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Urban Graveyards Expand as Conflict in Khartoum Claims Lives and Disrupts Basic Services

Omdurman, Sudan – Khalid Sanhouri, a local musician, succumbed last July in the chaos of the ongoing conflict, with the announcement of his passing reverberating on social media. According to Mohammed Omar, a neighbor, the severity of the skirmishes at the time prevented friends and family from accessing medical facilities for Sanhouri, ultimately leaving them no choice but to lay him to rest behind his home in the Mulazmeen neighborhood, marked by walls scarred from …

Social Security Recipient Struggles to Afford Basic Necessities After Cost of Living Adjustment

Louisiana, USA – After suffering a debilitating back injury, 36-year-old Vanessa Vallon relies on Social Security disability benefits to make ends meet. When she learned of the 8.7 percent cost of living increase in Social Security payments last year, she hoped it would ease her financial burden. Vallon, a Louisiana resident, began receiving disability benefits in 2019 after a back injury left her temporarily paralyzed from the waist down and in need of mobility aids …

Medicare’s Ongoing Battle to Include Basic Dental Coverage for Americans Over 65

Houston, Texas – The legacy of C. Everett Koop, the former U.S. Surgeon General, extends beyond his renowned work in pediatric surgery and his advocacy during the HIV-AIDS crisis. Koop’s emphasis on the importance of oral health has resurfaced as millions of Americans continue to lack access to basic dental services like checkups and cleanings, even decades after Koop’s tenure in the Reagan administration. Despite the crucial role that oral health plays in overall well-being, …

Age 70 Proves to Be Ideal Time to Claim Social Security Benefits as Many Americans Fail Basic Quiz

Chicago, Illinois – Many Americans lack crucial knowledge about Social Security, with a recent study showing concerning gaps in understanding, particularly among adults approaching retirement age. According to a report by MassMutual, 41% of individuals aged 55 to 65 failed a basic Social Security quiz, while another 37% barely passed. This lack of awareness is troubling considering the significant reliance many Americans have on Social Security benefits during their retirement years. Nearly 90% of retired …