Seniors News Monitoring

Pictured: Pensioner, 87, 'killed in robbery of cornflakes and Shepherd's pie' as tributes pour in for 'proud Irishman'

14 May 2025, 14:05 John Mackey, 87, who was attacked in the street and left for dead for the sake of a box of cornflakes and a shepherd's pie. Picture: Alamy Images of the 87-year-old pensioner who died after allegedly being attacked in the street and …

Gujarat government approves health security scheme for employees, pensioners

Labor ‘preyed’ on the elderly with Medicare scare campaign

Former Victorian Liberal Party president Michael Kroger claims Labor’s election promises were “built on a tissue of lies”. “Preyed on elderly Australians by convincing them their Medicare card would be stolen from them under Peter Dutton,” Mr Kroger told …

Ask Rusty – Must I take Medicare Part A even if I have VA or Medicaid coverage?

Dear Rusty: Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare part A, even if you are ex-military? Or only on Medicaid, regardless of whether you are eligible for Social Security or not? Also is there a cost for just part A? Signed: Confused Senior Dear Confused: …

Medicare 101 Presentation at Oxford Library May 17

OXFORD — Confused about Medicare? You are not alone! If you are confused by all the letters, calls, and commercials you are seeing then come to the Medicare 101 presentation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Oxford Public Library, 49 Great Oak Rd. in …

Retirees could now ‘pay’ for the Albanese government’s re-election

Sky News host Andrew Bolt says retirees could now “pay” for the Albanese government’s election win. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been urged to reconsider his highly controversial superannuation tax policy amid criticism from across the political spectrum. …

State pensioners struggling with bills could get extra £4,050 a year

State pensioners are being encouraged to check their eligibility for two schemes that could add over £4,000 a year to their income. The advice comes after state pension payments went up 4.1% last month due to the triple lock system, which bumped up the …

Govt allocates over 270bn/- to settle retirees’ outstanding claims

DODOMA: MORE than 207bn/- has been set aside in 2024/25 by the government to settle outstanding claims for retirees, Legislators were told yesterday. Deputy Minister of State in the President’s Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance …

ITR-1 Form Sahaj simplified for salaried individuals, pensioners: How to file tax return online – Step-by-step guide

The Income Tax Department has released the income tax return forms for the financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26). That is, now you can give the account of income and tax paid from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 by filing an income tax return. …

Stirling pensioner at front of swimming lessons drive - and says age no barrier

A 74-year-old who swims every week at Stirling University is backing a campaign telling people it’s never too late to learn the skill. John Nicolson is a real advocate of learning to swim - but an early experience almost shaped his attitude for life. “I …

Pensioner, 80, prosecuted by council in court for ignoring planning rules

The 80-year-old pleaded guilty to an offence of not complying with an enforcement notice served upon him requiring the removal of an extension to his commercial business garage. The court heard that an extension was built at the rear of the Ring o' …

Reverse mortgage myths are costing retirees big, warns mortgage veteran

“While I was going to college, I would originate reverse mortgages, but full time since 2009,” Turk said. He was quick to confront the lingering myth that a reverse mortgage means giving up ownership of your home. “If you own a house, if you have equity in …

These 10 Comedy Movies Are Definitely Acquired Tastes, but You Should Still Watch Them

Comedy has evolved and changed a multitude of times throughout history, long before it was being used in the medium of film, in a wide variety of different styles and approaches. Even now, in the modern day of comedy filmmaking, there is no one singular …

Bolivia police teargas Morales supporters protesting electoral ban

LA PAZ (Reuters) - Tensions flared in Bolivia's administrative capital La Paz on Friday as supporters of former President Evo Morales gathered outside the electoral court, demanding his reinstatement as a candidate in this year's presidential race. …

DA hike for July 2025: Central govt employees, pensioners to get a bigger raise in next revision?

The dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners was last increased by only 2%, the lowest hike in about 78 months. After the latest DA hike for the January-June 2025 cycle, the key allowance currently stands at 55%. DA – a type …

Furious pensioner returns from holiday to find two-storey 'eyesore' at end of garden

08:45, 14 May 2025 A pensioner has shared his fury after returning home from a holiday to discover a huge "eyesore" extension had been built next door, towering over his garden. Les Whitaker, 75, had been in India for a month when he came back to …

Miami Trace honors retirees

Several retiring employees of Panther Nation were honored at a special Miami Trace Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, for their collective 450 years of service to the school community. Pictured from left to right, back row: Board member …

DWP 'within 50 days' warning as £4,300 payments land in state pensioner's banks

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has stated it is " working hard" to address a Pension Credit backlog and administer £4,300 payments to state pensioners. Currently, 78 per cent of new Pension Credit claims are being processed within the …

Arrest made after Wednesbury house fire leaves pensioners in critical condition

A man has been arrested following a house fire in the Black Country that left three people in hospital, two critically. The blaze took place on Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, in the early hours of Sunday (May 11). A man and woman, both in their 80s, remain in …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

Comer Announces the Oversight Committee Will Continue Investigating the Cover-Up of Biden’s Mental Decline & Use of ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the panel will continue its investigation into the cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen. Last Congress, Chairman …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …