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Sam Cohen
Sam is a writer, editor, and interviewer with a decade of experience covering topics ranging from literature and astrology to profiles of notable actors and musicians. She can be found on Instagram and Substack at @samcohenwriting.
In July, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it would stop issuing paper benefit payment checks on Sept. 30, 2025.

The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
Houston was founded in 1836, and in the roughly 188 years that have followed, it has seen several specters settle in to call the region home.

Haunted in Houston: 6 spots reportedly frequented by ghosts

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Houston is more haunted than you might think. Here are six spots reportedly frequented by ghosts. When most people think about haunted areas of the United States, they’re probably thinking about places like New Orleans, Amityville, or Estes Park, where famous ghost sightings have taken place. Houston is, as it turns out, right up there […]
24 dfw bookstores will be participating in the indie bookstore crawl through august

There’s still time to participate in DFW’s indie bookstore crawl

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Through the month of August, 24 bookstores in the DFW area are hosting a bookstore crawl. Here’s what you need to know.
A masked customer browses the books on display in the Powell's City of Books store, the headquarters of Powell's in Portland, Oregon, during the COVID pandemic.

25 books publishing in 2025 that we can’t wait to read

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Numerous books are set to be published in 2025, but these are a few of our most anticipated reads. Here are our 25 books publishing in 2025 we can't wait to read.
United States Veteran Looks At The Ocean From The Beach With America Flag behind him.

2024 Veterans Day deals and freebies

This Veterans Day, discounted and free items are available at numerous restaurants and retail stores across the country. Here’s what you need to know.