Social Security Benefits to Rise 2.8% in 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration announced Friday that benefits for more than 75 million Americans will increase by 2.8% in 2026. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, means the average Social Security retirement payment will rise by
Efficient Offense Propels No. 11 Warriors Past Warner Pacific

PORTLAND, OR – The Warrior bench showed its depth on Thursday in a sweep of Warner Pacific (Ore.) on the road. No. 11 LC State defeated the Knights by scores of 25-19, 25-9, 25-9 behind a .360
U.S. military carries out two more strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific, killing five

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. carried out two more strikes on alleged drug vessels this week—this time on the Pacific side of Latin America—killing five people and marking a major expansion of the Trump administration’s anti-narcotics campaign.
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier among those arrested in federal gambling, organized crime probe

Federal authorities announced Thursday that more than 30 people across 11 states — including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones — have been charged in a
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier among those arrested in federal gambling, organized crime probe

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal authorities announced Thursday that more than 30 people across 11 states — including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones — have been
Lionel Messi signs new contract extension to stay with Inter Miami through 2028

Inter Miami announced Thursday that Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract extension, securing the Argentine superstar’s place with the club through the 2028 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The club unveiled the news with a
Hardy releases deluxe edition of latest album ‘Country! Country! Country!’

Hardy has dropped the deluxe edition of his latest album, dubbed ‘Country! Country! Country!’ The deluxe edition of the recently-released ‘Country! Country! features the new song “Good Ole Boy” as well as stripped-back, acoustic versions of tracks
Scotty McCreery earns seventh No. 1 with “Bottle Rockets” featuring Hootie & The Blowfish

Scotty McCreery marks his seventh No. 1 single – and his fastest chart-topping track of his career to date – with “Bottle Rockets,” featuring Hootie & The Blowfish. ‘Bottle Rockets’ has taken the top spot on both
Annette Bening joins cast of ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘The Dutton Ranch’

Annette Bening has joined the cast of the Yellowstone ‘Beth and Rip’ spinoff series titled ‘The Dutton Ranch’ for Paramount+, executive produced by Taylor Sheridan. Chad Feehan (‘Ray Donovan,’ ‘Banshee’) has been named showrunner. Bening will star
Strong Music Festival in Las Vegas headliners include Trippie Redd, Ski Mask The Slump God

The Strong Music Festival is set to return to Downtown Las Vegas, bringing with it a powerful celebration of hip-hop and street culture packed with electrifying performances and pulse-pounding energy. The all-ages event will take place on