December 31, 2024

Social Security crisis looming within next decade

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NATION

The two men from Portland, Oregon were found dead after a three-day search was launched on Christmas Day after a family member reported that the pair had not returned from a trip to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

WORLD

With Antarctica's climate warming at an unprecedented rate, scientists are battling with dangerously thin ice and equipment falling through into the sea beneath.

BUSINESS

Social Security is currently paying more in benefits than it receives in payroll taxes, which is depleting the reserves in the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund that allows the program to pay out full benefits to retirees.

HEALTH

Research suggests that less than six hours of sleep is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and high blood pressure. Shorter sleep duration could interact with high blood pressure to increase the risk of poor cognitive function and brain aging.

ENTERTAINMENT

End the year with A GREAT NEW READ.

TRAVEL

With the promotion, travelers can save big on the cruise fare, bring a third or fourth guest for free, and use their onboard credit for everything from drinks and specialty dining to shore excursions and more.

FOOD

Brown sugar's new crowning as Flavor of the Year is just one of many findings in the 2025 Food and Beverage Flavor Trends Report, a free annual publication by California-based flavor manufacturer T. Hasegawa USA.

NOSTALGIA

News of her passing came as a shock to all who knew her, as she had been heavily engaged in filming the upcoming Hulu comedy series Mid-Century Modern, and was in the midst of promoting her new Netflix series, No Good Deed.

FUN STUFF

Daily Trivia Game

Play Trivial Pursuit Infinite, the free online game that offers daily challenges and AI-generated trivia questions on any topic you can think of. Test your knowledge in this fun and engaging game.

TODAY IN HISTORY

December 31

WORD OF THE DAY

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NATIONAL DAY

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