action programs of government intended to promote the welfare of the population through assistance measures
Social Security benefits could be cut 22% in 2032—and one fix would mean a 40% payroll tax hike for millennials and Gen Z
fortune.com/2026/10/20/social-security-benefit-cuts-2032-payroll-tax-increase/
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Social Security Administration says cost-of-living adjustment will rise 3.6% in 2027
abcnews.com/Business/social-security-administration-cost-living-adjustment-rise-36/story
Retirees are getting a larger raise than job stayers: Social Security beneficiaries, including retirees, are getting a 3.6% raise in 2027 ...
businessinsider.com/retirees-social-security-cola-increase-job-stayers-workers-wage-growth-2026-10
The Star-Ledger Oct 20
Does Germany really need so many civil servants? "Tagesthemen" presenter Jessy Wellmer explores this question. The documentary aired on Monday evening on ARD ... Show more
Allegheny County Council passes hotly debated parental leave bill by 11-4 vote: Supporters say the parental leave bill will improve health outcomes for children ...
wesanews.org/politics-government/2026-10-20/allegheny-county-council-paid-parental-leave-bill-approved
The Star-Ledger Oct 19
Social Security calculates the annual COLA by taking the average yearly change of the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers ... Show more
There are 2 major problems with new Social Security COLA, experts warn
There are 2 major problems with new Social Security COLA, experts warn
The Star-Ledger Oct 20
Social Security corrects nearly 50 million records in largest SSN cleanup in agency history
foxbusiness.com/politics/social-security-corrects-nearly-50-million-records-largest-ssn-cleanup-agency-history
The Star-Ledger Oct 18
Three major Social Security changes that could impact you in 2027.
There are 3 major Social Security changes coming in 2027: What you need to know nj.com
Civil servant 'fraudulently juggled five government jobs using remote work and sick notes'
news.sky.com/story/civil-servant-fraudulently-juggled-five-government-jobs-using-remote-work-and-sick-notes-13598956
Friedrich Merz goes to work sick and makes a joke about it. He speaks with a hoarse voice at the opening of Employers' Day in Berlin ... Show more
The Star-Ledger Oct 16
Poll: US boomers support tax hikes on young workers to keep current Social Security checks — the view is overwhelming
finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/poll-us-boomers-support-tax-104500571.html
Waiting on your Social Security check? The next payments go out Oct. 21. See who gets paid next and when the final October checks will arrive ... Show more
Social Security checks coming Oct. 21. Are you getting one?
Social Security checks coming Oct. 21. Are you getting one?
The Star-Ledger Oct 11
Social Security announcing benefits change on Oct. 14: While the Social Security COLA is on track to the be the largest since 2023, a portion of the increase ...
nj.com/news/2026/10/social-security-announcing-benefits-change-on-oct-14.html
I took a 20% pay cut so I could spend an entire summer with my kids: As my maternity leave ended, I wanted more time off with my four kids. I took a 20% pay cut ...
businessinsider.com/took-pay-cut-time-off-summer-with-kids-2026-10
The Star-Ledger Oct 15
Three major Social Security changes that could impact you in 2027.
There are 3 major Social Security changes coming in 2027: What you need to know nj.com
The Star-Ledger Oct 12
Social Security announcing benefits change on Oct. 14: While the Social Security COLA is on track to the be the largest since 2023, a portion of the increase ...
nj.com/news/2026/10/social-security-announcing-benefits-change-on-oct-14.html
In a debate Minister for Social Security and Disability was told 'it is time to end a cash payments benefit system for people with more minor ... Show more
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kentlive.news
The Star-Ledger Oct 14
More than 56 million retirees and their dependents receive Social Security benefits. The average monthly benefit for retired workers is $2,084 ... Show more
Social Security makes rare payment change in November
Social Security makes rare payment change in November
OpinionPaternity Leave Is More Than a Perk. It Builds a Baby’s Brain: Paternity leave and a father’s engagement during infancy is associated with better cognitive ...
time.com/article/2026/10/10/paternity-leave-is-more-than-a-perk-it-builds-a-baby-s-brain/
CNBC Oct 12
IRS chief Frank Bisignano on upcoming cost-of-living adjustment: Frank Bisignano, Social Security Administration commissioner and IRS CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to ...
cnbc.com/video/2026/10/12/irs-chief-frank-bisignano-on-upcoming-cost-of-living-adjustment.html
Civil servants in the pension insurance scheme - | that doesn't solve any problems
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/saarland/beamte-in-die-rentenversicherung-das-loest-keine-probleme_aid-155890223
"I don't intend to become the nation's darling": Chancellor Merz named clear interim goals at the Employers' Day: stable contributions until the end ...
deutsche-handwerks-zeitung.de/habe-nicht-die-absicht-liebling-der-nation-zu-werden-384991/
Key FactsMerz defends planned social reforms amid political conflicts
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Merz identifies stable contribution rates over the long term as the goal of pension, care and healthcare reforms.
