50,000 taxpayers affected by a change in how unused adoption tax credits are treated. Adjustments started in late September, and the agency expects to finish processing most eligible taxpayers by the end of 2026.

Margaret Minnicks

Virginians will vote on three proposed amendments to the state constitution on November 3

Virginia's early voting for the General Election on November 3, 2026 started on September 18 and will end on October 31. Virginia voters will not only vote for their candidates, but they will also vote on three proposed changes to the state’s constitution by marking Yes or No.

Virginia · 23d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Ice Cream Recalled Due to Concerns Over Deadly Bacteria

Lidl shoppers should check their freezers after the retailer recalled one lot of gelato over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company's October 16 recall announcement, published by the FDA, says routine testing detected the bacteria in a laboratory sample. No illnesses had been reported when the notice was issued.

Washington, DC · 11d

Margaret Minnicks

Gov. Abigail Spanberger is withholding comments about the indictment against Senator Louise Lucas

When Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger attended a "Souls to the Polls"event in Richmond, Virginia on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as part of the early voting push for the midterm elections, she was asked about the indictment of Senate Majority Leader Lucas and the Justice Department's timing.

Virginia · 5d

Margaret Minnicks

Inside the three generations named in Senator Louise Lucas and family federal indictment

A massive federal racketeering and drug trafficking indictment has shaken Virginia’s political landscape, putting Virginia State Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas and her family at the center of a $4.5 million illegal marijuana distribution network over five years.

Virginia · 2d

Letters from Leo

Outgoing NYC Cardinal Dolan Faces Unprecedented Catholic Backlash After Comparing Kirk to St. Paul

Thank you for reading! Letters from Leo is a reader-supported publication and the fastest-growing Catholic community in the country. To receive new posts and support this movement, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

New York, NY · 15h

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Facing Retirement: 20 Things Boomers Will Struggle to Afford Soon

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Dianna Carney

Itty Bitty 2 lb Shih Tzu Puppy Searching For Home After Being Born Locally

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Pinch Pudding, a joyful young puppy who is in need of a place to call home. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!” She is now living safely with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 22d

Wisconsin Watch

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As Republicans face a mounting Democratic wave election, Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District becomes a battleground

When Mitchell Berman received an email from Elon Musk asking him to justify his job as a front-line emergency room nurse at the Department of Veterans Affairs, he began thinking more seriously about how he could make a difference beyond the hospital.

Wisconsin · 12d

Malcontent News

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The Russian Air Force has a terrible, horrible, awful day

The Big Story: The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) lost four aircraft in 24 hours. Russia’s Aerospace Forces (VKS) had a brutal 24 hours, losing four aircraft, including a fifth-generation Su-57 multirole fighter.

CJ Coombs

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Missing for nearly a decade: Donna Kay Cloud mysteriously disappeared at age 19 from Spring, Texas

Donna Kay Cloud has been missing from Spring, Texas (Montgomery County), since October 25, 2016, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 29.

Spring, TX · 29d

Dianna Carney

Young Coyote Gets a Second Chance & Begins Fight to Recover

A seven-month-old coyote rescued in Swansea is getting a chance to recover after Newhouse Wildlife Rescue stabilized him through a serious illness, the rescue reported. Weighing just 13 pounds, the young coyote was being treated for mange, rat-poison exposure and an infection that caused a high fever. After two days of care, he responded to treatment and was transferred to Berkshire Wildlife Services for continued care, according to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue.

Swansea, MA · 5d

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2022 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Mark Doyle was two when he was taken by his mother

A correction was made to indicate Boca Raton is in Florida. Mark Doyle has been missing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Palm Beach County), since October 28, 2022, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). He would now be 6 years old. His full name is Mark Edmund Doyle Jr.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 4d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Are They Actually Lower Middle Class? 28 Signs Someone is Lower Middle Class

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Bucks County Beacon

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OPINION: When Did the Unthinkable Become Normal?

I have been sitting with my thoughts all day, trying to process how our country has gotten to where we are today. Things are happening that, not so long ago, would have been considered unacceptable. And I keep wondering: When did the unthinkable become normal?

Ohio · 5d

Letters from Leo

The Catholic Church Is Back

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Eat Like No One Else

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I Checked Hy-Vee Beef to See Where It Comes From - Here's What I Found

This month I visited a Hy-Vee store in Iowa to see what I could find out by reading the signs and labels about where their beef comes from. I wanted to see which beef products clearly identified their U.S. origins and which ones left me with questions. Here is what I found.

Iowa · 2d

Margaret Minnicks

Breakdown of charges and maximum penalties for Senator Louise Lucas and others, if convicted

The charges against Senator Louise Lucas differ from those against her family and associates, according to the Department of Justice Indictment Announcement. The first page of the 45-page Federal Indictmentfiled in the Eastern District of Virginia shows that Senator Louise Lucas, family members, and associates face the following counts for their alleged involvement in the "Lucas Enterprise."

Portsmouth, VA · 3d

Dianna Carney

6-Week-Old Puppy Searching For His Place in The World

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Manning Sport, a young puppy who is in need of a new home after coming into their care. According to the rescue, “All the way from Tennessee, the SPORT litter are showing up and showing out to be the best players in any league (and family)!” He is now living safe and sound with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 2d

Letters from Leo

Archbishop Grob Apologizes for Praying Over Trump, Accuses White House of Manipulating the Moment

Milwaukee, WI · 4d

Letters from Leo

Catholic Nun Confronts JD Vance on ICE at CBS Town Hall

India Currents

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The Trump Administration Is Suspending Microsoft From A Green Card Program, Alleging Fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards, as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs.

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Jim DeLillo

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He Died on Halloween 100 Years Ago. His Wife Spent a Decade Trying to Reach Him.

On Halloween night in 1936, a small gathering assembled on the rooftop of a Hollywood hotel. There were reporters, magicians, spiritualists, and a woman who had spent ten years waiting for a message from her dead husband.

Appleton, WI · 7d

Thomas Smith

Company Busted for Allegedly Buying $1.3 Billion of Event Tickets, Reselling at Big Markup

A California ticket broker allegedly made more than $120 million in profit by bypassing ticket purchase limits, buying millions of seats and reselling them at higher prices. Federal authorities say the operation included thousands of tickets to a single Beyonce concert -- seats that otherwise could have been available to fans buying directly.

California · 9d

Dianna Carney