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Florida's new minimum wage takes effect in September: check how much it will be

Corina González,Greg Heilman — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:42:32 GMT

After this latest increase, the Sunshine State will continue to be among those with a minimum wage higher than the federal rate of $7.25 per hour, which has remained unchanged for more than 15 years.

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Texas woman forced to pay government back nearly $9,000 in SNAP benefits due to administration mistake

Greg Heilman — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:28:41 GMT

Critics of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rail against fraud in the federal program that provides roughly $110 billion in benefits to low-income families to buy food. Federal investigators fear stolen benefits may be much higher than states are reporting, perhaps as high as $12 billion per year according to Mark Haskins, branch chief of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s special investigations unit.

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Lotto Texas: $78 million winner still missing; deadline to claim ends soon

Corina González,Greg Heilman — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:46:01 GMT

Time is running out to claim the $78 million Lotto Texas jackpot. The Texas Lottery is searching for the winner of the November 15, 2025 drawing, and only a short window remains to come forward.

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What are the Mega Millions winning numbers on Tuesday, April 28, 2026? Jackpot and prize money

William Allen — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Mega Millions grand prize has rolled over again, after there were once more no jackpot-winning tickets in the U.S. lottery’s latest drawing.

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A carpenter plants 450 trees and quits his steady job to live off a fruit that blooms at night: “I make 100% of my living from it”

As Actualidad — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:04:47 GMT

After more than two decades working daily as a carpenter, Vilson Vogel one day walked away from it all. He decided it was time to change his life. At first, it was a way to supplement his income. But after planting hundreds of trees, Vogel, 55 (São Miguel do Oeste, Brazil), left a stable job to focus exclusively on growing dragon fruit.

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Chaotic evacuation: Trump stumbles as Secret Service agents rush him off stage

AStv — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:40:23 GMT

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Duke Ellington at the White House: The remarkable night President Nixon honored the jazz legend

Greg Heilman — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:12:51 GMT

April 29, 2026, would have been the legendary jazz artist Edward Kennedy Ellington’s 127^th birthday. Better known as the ‘Duke’, he was one of the most prolific and influential jazz composers, band leaders, and pianists in history.

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The hidden logic behind U.S. highways: Mind-blowing secrets about how interstates are numbered

Greg Heilman — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:37:01 GMT

Families in the United States will soon be jumping in their cars for the annual summer tradition of the great American road trip. While these days most people likely plug their destination into their onboard GPS mapping system or Google Maps on their phone, in the old days we used to break out the large-scale Rand McNally Road Atlas to chart the route.

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CalFresh benefits are being paid on Friday, May 1: who gets a California SNAP payment?

William Allen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:11:44 GMT

At the end of this week, certain Californian beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - better known by its acronym SNAP - are due to get their monthly payment for May 2026.

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The Social Security Administration is paying out on Friday, May 1: who benefits?

William Allen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:44:11 GMT

Later this week, three groups of benefits recipients are scheduled to get their next monthly payment from the U.S.’s Social Security Administration (SSA).

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Costco will close all its locations in May: There will be no service on this date

Corina González,Greg Heilman — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:30:42 GMT

The warehouse chain confirmed that it will shut down operations on Monday, May 25, to honor the federal holiday. All locations will resume normal business hours the following day.

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The Social Security blunder that canceled payments for 82-year-old man: “You wake up one day and discover you’re dead”

Greg Heilman — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:16:53 GMT

The Social Security Administration receives over 3 million death reports each year. It then passes that information onto federal and state government agencies to prevent improper payments being sent out to prevent fraud.

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When are CalFresh benefits paid out in May 2026? Complete California SNAP payment schedule

Greg Heilman — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The CalFresh program sends out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to around 5.5 million Californians. Each month, SNAP provides financial assistance to low-income families to help them purchase eligible food.

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What are the Powerball winning numbers on Monday, April 27, 2026? Lottery jackpot and prize money

William Allen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:01:00 GMT

The Powerball jackpot has risen to within sight of the $150 million mark, after the lottery’s latest drawing saw the top prize roll over once again.

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Archaeologists discover a 1,000-year-old city underwater: it was a key trading hub between China and the West

AS USA,Greg Heilman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:03:20 GMT

A team of marine archaeologists identified megalithic structures last October beneath Lake Issyk-Kul in present-day Kyrgyzstan. These remains are believed to belong to the ancient city of Toru-Aygyr, which was submerged after an earthquake.

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Anthony Bourdain, American chef and author, “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown”

Greg Heilman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:33:26 GMT

Traveling is not just an opportunity for self-discovery but to also gain a wider understanding of the world around us. Anthony Bourdain, the New York chef turned author and then TV show host, once said: “Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life—and travel—leaves marks on you.”

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Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist, “Parents are not prepared for the real sense of loss when kids separate in adolescence”

Greg Heilman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:13:50 GMT

When raising a child, the teenage years can be some of the most challenging. It’s a time when they are going through puberty and beginning to explore the world on their own terms. They often give the impression, generally overtly, that they don’t need their parents anymore.

