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You Can Actually Drink Fallout’s Nuka Cola and Sunset Sarsaparilla Right Now

You Can Actually Drink Fallout’s Nuka Cola and Sunset Sarsaparilla Right Now

Two of the Fallout series’ signature drinks from the Nuka-Cola and Sunset Sarsaparilla brands have reportedly hit store shelves, giving fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise something special to sip as they play. The fictional Nuka-Cola brand of soft drinks has been part of the Fallout series since its beginning, and its legacy is reaching further into the real world. In …

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Social Security 2026 COLA Forecasts Have Gotten Bigger. Here’s How Much Your Benefit Could Increase Next Year.

Social Security 2026 COLA Forecasts Have Gotten Bigger. Here’s How Much Your Benefit Could Increase Next Year.

Analysts have raised their forecasts for Social Security’s 2026 COLA throughout the year as President Trump’s tariffs have spurred inflation. Federal funding lapsed in early October after Republicans and Democrats failed to resolve budget disputes. That forced a government shutdown that has dragged on for more than two weeks with no end in sight. The government will not reopen until …

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COLA Increase 2026 – Check New Amount, Eligibility & Payment Dates

COLA Increase 2026 – Check New Amount, Eligibility & Payment Dates

The COLA Increase 2026 for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will see a 2.7% increase, offering a moderate boost to monthly income. The change, beginning January 2026, is intended to cushion against inflation, keeping recipients’ purchasing power intact. For SSI beneficiaries, the boost should start even sooner on December 31, 2024. In the wake of the benefit increase, a new …

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Cola Boost for All in 2026: Check Amount, Eligibility & Payout Dates – theboronewspaper.com

Cola Boost for All in 2026: Check Amount, Eligibility & Payout Dates – theboronewspaper.com

Cola Boost for All in 2026: Check Amount, Eligibility & Payout Dates  theboronewspaper.com Will the government shutdown impact Social Security payments?  Austin American-Statesman Shutdown stalls adjustments for Social Security payments, leaving many seniors waiting  Scripps News Social Security Warning Issued Over COLA—’Only Going to Get Worse’  Newsweek Seniors, mark your calendars! 2026 Social Security COLA announcement finally has a date  USA Today Source link

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Social Security 2026 COLA announcement delayed to Oct. 24 due to shutdown

Social Security 2026 COLA announcement delayed to Oct. 24 due to shutdown

Every year, the Social Security Administration calculates how inflation affects the cost of living and then adjusts benefits for the nearly 74 million Americans depending on those benefits to survive. This calculation is crucial for Americans who budget their expenses based on Social Security, which is usually announced in mid-October. However, due to a government shutdown, that announcement is being …

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Barnsley man in hospital after three-day cola bottles binge

Barnsley man in hospital after three-day cola bottles binge

“I just couldn’t stop eating them,” he said. “The bag was packed to the rafters with cola bottles – like a sandbag.” Even though Mr Rimmington started to feel unwell after day one, he continued to feast on the chewy treats. He even went for a carvery on the third day, before finishing the bag for dessert. The next day …

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Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Will Include a Tariff-Related “Trump Bump” — Here’s How Much Extra You Can Expect

Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Will Include a Tariff-Related “Trump Bump” — Here’s How Much Extra You Can Expect

President Trump’s tariff and trade policy is set to influence Social Security’s “raise” for the upcoming year. In theory, the big day for Social Security’s more than 70 million traditional beneficiaries is less than a week away. Depending on whether or not the federal government shutdown delays a key data release (which I’ll touch on in a moment), the Social …

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With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown

With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation gauge, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, despite the government shutdown, a Trump administration official told CNN. The latest CPI data was previously scheduled for release on October 15. It’s unclear whether the report will still be released next week or delayed …

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Businessman, 33, hospitalised after eating 6lbs of Haribo cola bottles in three days: ‘It was absolute agony’

Businessman, 33, hospitalised after eating 6lbs of Haribo cola bottles in three days: ‘It was absolute agony’

A businessman ended up in hospital for nearly a week after gorging on a 6.6lb bag of Haribo cola bottles left him with agonising stomach cramps and dangerously high blood pressure. Nathan Rimmington, 33, from South Yorkshire, ordered the bulk £18 bag to satisfy a late-night craving—but finished the entire thing in just three nights, consuming an estimated 10,461 calories …

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