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CNET
8 hours ago
- Business
- CNET
Social Security June 2025: Here's When You're Getting Paid
CNET June 2025 payments are headed out soon for Social Security beneficiaries. The first round of payments will will be sent out in just a few days, with the the rest of the payments trickling out throughout the month. Social Security benefit payments are sent monthly to people who have applied for their retirement, survivors or disability benefits. The payments are sent in waves throughout the month. When you receive your Social Security check is determined by how long you've been receiving benefits, whether you receive additional government benefits or the day of the month you were born. If you're not sure when you should be receiving your payment, we'll break it down below. Read on to find out how your payment date is determined, when you should receive your check and the full payment schedule for the month of June. For more, don't miss the Social Security and SSDI cheat sheet. This is when you'll receive your Social Security check Want to know which day of the month you'll receive your check? This is the Social Security and SSDI payment schedule for June. Social Security payment schedule for June 2025 If you have received Social Security since before May 1997 June 3 If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of any given month June 11 If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any given month June 18 If your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of any given month June 25 How to determine your Social Security payment date Social Security payments are typically paid out starting on the second Wednesday of the month. The remaining two payments will be paid out on the following two Wednesdays of the month. Which week you receive your payment depends on your birthdate. There is one big exception, which we'll cover below. Birthdate between Social Security check date 1st and 10th 2nd Wednesday of the month 11th and 20th 3rd Wednesday of the month 21st and 31st 4th Wednesday of the month Other federal benefits will not be sent the same day If you've received Social Security benefits since before May 1997, or receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, your payment schedule isn't determined by your birthdate. Instead, payments are paid out every month on the same date with a couple of exceptions. Social Security payments will be sent out on the 3rd of each month, while SSI payments are sent out on the 1st of each month. These dates will sometimes change if the 1st or the 3rd of the month falls on a weekend or holiday. For example, March 3 of last year fell on a weekend, so Social Security recipients received their March payments two days early, on March 1. The only benefits that are paid on the same schedule are Social Security and Social Security Disability Insurance. Paper Social Security checks are going away soon An executive order from the White House will end the use of paper Social Security checks on Sept. 30. This means all payments after that date will be sent digitally, including direct deposits, debit and credit cards, digital wallets and other real-time payment systems to reduce the overall cost of sending physical checks to beneficiaries. The decision is not surprising when you consider that only 485,766 Social Security checks are mailed each month, which pales in comparison to the 68,104,184 direct deposit payments made each month. While this will undoubtedly be an adjustment period for those people who have been receiving physical checks, moving mailed benefits payments to digital forms will increase security. It's important to note that some exclusions will be made for certain individuals. A missing Social Security check? Try these steps If your check fails to arrive when it's supposed to or not at all, the Social Security Administration suggests waiting three additional mailing days before contacting it. After that, you can call the national toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213. The SSA notes that "wait times to speak to a representative are typically shorter in the morning, later in the week and later in the month." If you're having trouble reaching the SSA through the national number, you can use its office locator to find a local office. For more, see how to apply for Social Security benefits for eligible children and how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance.