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Andrea Valls, microbiota expert: “Reduce your bloating with this product that nobody uses”

Samuel Ruiz,Greg Heilman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:32:57 GMT

In the world of nutrition, there is no truly “magic” ingredient or product. However, some foods, because of their properties and nutrients, can be especially helpful in supporting certain natural processes that take place inside the body.

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Dr. Vicky Williamson, psychologist, “Music is inextricably linked with our deepest reward systems”

Greg Heilman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:11:11 GMT

It’s no secret that listening to enjoyable music gives people pleasure. When your favorite song is playing you may have noticed that you get goosebumps or the chills, and your skin begins to tingle, a sensation known as ‘music frisson’.

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Why Social Security payments in the United States can increase or decrease

Corina González,Greg Heilman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:31:00 GMT

Each month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends benefits to retired workers, survivors, recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries.

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Eurovision announces unprecedented changes

Samuel Ruiz,Greg Heilman — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:57:52 GMT

From May 12 to May 16, Vienna will dress up to host a new edition of the most famous and widely recognized music competition, at least on the European side of the Atlantic: Eurovision 2026. This year’s edition, however, will introduce a number of significant changes and new features that set it apart from every previous installment.

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Chema González, a neurologist: “Music opens the doors to the brain, allowing memories to be retrieved through pathways other than the traditional ones”

Samuel Ruiz,Greg Heilman — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:43:22 GMT

Music is an everyday part of life for thousands of people. Whether driving, commuting to or from work, heading to the gym, or traveling almost anywhere, it enhances the experience for those who want to relax, enjoy their favorite songs, or simply have something playing in the background.

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Leire Barrutia, a dermatologist, reveals her skincare routine: “Starting with antioxidants”

Adrián Córdoba,Greg Heilman — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:33:17 GMT

Taking care of your skin is almost as important as maintaining a healthy diet or sticking to a daily exercise routine. Prolonged sun exposure or even a lack of it can affect your skin day after day.

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Mohamed Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate: “We need to create a new civilization guided by human values”

Almudena García Felipe,Greg Heilman — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:16:57 GMT

Few figures have changed the way we understand economics as profoundly as Muhammad Yunus. With a seemingly simple idea, lending small amounts of money to people who lack access to traditional banking, he transformed millions of lives and laid the foundation for a new way to combat poverty.

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Historic breakthrough in the fight against mental decline: scientists manage to "rejuvenate" the brain with a simple nasal spray

David Cuéllar,Greg Heilman — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:55:57 GMT

A study conducted by researchers at Texas A&M University’s College of Medicine, led by Naresh K. Vashisht, has found that brain inflammation linked to aging and cognitive decline may be reversible. The solution may not involve surgery, but rather a nasal spray.

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Amy McCready, parenting coach on power struggles with kids, “Stop saying ‘don’t.’ Tell them what to do instead”

Greg Heilman — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:18:47 GMT

Children come into this world as blank slates with endless potential, boundless curiosity, and a penchant for mischievousness. Parents are tasked with molding them into good members of society but that can seem like a constant uphill battle.

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J.R.R. Tolkien, writer, “Not all those who wander are lost”

Greg Heilman — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:49:32 GMT

There are people who, from an observer’s point of view, may seem to be lost, wandering through life without any direction. However, upon closer inspection it turns out that not all is what it appears. In reality, they have their course in life clear in their mind.

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Who is Cole Allen, the man behind the attack on Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: a professor and mechanical engineer

Raúl Izquierdo,Greg Heilman — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:18:07 GMT

This Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner was disrupted by the presence of an attacker who attempted to target the Trump administration, as he later admitted after being captured. As a result, President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and the rest of the cabinet were escorted out of the Hilton hotel where the event was being held.

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What are the Powerball winning numbers on Saturday, April 25, 2026? Lottery jackpot and prize money

William Allen — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Powerball top prize has climbed to $130 million, after there were once again no jackpot-winning tickets in the U.S. lottery’s latest drawing.

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Scientists agree: “Consuming sugar after learning triggers memory consolidation”

Daniel Pérez G.,Greg Heilman — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:53:01 GMT

One of the first foods nutritionists try to eliminate from their patients’ diets is sugar. Although it can appear in less obvious forms in fruits, there are products such as gummy candies and commercially baked goods that contain excessive amounts of refined sugar, which can act as toxins in the body.

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When are SNAP benefits paid out in the U.S. in May 2026? Find out the complete payment schedule

Greg Heilman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:07 GMT

There are nearly 42 million beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program in the United States. The SNAP program is designed to help low-income families purchase food through funds deposited on a monthly basis onto an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card.

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The shocking second JD Vance is grabbed and pulled away from the ‘Correspondents’ Dinner

AStv — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:35:36 GMT

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SSA confirms temporary closures of Social Security offices in several states: check the list

Corina González,Greg Heilman — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:31:01 GMT

Some procedures related to the Social Security program and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) must be completed in person at a Social Security Administration (SSA) office, so it is important to stay informed about any disruptions, such as temporary closures.

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Trump posts controversial photo, footage of alleged gunman: What we know about suspect Cole Thomas Allen

Roddy Cons — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:05:14 GMT

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed to safety by Secret Service agents after an armed man entered the ballroom at the Washington Hilton and opened fire during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday.

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