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Some retirees could see thousands in back pay following new Social Security Fairness Act

(Runtime 1:00)President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law on Jan. 5, repealing two provisions that previously reduced Social…

Summer's bounty starts with spring planting. CREDIT: S. Billings

Arts & Culture

Gardening During The Pandemic: It's A Win-Win-Win

The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone looking for ways to entertain and calm themselves at home and find joy in the stay-home-stay-safe pattern of life. Gardening provides entertainment, relaxation, and satisfaction every day. It’s prime gardening time right now, so use this article as your motivation to get gardening - it’s not too late to start!

Three million people would lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under a proposed rule change by the Trump administration. CREDIT: Julio Cortez/AP

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Comment Period Ends For Proposal That Would Cut Federal Food Assistance Benefits For Millions

Friday is the last day for the public to comment on a proposed rule change by the Trump administration that would eliminate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, or food stamps, for more than 3 million people.