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When will Social Security cost-of-living increases take effect?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:57 GMT

(NewsNation) – The Social Security Administration announced 2024's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) just over a month ago, confirming a 3.2% bump in benefits for retirees. Here's what you need to know.How does the 2024 increase compare to 2023's?While still one of the largest increases in decades, 2024's COLA increase of 3.2% is far below the 8.7% bump that recipients were granted in 2023.When will the COLA increase take effect?Checks sent in January will reflect the updated allowance. AARP responds to 2024's COLA increase announcement What is the purpose of COLA increases?The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustments are designed to help Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients retain their buying power amid rising inflation. These increases, which are issued annually, are determined using the Bureau of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which itself is a measure of the change in pric...

Highway 71 reopens after deadly crash near Austin airport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:57 GMT

The above video is from traffic coverage just after 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A deadly crash shut down eastbound Highway 71 near the Austin airport for several hours Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 6 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Hwy 71 near its intersection with Highway 183. The highway reopened fully around 11 a.m., according to a social media post from the airport. There was still heavy congestion in the area at the time, the post said. The above video is from traffic coverage just after 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. According to the Austin Fire Department, one person died after a motorcycle crashed.

Austin 100-degree days may triple if global emissions go unchecked

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Fifth National Climate Assessment was released this week and found that Austin can expect 100-degree days to double by 2050, and perhaps even triple by the end of the century if global greenhouse gas emissions go unchecked.The report is a broad scientific analysis of climate change-related impacts we are already experiencing, what we can expect in the future in our warming world as well as climate mitigation and emissions reductions strategies. The authors — a collaboration between government scientists — found that climate change-related impacts to the U.S. will continue increasing in the future. However, the report also illustrates that the amount of future warming we experience is in our hands.Summer heat intensifiesAustin marked its second-hottest summer on record in 2023, and the hottest-ever at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Camp Mabry tallied 80 days of 100°+ temperatures, and an all-time record of 42 days with temperatures 105° or hotter.Austin'...

Police: Motorist robbed while trying to help 'disabled' car

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:57 GMT

WASHINGTON, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Washington Police Department is warning residents of a robbery that occurred on Tuesday morning on Washington Mountain Road. Police say a gentleman had his wallet stolen when he stopped to help two young men. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The two men had what appeared to be a disabled silver Nissan Sentra. Once they stole the man's wallet with several hundred dollars in cash, they got in their vehicle and fled southbound. Police are searching for the Nissan Sentra, which reportedly has a license plate in the back window. Residents who encounter a stranded vehicle are encouraged to contact the police to assist instead of stopping themselves.

Police arrest suspects for attempted copper theft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:57 GMT

COPAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Columbia County Sheriff's Office arrested two individuals from Poughkeepsie following a reported burglary at the former Roe Jan School at 9065 Route 22. Salvatore Daniel, 41, and Audra Daniele, 37, were allegedly found in possession of stolen copper piping and wiring. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, Lieutenant Heath Benansky observed the crime in progress. Lt. Benansky discovered an unoccupied vehicle parked by the building near a broken window. He reportedly saw the two inside the building with the copper piping and wiring.The two were detained and charged with burglary in the third degree, criminal mischief in the third degree, and attempted petit larceny. They were arraigned at the Town of Claverack Court and released on their own recognizance. They are due back in court on November 27.

Veterans can enjoy a free Italian meal on November 16

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:57 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, veterans and their families can enjoy a free Italian meal at The American Legion of Saratoga at 34 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Reservations are required as space is limited. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The free meals have been made possible by The American Legion Adirondack Post 70, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Rosina Food Products, and The Bread Basket Bakery. Meals are expertly crafted by Rosina Food Products and are complimented by a salad and dessert platter from The Bread Basket Bakery. "We are immensely grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans, and we are excited to partner with the American Legion Adirondack Post 70, Rosina Food Products, and The Bread Basket Bakery to offer them a warm and delicious Italian meal as a gesture of our appreciation," said Megan Koloskie, Development Manager of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. "We hope this event wil...

New Jersey man impersonated DEA agent, charged with grand larceny

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:57 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A New Jersey man was arrested after impersonating a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent and scamming a victim out of over $50,000 worth of money and goods, according to New York State Police. Prashil Shah, 22, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On October 24, troopers received a complaint they had been scammed. The resident, from Clifton Park, said they were contacted by someone who identified themself as a United States DEA Agent.According to state police, the scammer told the victim they had a warrant for their arrest, which they could avoid for $3,000. The victim provided the scammer with the money on October 11. Crews respond to car fire on Northway The victim contacted the scammer a few days later, this time the scammer asked for gold bars valued at over $50,000 to avoid being arrested. Once again, the victim provided the scammer with the demanded items. The sca...

Voting over, union vice president shares UAW contract results

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:57 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. - The unofficial results are in for the Local 2250 vote in Wentzville. The vice president of the union told FOX 2 that it did not pass.General Motors Vote on UAW ContractProductionFor: 45.68%1,274Against: 54.32%1,515Total: 2,789General Motors Vote on UAW ContractSkilled TradesFor: 54.65%147Against: 45.35%122Total: 269 Mayor resigns, hired weeks later in new job making 6x more The Local 2250 has 3,700 members. Former UAW president Glenn Coggie told FOX 2 that out there Tuesday morning, he expected about 2,000 of those members to actually come out to the union hall and vote. The GM plant in Wentzville is one of the three original plants where the UAW strike started.The UAW achieved record contracts with the big three automakers after six weeks of targeted labor strikes. However, not all union members have been happy with the new deal. It was on track to pass but received notable rejections by General Motors' plants in Flint, Michigan and Spring Hill, Tennessee.5...

Grandma Peggy's breakfast club continues in honor of late grandson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis grandmother is making a difference in teens’ lives, one breakfast plate at a time. Dozens of Bishop DuBourg High School students shuffle through her doors and into her kitchen on Wednesday mornings for breakfast club. They affectionately call her “Grandma Peggy.” This Wednesday was a special one as FOX2’s Tim Ezell joined Peggy Winckowski for her breakfast club. Winckowski had a table full of her grandson's and Sam Crowe’s friends. Winckowski’s grandson, Sam Crowe, initiated the Wednesday Breakfast Club, and it continues in his honor. Crowe died in July 2022 in an accident.“I love Wednesdays. I love feeding these children, who are the best and most well-behaved in the world. I want every child to have what they have,” Winckowski said. Winckowski explained that Sam, along with his cousin Owen and seven friends, used to gather for breakfast before school started on Wednesdays due to Bishop DuBourg's late start. One day, Crowe came home and told Winckowski that...

Emergency calls pile up at L.A.'s tiny home villages

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:57 GMT

Richard Clark says he became unhoused after an injury prevented him from working. For the past year, a purple shed in North Hollywood’s Chandler Blvd. Tiny Home Village has been his temporary home.At just 64 square feet with two beds, it isn’t much. But for Clark, it is a major improvement over the public benches where he used to sleep. He says staffers are helping him apply for disability and hopefully find a permanent place to live. “The services are here. You just have to take advantage of them,” he told us.Richard Clark shows KTLA's Lauren Lyster his tiny home in North Hollywood. Nov. 2023. Los Angeles now has 11 tiny home villages built by the city and largely operated with government funds.Chandler Blvd. was the first, opening in 2021. But as these communities have expanded, so has something else: the number of emergency calls.KTLA obtained police, fire and paramedic records which paint a picture of the care still needed by the unhoused when they are taken off the streets...