- According to Merz, the statutory funded pension should raise benefits and lower contributions, but initially requires higher payments.
- According to Merz, the pension reform bill should pass the cabinet in 2026 and the Bundestag in the first quarter of 2027.
- Ending penalty-free early retirement after 45 contribution years is considered the most contentious part of the planned pension reform.
I have no intention of becoming the darling of the nation.— Friedrich Merz, during a speech at the Arbeitgebertag in Berlin
Social Security checks will go up by about $75 a month to offset inflation: Seniors on Social Security will see higher benefits starting in January to offset ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2026/10/14/americans-social-security-will-see-bump-their-checks-next-year/
Paul Mashatile abruptly cancels his public engagements — just a day after he resumed his duties following two months on sick leave ... Show more
Social Security is giving 72 million people a $75/month raise in 2027
The 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment is the biggest benefit increase in four years — but ... Show more
Number of Belgians receiving social assistance overtakes unemployment claimants for first time
brusselstimes.com/belgium/2356943/number-of-belgians-receiving-social-assistance-overtakes-unemployment-claimants-for-first-time
Hoher Anteil in Berlin und Bremen: 1,4 Millionen Arbeitslose beziehen seit mindestens fünf Jahren Bürgergeld
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/1-4-millionen-arbeitslose-beziehen-seit-mindestens-fuenf-jahren-buergergeld-a-adc4a627-11e2-4d28-a2d2-724d9bc4ee12
Key Facts1.4 Million Receive Basic Support for at Least Five Years
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- About 1.4 million people most recently received basic support for at least five years, representing roughly two in five recipients.
- At the end of 2025, long-term recipients accounted for the highest shares in Berlin, at around 45 percent, and Bremen, at 43 percent.
- The number of long-term unemployed rose from 2024; in 2025, it exceeded one million, compared with 700,000 in 2019.
- In September, 3.7 million employable people received basic support, 145,000 fewer than in the same month the previous year.
It cannot be that so many people are receiving Bürgergeld at the taxpayers' expense, even though they could go to work.— René Springer, AfD labor-market politician, said this in the context of the debate over long-term Bürgergeld recipients.
OpinionJustine McCarthy: Paternity leave shouldn’t be a privilege that only the likes of Simon Harris can afford
irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/09/justine-mccarthy-paternity-leave-shouldnt-be-a-privilege-that-only-the-likes-of-simon-harris-can-afford/
The Star-Ledger Oct 08
No application is needed to receive the payment.
Why did I get $90 payment from Social Security? What to know about Medicare reimbursements mrf.lu
COLA announcement: Social Security a day away from major benefits update: Years with higher inflation, such as 2026, result in higher COLAs and 2027’s increase ...
al.com/news/2026/10/cola-announcement-social-security-a-day-away-from-major-benefits-update.html
The Star-Ledger Oct 14
Social Security likely changing retirement age structure but it doesn’t mean you’ll work longer
nj.com/news/2026/10/social-security-likely-changing-retirement-age-structure-but-it-doesnt-mean-youll-work-longer.html
Citizen's income: SPD politician Heil regrets his own project: The SPD politician transformed Hartz IV into a citizen's income. The SPD hoped this would ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/buergergeld-spd-politiker-heil-bereut-sein-eigenes-projekt-115465865
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung elevated the countries' relations to a strategic partnership on Thursday during ... Show more
Egypt, South Korea sign 12 MoUs and agreements during El-Sisi’s Seoul visit - Urban & Transport - Egypt
Egypt, South Korea sign 12 MoUs and agreements during El-Sisi’s Seoul visit - Urban & Transport - Egypt
Paul Mashatile back at work after almost two months’ sick leave: The deputy president will chair cabinet committees as his official duties resume
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-10-08-paul-mashatile-back-at-work-after-almost-two-months-sick-leave/
The Star-Ledger Oct 03
Social Security’s 2027 COLA announcement coming soon: What to expect, Medicare costs
nj.com/news/2026/10/social-securitys-2027-cola-announcement-coming-soon-what-to-expect-medicare-costs.html
Simon Harris reveals arrival of new baby girl and plans to take paternity leave after Budget 2027
independent.ie/irish-news/simon-harris-reveals-arrival-of-new-baby-girl-and-plans-to-take-paternity-leave-after-budget-2027/a/162542658.html
Why you just got a $90 Social Security check — and why 40 million seniors didn't: Millions of seniors are getting $90 direct deposits from Social Security this ...
