Do Social Security adjustments stack up against Seattle inflation?
Every year, the federal government adjusts social security payments to reflect inflation. But benefits lag in the pricey Seattle area.
Day: October 25, 2025
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit dies at age 93 – PBS
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit dies at age 93 PBSSirikit, Glamorous Former Queen of Thailand Who Wielded Power, Dies at 93 The New York TimesThailand’s former queen Sirikit dies aged 93 BBCThailand’s Queen Mother Sirik…
Exit From Grey List Not Bulletproof Against Terror Financing: Global Watchdog FATF Warns Pak
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global terror funding watchdog, has warned Pakistan that its removal from the ‘greylist’ in October 2022 doesn’t make it immune to money laundering and terrorist financing.
Homemade chilli paste products linked to cluster of rat poisoning cases in south-east Queensland
Queensland Health has issued an alert for people to be aware of the products they warn could still be circulating in the Logan communityGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHealth authorities have identified homemade chilli paste …
LA mayor picks new fire chief to fill void following most destructive wildfire in city history
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has picked a 30-year fire department veteran as the new fire chief months she ousted the previous chief over handling of the most destructive wildfire in the city’s history.
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, has died.
Behind the latest trade spat between the U.S. and Canada
A Canadian ad using the voice of the late American President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs set President Trump off, leading him to abruptly declare “all trade negotiations with Canada are hereby terminated.” Nikole Killion reports.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America
The Pentagon said that the U.S. is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off Latin America, an escalation that will dramatically increase the number of service members and ships dedicated to the Trump administration’s campaign to count…
Sirikit, Glamorous Former Queen of Thailand Who Wielded Power, Dies at 93
As the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, she traveled the world charming government leaders and the public.
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon kill two in latest truce violation
An Israeli drone strike has killed two people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health, a day after Israeli military aircraft launched a series of deadly raids on the country’s eastern mountain range and south.