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The 2.8 percent COLA will boost the average monthly benefit for a retired worker by about $56, from $2,015 to $2,071, according to Social Security Administration estimates. The average monthly survivor benefit would inch up by about $52, and the average payment for a worker collecting Social Security Disability Insurance would go up by $44.

Face scanning at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints is optional for all, and at Customs and Border Protection checkpoints it’s optional for U.S. citizens. There should be signs confirming this, but travelers report that this isn’t always the case.

The Food and Drug Administration cited “failed dissolution specifications” as the reason for the recall, meaning when the pill is swallowed, it may not break down at the right speed to be absorbed by the body. If it dissolves too slowly or unevenly, you might not get the full benefit — even if you take the correct dose.

The FDA classified the recall as a Class II, meaning the products could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems.

Zombie — or senescent — cells are those that are alive but no longer divide and can release harmful substances into your body. The scary part: The dormant cells, which get their name from the biological process of cell aging called senescence, may drive cancer and play a part in other ailments like sarcopenia, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, pulmonary disease, neurodegeneration and metabolic disorders. They can also weaken your immune system and hoard your energy.