Latest Seniors News
Massachusetts lawmakers unveil sweeping $1 billion tax relief package
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers unveiled a tax relief package Tuesday aimed at delivering $561 million in reductions to taxpayers and companies during the current fiscal year through a slew of tax credits and other steps aimed at lowering tax burdens. The proposal — which...
Editorial Roundup: Ohio
Columbus Dispatch. September 21, 2023. Editorial: Property tax increase is about to hit Ohio seniors – hard. Freezing taxes will help. Property owners in Franklin and other counties around the state are bracing for a tidal wave of increased property taxes as home...
A new campaign ad from Poland's ruling party features Germany's chancellor in an unfavorable light
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's conservative ruling party unveiled a new campaign ad Monday that portrays German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an unfavorable light, drawing criticism from opposition parties and ridicule on social media. The Law and Justice party has governed Poland...
Updated COVID shots are coming. They're part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon, just in time to pair them with flu shots. And this fall, the first vaccines for another scary virus called RSV are rolling out to older adults and pregnant women. Doctors hope enough people get vaccinated to help avert...
Editorial Roundup: New England
PortlanHearst Connecticut Media. September 5, 2023. Editorial: CT knew about lack of oversight at summer camps, but problems continued to languish Too many Connecticut laws bear the names of victims of crimes or tragedies. It’s an unfortunate subtext...
More than a meal: Restaurant-based programs feed seniors' social lives
GOFFSTOWN, N.H. (AP) — A group of friends and neighbors meets for a weekly meal, choosing from a special menu of nutritious foods paid for by social programs meant to keep older adults eating healthy. They’re all over 60, and between enjoying butternut squash soup, sandwiches,...
Transgender adults are worried about finding welcoming spaces to live in their later years
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rajee Narinesingh faced struggles throughout her life as a transgender woman, from workplace discrimination to the lasting effects of black market injections that scarred her face and caused chronic infections. In spite of the roadblocks, the...
US, Japan, South Korea to announce deeper defense cooperation at Camp David summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States, Japan and South Korea are expected to announce plans for expanded military cooperation on ballistic missile defenses and technology development in the face of growing concern about North Korea’s nuclear program when the countries’ leaders gather at Camp...
Editorial Roundup: Missouri
Kansas City Star. August 2, 2023. Editorial: Ashcroft’s ‘pornographic’ rule has Missouri libraries confused about what kids can see One of the best things about childhood is getting to go to the library. Oh, sure, public libraries are for adults too — but for...
Authorities charge 5 more in probe of child sexual abuse among Jehovah's Witnesses in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating child sexual abuse in the Jehovah’s Witnesses community has charged five more people with raping or molesting children as young as 4, the latest developments in an ongoing probe that has identified 14 suspects. ...
