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SSI Federal Payments 2026: Eligibility rules, Dates and COLA increase explained
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries in 2026 will receive a modest payment increase due to a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment. Maximum federal payments are set to rise to approximately $994 for individuals and $1,491 for couples. Eligibility hinges on income, resources, and residency, with strict financial limits in place for applicants.
New Zealand resident visas: Key pathways for skilled migrants explained
New Zealand provides several resident visa pathways for foreign nationals, prioritizing skills, employment, and sector-specific needs to address labor shortages. These routes, including the Skilled Migrant Category and Green List pathway, allow eligible individuals to transition to long-term settlement based on their contributions to the workforce.
Daylight saving time begins in the US; clocks advance one hour until November
Daylight saving time began across the United States on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Clocks moved forward one hour at 2 a.m. local time. This annual change shifts daylight from morning to evening. Americans will switch back to standard time on November 1, 2026. Daylight saving time will run for 238 days this year.
Did we lose an hour today, and when did time change due to daylight savings time 2026? Clocks change 2026, daylight savings schedule explained. Here's which states don't follow it, how to update time on phones
Did we lose an hour today, and when did time change due to daylight savings time 2026? The clocks change 2026 took place on March 8 at 2 a.m. Most Americans lost one hour as daylight saving time started. Here is what time change today means, why the hour change happens, and when daylight savings ends in 2026.
Daylight Saving Time returns: Why scientists say the clock change could harm your health
While the debate continues, Americans will once again adjust their clocks this weekend, continuing a practice that has sparked both scientific concern and political discussion.
The $6,000 senior tax break: What it means and who can claim the new deduction
A new tax rule in the United States gives many older adults a chance to reduce their taxable income. Seniors aged 65 and above may qualify for a special deduction when filing federal taxes. The benefit has income rules and requires an extra form when filing. Many experts say this tax change could help older Americans manage rising living costs.
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Daylight Saving Time 2026: Exact date the clocks change and key details to know
Daylight saving time begins on March 8, 2026. Clocks will move forward one hour at 2 a.m. local time. This means most Americans will lose an hour of sleep. Daylight saving time will end on November 1, 2026. Hawaii and Arizona do not observe daylight saving time. Phones should update automatically.
Daylight Saving Time US 2026: when do clocks spring forward, what time does the U.S. change clocks, and which states skip DST?
More than 300 million Americans will shift clocks on March 8, 2026, when Daylight Saving Time US 2026 begins. At 2:00 a.m. local time, clocks spring forward to 3:00 a.m., starting longer daylight evenings across most U.S. states. The DST schedule runs until November 1, 2026. The change supports evening commerce, travel schedules, and outdoor activity. However, Arizona and Hawaii skip Daylight Saving Time. Several U.S. territories also stay on standard time year-round. Smartphones adjust automatically, but manual clocks need resetting. Debate continues in Washington over ending DST permanently. For now, Americans still spring forward every March.
Indians can now travel to 56 countries without prior visa: Check the list of nations
India's passport has climbed to the 75th rank in the Henley Passport Index. This improvement grants Indian citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 countries. This wider travel access allows easier journeys across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Indian passport holders now enjoy greater global mobility.
This small Pacific nation with just 1 lakh population welcomes the New year 2026 hours before the rest of the world
New Year 2026 does not arrive everywhere at the same time. Due to global time zones and the International Date Line, the first celebrations take place in Kiritimati Island in Kiribati, while the last inhabited region to welcome the new year is American Samoa, nearly 25 hours later.
Nepal vs Samoa T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier 2025: Check ways to livestream, playing 11, pitch report and more
Nepal is favored to win their 21st match against Samoa in the 2025 T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. The game will be held at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, where the pitch generally favors batters. Nepal's recent success against the West Indies gives them a confidence boost.
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement four years after quitting, to play for new country
New Zealand cricket legend Ross Taylor is making a comeback from retirement to represent Samoa in their bid for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Taylor, whose mother was Samoan, will play under his full name, Leaupepe Luteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor. Ross, who last wore the black jersey in early 2022, became eligible to represent Samoa only in April, after completing the mandatory stand-down period required to switch international allegiances.
USGS reports 6.6 magnitude quake Southwest of Samoa’s capital, no tsunami warning issued
A strong earthquake hit near Samoa. The US Geological Survey reported the event. It measured 6.6 in magnitude. The location was southwest of Apia. The depth was considerable. No immediate damage reports came in. A tsunami warning was not issued. Samoa is in an earthquake-prone zone. A past tsunami in 2009 caused many deaths in the region.