cbsnews.com/news/90-social-security-check-medicare-seniors/
What many find almost unimaginable about everyday life with citizen's income: What can you still afford with citizen's income? How much does the job ...
krautreporter.de/politik-und-macht/6082-was-am-alltag-mit-burgergeld-fur-viele-kaum-vorstellbar-ist
Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list: Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cqj3d3d37nxgo
Two citizen's income promises broken? Union angry at "reform-sitter" Bas: Two coalition plans regarding citizen's income are still pending ...
op-online.de/politik/soeder-attackiert-bas-beim-buergergeld-sei-ziel-laengst-nicht-erreicht-zr-94524642.html
businesstech.co.za Oct 01
Massive social grant crackdown in South Africa: More than 50,000 South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant recipients had their grants suspended.
businesstech.co.za/news/government/877359/massive-social-grant-crackdown-in-south-africa/
Latest Inflation Data Drives Down 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast: As inflation persists, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has dropped to 3 ...
kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security/social-security-cola-2027
Social Security 2027: COLA Forecast Shows Retirees Could Get $75 More Per Month: Early projections suggest next year's COLA could be significantly larger than ...
newsweek.com/social-security-benefit-changes-2027-cola-increase-predictions-12416606
Hamburg: Court decides on vote on basic income: The Hamburg Constitutional Court decides on a repeat of the referendum "Hamburg tests basic income".
stern.de/politik/deutschland/hamburg--gericht-entscheidet-ueber-abstimmung-zu-grundeinkommen-38338636.html
Local elections force Sassa to review November grant payments: New payment dates to be announced soon
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-30-local-elections-force-sassa-to-review-november-grant-payments/
Klingbeil: Self-employed and civil servants in statutory pension scheme: Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil insists on including the self-employed ...
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Key FactsKlingbeil Seeks Broader Inclusion in Statutory Pensions
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
- Lars Klingbeil reaffirmed his proposal at a Heidelberg public meeting, citing agreement with Bärbel Bas.
- The pension commission recommends contributions from self-employed people and politicians, while existing civil servants remain protected.
- Merz and Bas agreed to implement the commission’s concept fully, while pensions after 45 contribution years remain disputed.
- The Social Ministry says work continues, but doubts remain about completing a reform package during 2026.
That would be a real contribution to more justice in the system— Lars Klingbeil, SPD leader, said this at a citizens' discussion in Heidelberg
Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach
techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/hackers-stole-millions-of-us-military-personnel-records-during-months-long-data-breach/
NL Times Sep 30
Cabinet considering education cuts, tax increases for many to keep social security
nltimes.nl/2026/09/30/cabinet-considering-education-cuts-tax-increases-many-keep-social-security
Klingbeil: Self-employed and civil servants in statutory pension scheme: Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil insists on including the self-employed ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/klingbeil-selbststaendige-und-beamte-in-gesetzliche-rente_48799438-072f-444c-9fe0-8bea6eee6ced.html
Key FactsKlingbeil Seeks Broader Inclusion in Statutory Pensions
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
- Lars Klingbeil reaffirmed his proposal at a Heidelberg public meeting, citing agreement with Bärbel Bas.
- The pension commission recommends contributions from self-employed people and politicians, while existing civil servants remain protected.
- Merz and Bas agreed to implement the commission’s concept fully, while pensions after 45 contribution years remain disputed.
- The Social Ministry says work continues, but doubts remain about completing a reform package during 2026.
