If you’ve been waiting for that first real taste of winter, this is it. A strengthening cold-season system is lining up to deliver a winter weather warning with heavy mountain snow and disruptive travel this weekend, with localized totals reaching up to 16 inches in the higher terrain. For drivers planning to cross the Cascades … Read more
There’s something oddly comforting about the annual “fall back.” Daylight saving time 2025 ends on Sunday, November 2 at 2:00 a.m. local time, and that’s when clocks roll back one hour handing you a clean, no-strings-attached extra hour of sleep. Phones and computers will update on their own, but those wall clocks, microwaves, and car … Read more
Wheat penny value has surprised a lot of collectors in the past decade. While most common-date coins still trade for just a few cents, the right date, error, or high grade can be worth hundreds or even thousands when authenticated and marketed well. The market split is real: everyday copper stays affordable, but key dates, … Read more
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has swung into the inner solar system on a one‑time, hyperbolic flyby, and it’s already rewriting expectations about how alien comets behave. Scientists are tracking a surge of unusual activity—powerful water release at unexpectedly large distances from the Sun and rare metal emissions that set this object apart from previous interstellar visitors. … Read more
Millions of workers are set to see bigger paychecks in 2025 as wage floors rise across multiple regions, though increases vary widely by location, sector, and age band. The U.S. still holds at a federal baseline of 7.25, but many states and cities have stepped up with higher rates, while the U.K. has lifted the … Read more
If you’ve heard about unexpected checks showing up from a Wells Fargo settlement, you’re on the right trail. This payout relates to California call recordings that allegedly happened without proper consent, and approved claimants are now receiving money. Most payments are calculated per qualifying call roughly around $86 each with a hard cap up to … Read more
As the year 2026 approaches, millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits are anticipating an increase in their monthly payouts. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, which will result in a $56 increase in the average monthly benefit. While this increase is welcomed by recipients, … Read more
Food Stamp Update: 2026 COLA Increase Brings Higher SNAP Payments This Month is the headline change millions of households were waiting for, and the increase is officially reflected in October issuances across states as the new fiscal year rules kick in. The annual cost-of-living adjustment recalibrates SNAP maximum allotments, minimum benefits, and income standards to … Read more
Americans keep hearing about $4983 direct deposit checks in 2025, and it’s easy to think a new nationwide payout is on the way.
If you rely on SNAP, here’s the bottom line: nationwide SNAP work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents begin full enforcement on November 1, with tighter screening, fewer waivers, and clearer verification standards under this year’s federal guidance and law changes. To keep benefits beyond three months in a 36‑month window, most ABAWDs will need … Read more