Pacific islands battle dengue fever outbreak, Samoan boy dies in Auckland hospital
Misiafa Lene, a 12-year-old boy from Samoa, succumbed to dengue fever in Auckland. He contracted the disease in Samoa. He was then medically evacuated to Starship Children's Hospital in New Zealand's Auckland. The ongoing dengue outbreak in Pacific islands poses risks to residents as well as tourists. Samoa, Fiji and Tonga are dealing with dengue outbreaks.
Did King Charles ignore his doctor's advice? His medical team is worried that he skipped cancer treatment during Australia and Samoa tour
King Charles’ recent royal tour of Australia and Samoa has raised serious concerns within his medical team after he reportedly paused cancer treatment to carry out his royal duties.
I hope that I survive long enough to come back again and see you, says King Charles at emotional farewell; Camilla bursts into tears
King Charles and Queen Camilla concluded their tour of Australia and Samoa with an emotional farewell, during which King Charles expressed his deep connection to the region and his desire to return, despite his ongoing cancer treatment.
Commonwealth countries adopt first ocean declaration
The Apia Ocean Declaration was announced during the closing session of the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, or CHOGM, and calls on all 56 Commonwealth nations to protect the ocean in the face of severe climate, pollution and over-exploitation.
The man who defeated Biden: Jason Palmer, an unknown Democrat, makes people sit up and take notice
US primaries: American Samoa, which has a history of returning quixotic results, has done it again, giving the win to a little-known man and handing Biden a defeat. The outcome may not impact Biden much but it is unmistakably a blemish on his near-perfect Super Tuesday show.
How to market an anti-marketing brand
Cadbury 5 Star's 'Erase Valentine's Day' campaign, executed by the FNS Cringe Vinash ship and its anti-V-Day brigade, aims to profit from the contradictions of capitalism. The campaign erases Valentine's Day by crossing the International Date Line, appealing to those who disdain the holiday.
Tonga earthquake: Massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning in American Samoa
The massive earthquake shook the Pacific Ocean around 130 miles southeast of Tonga, and tsunami concerns have been raised for American Samoa and the nearby regions.
Rugby League World Cup: Can minnow Samoa win the trophy? Here's what captain Junior Paulo has to say
Junior Paulo believes Samoa can win the World Cup apart from beating England. Junior Paulo is the captain of the Pacific Nation Samoa. It has been home to NRL's most remarkable talent. Their first match is against England. The Samoa captain has warned England, saying they're here to win it all.
Australia, China continue Pacific rivalry with island visits
The diplomatic push by China, especially around Pacific security, has caused deep concern among some of the island nations as well as farther afield in Canberra and Washington. Since news of the proposed deal emerged, Wong has made two trips to the Pacific to shore up support for Australia.
China signs deal with Samoa as Australia vows Pacific Islands plan
China is building on a security pact it recently signed with Solomon Islands, which has alarmed the United States and its allies such as Australia as they fear a stepped-up military presence by Beijing.
Tsunami observed in American Samoa after Tonga volcano erupts
Tsunami waves were observed in Tonga's capital and the capital of American Samoa, a U.S.-based tsunami monitor said. The eruption at 0410 GMT of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai underwater volcano, located about 65 km (40 miles) north of Nuku'alofa, caused a 1.2 metre tsunami, Australia's Bureau of Meteorology said.
Vaishali Pharma gets orders from Vanuatu Islands, Samoa Islands
Vanuatu is a South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands. The need for healthcare products is increasing in Vanuatu islands due to increasing rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Rugby-Blues to play Reds in Apia, five days before Lions
RUGBY UNION-SUPER/BLUES:Rugby-Blues to play Reds in Apia, five days before Lions
Rugby-All Blacks absent from England's 2017 test schedule
RUGBY UNION-ENGLAND/TESTS:Rugby-All Blacks absent from England's 2017 test schedule
Rugby-Former NZ sevens coach Tietjens to lead Samoa
RUGBY SEVENS-SAMOA/:Rugby-Former NZ sevens coach Tietjens to lead Samoa
World's shortest man Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal dead: Report
The world's shortest man, Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal, today died in a hospital in Samoa Islands, a US territory, according to a report.
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