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Social Security recipients who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or both SSI and Social Security benefits may receive an extra payment in November due to the calendar. All Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in their January 2025 benefits, resulting in a typical monthly check increase of about $50.

Protests erupted across Mexico after the discovery of charred remains at a suspected drug cartel training ground, prompting calls for justice and intensified efforts to locate the missing and hold perpetrators accountable. The discovery has reignited concerns about the escalating cartel violence and the trauma of disappearances linked to organized crime in the country.

Medicare Part B premiums will increase by 6% in 2025, bringing the standard monthly premium to $185.00. This increase is attributed to projected price changes and utilization trends, and will impact both the standard premium and the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) for wealthier beneficiaries.

Microsoft 365 and Teams users experienced widespread outages on Monday, October 30th, 2023, due to a recent change implemented by the company. The issue began around 4 a.m. Eastern Time and peaked around noon, with thousands of users reporting problems accessing services like Exchange, Outlook, and OneDrive.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian-Syrian activist, citing his support for Hamas and involvement in protests at Columbia University. Khalil's lawyers argue that he is being punished for exercising his right to protest and have filed a motion to dismiss the case.