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What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
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VIDEO: Why This Durand 17-Year-Old Is Excited To Turn 18, And Vote In His First Election
Carlin Pfieiffer of Durand will turn 18 years old a month and three days before election day. His excitement to vote is evident. For him, it’s important that he and his peers “care about politics” and “make a difference.” He was at the Harris-Walz campaign rally in Eau Claire to hear the candidates talk first-hand…
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VIDEO: What does a Kamala Harris candidacy mean to you?
“It’s time for a woman to stand up and take charge.” People from all over the country are at UW-Eau Claire this week for a leadership training conference. During a break, there was buzz about the Kamala Harris campaign launch. @upnorthnews “It’s time for a woman to stand up and take charge.” People from all…
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What to know about August’s Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of the year
Discover everything you need to know about August’s Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of 2024.
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VIDEO: Happy 59th Birthday Medicare and Medicaid
Celebrating 59 years of Medicare and Medicaid, Sen. Baldwin emphasizes their vital role in providing essential healthcare to millions, including seniors, those with disabilities, and children. Despite repeated efforts by Republicans to cut these programs, she remains committed to protecting and expanding them, ensuring more Americans have access to affordable care. Baldwin also highlights recent…
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VIDEO: Your Taxes Under Project 2025
Spoiler alert: The Project 2025 plan would raise taxes for most Wisconsinites. @upnorthnews Spoiler alert: The Project 2025 plan would raise taxes for most Wisconsinites. #Wisconsin #Project2025 #HeritageFoundation #Taxes #TaxNews #USPolitics #PoliticalNews ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot,…
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Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
Air travelers became the face of the widespread technology outage Friday as they posted pictures on social media of crowds of people stranded at airports in Europe and the United States.
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VIDEO: Sen. Elizabeth Warren Visitis Madison to Advocate for Abortion Rights on Dobbs Anniversary
Marking the second anniversary of the repeal of Roe v. Wade, Sen. Elizabeth Warren visited Madison to campaign for President Joe Biden and to advocate for the restoration of women’s right to seek reproductive health care, including abortion, free from government interference. The Massachusetts Democrat said to believe former President Donald Trump when he brags…
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VIDEO: Accountability for Nonprofit Hospitals
A petition urges ‘accountability’ for nonprofit hospitals’ medical debt practices. Health equity advocates point to massive spending deficits, high CEO salaries, and gaps in regulation as evidence that nonprofit hospitals aren’t living up to their charitable promises. UpNorthNews Correspondent Mark (@markpochow) has the details: @upnorthnews A petition urges 'accountability' for nonprofit hospitals’ medical debt practices.…
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VIDEO: US Rep. Tom Tiffany Votes to Defund NATO
Two days prior to D-Day’s 80th anniversary, US Rep. Tom Tiffany voted to defund NATO, specifically money that would have been used for infrastructure to support US troops in Europe. The Hazelhurst Republican was one of only a handful of members to vote for a resolution sponsored by fellow Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene which…
