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In the latest ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship and rejected Trump’s executive order to overturn this precedent. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court reiterated that the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship, overruling President Donald Trump’s executive order, which aimed to strip children born on U.S. soil of citizenship when their parents are illegally or temporarily residing on the U.S. mainland. The decision reinforces existing precedent in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution that defines citizenship as being granted to anyone born on U.S. soil, except for limited situations such as children of foreign diplomats and those of foreign…

The Government has confirmed that VA benefits for the month of July 2026 will be deposited on their eligible veteran’s date. The calendar for this year has veterans getting their monthly VA payments before the month ends, so the July 2026 payment will be issued before August. The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that eligible veterans will receive their payment for the month of July on Friday, July 31, 2026. While the payment is for benefits for July, VA disability compensation is usually paid for the month that benefits are paid for. If the first day of the month…

The Social Security Payment Schedule for July 2026 has been announced, with SSA confirming the SSI and SSDI payment dates for this month. We have curated the article below with all the necessary information. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has also announced the payment schedule for July 2026, noting that the dates for each payment category vary based on when recipients first started receiving benefits. However, the SSA will not make all payments on one day, but will continue making payments to beneficiaries of Social Security retirement and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments as…

There are two government payments that will reach some Social Security recipients in July 2026, but they don’t qualify as benefits or bonuses. The extra payment does not impact those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but rather is due to the payment calendar of the Social Security Administration. Why Two SSI Payments in July? Generally, those who are eligible to receive SSI benefits will be paid their regular monthly benefit on Wednesday, July 1. Another payment is due on Friday, July 31. Both the deposits are paid in July, but the second is the benefit for August. The Social…

The Spi Direct service charge on credit cards is a fee imposed by banks for utilizing their credit card services, applicable to various transactions like cash advances, balance transfers, and foreign currency conversions. This charge is directly billed to the cardholder’s account, making it crucial for users to understand these fees to manage their credit card usage effectively. Understanding Spi Direct Service Charge Credit card fees can often be perplexing, particularly the Spi Direct Service Charge. This article aims to clarify what this charge entails and how it operates, enabling cardholders to make informed decisions regarding their credit card usage.…

Not many films have managed to penetrate the audience quite like Obsession. The horror film is one of the biggest movies stories of 2026 due to its blend of romance, psychological terror, dark comedy and emotional heartbreak that caught audiences’ attention. But it’s about more than just scares, the film is. It delves into loneliness, control, poisonous love, obsession and the potentially harmful need for a perfect match. While there isn’t another film exactly like Obsession, there are several movies that tap into similar emotions and themes. If you are searching for twisted romance, twisted love, a disturbing psychological thriller…

With the latest software update, Apple is making some changes to Apple Music, such as a new look for artist pages and updated album pages, on iOS 27. The artist pages for Apple Music have been redesigned in iOS 27, and the views of the albums have been updated. The changes come as part of Apple’s wider aesthetic updates to its Liquid Glass design philosophy that are also getting new customisation options throughout its operating system. The most significant change to Apple Music in the latest iOS 27 beta is the revamped artist page experience. The new design features the…

Apple’s latest smartwatch lineup is seeing some of its biggest discounts yet as early Prime Day deals begin rolling out. Just days after Apple introduced watchOS 27 and its upcoming features, Amazon has dropped prices across the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3, with several models reaching new all-time lows. Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to Lowest Price Yet The biggest savings on Apple’s flagship smartwatch are currently available on the GPS aluminum models. The 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 has fallen to $279, down from its regular $399 price. Meanwhile, the larger…

U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faced another confrontation in their public quarrel over Italy’s stance on Iran and NATO this weekend, with Trump again taking the Italian PM to task over her government’s position. After the U.S. initiated military operations against Iran, Trump lashed out at Italy for not doing the same in a post on the new Truth social platform on Sunday. Trump didn’t specifically call out Meloni but instead said he was talking about the “position”. “After spending Trillions of Dollars on NATO, Italy, and its Prime Minister, wouldn’t even think of becoming…

After Trump renewed his photo claim on the G7, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has responded by saying: ‘My popularity is none of your concern’. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has reacted strongly to U.S. President Donald Trump’s reassertion of accusations that she has asked him for several photos during her recent G7 meeting in France. The new swap is the latest in a series of public disagreements between the two leaders whose ties have grown tense the past few months following differences of opinion about U.S. military action against Iran. Trump raises doubts about Meloni’s popularity Trump made the…