Emirates 24/7
11 hours ago
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
UAE Fuel Price Committee announces prices for June
The UAE Fuel Price Committee approved the fuel prices for June 2025. The prices are as follows: - Diesel: AED2.45 per litre. - Super "98" : AED2.58 per litre. - Special "95" : AED2.47 per litre. - E-Plus '91' : AED2.39 per litre. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Gizmodo
a day ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Lego's June Releases Tremble Before Galactus
And Galactus probably trembles before the arrival of Lego 'Bluey', to be honest. Summer is well and truly upon us, and what better way to beat the heat than to be inside building Lego based on the movies you could be out in that heat going to watch? After last month's Star Wars bonanza, in June Lego's opening up to a whole host of other franchises to get in on the fun with new sets, including the very first Fantastic Four Lego set, a return to Fortnite, and yes… the arrival of the world's most famous Australian dog. Lego Bluey is arguably going to be the big drop of the month, but it is one among many highlights in a bumper month for Lego. The aforementioned Fantastic Four: First Steps set finally brings Marvel's first family to the physical world of Lego, the Jurassic World line is all in on Rebirth ahead of its arrival in cinemas, and Lego Simpsons makes a triumphant return. But that's not all, there's plenty to tempt your wallet this month—and yes, even a little more Star Wars, too. Check out the lowdown on the biggest Lego releases of June 2025 below! Lego Book Nooks This month Lego is launching a new line of designs featuring a series of foldout display pieces that can also serve as themed book nooks in your shelf space. So far the company is sticking to novel-themed ideas, like the debut Sherlock Holmes set and a Lord of the Rings encounter between Gandalf and the Balrog (albeit inspired by its rendition in the Peter Jackson films), but who's to say where the line goes from here? Lego Bluey Sets The kids cartoon sensation is now ready to bring Australian dominion to the world of Lego too, with a series of sets explicitly aimed at young builders in both the Duplo series and Lego's 4+ sets (although the young-at-heart adult Bluey fans will no doubt find some enjoyment with the latter, too). Whether you want something small with Bluey and her friends, or the whole Heeler household in one set, there's plenty for everyone. Lego City The City Tower Lego City is usually only in io9's proverbial wheelhouse when it comes to the line's myriad space exploration sets, but this new tower display is a celebration of all sorts of aspects of Lego City—space included! There's a rocket launch, a train, mirrored police and fire stations, a construction crane, and even a skate ramp for good measure. It's a peculiar mashup, but a fun way to make a Lego City set that reflects much of the line's mainstays. ($210, available here) Lego Star Wars Sets Star Wars got all the fun last month, but that doesn't mean there's nothing from the galaxy far, far away coming in June. It is a smorgasbord of smaller sets though, from a Plo Koon microfighter, a Darth Maul mini-mech, and an Ahsoka-inspired battle pack that gives you a squad of Night Troopers to add to your legions. Lego Jurassic World Rebirth Sets Rebirth is the name of the game this month in the land of Jurassic World, with a whole host of sets inspired by the new movie. The time is now for your Jonathan Bailey minifigure! But honestly, the star of the show might be the smallest set on offer: the adorable Dolores, a baby Aquilops. Lego Art: The Fauna Collection Tiger The Lego Art series expands with an original artpiece, recreating a dazzling tiger head surrounded by florals, which can be customized or even enhanced with flowers from the Lego botanicals range. ($65, available here) Lego Marvel Sets The first Fantastic Four: First Steps set (and first Fantastic Four set outright!) might be the draw here, despite Mr. Fantastic's distressing legs, but it's not the only Marvel set we're getting this month, as Iron Spider swings into the Marvel bust line. Lego Minecraft Sets After a brief bout of Minecraft Movie mania, Lego's back to the regular gaming-inspired sets for the survival crafter, with a variety of builds. The standout, however, is a wonderfully pixelated buildable Creeper—who is not only about as articulated as a Creeper can get, but even can have TNT hidden in its head for an explosive easter egg. Lego Icons The Simpsons Krusty Burger Lego returns to The Simpsons for the first time in a decade with another iconic Springfield locale in the form of Krusty Burger. Alongside most of the Simpsons family in Homer, Bart, and Lisa (complete with an appropriate clown-car variant of the family car from Homer's tenure in Clown College), there's a host of Simpsons stalwarts, including Sideshow Bob, a new Krusty farmer inspired by the season 20 episode 'Coming to Homerica', and, of course, the squeaky-voiced teen. ($210, available here) Lego Fortnite Sets Lego's ongoing digital-physical collaboration with Fortnite continues with a series of sets inspired by the Fortnite Lego Odyssey mode, including a giant-sized Klombo beast. Lego Disney Sets There's only one bit of Stitch-adjacent fever from Lego this month to tie-into the new movie in the form of a buildable Angel, Stitch's cutesy companion from the mid-aughts TV show, but the standout is a huge buildable (and customizable) Dalmatian pup from 101 Dalmatians. Check the price tag before attempting to buy 101 of them, though. Lego Ideas Pixar Luxo Jr. Disney-adjacent, but actually from Lego's crowdsourced Ideas series, this adorable replica of the iconic Pixar mascot from the studio's very first short even includes the iconic Pixar ball too, packed with hidden references to a litany of animated classics—plus, you can even pose Luxo Jr. balancing on it for good measure. ($70, available here)
