February Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes...

February 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 28 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, though February’s payment will go out on Jan. 30. When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, the former being the […]

Where people got their entertainment in 2025

Entertainment consumption continues to rise to historic highs, and media companies have seen massive merger deals in 2025 that have only increased the value of these platforms. Based on recent polling, people are indulging in the comfort of their private homes more often than seeking it on the big screen.   Streaming service usage is relevant […]

Rising unemployment puts threat of AI competition in...

“Brutal,” “disheartening,” even “traumatic” — these are just some of the daily descriptions, on platforms such as LinkedIn, about searches for decent white-collar work. It’s a problem compounded by the rising unemployment rate during President Donald Trump’s second, nonconsecutive term. U.S. unemployment in November 2025 reached a four-year high of 4.6%. That’s up from 4.4% […]

Maduro says Venezuela is ready to discuss an...

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that his regime was open to negotiations with President Donald Trump to come to a deal regarding drug trafficking. Maduro’s admission comes after United States military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean as part of Operation Southern Spear. Maduro announced he was ready […]

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