- SSI and Social Security COLA Increase Announced as Critics Say It Falls Short
An year-end COLA bump is boosting monthly benefits for SSI and Social Security recipients. New SSI caps rise to $994 for individuals and $1,491 for couples, with some states adding extra. Critics say the increase still isn’t enough to keep up with rising costs, renewing calls for a bigger, reworked COLA.
- Apple TV Cancels The Last Frontier After Disappointing Debut
An Alaskan frontier thriller with a star-studded cast teased a high-stakes mystery—then fizzled. The finale left a trail of questions about what could have been and why it didn’t quite land.
- Ellison Backs Paramount-Skydance Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Escalating the Streaming War
Paramount Skydance lands a dramatic ally in billionaire Larry Ellison as it pushes to win Warner Bros. Discovery. The backing amps up a high-stakes bid and signals a new turn in a crowded media showdown. With revisions on the table, the entertainment landscape could be poised for some significant shifts behind the scenes.
- AC Milan Vendor Loan Refinancing: RedBird’s Quiet Strategy to Stabilize the Club
AC Milan’s owners are steering toward a bold refinancing move rather than a sale. RedBird Capital and Gerry Cardinale are pursuing a €500–€600 million package to settle Elliott’s vendor loan, signaling a shift toward long-term stability for the club.
- Christmas After Loss: A Mother’s Journey to Rebuild Traditions and Heal
– On Christmas Eve, a mother threads grief and new joy as she remembers bustling family traditions and builds intimate rituals with her son. Handwritten ornaments and cozy film nights hint at healing that honors the past while inviting the future.
– Christmas Eve becomes a doorway between loss and love, guiding a mother as she crafts new traditions with her son while cherishing faded memories. Small rituals and warm moments glow with quiet resilience.
– Grief softens into gratitude as a mother revisits childhood warmth and creates fresh traditions with her son. The season blends memory with wonder, showing that love can keep the Christmas light bright in new ways.