Geek Girl Authority
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
June's Most Anticipated Video Games
As we enter June and the weather gets warmer, we feel the urge to get outside and feel the grass beneath our feet. But in between trips outside, we have a ton of new video games to lose ourselves in. Which of our most anticipated video games releasing in June are you most excited about? RELATED: May's Most Anticipated Video Games Tamagotchi Plaza Tamagotchi Plaza is a shop simulation game developed by Hyde Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Run up to 12 shops in charming Tamagotchi Plaza from the Dentist's Office to the Afternoon Tea Shop. Serve customers to improve the reputation of your shops and attract over 100 different Tamagotchi. Tamagotchi Plaza supports one to two players, including offline two-player minigames. For the first time, you can link your Tamagotchi Uni device to the game for exclusive items, events, and more. It has been a while since we've seen a Tamagotchi game on a console, and as a digital pet-obsessed 90s kid, I'm eager to reunite with some old friends. Tamagotchi Plaza releases on June 27, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2. Ashwood Valley Get ready to go on a journey with Draco and Luna when one magical misstep opens a mysterious portal in their mirror. Ripping away from their home, one sibling now must care for the ramshackle plot they've landed on and the other, who has been turned into a cat. Now it's up to the other sibling to uncover the long-buried secrets and find a spell to break this furry curse. Players will meet the inhabitants of this mysterious place and explore their new home in this cozy farming sim adventure. They might also learn one or two local legends on the way. During their search for answers, players encounter perplexing creatures and animals that prompt them to take a second look. Will the forest let them undo the curse? Ashwood Valley by launches June 5, 2025, on the Nintendo Switch eShop. RELATED: Game Review – Projected Dreams MindsEye If third-person shooter, single-player action-adventure games are on your list of favorites, we suggest checking out IO Interactive and Build A Rocket Boy's MindsEye. The game is set in the near-future fictional city of Redrock, robots carry out manual tasks and connect all-seeing devices to make Redrock 'The Safest City in the World.' Or is it? Players find themselves in the shoes of Jacob as he fights to uncover the truth of the world around him. We all know that robots and safety often do not go hand in hand, but we are excited to see how this story unfolds. The trailer is packed with action, suspense, and explosions – lots of explosions – and we couldn't be more excited. MindsEye will release on June 10, 2025, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Bitcraft Online Bitcraft Online is a survival crafting MMORPG developed and published by Clockwork Laboratories. Work together with thousands of players to rebuild civilization in a single ever-growing and mystical world. Build a small cozy village, a massive trade hub, or a mountain fortress–the options are limitless. Master your craft, whether it is fishing, farming, foresting, or mining. If you are more of an explorer, the massive world is filled with wildlife, mysterious travelers, and rare materials. This brave new world needs a leader, and that could be you! Become the leader of your town and forge powerful alliances. Rally your people to create a city worthy of evolving into the capital of the empire. Seize your chance to become a legend in a unified world. Bitcraft Online releases for early access on June 20, 2025, for PC via Steam. RELATED: Cozy Game Alert – Little Friends: Puppy Island Rooftops and Alleys Rooftops & Alleys is the definitive parkour game, fluid and true to the feel of the sport, just as Tony Hawk Pro Skater was when it first came out. It's a no-holds-barred parkour experience set to an awesome soundtrack that makes frontflipping off a building feel just right. Even the player skins are animals like cats and pigeons, which you would find in a major urbanized area where the sport is practiced. Can't parkour off of cornstalks in a field after all, you need a multileveled garage, a graffiti wall and blaring traffic noise for the right effect. This project aims to create a fun single-player experience with multiple maps to free roam and challenge yourself in. This game offers a unique take on the parkour and freerunning gaming genre, featuring its own control scheme and tricking system. If playing on PC, controllers are recommended for the best experience. Rooftops and Alleys is in early access on PC via Steam with the full release for Nintendo Switch and PS5 coming on June 17, 2025. