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Aliss Higham is a Newsweek reporter based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively covered U.S. and European politics, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the British Royal Family. Aliss joined Newsweek full time in January 2024 after a year of...
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Articles by Aliss Higham
Personal Finance
IRS Unveils 2027 Tax Changes: New Brackets, Deductions and Credits
The adjustments will apply to income earned in 2027 and payable in 2028.
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News
Who Is Caprice Williams? Foster Mother Charged After Girl Found Dead
Malayshia Alford, 10, was found inside a vehicle in New Jersey more than a week after she was reported missing.
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News
Map Shows States With SNAP Benefit Restrictions as More Rules Come In
The new restrictions came into force on November 1 despite a June court ruling that invalidated similar policies in other states.
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News
Medicare Patients Could Save $900 Under New 2027 Rules
The projected saving will apply to patients who receive certain outpatient medications covered by Medicare.
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News
Victorious Democrat’s Admin Reveal $4.5M Error Hours After His Election Win
David Crowley’s office has acknowledged the county’s budgeting error detailed in a memo titled “2027 Budget Correction.”
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News
Trump DOJ Blocks Jack Smith From Testifying in BBC Lawsuit
The BBC subpoenaed Smith in October, but the DOJ has denied its request to interview the former special counsel under oath.
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U.S.
Missouri’s Second-Biggest Energy Company Wants To Raise Bills
If the bid by Evergy Missouri West is approved, bills would rise in the state by around $207 annually.
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News
Abortion Rights Score Three Wins in Midterm Elections
Voters approved constitutional protections in Nevada and Virginia and rejected reinstating abortion restrictions in Missouri.
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News
Marine Who Died After Fast-Rope Training in Japan Identified
The death of Lance Corporal Devin J. Hernandez in Okinawa remains under investigation, according to the 3rd Marine Division.
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Celebrity News
Perez Hilton’s Family Share Update On Recovery: ‘Positive News’
Hilton, 48, has made progress in his recovery, his family has said.
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News
When Are November 2026 VA Disability Payments Coming?
Veterans with lifelong illnesses caused or worsened by their service are eligible for monthly benefits from the VA.
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News
When Are November 2026 Social Security Payments Coming?
Payments come shortly after 2027 cost-of-living adjustment announcements, which will see benefits rise by 3.6 percent next year.
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News
Lost Dog Survives Month in National Park Filled With Coyotes
Luna, a Jack Russell terrier mix, was found alive on October 14 after a month living in the wild in Yellowstone National Park.
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Food & Drink
Americans’ Trust in Food Plummets Amid High Profile Recalls
Several high profile food recalls this summer coincide with the record low trust.
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News
2027 COLA Increase: What It Means for VA Disability Benefits
The increase will apply to more than 6 million veterans nationwide who currently get Veterans Affairs disability compensation.
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News
Salad Recall Update as Dozens of Products Given Most Serious FDA Risk Warning
Made Fresh Salads issued a voluntary recall in September for dozens of salad products due to potential listeria contamination.
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News
Social Security COLA Could Be Higher Under Proposed Changes
The push to use the CPI-E instead of the CPI-W for the annual COLA has been renewed.
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Politics
What’s the Hatch Act? Legal Complaint Filed Over Ilhan Omar House Search
Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar’s home was searched earlier this week by investigators.
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News
Social Security COLA Revealed: What 3.6% Increase Means for Retirees
The 2027 COLA comes amid concern the annual increase will do little to ease the financial pressures of older Americans.
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News
Hawaii Tourist Accused of Monk Seal Attack Seeks Proof Delta Warned Him
Igor Lytvynchuk faces federal charges after allegedly throwing a rock at a monk seal in Hawaii earlier this year.
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News
Older Americans Are Worried About Projected Social Security COLA
Seventy-six percent of Americans aged 50 and older believe a 3.5 percent increase in benefits will not adequately help with costs.
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