The Social Security Administration (SSA) supports millions of people in the United States, providing financial help to retirees and those unable to work due to disabilities. Over 71 million beneficiaries rely on programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, not everyone’s application is accepted. If your claim is denied,...
Good news could soon be on the horizon for some 2.5 million retirees. A new bill aimed at increasing Social Security benefits has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed by the Senate, this legislation could significantly improve the financial situation for many public sector employees, including teachers, healthcare workers, and firefighters....
Social Security is a trusted program that has worked for nearly 90 years and is not a “legal Ponzi scheme,” according to Martin O’Malley, former Maryland Governor. O’Malley dismissed comments from Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), who recently criticized Social Security by calling it a “Ponzi scheme.” O’Malley labeled such claims as “bull.” During an appearance...
(CBS DETROIT) According to police, a Detroit man was taken into custody Thursday after he crashed a stolen Jeep into a residence in Eaton County. Around three in the morning on Thursday, Michigan State Police were called to the CN Railroad Distribution Center in Windsor Township after two individuals were seen trying to take a...
This late-season game between the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills and the NFC-leading Detroit Lions could be a preview of the Super Bowl. According to BetMGM, Detroit (12-1) is the clear favorite to win the NFL championship, with Buffalo (10-3) not far behind as a strong contender. Lions coach Dan Campbell once remarked, “There’s no place...
On Thursday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons 123-99 thanks to a strong second half led by 27 points from Payton Pritchard. It was the team’s 20th victory. Pritchard strengthened his early case for Sixth Man of the Year with seven 3-pointers in the final. Derrick White helped the Celtics win for the...
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night thanks to a career-high four goals from Scott Laughton, who ended a goal drought. Laughton became the first Flyers player to score four goals since John LeClair in 2002 and recorded his second career hat trick after only scoring once in his previous...
CBS Detroit, Kalamazoo County, Mich.First responders in Kalamazoo County were almost killed Thursday morning after a box truck crashed into several of their vehicles, according to the authorities. The collision occurred close to Sprinkle Road on eastbound Interstate 94. The box truck struck three Comstock Fire vehicles and a sheriff’s office cruiser while deputies and...
CBS Detroit’s Goodland Township, MichiganAccording to authorities, the 30-year-old woman who perished in a pond in Lapeer County was trying to pull the family dog out of the water. In Goodland Township, the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office reports that on December 11, they received a call regarding a potential drowning on Armstrong Road. In the...
(CBS DETROIT) Following complaints of vandalism at a University of Michigan regent’s residence on Monday, Crime Stoppers is putting up a $6,000 reward for information. On social media, Regent Jordan Acker posted pictures of his wife’s car with the words “Divest” and “Free Palestine” spray-painted on it, as well as a broken front window of...