That would be a real contribution to more justice in the system— Lars Klingbeil, SPD leader, said this at a citizens' discussion in Heidelberg
change.org Sep 26
AI Should Benefit Everyone: Establish Federal Universal Basic Income: To: United States Congress
Rent, groceries, and utility bills keep coming ...
change.org/p/ai-should-benefit-everyone-establish-federal-universal-basic-income
Trump As A Baby Name: What Experts Say: Baby name experts weigh in on this name’s debut in the Social Security Administration data.
buzzfeed.com/carolinebologna/baby-name-trump-experts
Pentagon breach exposed sensitive data on nearly 3 million people: The breach included Social Security numbers and details about jobs people held.
abcnews.com/Politics/pentagon-breach-exposed-sensitive-data-3-million-people/story
Where's Mitch McConnell? 20 Brutally Hilarious Posts: Getting more time off than a new mother on maternity leave.
buzzfeed.com/zoerobotin/where-is-mitch-mcconnell-posts
Key FactsMitch McConnell’s Capitol Return Came With Filming Ban
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- On September 14, 2026, McConnell made his first public appearance in 92 days after being hospitalized on June 14.
- His team barred reporters from filming his brief remarks but allowed photographs and reports about his words.
- CNN correspondent Manu Raju described McConnell as frailer, with a slower voice; he answered no questions.
- McConnell was wheeled onto the Senate floor to vote, where gallery observers could barely understand his soft, raspy responses.
I’m still not quite back to 100 percent, but I’ve assured Leader Thune that, as I continue with physical therapy on the advice of my doctors, I will do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me.— Mitch McConnell; in a statement released on his behalf
The Trump administration can use a government database that includes Social Security information to help state officials identify noncitizens on voter lists ... Show more
washingtonpost.com
washingtonpost.com
What to Know About the Pentagon Breach Affecting Millions: A reported breach at the department’s massive personnel database exposed sensitive personal ...
time.com/article/2026/09/29/pentagon-department-defense-manpower-data-center-breach-personnel-information/
Times of Oman Sep 27
Register for student allowances, urges Social Protection Fund: Social Protection Fund stresses registration requirement for student allowances
timesofoman.com/article/177413-register-for-student-allowances-urges-social-protection-fund
Should the U.S. raise payroll taxes to save Social Security?: Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual ...
cbsnews.com/news/social-security-payroll-tax-hike-cost/
The Star-Ledger Sep 22
The official announcement for next year’s COLA will be on Oct. 14.
Social Security COLA 2027: 10 states where retirees will get largest raise mrf.lu
175,000 people on the streets: Unions stage a major protest against reform plans: Die Bundesregierung will zahlreiche Reformen durchführen. Viele davon bedeuten ...
n-tv.de/politik/Gewerkschaften-machen-bei-Grossprotest-Front-gegen-Reformplaene-id31351496.html
What is the average Social Security check for 2026? And how much could it go up in 2027?
nj.com/news/2026/09/what-is-the-average-social-security-check-for-2026-and-how-much-could-it-go-up-in-2027.html
Key FactsPlanned contribution thresholds could raise high earners’ 2027 social contributions
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- The draft was sent to ministries for coordination Monday and still requires approval by the federal government and Bundesrat.
- The health-insurance ceiling is intended to rise monthly from €5,812.50 to €6,375; pension and unemployment ceilings from €8,450 to €8,850.
- With unchanged contribution rates and a 2.9 percent supplementary contribution, affected workers would pay nearly €102 more monthly or over €1,220 annually.
- Health insurance additionally includes a planned €300 monthly special increase; a bill draft could raise the long-term-care ceiling further.
US jobless claims fall to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July: Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-unemployment-claims-layoffs-91d99d8ff50cd5aea33a858c677976d5
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has temporarily stepped back from public engagements due to ill health shortly after returning from the BRICS summit in ... Show more
Social Security checks are projected to be cut by $540 a month in just six years: ‘This is not a drill:’ Social Security provides benefits to more than 70 ...
marketwatch.com/story/social-security-checks-are-projected-to-be-cut-by-540-a-month-in-just-six-years-a8842912
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‘Society needs children’: Alan Johnson calls for better-paid UK paternity leave: Exclusive: Former Labour minister says working-class fathers are being ...
theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/25/society-needs-children-alan-johnson-joins-calls-for-better-paid-uk-paternity-leave
TV presenter Anna Daly has said she was “shocked” to realise after experiencing a miscarriage that there is no legislation offering dedicated leave ... Show more
Supreme Court Lets Trump Admin Use Social Security Info To Screen For Noncitizen Voters
huffpost.com/entry/supreme-court-trump-social-security-voter-registration_n_6ab69736e4b075a3d285ba97
