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Social Security Benefits: 2025 COLA Projection Indicates Decrease

Miami, Florida – Social Security beneficiaries may face a smaller cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, according to early projections. The anticipated decrease from current and previous years could impact millions relying on these benefits for their financial security. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) projects a slight 1.75% increase in COLA for 2025, based on the latest data from the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. However, TSCL emphasizes that this estimate …

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Shreveport Nears Decade Low in Homicide Rates with Notable Decrease in 2024, Statistics Reveal

Shreveport, La. — In an encouraging sign for a city often grappling with crime, Shreveport is reporting a significant reduction in homicides, nearing the lowest numbers seen in nearly a decade. With just a month remaining in 2024, the city has recorded 46 homicides, according to the latest releases from the Caddo Coroner’s Office. This figure approaches the 43 homicides reported in 2019, marking that year as having the least number of such crimes in …

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