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic ScottGames and Steel Wool Studios are back with another installment of everyone's favorite spooky video game. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic takes players to the abandoned workshop of Murray's Costume Manor. It's our job to unravel the mystery left behind by Edwin Murray while simultaneously trying not to get caught by his most terrifying creation, The Mimic. We love how, as this world continues to expand, so do the game's mechanics. With new puzzles and ways to explore, there are tons to love and be afraid of. Will you be able to uncover the secrets within, or will the Mimic be your end? Five Nights at Freddy's: Secrets of the Mimic drops June 13, 2025, for PC via Steam and PlayStation 5. RELATED: F2P Friday: Midnight Snack Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is an action-adventure roguelite game developed by Stormteller Games and published by Thunderful Group. In this dark fantasy, play as Queen Aleksandra, the once great Queen of Random, as she seeks vengeance against the ancient evil that took everything from her. In real-time, fast-paced combat, yield four unique weapons and over 100 elemental relics. The combat in Lost in Random: The Eternal Die also features a unique dice-rolling system. Roll your die-companion, Fortune, to change the tide of battle. Additionally, use 15 card-based abilities to customize your build. Even the odds and earn redemption in this gothic horror fairytale-inspired adventure set in a Burtonesque world. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die releases on June 17, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Alters Our final most anticipated video game releasing in June is 11 bit studios' The Alters . This is a sci-fi, strategy, and action-adventure game that takes cloning to the next level. Players slip into the shoes of Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of an ill-fated space expedition. To avoid finding himself following the same fate as his fellow scientists, he creates alternative versions of himself to help him. The game follows a similar strategy to other games, featuring mechanics such as crafting items, building a base, gathering resources, and managing your character's needs. But that's where it splits, as every character is a split portion of Jan. Each will add unique skills to your mission, but also come with their source of struggles. It's an incredible adventure we can't wait to dive into. The Alters drops on June 13, 2025, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This article was written alongside Cassie Holguin and Lauren Darnell. FIELDS OF MISTRIA Is Finally Getting a Dating Mechanic
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Major retailer slashes price of £479 Dyson Airwrap to £285 in flash deal
THE coveted Dyson Airwrap is a tool that many want to add to their haircare arsenal, but can't always justify the price. But now is the time to act because online retailer eBay has just launched a flash deal slashing the price of the cult-favourite hair tool to £284.99 for a limited time. Beauty fans can snap up 25% off the discounted hair tool from the certified eBay Dyson Outlet until June 1. The fully refurbished model costs £399.99 is already £80 cheaper than buying at full price. The gorgeous strawberry bronze finish is sleek and is one of the most Instagrammable tools on the market. But it's not just about looks. Thanks to the DYSONMAY25 savings, which are automatically added at checkout, the price drops to £299.99. On top of the automatic discount, shoppers can get another £15 off using the LOVE5 coupon at checkout, bringing the final price down to £284.99. That's a huge total saving of £195 off the full price. Save 25% off at the eBay Dyson Outlet Dyson fans can save 25% off refurbished items in the eBay Dyson outlet for a limited time. As part of the DYSONMAY25 savings, shoppers can snap up everything from a Dyson Airwrap to a new Dyson V11 cordless vacuum cleaner in the sale. The savings are automatically applied at checkout and are available until 1 June 2025, with a maximum discount of £150. Head to the Dyson eBay outlet now to browse items and shop the sale. Limit 3 items per buyer. Exclusions apply. Full terms and conditions can be found here. The Dyson Airwrap is famously known for its ability to curl, wave, smooth, and volumise your hair without using any extreme heat, making it a go-to for hair styling. It is packed with smart technology designed to make styling quicker and kinder to your hair. Thanks to the Coanda effect, the tool uses airflow to attract and wrap hair around the barrel and comes with a range of interchangeable attachments for different finishes. Its versatility and innovative technology have earned it a loyal following with haircare fans and professionals. Our very own fashion and beauty writer, Sophie Bates, reviewed the Dyson Airwrap i.d model and said, "It's a game-changer for lazy stylers like me". Adding, "The power and efficiency of the tool have decreased my styling time massively." finally get it for less.
