Oct 12, 2022

Investors deal with the return of the bear

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The markets are trying to recover from some losses in the past week, but what's happening over in Britain isn't helping. We have an instance where COLA will end up being good for people on Social Security. More HBCUs are cashing in on pitting their football teams against big-time programs.

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Amid the economic gloom, a glimmer of hope for Social Security recipients

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 12, 2022

Millions of retirees and people with disabilities who collect the benefit can expect to see a bump in their checks – and a rare decrease in Medicare Part B premiums.

Social Security recipients are in line for an unexpected boost in pay.

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Pay to play: More HBCUs are being paid to take on powerhouse football teams

by Leoneda Inge

Oct 12, 2022

Some see this as a long-overdue opportunity. But are historically Black colleges and universities being paid enough?

The FAMU Marching 100 performs at the school's game against Chapel Hill on Aug. 27.

Mitchell Northam

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

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